What We Love

  • The condo-style suites are a total knockout! Luxurious perks and comfy design wow guests, and the fully equipped kitchens and in-suite laundry facilities can't be beat.

Things to Know

  • The resort offers a free session at Tatewari Spa, a free round of golf and then there's gorgeous Banderas Bay.

Resort Details

Dining
You don’t have to go far for delicious food and drinks, these options have you covered.
OnSite Dining
  • La Casona

    Take your pick of indoor or outdoor dining at La Casona, the eclectic Mexican steakhouse which boasts a variety of exquisite flavors and an extensive selection of prime cuts. As one of the best fine dining restaurants in Nuevo Vallarta, La Casona is known for its wide variety of breakfast favorites in the morning and its scrumptious dinner platters in the evening.

    As if the mouthwatering cuisine wasn’t enough, La Casona also lays claim to some of the best seats in the house, which feature the breathtaking scenery of Banderas Bay that stretches beyond our beautiful fountains and resort grounds.

  • La Parrilla
    La Parrilla Restaurant offers casual poolside dining with a relaxed atmosphere. Our casual elegant poolside terrace features a daily choice of burgers, sandwiches, wraps, Mexican ceviche's and seafood specialties. The exquisite flavor combinations, which include traditional and contemporary options, will satisfy your cravings with each delicious bite.

    Those choosing the La Parrilla for lunch will truly have a feast for the senses any day of the week. While dining poolside, guests can enjoy the gentle ocean breeze, the beautiful gardens, and the sound of birds chirping as they dine in the truly serene ambiance of this Nuevo Vallarta restaurant.
Treat yourself to everything that this resort has to offer and more.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour room service
  • Accessible facilities
  • Babysitting†
  • Bilingual staff
  • Boutiques/stores†
  • Car rental desk†
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange†
  • Dry cleaning†
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting†
  • Bilingual staff
  • Boutiques/stores†
  • Car rental desk†
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange†
  • Dry cleaning†
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lobby†
  • Medical Facilities Service†
  • Parking†
  • Travel agency†
  • Valet same day dry cleaning†
  • Wireless internet connection in public areas
Off-Site Amenities
  • Business Center†
  • Meeting Facilities†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • Please contact the hotel for additional information.

† Fees may apply

Whether a land lover or a water sports fanatic, you’ll always have something fun to do.
On-Site Recreation
  • Beach

    Lounge chairs
    Umbrellas
    Hammocks

  • Children's program
    Activities include:

    Spanish classes
    Cooking
    Gardening,
    Face painting
    Arts and crafts
    Treasure hunts
    Sand castle competitions
    Games
    Coloring
  • General †
    Activities include:

    Dance lessons
    Cooking classes
    Ktchen tour
    Games (bingo, bean bag toss, balloon wars, guessing games, black jack)
    Theme nights (movie night, trivia night, DJ night, Havana Nights)
  • Gym
    Stretching
    Zumba
    Yoga
  • Hot tub
    This resort has an outdoor hot tub.
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Kayaks
    Paddle boards
    Water polo
    Aqua fitness
  • Pool
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Lounge chairs
    Umbrellas
  • Snorkeling †
  • Spa †
    This unique spa has 14 treatment suites, one VIP suite, a beauty salon and a sensational hydrotherapy circuit composed of different water experiences, pressure shower, Jacuzzi, immersion fountain and a waterfall.
  • Tennis court †
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing †
On-Site Attraction
  • Hospitality Suite
    for early arrivals and late departures
Off-Site Attraction
  • Puerto Vallarta

† Fees may apply

Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_5.0 4024 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Sunshine paradise

    We have been coming here for 12 years and guaranteed of sunshine and perfect weather with friendly staff and accommodations for large families

    Jan 03, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Best pool service

    Jesus and Angel made sure our pool experience was perfect. Greeting us with a smile and conversation while providing the best service. 5 stars plus!

    Jan 03, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    The people make the difference!

    We loved Villa La Estancia. One of the greatest things about this resort is the people who work there. Jesus and Angel are the best. They make sure you are being taken care of by the pool- so kind! We highly recommend this resort!

    Jan 03, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 3.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Pleasant, but will not return

    We had a generally pleasant experience, but I would not return. The food was good, our room was very spacious, the staff was very friendly and eager to please. The beach and pool were both fantastic. But enough things added up to make this a '3 star' experience. -Despite being all inclusive, we had to sign a slip after each meal (it gave a chance to tip) but these 'bills' were extremely slow to appear. -People would lay out their towels and beach items on lounge chairs at the beach or pool and then disappear. (see pic) Chairs would be empty, but 'claimed' for hours. The resort has an official policy of not leaving your stuff for more than 2 hours (!) but I asked a staff member about it, and they said they never enforced it and it was up to the guests. This was *very* disappointing. Other resorts don't allow this and I would encourage La Estancia to do the same. -Getting food reservations was very difficult. You had to be an 'Elite' level member to do so. Our 'personal concierge' couldn't get us reservations. -Our personal concierge also hard pushed us to take a 90 minute tour of the property with our entire family (including small children!) to convince us to become owners. When we said that we did not come on vacation to endure that he took back our VIP card! -The TVs were not 'smart' and did not hook up to Netflix or other streaming services. -There was definitely a hierarchy for owners vs. renters. Ownders had official placards to reserve their chairs and got other special treatment. I get that as a selling point, but it sure made others feel like 2nd class guests. Again, overall our stay was pleasant, but I think some changes could be made to create a wonderful vacation experience.

    Jan 02, 2026
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    First class as usual!

    We stayed for 3 weeks at the end of Nov and the first 2 weeks in Dec. It was our 6th visit, and we have booked to go again!! We love the spaciousness of the suites, the beautiful beach and the attentiveness of the staff. Next year we have booked for the first 2 weeks in Dec. as we found the last week of Nov. was really busy due to the U.S Thanksgiving. La Casona had changed somewhat. The breakfast, which used to be a breakfast buffet, had only a small selection of dishes and seemed to be encouraging the use of the menu. The wait time for using the menu varied from day to day and could sometimes be about a 20 to 30-minute wait. Lenora, Yvonne and the hostess Danielle were great, as usual! We ate dinner there several evenings, and it had much improved. The food was always good, but it took forever to get your meal. This visit, there was a huge improvement, and it was always a pleasure to be waited on by Eduardo, Jose. Juan Angel and Hugo. We ate lunch at La Parrilla many times and had great service from Santana, Ricardo, Jessica and the new captain, Ricardo. At night, the restaurant changed to the Blue Grill, and we found the menu had changed and was really disappointing compared to the previous one. The beach is great, and you can always find chairs which are set up for you by Jesus and Gaby. It is a great place to stay for a relaxing vacation. If you want a little more life, you can go next door to the Villa del Palmar Flamingos.

    Dec 28, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Service Fee: US $12.00 per room, per night will apply for new bookings only. This fee will be payable to the hotel directly by the guest. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.
  • AdvisoryThe Municipal Government of Los Cabos Environmental Sanitation Tax of a minimum $76 Mexican Pesos(approx. $3.71 USD), per room per night. This amount is not included in your vacation price and will be collected at your hotel. These funds are being used to protect, maintain and conserve the extraordinary beauty of the area.
General Policy
  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

    Convention Policy -     Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

    Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.

    Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.

    General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
    Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
    Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

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