What We Love
- The menus rival the vistas at Blanca Blue, which has incredible views of Banderas Bay and a 230 bottle wine list. Impressive light and flavorful contemporary fare ensures unforgettable dining.
Things to Know
- Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa not only offers fine dining and a full-service spa, it's also within a few miles of the downtown area.
Resort Details
- Aquazul
- Bocados Stk
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security†
- Butler service†
- Doctor on call†
- Dry cleaning†
- Elevators
- Golf,Offsite†
- Ice machine
- Internet services†
- Jacuzzi†
- 24-hour front desk
- 24-hour security†
- Butler service†
- Doctor on call†
- Dry cleaning†
- Elevators
- Golf, Offsite†
- Ice machine
- Internet services†
- Jacuzzi†
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Medical Facilities Service†
- Outdoor pool
- Parking†
- Poolside service†
- Restaurant†
- Tennis court†
- Tour/sightseeing desk†
- Umbrellas†
- Valet parking†
- Water sports†
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
† Fees may apply
- Gym †
- Jacuzzi †
- Pool
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from CheapCaribbean Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
4771 reviews
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Jan 22, 2026Jazman
Everything was spectacular! Staff was amazing! We did many things including kayaking. Our instructor was Jazman. She also gave us paddle boarding lessons. She was so patient, kind and knowledgeable! Both my husband and I were able to stand on our paddle boards! It was our first time. We could tell she loves her job! We also did the mountain hike with Mike. So much fun and loved all his guidance!
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Jan 21, 2026
Unforgettable Thanksgiving Week at Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta
Our family had an unforgettable Thanksgiving Week at Garza Blanca Puerto Vallarta. The 3-bedroom oceanfront penthouse offered breathtaking views and luxurious comfort. Managers Darinka Peña Joya and Johnattan Diaz went above and beyond to ensure every aspect of our stay exceeded expectations. Highlights included exquisite in-suite dining with a private chef and a magical dinner on the beach, both of which created lasting memories. A special thanks to Rigoberto Gutierrez, who made sure our daily beach cabana experience was flawless and consistently provided outstanding service. Rigoberto truly exemplifies hospitality and is a valuable asset to TAFER Hotels and Resorts.
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Jan 21, 2026Horrific start to our check-in at this hotel
Nicole, the supervisor of the check-in staff, made the check-in process absolutely dreadful. She needs to improve her skills as a receptionist. Her performance is zero out of ten. The process was incredibly horrible for our family, taking approximately three hours. If you have more than three or four children, I strongly advise against using this hotel.
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Jan 20, 2026I love this place! Outstanding room and outstanding food, however it is not perfect
Beautiful property with outstanding service, but a few policies took away from the experience. Pros: The grounds are absolutely stunning, and the rooms are impressive—spacious with gorgeous terraces. Service was excellent overall, especially from the pool staff, restaurant teams, and trolley drivers. Special shout-outs to Mike (waterfall hike—challenging but worth it!), Jose, Jorge, and Edgar at the Sanctuary rooftop pool, Salvador at the Garza pool, and Angel, our friendly trolley driver. Can’t remember the name of our server at Hiroshi, but he was outstanding and cooked our food table side. Most of the restaurants I would consider five star… World class, service, and outstanding menus. Our favorites were Hiroshi and Bocados The Spa was also fantastic and in a beautiful rooftop setting Cons; the concierge staff will greet you upon checkin but the focus is on scheduling timeshare presentations which was off-putting. The resort is also very strict about food access: no dining before 3 PM check-in, and food ends at noon on checkout day (checkout is 11 AM). Given the higher price point—and compared to nearby resorts with more flexible policies—this was also disappointing. Pool areas are limited, especially in Garza, and the beach is minimal. While there are beautiful adults-only rooftop pools, access is restricted to guests staying in those buildings. Also, the resort is very big and very hilly. There is a trolley service that runs every 15 minutes, which is not always convenient. It’s a beautiful resort to walk, but walking will be a challenge. Overall, a stunning resort with great service, but restrictive policies and limited shared amenities prevent it from being exceptional.
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Jan 18, 2026
Bocados is Awesome
Bocados was the best restaurant. The people were so nice. The manager Elaine greeted us every day with open arms.
- AdvisoryThe state of Quintana Roo will be charging a sanitation tax of a minimum $32.57 Mexican Pesos per person per night ($1.89 USD depending on the exchange rate), per room per night. This amount is not included in your vacation price and will be collected at your hotel. This fee is subject to change at any time without notice by the hotel.
- Check In: 4:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- 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.