South Zone Travel Guide

Puerto Vallarta

A resort with a swimming pool, beach, and ocean view.
A coastal cityscape with buildings, lush greenery, and a mountainous backdrop.
A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a hotel building with balconies overlooking the sea.
A coastal scene with clear blue waters, a sandy beach, and several boats anchored near rocky outcrops.
A beach with palm trees, a hotel, and boats on the water.

Stay near popular South Zone attractions

A coastal resort with beachfront hotels, a sandy beach, and clear turquoise waters.

Playa Gemelas

8.6/10 (1,402 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Playa Gemelas during your travels in Mismaloya? Amble around this relaxing area's seaside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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Top hotels in South Zone

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive

4 out of 5
Km 11.5 Zona Hotelera Sur Puerto Vallarta
The price is ฿7,739 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿7,739
฿9,365 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions Playa Mismaloya and Los ...
Barceló Puerto Vallarta - All Inclusive
Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta

4.5 out of 5
Carretera Barra de Navidad Km 4.5 Puerto Vallarta JAL
The price is ฿12,132 per night from 6 Nov to 7 Nov
฿12,132
฿14,680 total
6 Nov - 7 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free valet parking and 2 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Malecon and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,313 reviews)
"The people made this place amazing!!! We fell in love with every single one of the staff was life family."

Reviewed on 28 Oct 2026

Hilton Vallarta Riviera All-Inclusive Resort, Puerto Vallarta
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive

5 out of 5
Km 8 Carretera Barra de Navidad Puerto Vallarta JAL
The price is ฿23,241 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿23,241
฿28,122 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Malecon and Playa Gemelas are located ...
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa - All Inclusive
Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only

5 out of 5
Carretera a Barra de Navidad Km. 7.5 Puerto Vallarta
The price is ฿17,810 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
฿17,810
฿21,551 total
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 4 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Great staff, but some amenities were not up to par as expected"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Hotel Mousai Puerto Vallarta Adults Only
Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort

3.5 out of 5
Puerto Vallarta
The price is ฿6,908 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿6,908
฿8,359 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach aparthotel in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free parking, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
Costa Sur All Inclusive Resort
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Puerto Vallarta
The price is ฿17,322 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿17,322
฿20,960 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 3 outdoor pools. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa
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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.

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.

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.

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 Cruise Ship Terminal and Hotel Zone Beach.

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.

South Zone Travel Guide