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Reviews of Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa 5 stars

Km 7.5 Carretera a Barra de Navidad, 48390 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

#29 of 135 hotels in Puerto Vallarta

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 48 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.5

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.3

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 10 August 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There were 6 pillows per bed but very hard and high, impossible to sleep, after 10 min neck was hurt in pain, I took the lowest but even that one was uncomfortable….the other things and facilities were fine, I do not pay attention on small imperfections.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food is wonderful, the staff is very polite and friendly. The property is fantastic. Amazing drinks … Highly recommend this place ✔️

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2023

    9.0
    I had a wonderful time, great food, great experience, totally safe!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean Front
    • Stayed 4 nights

    the facilities were fantastic!

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Food was phenomenal! No buffets here, all customized and made to order.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Aggressive sales pitch for the Tafer ownership program was awful. For sure, partly on us for not saying no. Clarified what we were interested in understanding and that anything we learned would be for a decision well in the future from the start. Tried to push the conversation along. Walked out after 3 hours and they brought over another salesperson with an amazing exclusive deal (not). The math is pretty easy. They try to sell you on only putting 25% down and agreeing to a 14% interest rate, which is bad enough by itself. But then look at the valuations. Depending on which price theyre quoting at the time, the valuation for a studio is $1.2-1.6 million (if you were living in it full time). So if you want a studio plus some theoretically discounted other travel at that valuation, go for it. But whatever you do, don't agree to the "breakfast meeting" if you want to do anything else with your morning.

    Very helpful and courteous staff. Spa was excellent. Private beach was lovely. Room was spacious and very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    wait for towels, pools are crowded

    friendly staff, nice views, really nice to also have the shopping area within the resort. amazing gym on a top floor

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 26 May 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    constantly being pushed to tour their fractional ownership. concierge were not helpful, reservations at restaurants wrong, inattentive.

    very comfortable rooms, great property.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2022

    9.0
    Beautiful, beautiful resort! Lots to do and the views are spectacular.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights

    We talked to many people who had bought a share or points. This seems to be a big thing there and there are even chairs by the pool that only certain people can sit at. Makes sense, but we spent a lot of money to spend a week there and it felt a little like a caste system in that respect.

    We didn't do the all inclusive but breakfast was part of the package. It was a buffet and we sat overlooking the ocean every morning. The food on the property was average but the service was amazing!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2022

    10
    It was an overall wonderful experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 6 nights

    WIFI. I had to pay for premium Wifi because the regular one did not meet my needs.

    The Service and food was excellent!!!! would definitely go back and recommend to all my family and friends.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2022

    9.0
    A beautiful luxury getaway
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean Front
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    For a gourmet experience that is “modern” the amount of vegan/plant based options was surprisingly low. Don’t get me wrong, much of the food we had was amazing, especially at Hiroshi where there were the most vegan options. But sometimes it felt like we were actively excluded, like at Noi where the only vegan thing was the green salad. I expect better for a resort like this.

    A beautifully situated resort, with very impressive rooms and suites, all of which have wonderful views over the bay. The staff were very attentive and very kind. The kayak tour to Los Arcos with Emmanuel and (someone’s who’s name I forget but was also great) was especially nice. Also the poolside portobello burger was especially good.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    excellent facilities, you get for what you pay for!!! definitely worth the money.

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2022

    10
    best resort ever. we will always come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Ocean Front
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the man admininstering the Covid antigen tests was very rude

    everything

    Stayed in February 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 January 2022

    10
    we have been coming to Garza Blanca since 2014, and it never disappoints
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    perfectly located, jungle and beach

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 11 December 2021

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They messed up your dinner request so it took an hour for them to bring it. It was nothing special. But the breakfast buffe was lovely.

    Stayed in November 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2021

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great place, very clean and well kept. Staff is amazing, really friendly and helpful. Food was really good. Many great restaurants.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2021

    10
    Best vacation we’ve had!!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wi-Fi went out but you had to reconnect it. Not a big deal

    Karen Gonzalez, Jorge, Carlos aka Antonio, are amazing staff. Friendly and helpful. The breakfast buffet delivers!!! They have anything you could ask for and more!!

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2021

    10
    I would definitely go back
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Two-Bedroom Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    My stay in the property was too short! 🥴

    We stayed in tower 4 at a suite and it was just amazing.

    Stayed in September 2021

  • Reviewed: 16 July 2021

    9.0
    Amazing property!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food served in the restaurants was hit-or-miss and lacking in variety; I have had better meals at more modest hotels in Mexico.

    Wonderful resort, breathtaking property with sweeping sea views. Close enough to Puerto Vallarta to easily go into town for dinner or a night out, but far enough to feel secluded. Will definitely be back!!

    Stayed in April 2021

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2021

    9.0
    Relaxing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff

    Views

    Stayed in June 2021

  • Reviewed: 7 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The price and flexibility

    The pool and the beach

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2022

    6.0
    The property itself was beautiful but there was no real beach just man made. Nice but won’t go back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Ocean Front
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They really pushed buying a residence there. They were almost too aggressive about it and they took up way too much time telling you all about it.

    The staff was very friendly and attentive.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    4.0
    Disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Restaurant portion is very small.

    Very pricey, charged extra, and extra gratuity without asking.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 December 2021

    4.0
    Good weather. Will not ever return to this property.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    When we arrived, we were told that the room that I booked was not ready, but we would get an “upgraded room” the next day. This did not happen and I don’t believe they ever had any intention of changing the room to the room originally booked- a junior panorama suite. Once you make it clear that you won’t be investing in a timeshare, the experience becomes poor.

    The property was nice-but the aggressive time share sales pitch began when we arrived on Day 1 from the airport. Not relaxing or welcome.

    Stayed in December 2021

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I'm not sure about the system they use to transport people from one building to the other. Seems a bit too crowded as well

    Everything was good at the hotel but a bit too busy. You could expect a bit more luxury from a 5* hotel. In any case, good rooms, beautiful scenery and good breakfast.

    Stayed in August 2021

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