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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa	5.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,001 reviews	View
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta	4.5 star property	8.8 Excellent 1,313 reviews	View
Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya	3.5 star property	8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews	View
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive	4.0 star property	8.2 Very good 3,040 reviews	View

Where to stay in South Zone

Find the best South Zone areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A coastal cityscape with a prominent pier, clear blue waters, and a beach area with umbrellas and palm trees.

Romantic Zone

Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and popular shops? A visit to Romantic Zone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas.

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A coastal cityscape with a beach, high-rise hotels, and a clear blue sea.

Hotel Zone

Hotel Zone is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Hotel Zone Beach and Cruise Ship Terminal.

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A coastal city with a prominent bridge, a beach, and numerous boats on the water.

Emiliano Zapata

While visiting Emiliano Zapata, you might make a stop by sights like Playa de los Muertos and Cuale Island.

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A coastal promenade with a rocky shoreline, a calm sea, and a cityscape in the background.

Downtown Puerto Vallarta

Downtown Puerto Vallarta is a destination visitors seek out for its beaches, abundant dining options and seaside views. You might want to check out attractions like Malecon or Camarones Beach while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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A marina with numerous boats, a lighthouse, and buildings with red-tiled roofs.

Marina Vallarta

Travellers to Marina Vallarta praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by El Faro Lighthouse and Marina Vallarta Golf Club.

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Top South Zone Hotel Reviews

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"All rooms face the ocean. Close to little walkway straight to the sea. Beautiful views"

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"The housekeeping staff was extremely slow in responding to requests. Took a few hours to get some towels that were not there at check in. Took about 3 hours to get a plunger for our toilet that got clogged even after asking an employee that was passing by and two trips to the front desk. Housekeeping only came to clean the room once in our entire week there despite having the "please clean room" tag on the door. The kids club staff was absolutely priceless. The girls there recognized that my son was looking for me and helped him find me. There were fun activities for the kids to do and allowed them to bring home some hand made souvenirs. The servers at each of the restaurants were attentive, kind and family friendly. The food was amazing and I appreciate that it was not "Americanized". They kept with traditional Mexican fare and varied the food at the buffet with each meal."

Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

10/10 Excellent

"We love this hotel and have stayed here three times. We deeply regret their decision to become an all inclusive this Spring. Puerto Vallarta is a great place to go out to eat and enjoy the town, we are not interested in staying in the hotel all the time or paying for food we wont eat. I hope they reconsider this decision, we would return if they did."

Frequently asked questions

What is South Zone like?

South Zone is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its bar scene and array of dining options. Are you looking for South Zone travel tips? Make sure that you visit Garza Blanca Beach and Playa Gemelas while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in South Zone?

Based on our traveller data, Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta is one of the top choices for your stay in South Zone. This property is a short 1-minute walk from Bay of Banderas, and it offers 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive and Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only.

How many hotels are there in South Zone?

Expedia has 447 hotels and other accommodation options in South Zone to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Mismaloya area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in South Zone, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best options available in South Zone.

What is there to do in this Mismaloya neighbourhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Garza Blanca Beach, Playa Gemelas and Playa Palmares while you're in South Zone. Playa Mismaloya and Bay of Banderas are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around South Zone include Playa Esmerelda, Punta Negra Beach and Los Arcos. When you're sightseeing in Mismaloya, Vallarta Zoo and El Eden are also worth a stop.

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1. Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

2. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

3. Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

4. Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

5. Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

6. Traditional Sierra Leon Oceanfront Rooms

7. Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

8. Beachfront Dream Retreat With Pool, Tennis & gym Access - Washer/dryer, AC

9. Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

10. Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

11. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

12. Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only

13. Villa Lala Boutique Hotel Adults Only

14. P V South Shore Luxury Accommodations

15. The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel - Downtown Malecon

16. Quinta Maria Cortez Beach Hotel

17. Hotel Boutique Luxury Patio Azul

18. Hotel Posada de Roger - Near Los Muertos Beach

19. Hotel Tropicana - Near Olas Altas Street

20. Marcela Resort & Spa

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Where to stay in South Zone

Romantic Zone

Hotel Zone

Emiliano Zapata

Downtown Puerto Vallarta

Marina Vallarta

Top South Zone Hotel Reviews

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

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