Best Hotels in Riviera Nayarit Mexico
2019 was another record-breaking year for hotels in Riviera Nayarit with just under 3 million visitors (up from just under 2.71 million in 2018). Most of our visitors were from Mexico followed by the United States, Canada, England, and South America. In 2019, our hotels in Riviera Nayarit also enjoyed an average occupancy rate of an impressive 75%! Riviera Nayarit is surging and has quickly become known as the ideal place to find the best Mexican vacation spots.
Below, we’ve provided detailed information for many of the top hotels in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, which is on the Pacific Coast just north of Puerto Vallarta. You’ll find everything from unique oceanfront boutique hotels and private bungalows to all-inclusive luxury hotels in Riviera Nayarit with AAA 5 Diamond ratings. There are accommodations to suit every tourist’s taste and budget. Each Nayarit hotel has its own individual personality and character. From Nuevo Vallarta to Punta de Mita, Sayulita, Rincon de Guayabitos and San Blas, hotels in Riviera Nayarit are found all along this 200-mile Pacific coastline. You can enjoy your stay in popular seaside resort towns, in authentic picturesque Mexican seaside villages, or in posh, more secluded coastal community retreats and private villa-like settings. Find out more on our Destinations page.
Search below by hotel rating, by region, or by hotel category to find exceptional hotels in Riviera Nayarit, from bungalows to all-inclusive resorts. Book for your next Mexico vacation in Riviera Nayarit!
Hard Rock Hotel
Gran Turismo
This luxury all-inclusive resort hotel is a 2016 AAA 4 Diamond Award Winner and the place to indulge and enjoy all of your dreams for the perfect vacation.
Hotel & Suites Mar Y Sol
3 Stars
This small, intimate, boutique style hotel in Guayabitos prides itself on friendly, outgoing service in a relaxed vacation atmosphere.
Hotel Chalimar
2 Stars
Chalimar Hotel is a family run oceanfront Rincon de Guayabitos accommodation that can sleep up to 5 guests. The hotel features a wide beach and plenty of nearby vacation activities.
Hotel Cielo Rojo
Special Category
A perfect balance of serenity and intimacy, Hotel Cielo Rojo truly embodies the spirit and kindness of a small Mexican town. Hotel Cielo Rojo is a recurring recipient of TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence.
Hotelito Los Sueños
3 Stars
This 2016 TripAdivsor’s Greenleaders Gold Award Winner provides a super positive memorable and relaxing holiday for guests, helping them explore Mexico’s rich culture.
Iberostar Playa Mita
5 Stars
5-star Premium Gold Mexico hotel located near Punta de Mita offering a relaxing and all-inclusive vacation atmosphere.
Imanta Resort Punta De Mita
Special Category
Architecturally inspired by the magnificent beauty of the Pacific coastline and the cultural heritage of the area, Imanta Resort’s boutique private villas and suites provide a superb measure of luxury.
Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta Hotel
5 Stars
Krystal Grand Nuevo Vallarta Hotel is the perfect hotel in Nuevo Vallarta for a family vacation! This beachfront, recently renewed resort hotel offers deluxe accommodations and all amenities, activities, and facilities, plus great service and quality food.
La Tranquila Breath Taking Resort & Spa
Gran Turismo
La Tranquila Punta de Mita is a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence winner and offers an elevated sense of refinement, opulence, and style in a setting of contemporary elegant design.
Las Cabañas del Capitán
3 Stars
Las Cabanas del Capitan, located in Rincon de Guayabitos, is a combination of a motel, bungalows, and suites with fully equipped kitchenettes.
Las Palomas
3 Stars
A comfortable retreat in Bahia de Banderas, Las Palomas Nuevo Vallarta Hotel is an affordable lodging option in an excellent location.
Maraica Hotel
5 Stars
Riviera Nayarit’s Maraica Hotel in San Francisco offers international 5-star accommodations, it is surrounded by jungle, beautiful ocean views and it is considered an eco-friendly property, the energy is generated by solar panels and they reuse the water for irrigation.
Marina Banderas
5 Stars
A small, contemporary, and luxury first class boutique hotel set in an exclusively safe and beautiful eco-green environment.
Marina San Blas
3 Stars
Marina Hotel San Blas has a truly privileged location making it a unique hotel in beautiful surroundings in the Puerto de San Blas.
Marival Armony
5 Stars
Villa styled hotel offering an incredible vacation experience within one of the most exclusive developments inside the Bay of Banderas, Mexico.
Marival Distinct
Gran Turismo
A 2016 AAA 4 Diamond Award Winner, Marival Residences offers a complete, luxury vacation resort experience and world spa with an unmatched all-inclusive plan, as well as an independent European Plan.
Marival Emotions
5 Stars
Set on an expansive stretch of Pacific Coast beach, the All-Inclusive Marival Resort also features a variety of fine dining opportunities. This is the perfect fun in the sun resort for everyone!
Mayan Palace
5 Stars
The dream team of sun, sand, and sea come together at the majestic Mayan Palace Nuevo Vallarta, a luxury vacation resort where happiness is sacred.
Meson De Mita
3 Stars
Meson de Mita Hotel offers an ideal environment for relaxation and privacy for sharing with family, friends or your partner.
Occidental Grand
5 Stars
With a mix of elegance, tropical sun, and lush scenery, you’ll love the newly remodelled Occidental Grand Nuevo Vallarta Hotel in Nuevo Vallarta, a 2015 TripAvisors Certificate of Excellence Winner.
Ocean Breeze
5 Stars
Informal elegance and a playful spirit create the ultimate Mexico family vacation with pristine swimming pools and challenging golf courses with breathtaking Pacific Ocean views.
One and Only Mandarina
5 stars
Beautifully situated on a Pacific Coast private beach in Riviera Nayarit, Mexico, One and Only Mandarina Lo de Marcos is a 104-room luxury resort hotel with 5 swimming pools, poolside bar, full spa service, and 3 restaurants.
Palladium Vallarta Resort & Spa
5 Stars
This deluxe all inclusive resort hotel is a TripAdvisor’s Greenleaders Gold Award Winner and is located in a perfectly secluded paradise surrounded by 6 acres of lush tropical gardens.
Palmasola
Special Category
The premier lot of the 3 Signature Estates located within the gates of Punta Mita Resort. Sharing a restricted access beach with the Four Seasons Resort and next to the world-famous natural island golf hole the “The Tail of the Whale”. Punta Mita’s Jack Nicklaus Signature Course was voted No. 1 Golf Resort by Condè Nast Traveler’s Reader’s Poll 2008. A second Jack Nicklaus course just opened in 2009.
Paradise Village Beach Resort & Spa
5 Stars
This complete Resort Hotel with Spa, Golf Course, and Marina is situated on one of the most beautiful beach extensions in Bahia de Banderas, Mexico.
