Located close to Playa de los Muertos and Los Muertos Pier, Marcela Resort & Spa provides a poolside bar, a garden, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a Thai massage, a body wrap, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site Mexican cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Marcelita, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and pool views. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Romantic Zone, a neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta, is home to Marcela Resort & Spa. Cruise Ship Terminal and Nayar Vidanta Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas. Vallarta Zoo and VidantaWorld are also worth visiting. Visit our Puerto Vallarta travel guide
125 C. Hortensias Amapas, Puerto Vallarta, Jal., 48399
What's nearby
Olas Altas Street
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Playa de los Muertos
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Los Muertos Pier
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Olas Altas Beach
12 min walk - 1.1 km
Cuale Island
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Getting around
Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR)
30 min drive
Restaurants
La Palapa
8 min walk
The Top Sky Bar
8 min walk
Sapphire Ocean Club | Bistrot Local
6 min walk
Blondies
7 min walk
Cocos Kitchen
7 min walk
About this property
Marcela Resort & Spa
Upscale resort near Playa de los Muertos
Close to Los Muertos Pier, Marcela Resort & Spa provides a poolside bar, a garden, and a hair salon. Treat yourself to a Thai massage, a body wrap, or a facial at the onsite spa. The on-site Mexican cuisine restaurant, Restaurant Marcelita, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and pool views. In addition to a bar and a gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this resort include:
3 outdoor pools along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
Local meal delivery service, outdoor furniture, and tour/ticket assistance
Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and concierge services
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like separate dining areas and bathrobes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Jetted tubs, hair dryers, and shampoo
55-inch flat-screen TVs with streaming services and digital channels
Balconies or patios, separate sitting areas, and separate dining areas
Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Marcela Resort & Spa?
As of 24 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Marcela Resort & Spa on 27 October 2026 start from AED 263, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Marcela Resort & Spa pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Marcela Resort & Spa?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Marcela Resort & Spa?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Marcela Resort & Spa located?
Located in Romantic Zone, this spa resort is within a 10-minute walk of Playa de los Muertos, Bay of Banderas, and Los Muertos Pier. Malecon is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.
Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?
Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.
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Reviews
Marcela Resort & Spa Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Great pool, great staff. Nice big beds. Great AC in bedrooms. A little musty elsewhere. Parking was a little challenging. But loved walking down to dinner in the city each night.
Incredible property -- unique, charming, modern, clean. Surprisingly good location despite being up a hill (use the secret staircase at the bottom to walk into town).
I would definitely come back. It is close to a lot of great restaurants, shops, and of course, the beach. It's a quick uber ride to the more touristy part of PV if that's what you're looking for, but we LOVED Zona Romantica. The staff was kind, accommodating, and the resort is so stunning that I didn't mind staying in and being cozy on the rainy days. We made a lot of meals in the kitchen, which was a big plus. Also, the spa was wonderful!
What a great stay. Place is charming and beautiful. Views of the city and the ocean - doesn't get any better. Great relaxing pools. Food was great at their restaurant and all the staff were wonderful and so friendly. Can't wait to return.
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Sheryl
20 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean, spacious and the view was spectacular. The grounds are beautiful. Great location.
Very chill resort. Loved hanging at the main pool which was very clean and comfortably warm. Beautiful grounds and views. Staff was very friendly. Liked that it was within easy walking distance of all PV’s romantic zone offers but far enough away to escape the hustle and bustle. Would come back in a heartbeat.
The Marcela is a gem, it’s a beautiful place to spend several days enjoying PV. Easy walk to town to enjoy the hustle and bustle and then escape back to the super friendly staff, delicious food and drinks and great pool. The rooms themselves are beautiful decorated with traditionally Mexican decor, clean and comfortable. The pull out couch wasn’t very comfortable but that is our only complaint, the Marcela was a wonderful place to spend 10 days with our family. We would definitely stay again.
Rooms are large and have plenty of seating/relaxing area with great views from the balcony. Kitchen is has all items needed for cooking. Washer/dryer in unit. Location is 5-10 min walk downhill (with lower entry gate on the main road) to town and beach area. Uphill return walk takes longer.
Loved our stay here! Gorgeous Mexican decor, beautiful grounds, small and quiet boutique resort feel, close proximity to shops and restaurants- just the recharge we needed!
The view was amazing! Everyone we met was so nice and accommodating. The pool and bar area were lovely and the meals we had at the restaurant were good!
There are a lot of stairs so be ready for that but Ubers we’re always available.
This review gives me mixed feelings because I think the property is amazing. We had the “cave” room and it’s stunning. Open air villa, three floors, massive and very well decorated. The resort is well kept, lots of greenery and water features, wildlife etc. There’s one little restaurant and bar connected to the pool, but you’re 10-15 walking to the main area downtown. We really enjoyed everything but on our last night, someone or something opened our bedroom door and slammed it shut around midnight. We were terrified and couldn’t sleep. The hotel closes at 9 pm and opens at 8 am, and it’s a bit remote. We stayed awake until the hotel opened and we left immediately. We were informed there are no cameras on that side of the resort and the whole situation left us feeling unsafe. Luckily nothing was taken and we weren’t harmed, just scared.
Loved the uniqueness of this hotel! Lots of nature built into the vibe. Quiet and cozy. Within walking distance of the beach. Loved the big windows in our suite that open up to a great view of the pools, city, and ocean.
We had a great stay at Marcela Resort.
The rooms were comfortable, clean, and quiet. The resort is conveniently located near the beach and grocery stores. The staff were friendly, and both the food and the bar were excellent.