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Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Upmarket beachfront resort with spa, near Bay of Banderas
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
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Aerial view
Interior
VIP Access

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Free parking
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Gym
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • On the beach
  • 3 restaurants and 2 poolside bars
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Breakfast available
  • Free children's club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Premium TV channels
  • Garden
  • Terrace
The price is AU$1,396
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec

Room options

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Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Blackout curtains
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
  • 99 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2

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Oceanfront Penthouse | Living area

Oceanfront Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 344 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Ultra Junior Suite Panoramic

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
  • 92 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Two Bedroom Suite Panoramic

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
HDTV
  • 300 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6

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Three Bedroom Panoramic Suite

Three Bedroom Panoramic Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 391 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
Washer/dryer
  • 144 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Ocean View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 90 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Three Bedroom Oceanfront Suite | Interior

Three Bedroom Oceanfront Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 402 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room Oceanfront

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 59 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4

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Two Bedroom Oceanfront Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Smart TV
  • 194 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 6

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The Grand Penthouse

The Grand Penthouse

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Free minibar items
Smart TV
Washer/dryer
  • 465 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Honeymoon Suite

Honeymoon Suite

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
  • 123 sq m
  • Partial ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
Puerto Vallarta

What's nearby

  • Garza Blanca Beach - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Playa Palmares - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Los Arcos - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Playa Gemelas - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Playa Mismaloya - 7 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blanca Blue Restaurant & Lounge - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪BocaDos STK - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Noi - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Hiroshi - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Aquazul Beach Bar & Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

At Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa, you can spend time at the beach enjoying beach umbrellas, yoga and beachside drinks, plus you'll only be steps from Bay of Banderas. 3 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, while guests in the mood for pampering can visit the spa to indulge in deep-tissue massages, body wraps and aromatherapy. Blanca Blue Restaurant, one of 3 restaurants, offers ocean views and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious resort include 2 poolside bars, a free kid's club and a fitness centre. Fellow travellers love the pool and helpful staff.

All-inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

À la carte meals and snacks included
Room service during certain hours
In-room minibar (some restrictions)

Activities and facilities/equipment

All on-site activities and use of facilities and equipment are included.

Water activities

Kayaking
Snorkelling

Land activities

Fitness facilities

Lessons/classes/games

Cooking
Yoga

Entertainment

On-site entertainment and activities
On-site live performances

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 165 units
  • Arranged over 11 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • Supervised childcare*
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site valet parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–noon
  • 3 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 2 poolside bars
  • Beach bar
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Local/corner shop

What to do

  • On the beach
  • Tennis
  • Beach yoga
  • Racquetball/squash
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Snorkelling
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Skydiving nearby
  • Zip-lining nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car hire
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 5 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2009
  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Fitness centre
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Sauna
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Smart television
  • Premium satellite channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services
  • Films for purchase

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Pillow menu
  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Shower/bath combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Restaurant dining guide

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves with a trip to the on-site spa, which has 8 treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy and reflexology. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Dining

Blanca Blue Restaurant – Overlooking the ocean, this family restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
Bocados STK Bites Meats – This steakhouse only serves dinner. Open daily.
Aqua Azul – Overlooking the ocean and pool, this bar only serves lunch. Open daily.
Hiroshi $ – This sushi bar overlooks the ocean. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
The Rooftop $ – Overlooking the ocean, this rooftop bar serves lunch and dinner. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 35 per person

Children & extra beds

  • Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 25.0 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa
  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a security system and window guards on-site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Blanca Garza
Garza Blanca
Garza Blanca Preserve
Garza Blanca Preserve Puerto Vallarta
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort Puerto Vallarta
Garza Blanca Resort
Garza Blanca Preserve Hotel Puerto Vallarta
Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort And Spa
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort Spa
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort And Spa

Frequently asked questions

Does Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa?
Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
Is there an on-site casino at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa?
No, this resort doesn't have a casino, but Vallarta Casino (14-min drive) and Winclub Casino Platinum (15-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, snorkelling and beach yoga and improve your game at the on-site tennis courts. Additional recreation on-site includes racquetball/squash and yoga. Indulge in a treatment at the spa, soothe your senses in the hot tub or go for a swim in one of the 3 outdoor swimming pools. Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa also has 2 poolside bars, 3 bars and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa?
Yes, there are 3 on-site restaurants, featuring ocean views.
What's the area around Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa like?
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa is located on the waterfront in South Zone, a short 2-minute walk from Bay of Banderas and 4 minutes' walk from Garza Blanca Beach.

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Poor

Lanny, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Poor housekeeping service. Poor communication of hotel staffs during checkin procedure. Access to different locations is very inconvenient.
Catherine, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

4/10 Fair

Poor housekeeping service. Poor communication of hotel staffs during checkin procedure. Access to different locations is very inconvenient.
Catherine, 4-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

2/10 Poor

This property is meant for more couples and not family oriented. We booked through Expedia that stated they had 7 dining options but of the 7 one is not included in the all inclusive and the other 3 are strictly for adults and out of the 3 where my kids could eat at one of them is closed literally the whole week. We had to eat at the same two restaurants the 5 days we were there. This resort also charges for any extra snacks you may need in your room along with extra water. Management isn’t very helpful either. We spent so much money to stay at this property and yet we were limited to being able to enjoy the resort entirely. Also if you are planning on staying be aware that there is construction going on and some of the rooms are literally facing the construction workers and the noise.
Sharli, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

The all inclusive service is not worth. Once you pay $900.00 usd for 3 nights you will be billed another $1000.00 as of food not included in the all inclusive services. They don’t explain to you the type of food you order if its included or not. Plus the menu for the inclusive item ilare very poor and not worth $300.00 a day. Staff tipped them selfs other than us tipping in cash multiple times. You have to pay for wifi service a $100.00 for the stay. No shuttle service to airport as explained in app description.
ahmed, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely in every sense, amazing staff! Big shout out to Ronnie and Edgar. Housekeeping was the best!
Sarah, 9-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Been in a lot of nice hotels never thought it would take me by surprise. Beautiful
Beatriz, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

I like the greenery and the spa. But food/ restaurants are limited. To entertainment after 7/8. You basically have to sleep after that. Also the base tower is too small and my ocean front room was kinda smelly
Meghedi, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to host a wedding event!!
Charles, 10-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property. Friendly helpful staff. Food is amazing.
Sada, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property,
Araks, 5-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Narek, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Our stay was excellent, the room was awesome with very comfortable beds, my whole family slept good and the views were amazing. The food was so delicious and the staff were so respectful. We all enjoy kayaking and the hike was so fun. This was one of our most memorable vacation we have ever taken.
Gerardo, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

GB is a great place to vacation. Food & drinks are great. Pool & bar service are exceptional.
Brenda, 5-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

This property can be a bit confusing as it is two separate hotels. One is on the beach and the other is up on the hillside. They allow you to go back and forth but they have very different vibes. We tried to book at the hotel on the beach and had no idea that we had been "upgraded" to the place on the hillside, which is not what we wanted. The hillside hotel is not nearly as relaxing as the decor is a bit chaotic and doesn't really know what it wants to be. Giant chess pieces, gold, silver, checkers... I have no clue what they are going for. But the rooftop is great. The restaurants are good but not as good as their sister resort in Cabo. The best one we went to was the Chinese restaurant Dao and the rooftop. The drinks are sometimes good, sometimes not. It depends on where you are and when you order. You can order a margarita and it's great and then you order another round and it tasted completely different. Consistency in bar training could help. The staff was hit or miss. We were assigned a personal conceriage who was hounding us about a membership plan and when we didn't sign up for the presentation we never heard from her again. I think overall this place is too concerned with trying to sell you on a membership and needs to focus more on service. The check in process is not good. We waited in the lobby almost an hour to check in. That is unacceptable at a fancy resort. They had one person working check in desk but lots of staff for selling memberships.
Miles, 5-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing experience!
Claudio, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

We received no VIP access or upgrades. Went to dinner Monday evening at Blanca Blue and wife came down with food poisoning and was bedridden the rest of week. This was verified with the hotel’s Doctor. She could not leave room until we flew out on Saturday. In addition service at pool was terrible as the servers catered to the larger crowds. Terrible experience for the amount of money spent. We will be writing more reviews on many sites.
terrence, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great property. Food was fantastic and drinks were made well.
Amado, 6-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Beautiful property, not too large to keep your eyes on the kids and still be able to relax.
Edgar, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful resort and good food
Scott, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Gabriel, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Incredible location, staff were the best we've ever experienced at any resort. Always helpful, kind, and service was top notch. The resort was gorgeous and the restaurants amazing. Yes, there is a buy in program, but if you aren't interested, they are not pushy. You can have full ownership of a gorgeous condo, at a high price for those interested in a wonderful gated community lifestyle in PV. We are going back for sure!
angela Marie, 7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is truly a Five Star Hotel Resort. We really enjoyed our stay and will be going back for sure. We booked all inclusive and I'm glad we did. Food quality was second to none. Multiple restaurants to choose from. (Book as soon as you arrive for days you are staying since they book fast). Excellent service, supper clean, great restaurants, relaxing, multiple infinity pools, free rides un and down to many locations in the resort. We loved Garza Blanca resort and highly recommend it.
shawn, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great resort!
Mohamed, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Edgar, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

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