Stunning La Palapa Penthouse Overlooking Banderas Bay

See all properties

Condo

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Ocean view

Explore the area

Puerto Vallarta, JAL

Playa de los Muertos
‪1 min walk‬
Los Muertos Pier
‪2 min walk‬
Malecon
‪3 min drive‬
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to our gorgeous 2/2 Penthouse (La Palapa #703) located above the highly distinguished La Palapa Restaurant, on the sands of Playa de los Muertos, in the heart of the Zona Romantica. Our unit includes stunning panoramic beach and Banderas Bay views, air conditioning in all rooms, free wifi, cable flat screen TV in living room, pull-out couch in LR, fully equipped kitchen, high quality linens and towels, filtered water, in a concierge building, right in the heart of the most beautiful area in all of sunny Puerto Vallarta. Enjoy fine dining downstairs, and literally take the elevator down to the sand and find a great beach chair to lie out and enjoy the tropical breezes and warm waters of Banderas Bay. Or take the few short steps up to the roof from our penthouse, and enjoy a dip in the pool with panoramic views of the city. Housekeeping is provided daily (except Sundays and national holidays); a laundry service is a short walk away so you can drop off your clothes in the morning and get them fluffed and folded while you are relaxing and sunning or sightseeing, or diving, or shopping or whatever you love to do on your vacation.

Please call - TWO ONE THREE FOUR SEVEN NINE FOUR ONE THREE ONE to book your reservation.

Please Note - we also own two other units in the building. We own an end, ocean-front unit on the 6th floor - La Palapa #604 - VRBO Listing 1317102 (2 bed/2 bath) and a street-view unit on the 3rd floor - La Palapa #307 - VRBO Listing 3495463 (1 bed/1 bath). Check these listings out too - to see what fits your availability best...

Property manager

Allen Bell

Languages

English

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Ocean view

Air conditioning

Have a question?

Beta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Ask a question

Similar properties

Ocean view
Pool
Kitchen
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Pets are NOT allowed even if VRBO says yes.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Located on the beach, this condo is in Romantic Zone, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta. 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. Los Arcos and Vallarta Zoo are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Puerto Vallarta, JAL

What's nearby

Playa de los Muertos - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Olas Altas Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Los Muertos Pier - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Conchas Chinas Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Malecon - 3 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪La Palapa - ‬1 min walk
‪Dee's Coffee Company - ‬2 min walk
‪Blondies - ‬1 min walk
‪Coco's Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
‪La Romántica Churros & Cafe bar - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Stunning La Palapa Penthouse Overlooking Banderas Bay have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Stunning La Palapa Penthouse Overlooking Banderas Bay pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Stunning La Palapa Penthouse Overlooking Banderas Bay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning La Palapa Penthouse Overlooking Banderas Bay?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Stunning La Palapa Penthouse Overlooking Banderas Bay located?

Nestled on the beach, this Romantic Zone condo building is just steps away from Playa de los Muertos and Bay of Banderas. Malecon is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) away.

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

Learn more

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Vincent C., Palm Springs, CA

28 March 2014

Great Place

Great place to stay! Perfect location to everything with a view of the entire bay from the balcony. What more can you ask for? I will definitely try to book it for next year!!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kimi F.

12 May 2016

Even better than the pictures!

We recently stayed in the Penthouse and this property over delivered in every way. The view is even more spectacular in person. The condo is very tastefully decorated and has every thing you will need for your stay. The building is spotless, and very secure. As an added bonus is it is located above one of the best restaurants in P.V. and is situated to have the most stunning view of the bay. This will be a "go to" for every trip. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amit M., Irvine, California

19 May 2016

complete in every way

Impeccable in every respect ! You just cannot beat the location, amenities, views and choice of restaurants that this condo location has to offer. The condo is very comfortable for 4 and is very well maintained. We spent many of our evenings soaking in the amazing sunsets and sipping our favourite wine/tequila. The building is very secure with the condo complex itself very clean and self sufficient. Highly recommended. Should you stay here dont forget to visit the juice ladies half block to the right and the mercado muncipial !

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeanine S.

16 November 2015

Home away from home + Incredible view and everything you could want in walking distance.

We are frequent visitors to wonderful PV. La Palapa is our favorite and can't say enough about this beautiful and comfortable condo. We love the Romantica Zone and here you are front and center on the most spectacular view, and all the fun happenings. Our friend mentioned more than once the welcoming ocean breeze and view when we returned from an outing. We just spent two weeks in this special place. It was a 65 birthday and first time in Mexico for one of us. We couldn't have chosen a more perfect place for our time together. Owners were very responsive to suggestions for the kitchen as we love to cook. Does sound crazy with all the wonderful restaurants within walking distance, but cooking and sharing recipes is part of our bonding time together, as we live far apart. Can't wait to come back again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Penny M.

19 July 2015

AMAZING!!!!

What a wonderful Condo. Before we even walked through the gate to the condo and saw the view we were blown away. What a truly magnificent place to stay. Beautiful condo with everything you need, phenomenal views and amazing location. We really enjoyed having La Palapa right down stairs, we were able to enjoy our meal whileour 5 and 3 year old boys played in the sand. We broke up our stay into 2 parts, the condo and then an All Inclusive with Kids Club to have a little break, we missed the condo almost immediately and wish we had chosen to stay their the entire trip. Allen was fantastic in getting back to me promptly and answering any questions we had. Would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thank you for sharing your beautiful condo with us :-)

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H., Cedar Park, Texas

8 February 2016

Beautiful View!

This year marked our 13th visit to Puerto Vallarta. We have stayed in many great condos in Zona Romantica, but without a doubt this condo had the best view. We loved eating our meals on the patio overlooking the ocean. Watching the activity in the area was great entertainment and the sunsets were spectacular. The condo itself was extremely comfortable and felt like our home away from home very quickly. Martha, our housekeeper, was amazing and very warm and friendly. In fact, every staff member we encountered was helpful and friendly. One of the reasons we chose this condo (other than its great location) was the elevator. We were especially grateful for the elevator when we returned from shopping at Mega and had bags of groceries to take to our condo. The gentleman at the front desk also assisted us with getting everything up to our "home." What a nice gesture! We were so impressed with the condo and the staff at La Palapa that we have already made our reservation for next year.

Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shelley D., Brantford

3 October 2014

A Little Piece of Paradise!

Let me start by saying RENT THIS CONDO, it is lovely and you won't be disappointed! If you have never rented thru VRBO and are uncertain about how the condo actually looks as compared to the pictures...it looks the same, it is well done, tastefully decorated and in keeping with the Mexican charm we love so much. We have been coming to PV for 30 years and everytime we come we love it even more. LaPalapa is an excellent location, right on the beach in the heart of Old Town....the BEST area of PV, close to all the fun but far enough so you are not in the thick of it. You never have to take a cab because you can walk to everything, which is a good way to get rid of the extra pounds you will inevitably gain from all the great food you will eat. There is a market just down the street to pick up cold beer, great fresh guak and salsa...OMG, soooo good:) Did I mention the pool??? Well it's on the roof, quiet, constant breeze, killer view and away from the vendors on the beach...it couldn't be nicer. So if you're looking for a fabulous place to stay, look no further, book it now, you will be glad you did:) Shelley & Tom DeFrancisco Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

10/10 Excellent

Doug T.

1 February 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view and perfect location

Everything out your door! Great views, just like photos, stocked kitchen, powerful a/c, and amazingly quiet and relaxing. Don’t miss breakfast in the sand at La Palapa right downstairs.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

janis h.

26 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

great views beautiful amenities

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It just doesn’t get any better

This was my 20th year staying in LaPalapa Condos. I’ve stayed in several different units including 703. But, since Allen and Stewart bought and renovated this unit, there is no place else I want to stay. New kitchen, bathrooms, air conditioning, furniture and the artwork!! In a word, “Perfect”.

Stayed 13 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

alison p., Pennsylvania

16 January 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Warm Weather Property We've Ever Stayed at!

My husband, mother, and I spent 10 nights here over Christmas and New Years - it was a perfect rental, perfectly situated, and in a fantastic city! First the practical aspects - my mother has mobility issues so the elevator and the walk-in showers were perfect for her, plus the easy access to the beach, several nearby restaurants, and shops made her able to be a part of things. Next, the condo is lovely, exactly as pictured. It was recently renovated so everything is stylish, new, & in great condition. The balcony affords a gorgeous view of the beach and nearby beach restaurants, as well as the magnificent sunsets. We had coffee there every morning & cocktails every evening. You can see the bay from almost all the rooms. Another aspect we loved - the staff. The cleaning woman was super nice & did a fantastic job. We've stayed in many VRBO properties & having daily maid service is a luxury! We also really enjoyed the front desk / concierge staff who are there 24/7. They were there to answer questions, bring up new big bottled water jugs, relay any issues to maintenance (we had none), make recommendations and even just to chat about Puerto Vallarta. ALL the staff we met at La Palapa condos were so genuinely nice and interested in making sure you had a great time and had everything you needed. Next wonderful aspect - La Palapa beach & restaurant. Wow, is all I have to say. Our first experience was renting loungers on the beach and ordering lunch to our chairs (which we thoroughly enjoyed & repeated many times). We then discovered they make the BEST margaritas we've have ever had (we loved the regular margarita w/ reposado and "skinny" ie. no mixers). The guys working the beach loungers were amazing - remembered you from day to day, adjusted your umbrella, your chair, delivered your food & margaritas quickly. I can't say enough about how wonderful they made our beach experience. We had dinner at La Palapa on Christmas Eve at a beach table - everything we ordered was unique (ie. not boring), beautifully presented, and absolutely delicious! We also joined them for New Year's Eve dinner. It was not cheap ($200 pp), but the food was amazing, the staff super, the DJ & dance floor fun, drinks free flowing (those margaritas I mentioned). Probably the most fun NYE we've ever had. We LOVED Puerto Vallarta. A charming, welcoming, safe, diverse & comfortable city! We will be back & we hope to stay at this FANTASTIC property.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Joanna W.

9 December 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Property is super clean and comfortable and the location could not be better. Roof top pool is surprisingly warm and a great place to meet fellow travellers or relax in peace and quiet.

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

hoyl b.

28 November 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and enjoyed PV

Perfect location and favorite restraurant

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Josie B.

18 October 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven

This property was perfect. Right on the beach, perfect views of the bay. Very clean and neat. Loved this property and hope to return again.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

7 August 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Everything was perfect! The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was very clean. I've never stayed in this room before but I've stayed at this location many times, it is definitely one of my favorite places to stay!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

26 April 2019

Love love love

The best unit in the best building on the best beach in PV! We will definitely be back next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina G.

16 April 2019

Beautiful apt on Playa de Los Muertos

We had an absolutely outstanding holiday. Our hosts were very responsive to our inquiries throughout our stay. The building is super safe and the condo is only 1 flight up to the pool. The view from this apt is amazing. We love staying in this building and would definitely return to this apt! Thank you to our hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Candace J.

22 March 2019

Location location location. Service service service.

More than I expected and then some.

Stayed 53 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 January 2019

Great place and location!

Location, fantastic! Everything one needs for a great couple days away

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mima F., Portland, Oregon

3 January 2019

Fantastico, comfortable, beautiful...

What a great spot to relax and soak in the good life! Hosts and staff and place make this such an easily arranged and readily enjoyed holiday stay! Gracias por compartir. Los Flemings

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

5 November 2018

Absolutely AMAZING!

What a wonderful experience it was to stay in the is unit! It was lovely. The condo was a good size and very nicely appointed. The location was great. First of all it had a beautiful ocean view on a very nice sized patio/balcony. The La Palapa Condos are close to so many things. Restaurants and entertainment within walking distance, including the Malacon! Any where else we wanted to go (the Marina one day) was just a short cab or Uber ride away. Pool on the roof was excellent, and all the people we met there were wonderful. The La Palapa restaurant was INCREDIBLE. Breakfast was our favorite, and the staff was impeccable! Dealing with Mr. Bell, one of the owners was easy and he was very helpful prior to the trip. I cannot say enough!!! I plan on staying in this unit again. Thank You Thank You Thank You...for the best time I have ever had in Puerto Vallarta!! (I have stayed in PV on two other occasions)

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

shelly s., canada

29 October 2018

Perfect Location !! Amazing Host !! We will Return...

We Stayed here 2 weeks. A Week before Hurricane Wila and the week during. This Condo is a Pretty Mexican Style 2 bedroom 2 washroom Full Fridge and a fully stocked to Cook inside kitchen. On the Ocean Absolutely the most Beautiful Sunsets unobstructed Views ..Penthouse!! Absolutely perfect spot to stay. A couple blocks and your on the Malencon Your Balcony is Covered, Fan, Lots Of Room and a Perfect View. Very Clean! Everyday Cleaing seemed too much.... But honestly ...Every day was Perfect!! Martha was a Total Gem . Anything you need...Martha took care of everything! Our Host Mr. Allen Bell !! Right here is a Very Generous Man ! He helped us out totally during Hurricane Wila !! He contacted Us and made sure We were safe and offered us FREE Accommodation Late Checkouts ... for our extended overnight stay! Think of this situation..... As all flights were Cancelled...All Hotels Full ...Airport Cancellations... This took a Very Large!! worry off our shoulders. Total Respect to You. I would also like to mention.... at This La Palapa Condo Building, we were Blessed and no one was hurt and No damage happened to the Building as far as we knew. The storm was over and clean up started overnight!! Big Thankyou for your kindness, Mr. Bell. Thankyou to front desk Group !! We felt safe and secure the entire time. They always helped out with all requests!! Definitely a Return Trip is in the Future! Blessings to All.

Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jayme W., North Las Vegas, Nevada

1 October 2018

Fabulous!

Great view, clean and beautiful unit, Allen was very helpful and quick to respond to any and all questions. Front desk staff always available and helpful! Right on the beach. AC worked great especially during the hot season ! Got to enjoy sunsets every day!

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Donna D.

20 June 2018

Perfect location and accommodation

The four of us enjoyed our condo and saw it as home for our week. The balcony overlooking Banderas Bay provided endless hours of enjoyment; the pool served as a cool-off spot each afternoon. Great staff at the entrance and housekeeper Marta managed our needs wonderfully.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

3 April 2018

Gorgeous

Absolutely loved our stay. Very comfortable, the views are breathtaking and the location can’t be beat!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

About the host

Hosted by Allen Bell

We are a couple who met in Puerto Vallarta 20+ years ago and own a little slice of paradise, in one of the most beautiful buildings in the most charming area of Puerto Vallarta. We usually live in Los Angeles, but Puerto Vallarta is one of our homes away from home, and we are so happy to be sharing it with you.

Why they chose this property

We met while staying in this building several years ago, and have waited until this penthouse unit came on the market to be able to share it with friends, family, and with you. The concierge building is completely safe and secure, with 24-hour on-site staff. The views are breathtaking and you are literally on the sand. Once you arrive at our unit, you do not need a car. Almost everything you could ever want including fine dining, great nightlife, beautiful beaches, charming cobblestoned streets all surround you.

What makes this property unique

Our building houses the famous La Palapa Restaurant; considered one of the most distinguished restaurants in all of Mexico and internationally. The food and service are amazing. The penthouse is large and welcoming, with a great living area including a large outdoor patio which is fabulous for dining out under the sun and the moon. Or for enjoying a south-of-the-border cocktail before heading out for dinner at one of the excellent restaurants in town.

Languages:

English

Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

Stunning La Palapa Penthouse Overlooking Banderas Bay

Photo gallery for Stunning La Palapa Penthouse Overlooking Banderas Bay

Reviews

Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property