Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa – A Favorite for Families in Puerto Vallarta
About the Hotel
Rooms & Suites
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa offers 156 suites, 7 penthouses, and 2 grand penthouses, all with ocean or jungle views. The Grand Penthouse features high ceilings, Egyptian marble floors, and a full-size kitchen. Suites include private balconies with hammocks, smart TVs, Nespresso machines, and rainfall showers. Some units have wraparound terraces with outdoor hot tubs.
Dining Options
The resort has four on-site restaurants. Blanca Blue serves Mexican cuisine with ocean views. BocaDos Steak House offers dry-aged steaks and handmade cocktails. Aquazul provides poolside dishes like ceviche and burgers. Kuali serves wood-fired pizzas, gourmet bites, and fresh seafood. The all-inclusive plan includes domestic and international beverages.
Activities & Spa
Guests can kayak to Los Arcos for snorkeling or join dolphin-watching tours with marine biologists. The Kids' Club features pirate shows, mini hikes, and tree planting. Spa Imagine has therapy suites modeled after chakras, offering treatments like guided yoga and infrared sauna sessions. The resort also has two family-friendly pools and a Blue Flag-certified beach.
Location & Access
The resort is in Mismaloya, 40 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport. It sits between the Sierra Madre jungle and Banderas Bay, near landmarks like Los Arcos Marine Park. TierraLuna, a shopping village with nine boutiques and a carousel, is on-site. The trolley service connects to Hotel Mousai for additional amenities.
Services & Extras
The all-inclusive plan covers meals, minibar restocking, and Wi-Fi. Concierge services arrange activities like tequila tastings and weekly BBQ markets. Families benefit from the Kids' Club's full-day programming. Airport transfers are available, and the TAFER Rewards program offers tiered benefits for repeat guests.
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Private beach
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Snorkelling
- Hiking
- Tennis court
- Table tennis
- Yoga class
- Sports trainer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Babysitting/Child services
- Children's play area
- Kids club
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Entertainment
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Steam room
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Massage
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock