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In the heart of it all.
Nestled by the river.
The Romantic Zone at your doorstep. Restaurants, galleries, nightlife, and the beach nearby. A riverside retreat in the heart of Puerto Vallarta.
Your own kind of Vallarta.
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Vallarta at your doorstep.
The river at your side.
Garlands puts you in the heart of the Romantic Zone, surrounded by the restaurants, cafés, galleries, and nightlife that make Vallarta special. Come home from exploring to a historic house nestled along the Río Cuale, with nineteen individual rooms, a sapphire-blue courtyard pool, and a terrace beneath the trees.
Step out for the restaurants, galleries, and streets of the Romantic Zone. Come home for an afternoon by the water.
Meet the houseStep inside for a moment.
Discover Garlands del Río through a travel film. Press play to watch right here.
No two quite alike.

Amelia Deluxe
Amelia Deluxe is a king room on the highest floor of Garlands del Rio. Its balcony faces the Rio Cuale, with views of the river and surrounding greenery.

Marquess Penthouse
Marquess Penthouse is Garlands del Rio’s highest room, with an outdoor living area, a large closet and an antique writing desk. Its spacious bathroom has bay windows overlooking the river, and the…

Countess
Countess is a top-floor king room beneath a large cupola. It offers mountain views and an outdoor terrace overlooking the property.

A little stillness,
in the heart of it all.
A swim in the courtyard pool. A quiet moment on the river terrace. The pleasure of a day that doesn’t need a full itinerary.
Discover the experience
Make Old Vallarta your own.
Restaurants, galleries, and local life around the Río Cuale. Find the hotel and plan your arrival.
Location & directions
La Ola · Restaurant & Beach Club
Visit our sister restaurant and beach club at Quinta Maria Cortez in Conchas Chinas. A US$30 beach pass per registered hotel guest includes a lounger, towel service, and a welcome house margarita; additional food and drinks are extra. Please reserve ahead.
Plan your beach dayCome as you are. Feel at home.
A welcoming stay for LGBTQ+ couples, friends, and solo travelers, beside the river and close to the life of the Romantic Zone.
LGBTQ+ staysA few stories worth sharing.

d travels ’round · Quirk and Comfort
Diana’s 2017 review describes Garlands’ courtyard arrival, eclectic rooms and relaxed riverside atmosphere, based on a stay across several rooms.
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SayulitaLife · The stories behind new rooms
A 2017 interview with Diego Bedini traces Garlands’ expansion and the artwork, furniture and stories that shaped the new rooms.
Read the featurePVEverything · Where the River Flows and Time Slows
A PVEverything feature introducing Garlands del Río’s riverside setting.
Read the featureSomewhere with a story of its own.
Breakfast for up to two guests and a welcome drink included with direct bookings.
Final prices and reservation terms are confirmed on the secure booking page.
