MARCELA RESORT & SPA, Puerto Vallarta
About the Hotel
Marcela Resort & Spa - A hillside resort with a heated pool, spa, and on-site dining in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta
A 4-star resort in the Romantic Zone of Puerto Vallarta, Marcela Resort & Spa features a year-round heated outdoor pool with a pool bar, a full-service spa, and an on-site restaurant serving American and Mexican cuisines. The resort offers spacious rooms and apartments with balconies, air-conditioning, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, and free WiFi; select units provide ocean views. Dining includes brunch, lunch, dinner, high tea, and cocktails, with vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free options available. Leisure facilities at Marcela Resort & Spa include multiple outdoor pools, a hot tub, sauna, fitness centre, mini-golf course, and themed dinner nights. The spa provides massages, facials, body treatments, and couples massage packages. The resort is a 6-minute walk from Los Muertos Beach and a 10-minute walk to the Zona Romantica, with Amapas Beach also nearby. Lic. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Airport is 12 km away. Breakfast is available each morning at the on-site restaurant of Marcela Resort & Spa. Additional services include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, concierge, and private check-in/check-out. The property also features a kids' pool and garden areas.
Pros
Stunning panoramic views of Banderas Bay and the city from rooms and pool area.
Friendly and attentive staff consistently praised by guests.
Multiple well-maintained pool areas with cascading waterfalls and quiet spots.
On-site restaurant offers flavorful dishes like chicken mole at reasonable prices.
Cons
The hillside location involves many stairs, making the walk from town strenuous without Uber.
Some rooms near stairwells can pick up noise from foot traffic.
Must-do experiences
- Stroll along the Malecón for stunning ocean views and art.
- Savor fresh ceviche at Mariscos El Coleguita in downtown.
- Explore the vibrant local stalls at Mercado Municipal Río Cuale.
- Visit the beautiful Our Lady of Guadalupe Church for its architecture.
- Take a day trip to Yelapa for its stunning beaches and waterfalls.
Select your room type
- Studio Apartment2 persons30 sq. feet1 Double bedAir conditioningBalconyroom details
- Penthouse Apartment2 persons102 sq. feet1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bedAir conditioningBalconyroom details
- Apartment Ground Floor2 persons159 sq. feet1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bedAir conditioningBalconyroom details
Prices and availability
Facilities
General
- Non-smoking rooms
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Concierge desk
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Hairdresser
- Coffee shop
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Mini golf
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Outdoor dining area
- Dinner
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Children's pool
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Sun terrace
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Pedicure
- Manicure
- Waxing
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Pool with view
- Shallow end
- Make up services
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Sitting area
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Location
Reviews and Ratings
Guest reviews