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Kovay Gardens

4.5 star property
4.5-star beachfront hotel near Playa Bucerías

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Exterior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Deluxe Suite | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV
4 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Deluxe Suite | Courtyard view

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Km 1.2 Carr Punta De Mita, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, NAY, 63732
  • Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Playa Bucerías
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • El Tigre Golf at Paradise Village
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Suite | Living area | 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Deluxe Suite

  • 543 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Superior 2 Bedrooms

  • 2112 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds

Deluxe Superior 1 Bedroom

  • 1568 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle

Beachside getaway.With a stay at this La Puntilla hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bay of Banderas and 2 miles (3 km) of La Cruz Sunday Market. Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz and La Cruz Square are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Playa Bucerías - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Art Walk Bucerias - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • El Tigre Golf at Paradise Village - 8 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Nuevo Vallarta Beach - 14 min drive - 7.2 miles

Getting around

  • Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cevicheria la Cruz - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪La Cruz Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Columba - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eva Mandarina Beach Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Ballena Blanca - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Kovay Gardens

4.5-star beachfront hotel near Playa Bucerías
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. Cool off in one of the 4 outdoor swimming pools at Kovay Gardens, and enjoy amenities like a marina and a health club.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. This luxury hotel also offers a garden and a terrace.

This 4.5-star La Cruz de Huanacaxtle hotel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 2009
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kovay Gardens offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and bathrobes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • In-room microwave

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 200 to 400 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 4 outdoor pools
  • Health club
  • Kayaking
  • Stereo

Accessibility

  • Elevator (43 inch wide door)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

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 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kovay Gardens

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MXN 200 to 400 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 1080 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MXN 1080.00 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)
  • A late check-out fee will be charged

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

How close is Kovay Gardens to the airport?

Kovay Gardens is 14.2 mi (29-min drive) away from the Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kovay Gardens?

As of May 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kovay Gardens on Jun 6, 2025 start from $328.32, 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.

Does Kovay Gardens have an airport shuttle?

Kovay Gardens offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of MXN 1080 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Kovay Gardens to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kovay Gardens offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kovay Gardens, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between MXN 200 and 400 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Kovay Gardens?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Winclub Casino Platinum (21-min drive) and Vallarta Casino (22-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Kovay Gardens?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Kovay Gardens?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kovay Gardens have a pool?

Kovay Gardens features 4 outdoor pools.

Does Kovay Gardens have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Kovay Gardens have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kovay Gardens to downtown La Cruz de Huanacaxtle?

Kovay Gardens is 0.3 mi away from La Cruz de Huanacaxtle.

Kovay Gardens Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 81 reviews

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 Excellent

Jackie, glencoe

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Away from downtown PV,
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle

Traveled with family
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was nice and it there were washers and dryer’s on every other floor.

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

6/10 Okay

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.)
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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!!
Stayed 12 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jose A. Abel, Lake Zurich

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay

Really clean and comfortable definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very quiet and relaxing environment, staff was very friendly and helpful.
Beach View
Pool View
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had an amazing stay! Would definitely return. Some construction happening but only to make the place even more beautiful!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and very well kept. The gardens are vast and attended to immaculately
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

friendly staff

The staff was friendly and helpful. It is an intentionally quieter place. Good beach situation. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with stunning rooms and exclusive beach front access.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice condos for families or groups but limited food and drink options. Rooms are far from beach and offfe no views
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Colleen, Port Hardy,BC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Adam, Nashville, TN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful Setting and Amazing Rooms

My stay at Vallarta Gardens overall was very pleasant. When I arrived I was greeted by the nicest staff members. I would suggest not arriving before 2pm for check-in because Rooms usually aren’t ready till 3pm. The grounds to the hotel is like a tropical rainforest with pools and jacuzzi’s everywhere. If you’re looking for a nice low key quiet vacation this is your place! A couple of issues that need to be addressed is the WiFi. The WiFi in the room was a 2 out of 10. If you have Sprint or AT&T don’t plan on cell service which makes it crucial to have WiFi back at the resort and in the rooms. Verizon has spotty service here. The bartenders were excellent and the waiters and servers around the pool and restaurant were very helpful! Also they only left 2 towels in the room for showers the first 2 days. Had to call and request more towels once for showers. Also one thing that really rubbed me the wrong way was on the final day check out was a noon and we were running behind so rather than going to the front office to check out in person I called the front desk and checked out over the phone. (Or at least I thought I did, I talked to a human and told them I was leaving the room at 11:45am and the maids could start cleaning at noon) At 12:45pm while literally checking into my flight at the ticket counter, the hotel (concierge) called my phone 3 times and I finally picked up while I was checking bags to tell me that I needed to pay $5 for room keys. Seriously
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017