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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Traditional Sierra Leon Oceanfront Rooms	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 48 reviews	View
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only	5.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,001 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 1,302 reviews	View
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive	4.0 star property	8.2 Very good 3,066 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 Olas Altas Street.

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Mexico, Jalisco, Aerial view of Playa Los Muertos, beach and pier in Puerto Vallarta

Emiliano Zapata

While visiting Emiliano Zapata, you might make a stop by sights like Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas Beach.

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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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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 coastal cityscape with dense urban development, a prominent hill, and a view of the ocean.

Amapas

If you're spending some time in Amapas, Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas Street are top sights worth seeing.

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Top South Zone Hotel Reviews

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"This review is hard to write. This hotel had some amazing things about it and some not so amazing things. Let’s start off with the good- I love the resort is small. We went with a big group of people, and we could always find each other. The beach is amazing. The jungle view is stunning. Having a two bedroom and two bathroom unit with children is hard to beat. There were so many activities and programming for the kids. The swim up bar was a blast and the shows in the evening were fabulous. Buttttt the food was not so great. They only allowed six people per reservation and we had a group of over 20. I will say that they did a great job accommodating us, but it seems silly when the restaurant is half empty that they couldn’t just take us all at the same time. The food wasn’t the best although it wasn’t the worst. There were some things that were good especially the ice cream and ice cream cones. Two big complaints- they started to play loud music at the outside bar at 10:30pm at night until after 11 PM and it woke us up multiple nights. Also quite a bit of our group got sick. I don’t think it was food poisoning. I have a feeling it was something to do with the water. Overall, we had an amazing time and have a memorable trip!"

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 Playa Esmerelda and Garza Blanca Beach while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in South Zone?

Based on our traveller data, Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive is one of the top choices for your stay in South Zone. This property is steps from Playa Mismaloya, and offers 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Other good choices for your stay in the area include Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta and Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive.

How many hotels are there in South Zone?

Expedia has 433 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 Playa Esmerelda, Garza Blanca Beach and Playa Gemelas 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 Palmares, 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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Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

Hotel Casa Iguana Mismaloya

Traditional Sierra Leon Oceanfront Rooms

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

Grand Park Royal Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

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

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

Costa Sur All Inclusive Classico Collection by Sonesta

Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive - Adults Only

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Villa Lala Boutique Hotel Adults Only

Hotel NUBAS Ixtapa Vallarta

W Punta de Mita

LUX 2-Storie 3-BDR 3.5 Bath Penthouse

Modern 3BR Aldea Hortus Pool Access

The Tryst Puerto Vallarta LGBT Hotel

The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel - Downtown Malecon

Krystal Grand Puerto Vallarta All Inclusive

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Where to stay in South Zone

Romantic Zone

Emiliano Zapata

Hotel Zone

Downtown Puerto Vallarta

Amapas

Top South Zone Hotel Reviews

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

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