Marcela Resort & Spa

The Cave is Marcela Resort & Spa’s most unusual stay: an open-air luxury penthouse high in the hillside canopy in Puerto Vallarta, wrapped in trees and cascading water. One king bedroom, two bathrooms, commercial-grade kitchen, private hot tub, and wide views of the sea, old town, pools, gardens, and villas below.

Living trees rise through the open-air living, bedroom, sitting, and dining spaces—“windowless” openings frame the landscape. Beside the king bed, an in-villa garden with hanging baskets and potted plants sits under a ceiling fan with colorful sconces. A short flight of stairs leads to a commercial-grade kitchen before the main living/dining level, which also has a secondary fridge, coffee maker, sink, and a table for six.

Bath 1: sunken tile tub next to a private garden, bidet, toilet, and dark wood storage.

Bath 2: spa shower, toilet, sink, and more cabinetry. Outside under a tree’s woven lights: hot tub, koi ponds, and a lounge area. A guest control can pause the property waterfalls for quieter moments. Full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Penthouse del Sol is an eighth-floor ocean-and-garden-view penthouse at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica. You’ll have a private outdoor hot tub, full kitchen, and open-air living with Pacific breezes through accordion doors and windows.

The king bedroom is bright and colorful, with orange walls, a wooden headboard, and grey bedding. Warm Mexican rosewood beams, blown-glass sconces, ceiling fans, and full air conditioning run through the villa. The living room has a chaise lounge sofa, upholstered armchair with nesting ottoman, and a curved 60" HDTV—ideal for sunset views or a movie night.

Cook in the galley kitchen with marble counters, a 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, kettle, and full cookware. The bathroom has a sunken tiled tub, rain shower, and tile vanity. Outside, the corner hot tub looks out to the sea, old town, and Marcela’s terraced gardens and waterfalls; two spa lounge chairs sit beside it. A full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi are included.

Penthouse del Mar is an eighth-floor ocean-view penthouse at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica. Book it for sweeping Pacific views, a private outdoor hot tub, a full kitchen, and indoor plus outdoor bathrooms.

The king bedroom has bold pink walls, an ornate golden headboard, and dark purple bedding. Mexican rosewood trim, cantera stone, blown-glass sconces, ceiling fans, and full air conditioning give the villa a warm, open feel—with sea views from every room. The living room includes a plush sofa bed, a Frida Kahlo armchair with nesting ottoman, and a curved 60" HDTV for sunsets or movies.

The expansive kitchen has marble counters, a 6-burner stove and oven, and what you need for real meals at home.

There are two bathrooms: inside, a sunken tiled tub with rain shower; outside on the patio, a corner tiled shower, sink, and toilet. The corner hot tub faces the sea and sunsets; dry off on two spa lounge chairs or a pair of red Adirondacks overlooking Zona Romántica and the Pacific. Full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Lease the entire eighth floor at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica: two connected luxury penthouses—Penthouse del Sol and Penthouse del Mar—with private outdoor hot tubs, full kitchens, and panoramic views of the Pacific, old town, and Marcela’s hillside gardens.

Penthouse del Sol faces both garden waterfalls and the bay. It has a colorful king bedroom (orange walls, wooden headboard), rosewood beams, full A/C and ceiling fans, and a living room with chaise lounge, armchair, and curved 60" HDTV. The galley kitchen includes marble counters, 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, and full cookware. One bathroom with sunken tub and rain shower.

Outside: corner hot tub with sea, sunset, and garden views, plus two spa lounge chairs.

Penthouse del Mar is the sea-view counterpart: king bedroom with pink walls and golden headboard, cantera stone details, full A/C and fans, sofa bed, Frida Kahlo armchair, and another curved 60" HDTV. An expansive kitchen with marble counters, 6-burner stove, and oven. Two bathrooms—one indoors with sunken tub and rain shower, one outdoors on the patio. Corner hot tub, spa loungers, and red Adirondacks overlook Zona Romántica and the ocean.

Both penthouses include full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Ideal when you want privacy for two groups or extra space for family and friends on the same floor.

Penthouse Blanco is a seventh-floor two-bedroom penthouse at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica. A soft white interior, cantera stone archways, and a wraparound corner patio give it a bright, calm feel with expansive views.

The living and dining area pairs white cushioned bar stools, a comfortable sofa, and sitting chairs with adobe-brown walls and light wood furniture. Outside, the wraparound patio has a white iron bistro set for morning coffee and overlooks the property and terraced gardens.

Two king bedrooms feature ornate hand-carved wooden headboards. The master is finished in soft whites and peach tones with an attached bathroom: oversized jetted Jacuzzi tub, corner sink with metal mirror, and a separate glass stall shower. The second bathroom has a blue-tiled sunken tub with rain shower, punched-tin mirror, and marble vanity.

Cook in the showpiece kitchen with expansive marble counters, a 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, kettle, and full cookware. Individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, and colorful sconces throughout; full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Penthouse Azul is a seventh-floor two-bedroom ocean-and-city-view penthouse at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica. Blues run through the living spaces and bedrooms, with warm Mexican rosewood, cantera stone archways, and windows that open fully to the Pacific breeze.

The living room has a deep blue L-shaped sofa and a separate oversized chaise lounge. From nearly every angle you can take in sea and city views—parasails, boats, and sunsets over Zona Romántica.

Two king bedrooms: one off the kitchen with a private “secret” patio for sunset watching; the master faces extended sea views past the living room and outdoor patio.

Both bathrooms have sunken jetted tile tubs with rain shower heads, punched-tin mirrors, and ornate tile. The kitchen includes marble counters, a 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, kettle, toaster, full cookware, and red breakfast bar stools. Individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, and colorful sconces throughout; full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Lease the entire seventh floor at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica: two two-bedroom penthouses—Penthouse Blanco and Penthouse Azul—with full kitchens, four king bedrooms total, and patios overlooking the property and the Pacific side of town.

Penthouse Blanco is bright and soft in white, with adobe-brown walls, cantera archways, and a wraparound corner patio with a white iron bistro set. Two king bedrooms with hand-carved wooden headboards.

Master bath: oversized jetted Jacuzzi tub plus a separate glass stall shower; second bath: blue-tiled sunken tub with rain shower. Showpiece kitchen with expansive marble, 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, and full cookware.

Penthouse Azul is the blue-toned, sea-and-city-view counterpart: deep blue L-shaped sofa, oversized chaise, Mexican rosewood, and cantera archways. Two king bedrooms—one off the kitchen with a private sunset patio; the master with extended sea views past the living room and outdoor patio. Both bathrooms have sunken jetted tubs with rain showers. Full kitchen with marble counters, 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, and red bar stools.

Both penthouses include individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, full-size washer and dryer, and complimentary Wi‑Fi. A strong fit for two families or a larger group who want the same floor with different styles.

Penthouse Verde is a sixth-floor two-bedroom penthouse at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica, with sea and garden views and a bold key-lime interior. Black furnishings, terracotta floors, and local art give it a strong, modern Mexican look.

The living and dining area seats six at a black table, with bar stools, a midnight-black sofa, black-and-grey armchairs, and documentary photographs of Mexican families in white frames. A wraparound outdoor patio looks out over the hillside property and the city.

Two king bedrooms: one with an ornate noir headboard and pink-and-white bedding; the master in rich woods, whites, and teals against the key-lime walls. The attached master bath has an oversized jetted Jacuzzi tub (bookend windows), corner sink with ornate mirror, and a large glass stall shower. The second bathroom has a blue-tiled sunken tub with rain shower, sink, and toilet.

Cook in the full kitchen with marble counters, a 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, kettle, and full cookware. Individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, and colorful sconces throughout; full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Penthouse Turquesa is a sixth-floor two-bedroom ocean-view penthouse at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica. Teal and black define the space, with open views of the Pacific—parasails, boats, and sunsets over the bay.

The living room has two long black sofas and a tufted chaise lounge facing the water and city.

Two king bedrooms: one is a quiet hideaway with a secret shaded patio for sunset watching; the master has extended sea views past the living room and outdoor patio, a large hand-carved wooden chifforobe, and a king bed with pink accents.

Both bathrooms have sunken jetted tile tubs with rain shower heads, punched-tin mirrors, and ornate tiled sinks. The kitchen includes marble counters, a 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, kettle, full cookware, and four colorful breakfast bar stools. Individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, and colorful sconces throughout; full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Lease the entire sixth floor at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica: two two-bedroom penthouses—Penthouse Verde and Penthouse Turquesa—with full kitchens, four king bedrooms total, and outdoor space looking toward the hillside, city, and Pacific.

**Penthouse Verde** opens with bold key-lime walls and black modern furnishings on terracotta floors. Two king bedrooms (noir accents in one; woods, whites, and teals in the master).

Master bath: oversized jetted Jacuzzi tub plus a large glass stall shower; second bath: blue-tiled sunken tub with rain shower. Wraparound outdoor patio toward the hillside and city. Full kitchen with marble counters, 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, and full cookware.

**Penthouse Turquesa** is the teal-and-black, Pacific-view counterpart: two long black sofas, tufted chaise, and sunsets over Zona Romántica. Two king bedrooms—one with a secret shaded patio; the master with extended sea views and a hand-carved wooden chifforobe. Both bathrooms have sunken jetted tubs with rain showers. Full kitchen with marble counters, 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, and four colorful bar stools.

Both penthouses include individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, full-size washer and dryer, and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Suited to two families or a larger group who want the same floor with different styles and outlooks.

Villa Vista is a sprawling fifth-floor villa at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica—over 2,000 square feet with a wraparound outdoor patio and panoramic ocean views. Cantera stone archways, native wood furniture, and indigenous art define the space. Four bedrooms sleep a large family or group comfortably.

Accordion patio doors open the living area to tropical breezes and a wide seascape over the resort’s common areas. A grand wooden armoire holds puzzles, toys, and books opposite a cozy bedroom nook with a futon and adjoining tiled shower bath. The master bedroom and bath include a green-tile Jacuzzi soaking tub, separate tile shower, sink, and toilet; exterior doors open to a covered patio with lounge chairs and a table facing terraced gardens, waterfalls, ocean, and the city below.

Also available: a queen bedroom with teal walls and strong closet storage, and a colorful bedroom with two twin beds and ample closets. Every bedroom has an HDTV. Cook in the full kitchen with marble counters, a 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, kettle, and full cookware—then sit at the eight-person dining table or kitchen bar. Individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, and colorful sconces throughout; full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Casita Vista is a fifth-floor villa at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta with ocean and Zona Romántica views and a warm Mexican aesthetic. Orange walls, rich dark wood, and cool terracotta floors give it a compact, colorful feel—ideal for a couple or small family.

The king bedroom features an ocean-blue fabric headboard, tasseled merlot bedding, a punched-tin mirror, and a dark wood wardrobe. In the living area, sit at the wood-grain table, on the sofa (converts to a bed for kids or an extra guest), or in one of two armchairs looking out over the Pacific and the port city below.

Cook in the full kitchen with marble counters, a 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, kettle, juicer, toaster, and full cookware. Individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, and colorful sconces throughout; full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Lease the entire fifth floor at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta’s Zona Romántica: two suites—Villa Vista and Casita Vista—with ocean views, full kitchens, and space for a large family or two parties on the same floor.

**Villa Vista** is the large suite (2,000+ sq ft) with a wraparound outdoor patio and panoramic ocean views through accordion doors. Cantera archways, native wood furniture, and four bedrooms: master with green-tile Jacuzzi soaking tub, separate shower, and covered patio (gardens, waterfalls, ocean, city); a cozy futon nook with adjoining shower bath; a teal queen bedroom; and a twin room with two beds. HDTVs in every bedroom. Full kitchen with marble counters, 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, and dining for eight.

**Casita Vista** is the more compact companion: orange walls, king bedroom with ocean-blue headboard and dark wood wardrobe, terracotta floors, sofa that converts to a bed, and living seating with ocean and Zona Romántica views. Full kitchen with marble counters, 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, juicer, and toaster.

Both suites include individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, full-size washer and dryer, and complimentary Wi‑Fi.

Villa Hortensias is a fourth-floor villa at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta with more than 1,900 square feet, a wraparound outdoor patio, and views of the Pacific plus the resort’s terraced gardens and waterfalls. Cantera stone archways with Mexican rosewood, native furniture, and indigenous art set the tone.

Accordion doors open the living and dining area to the ocean. The master suite is finished in blues and dark woods; the bathroom has an oversized square-jetted Jacuzzi soaking tub (windows on both sides), a tiled stall shower, sink, and toilet. Doors open to a covered patio with clear sightlines to the gardens, waterfalls, ocean, and old town below. The second bedroom has a queen bed, teal walls, a pink-and-yellow quilt, rustic wood furniture, and generous closet space. Both bedrooms have HDTVs.

Cook in the full kitchen with marble counters, a 6-burner stove, commercial-grade oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, kettle, and full cookware.

A practical plus: the entrance opens at street level on campus—an easy walk across to the fitness center and spa. Individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, and colorful sconces throughout; full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Casita Hortensias is a fourth-floor hideaway at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta with a spacious queen bedroom, a private patio, and views of the ocean and Zona Romántica. Terracotta floors and a calm living area make it a simple, comfortable base for a couple or short stay.

Start the day with coffee or tea in the limoncello-yellow chairs, at the four-top glass table, or on the sofa while looking out over the bay and the port city. The queen bedroom has its own private patio for quiet time outdoors.

Cook in the kitchen with marble counters, a 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, kettle, and full cookware. Individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, and colorful sconces throughout; full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Lease the entire fourth floor at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta: two suites—Villa Hortensias and Casita Hortensias—with ocean views, full kitchens, and patio space for a family split across a large villa and a private casita.

**Villa Hortensias** offers 1,900+ square feet, a wraparound outdoor patio, and views of the Pacific, terraced gardens, and waterfalls. Cantera archways with Mexican rosewood, two bedrooms (master in blues and dark woods; second with a queen bed and teal walls), and HDTVs in both.

Master bath: oversized square-jetted Jacuzzi soaking tub plus tiled stall shower; covered patio toward gardens, waterfalls, ocean, and old town. Full kitchen with marble counters, 6-burner stove, commercial-grade oven, dishwasher, and microwave. Street-level campus entrance—short walk to the fitness center and spa.

**Casita Hortensias** is the quieter companion: spacious queen bedroom with a private patio, terracotta floors, limoncello-yellow seating, a four-top glass table, and sofa living with ocean and Zona Romántica views. Full kitchen with marble counters, 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, and microwave.

Both suites include individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, full-size washer and dryer, and complimentary Wi‑Fi.

Villa Cascada is a third-floor villa at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta with more than 1,900 square feet, set in the resort gardens yet still open to ocean views. A wraparound patio, cantera stone archways with Mexican rosewood, and native wood furniture frame some of the closest waterfall and terraced-garden views on the property.

Accordion doors open the living and dining area to the sea. The master suite pairs colorful finishes with dark wood; the bathroom has an oversized blue-tile jetted Jacuzzi soaking tub (windows on both sides), a tiled stall shower, sink, and toilet. Doors open to a covered patio overlooking the gardens and waterfalls, with a clear line to the ocean and old town below. The second bedroom has a queen bed, teal ruffled quilt, ornate wood headboard, and dark wood closets. Both bedrooms have HDTVs.

Cook in the full kitchen with marble counters, a 6-burner stove, commercial-grade oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, kettle, and full cookware. Individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, and colorful sconces throughout; full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Casita Cascada is a third-floor hideaway at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta with a spacious queen bedroom, a private patio, and views of the ocean and Zona Romántica. Terracotta floors and a simple living area make it an easy, comfortable base for a couple or short stay.

Start the day with coffee or tea in the limoncello-yellow chairs, at the four-top glass table, or on the sofa while looking out over the bay and the port city. The queen bedroom has its own private patio for quiet time outdoors.

Cook in the kitchen with marble counters, a 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, microwave, blender, kettle, and full cookware. Individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, and colorful sconces throughout; full-size washer and dryer and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Lease the entire third floor at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta: two suites—Villa Cascada and Casita Cascada—with ocean views, full kitchens, and strong garden/waterfall proximity plus private patio space.

**Villa Cascada** offers 1,900+ square feet set deep in the resort gardens, a wraparound patio, and views of the ocean, terraced gardens, and waterfalls. Cantera archways with Mexican rosewood, two bedrooms (colorful master with dark wood; second with a queen bed and teal quilt), and HDTVs in both.

Master bath: oversized blue-tile jetted Jacuzzi soaking tub plus tiled stall shower; covered patio toward gardens, waterfalls, ocean, and old town. Full kitchen with marble counters, 6-burner stove, commercial-grade oven, dishwasher, and microwave.

**Casita Cascada** is the quieter companion: spacious queen bedroom with a private patio, terracotta floors, limoncello-yellow seating, a four-top glass table, and sofa living with ocean and Zona Romántica views. Full kitchen with marble counters, 6-burner stove and oven, dishwasher, and microwave.

Both suites include individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, full-size washer and dryer, and complimentary Wi‑Fi. A good fit when you want garden-side waterfall views and a private casita on the same floor.

La Hacienda is the full second-floor suite at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta—about 3,500 square feet with three king bedrooms, three bathrooms, indoor and outdoor kitchens, a private outdoor hot tub, and a massive wraparound patio. Steps from the pools and restaurant, with a path toward old town—built for a large family or group.

Two terraces wrap the villa. One has a full outdoor kitchen, seating, and a chiminea fireplace. The other reaches a corner hot tub facing waterfalls, terraced gardens, and Gaudí-inspired bridges, with views over the pools and sea. Dine at the indoor eight-person glass table or outside under a palapa with fans, a rounded stone sofa, and two dining tables; four spa lounge chairs complete the patio.

**Master:** king bed under three stone arches; largest bath on property—bidet, rain shower with marble seat and body jets, double sinks, vanity, sitting area, and water-garden feature. **Bedroom 2:** reds and dark woods; green-tile sunken tub and rain shower. **Bedroom 3:** teal walls, white bedding, opens to the outdoor kitchen patio; jetted sunken tub and rainfall shower.

Large living room with multiple sofas, a big HDTV, and native art.

Indoor kitchen: 6-burner stove, oven, full fridge, microwave, blender, coffee maker, and full cookware. Individually controlled A/C, ceiling fans, full-size washer and dryer, and complimentary Wi‑Fi.

The Garden Villa is a garden-level, poolside villa at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta. It is listed as one unit and **includes the former Garden Studio Poolside** (not available separately): three bedrooms, full kitchen, and the only private **in-room** jetted hot tub on the property.

Cantera stone archways lead to the master bedroom—dark wood, mirrored headboard, bold red bedding, and a tiled jetted Jacuzzi tub in the room—plus a separate rainfall shower under exposed wood beams. The second bedroom is fuchsia and teal and overlooks the resort pools and gardens. The third bedroom (former poolside studio) has a king bed with yellow-and-white bedding, rich wood furniture, and a large tile-and-glass walk-in shower with tile sink and marble vanity.

The sitting and dining area includes local art, a blue-and-gold serving cabinet, and a large curved HDTV. The full kitchen has a refrigerator, 6-burner stove, oven, microwave, toaster, blender, and full cookware.

Steps away: cascading glass-tile pools, pool-level hot tub, lounge patio, and sand beach area, with terraced gardens above and ocean outlook from the pool deck. Individually controlled A/C in each bedroom, ceiling fans, full-size washer and dryer, and complimentary Wi‑Fi.

Garden Studio Hillside is a garden-level single-bedroom villa at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta, set along the hillside gardens. A simple, private setup for a couple or solo traveler who wants waterfall sounds and easy access to the grounds and pools.

The bedroom has a double bed with a bright teal comforter and colorful pillows. The bathroom includes a tiled sunken bathtub with rain shower, tile sink, and oversized vanity. A mini-fridge and multi-purpose countertop oven cover light meals and snacks (the resort restaurant and poolside bar are a short walk away).

Terracotta floors, solid closet space, original art, and a ceiling fan with swirled glass sconces complete the look. At night you hear the nearby terraced-garden waterfalls; the toadstool steps and Gaudí-inspired “bone” bridges are just outside. Individually controlled A/C, full-size washer and dryer, and complimentary Wi‑Fi included.

Lease both first-floor garden listings at Marcela Resort & Spa in Puerto Vallarta: **Garden Villa (1A)** and **Garden Studio Hillside (1B)**. Poolside studio space is **part of 1A**.

**Garden Villa (1A)** is the larger poolside villa with three bedrooms—including the former Poolside studio—and the only private **in-room** jetted hot tub on the property.

Master: dark wood, red bedding, in-room Jacuzzi plus separate rainfall shower.

Second bedroom: fuchsia and teal, pool and garden views.

Third: king bed, yellow-and-white bedding, walk-in tile-and-glass shower. Full kitchen (fridge, 6-burner, oven, microwave, toaster, blender), curved HDTV, and steps to cascading pools, lounge patio, and sand beach area.

**Garden Studio Hillside (1B)** is the quieter double-bed studio along the garden hillside: sunken tub with rain shower, mini-fridge and countertop oven, terracotta floors, and nights with waterfall sounds near the toadstool steps and Gaudí-inspired bridges.

Both include full-size washer and dryer, complimentary Wi‑Fi, and individually controlled A/C. A strong fit for a group that wants the big poolside villa plus a private hillside studio on the same level.