Less than 40 miles from downtown Puerto Vallarta, on the shores of one of the world's largest natural bays and surrounded by dense jungles and the Sierra Madre Mountains, Punta de Mita is a small resort town on Mexico's sunny west coast. With more than 345 days of sunshine a year and pristine water, Punta de Mita is a popular spot for snorkeling, surfing, scuba diving, deep sea fishing and mountain biking. While it's much smaller and quieter than nearby Puerto Vallarta, there are a number of resorts to choose from.
Nestled on the white sandy beaches of Banderas Bay, the Palladium Vallarta Resort and Spa is a five-star, all-inclusive mega resort in Punta de Mita, Mexico. With a private beach, tennis courts, three outdoor pools, six restaurants, seven bars and a kids' club, there's something for everyone at the resort. Take full advantage of the hotel's many amenities with the all-inclusive package, which includes all meals, beverages, motorized water sports, fishing, nightly entertainment and access to spa tubs, the gym, sauna and vapor baths. Nearby, guests can go sailing, scuba diving, surfing and snorkeling. Visitors can also unwind with a massage or facial at the resort's full-service Renova Spa. Choose from 422 guest rooms and suites, including the Grand Master suite, with sweeping ocean views, a private terrace with personal spa tub, two flat-screen televisions and a marble-covered bathroom.
Palladium Vallarta Resort and Spa
Carretera Punta de Mita, km 11.5
63734 Punta de Mita, Mexico
+52 329-226-9900
www.fiestahotelgroup.com
Situated on 22 acres of landscaped grounds, the oceanfront St. Regis Punta Mita Resort is a luxurious hideaway specializing in personalized service. Each of the 120 guest rooms and suites has a flat-screen television, spacious floor plan, floor-to-ceiling windows, private terrace and a garden, or ocean view. Play 18 holes on one of two Jack Nicklaus-designed championship golf courses, or head to the tennis center for a game of doubles. Take a dip overlooking the ocean, in one of the three infinity pools, or relax at the 10,000-square-foot Remede Spa.
St. Regis Punta Mita Resort
Carretera Federal 200, km 19.5
63734 Punta de Mita, Mexico
+52 329-291-5800
www.starwoodhotels.com
Surrounded by a 1,500-acre nature reserve on the northern shore of Banderas Bay, the Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita features five-star amenities for the entire family, including a fitness center, 10 tennis courts, a game room, 24-hour business center and seven bars and restaurants. Have a cocktail in your own private cabana, overlooking the adult-friendly Tamai Pool Complex, or take a leisurely float with the entire family on the lazy river. Nearby, go deep sea fishing, snorkeling, scuba diving, whale-watching, or charter the resort's 55-foot yacht for a day at sea. Within the property, there are 173 rooms, suites and freestanding villas, from the beachfront Casita Room, with a private terrace, sofa bed and a personal hammock to the five-bedroom oceanfront villa.
Four Seasons Resort Punta Mita
Bahía de Banderas
63734 Punta de Mita, Mexico
+52 329-291-6000
www.fourseasons.com
