Kovay Gardens offers a private beach where you can enjoy the shade from a beach umbrella or relax in a sun lounger, plus you'll be just steps from Bay of Banderas. 4 outdoor pools provide a splash of fun, and guests can also take advantage of a health club. The restaurant is a great spot for a bite to eat and cold drinks are served at the bar/lounge. This luxurious hotel also features a marina, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
22 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
Children
Children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Pets
Pets not allowed
Parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Private dining
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
On a private beach
Kayaking
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Boat tours nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Free grocery shopping service
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Beach sun loungers
Beach towels
Beach umbrellas
Pool loungers
Romance packages
Facilities
2 buildings/towers
Built in 2009
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Health club
4 outdoor pools
Marina
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Be entertained
42-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Turndown service
Premium bedding
Pillowtop mattress
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Phone
Food and drink
Champagne service
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MXN 200 to 400 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of MXN 1080 per vehicle (one-way)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of MXN 1800 (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Airport shuttle service for children up to age 18 costs MXN 1080.00 (one-way)
Policies
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Also known as
Vallarta Gardens
Vallarta Gardens Luxury Villas
Vallarta Gardens Luxury Villas Bucerias
Vallarta Gardens Resort
Vallarta Gardens Resort Luxury Villas
Vallarta Gardens Resort Luxury Villas Bucerias
Vallarta Gardens Boutique Private Residence Club Hotel
Vallarta Gardens Boutique Private Residence Club
Frequently asked questions
Does Kovay Gardens offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Kovay Gardens does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Kovay Gardens?
Yes, there are 4 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Kovay Gardens?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Kovay Gardens?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is MXN 1080 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Kovay Gardens?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge of MXN 1800 (subject to availability). Express check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Kovay Gardens?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Winclub Casino Platinum (21-min drive) and Vallarta Casino (22-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at Kovay Gardens and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as kayaking. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and a health club. Kovay Gardens also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Kovay Gardens?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Kovay Gardens like?
Kovay Gardens is a short 1-minute walk from Bay of Banderas and 20 minutes' walk from Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz.
Kovay Gardens Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
12 Apr 2024
Away from downtown PV,
Jackie
Jackie, 4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
1 Jan 2024
michelle
michelle, 7-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 Nov 2022
The hotel was nice and it there were washers and dryer’s on every other floor.
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Jul 2022
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
30 Mar 2022
The property was very tranquil relaxing, and attractive. Great pools, beautiful room. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
The beach was nice, but the bay there was too shallow and murky to swim.
The room they attempted to give me was adjacent to a very noisy construction zone, where they were building new units. After some awkward discussion, they placed us in another larger room , but at an additional 1/3 higher rate.
Jeff
Jeff, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 Feb 2022
Beautiful but boring and no ocean waves
There was good and bad. This hotel is located on very calm water and we like to swim in the waves. Too far to drive for Puerto Vallarta activities. 30 min. drive to surfer beach at Sayulita which was super fun! Vallarta Gardens had very nice people and food but was too quiet and boring for us. They would not let us out of our 6 night booking. (We are 60 years old.)
Bonnie
Bonnie, 6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
16 Dec 2021
Vallarta Gardens is a beautiful spot, the gardens are lush.. the room was gorgeous..
Staff was very friendly and accommodating.
The pools were clean with comfy cabanas available.. but this is not the place to come if you are looking for that typical Mexican party vibe.. bar closes at 8:00 pm, restaurant at 9:00, And only one of a few bars were open.. It’s very quiet and relaxing. That’s our vibe so we loved it!!
Gary
Gary, 12-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Sep 2021
Very clean
Jose A. Abel
Jose A. Abel, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Sep 2021
Excelente servicio
Sandra
Sandra, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Aug 2021
I liked that it’s quiet and great place to relax. The staff is attentive and friendly. Besides the dirty socks we found left under the living room table everything was very clean. The food, (lunch and breakfast) were awful and inedible; expensive, bad taste. I would not recommend the restaurant food they serve there
Verified traveller
4-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 Jan 2021
Amazing Stay
Really clean and comfortable definitely recommend!
Francisco
Francisco, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 Jan 2021
Actual luxury 10 minutes from Buserias.
I’ve been visiting the coastal towns of Nayarit for a while now and I’ve stayed at lots of rentals - this one is the best. The owner truly understands luxury and everyone on staff is attentive and efficient. The rooms are top notch, featuring awesome A/C and fantastic duvets to go with, and there are small carpets on each side of the bed to welcome your feet. Lovely hot shower & fluffy towels too! The resort is nestled beautifully into an oceanside hill and the lush landscaping is perfect. I look so forward to returning!!
Linda
Linda, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 Dec 2020
Very quiet and relaxing environment, staff was very friendly and helpful.
Robert
Robert, 10-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 Nov 2020
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7-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
22 Mar 2020
Great place to vacation
Excellent option for a beachside stay somewhat off the beaten track but close to enough to town to be very comfortable.
Friendly staff and excellent accommodation.
Excellent facilities in a beautiful setting
Richard
Richard, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 Feb 2020
We had an amazing stay! Would definitely return. Some construction happening but only to make the place even more beautiful!
Verified traveller
7-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 Feb 2020
The property was very clean and very well kept. The gardens are vast and attended to immaculately
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 Jan 2020
friendly staff
The staff was friendly and helpful. It is an intentionally quieter place. Good beach situation. Clean and comfortable.
Verified traveller
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2020
Very nice property with stunning rooms and exclusive beach front access.
Verified traveller
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2019
Hidden gem in la cruz de huanacaxtle. Cant wait to make it back
Verified traveller
3-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
18 Mar 2019
Beautiful place, but we received the wrong room
We paid for a ground floor room with a private pool and received a 2nd floor room with less outdoor space and a hot tub only.
Dawn
Dawn, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
11 Mar 2019
Lovely
We were pleasantly surprised by this property. We were coming from one of the swanky resorts in Punta Mita, and actually found our suite at Vallarta Gardens to be much more updated and comfortable. The unit was meticulously cleaned, and the finishes were fresh and modern. We were in a 1BR suite and loved the large size with high ceilings, plenty of windows and huge wraparound balcony. The grounds were also beautiful and well maintained, and everyone we encountered was helpful and professional. The beach was a bit disappointing (sandy but no waves and not the best view), and while there were 3 pools, they are pretty small (and one was closed). It looks like they have some nice plans in place to add to the pool areas. All in all we were happy with our short stay here and would book this property again.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 Jan 2019
Nice condos for families or groups but limited food and drink options. Rooms are far from beach and offfe no views
Verified traveller
3-night romance trip
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8/10 Very good
21 Mar 2018
Absolutely stunning
This was a beautiful place to stay, the rooms more than exceeded our expectations. The staff was the best so friendly and helpful. I cannot begin to say enough about how great Aldo was he was by far our very favourite employee (and friend now). The resort itself was surrounded by beautiful gardens and lovely pools and private beach. I personally did not care for the music that was played throughout the day I expect it was supposed to be relaxing but I would have preferred something with a little more of a Mexican touch and a little lower volume. The kitchen in our suite could have used a couple of larger pots so we could have made a meal as frying pans were what was supplied and possibly a kettle. The only issue we had during our stay was we were forced into a "fractional purchase" presentation while we were there-we have travelled to Mexico for the last 10 years and have managed to never participate however the "invitation" mentioned that if you failed to show up you MAY be charged full rack rate on your credit card this was the only reason we attended. I would definitely go back to this slice of paradise but I would check on VRBO first.
Colleen
Colleen, 14-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 Jan 2018
A wonderful complex with great amenities
Some of the best beach front in the cruise and and a fantastic swimming pool with wonderful room amenities