Resort Details

Dining
OnSite Dining
  • La Casona

    Take your pick of indoor or outdoor dining at La Casona, the eclectic Mexican steakhouse which boasts a variety of exquisite flavors and an extensive selection of prime cuts. As one of the best fine dining restaurants in Nuevo Vallarta, La Casona is known for its wide variety of breakfast favorites in the morning and its scrumptious dinner platters in the evening.

    As if the mouthwatering cuisine wasn’t enough, La Casona also lays claim to some of the best seats in the house, which feature the breathtaking scenery of Banderas Bay that stretches beyond our beautiful fountains and resort grounds.

  • La Parrilla
    La Parrilla Restaurant offers casual poolside dining with a relaxed atmosphere. Our casual elegant poolside terrace features a daily choice of burgers, sandwiches, wraps, Mexican ceviche's and seafood specialties. The exquisite flavor combinations, which include traditional and contemporary options, will satisfy your cravings with each delicious bite.

    Those choosing the La Parrilla for lunch will truly have a feast for the senses any day of the week. While dining poolside, guests can enjoy the gentle ocean breeze, the beautiful gardens, and the sound of birds chirping as they dine in the truly serene ambiance of this Nuevo Vallarta restaurant.
On-Site Amenities
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour room service
  • Accessible facilities
  • Babysitting†
  • Bilingual staff
  • Boutiques/stores†
  • Car rental desk†
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange†
  • Dry cleaning†
  • 24-hour front desk
  • 24-hour room service
  • Babysitting†
  • Bilingual staff
  • Boutiques/stores†
  • Car rental desk†
  • Concierge desk
  • Currency exchange†
  • Dry cleaning†
  • Housekeeping - daily
  • Laundry/Valet service†
  • Lobby†
  • Medical Facilities Service†
  • Parking†
  • Travel agency†
  • Valet same day dry cleaning†
  • Wireless internet connection in public areas
Off-Site Amenities
  • Business Center†
  • Meeting Facilities†
On-Site Wedding Services
  • Please contact the hotel for additional information.

† Fees may apply

On-Site Recreation
  • Beach

    Lounge chairs
    Umbrellas
    Hammocks

  • Children's program
    Activities include:

    Spanish classes
    Cooking
    Gardening,
    Face painting
    Arts and crafts
    Treasure hunts
    Sand castle competitions
    Games
    Coloring
  • General †
    Activities include:

    Dance lessons
    Cooking classes
    Ktchen tour
    Games (bingo, bean bag toss, balloon wars, guessing games, black jack)
    Theme nights (movie night, trivia night, DJ night, Havana Nights)
  • Gym
    Stretching
    Zumba
    Yoga
  • Hot tub
    This resort has an outdoor hot tub.
  • Non-Motorized Water Sports
    Kayaks
    Paddle boards
    Water polo
    Aqua fitness
  • Pool
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Lounge chairs
    Umbrellas
  • Snorkeling †
  • Spa †
    This unique spa has 14 treatment suites, one VIP suite, a beauty salon and a sensational hydrotherapy circuit composed of different water experiences, pressure shower, Jacuzzi, immersion fountain and a waterfall.
  • Tennis court †
  • Volleyball
  • Windsurfing †
On-Site Attraction
  • Hospitality Suite
    for early arrivals and late departures
Off-Site Attraction
  • Puerto Vallarta

† Fees may apply

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.5 3800 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Couples Vacation away from the cold

    We’ve stayed at a Villa Estancia property in Cabo and wanted to try some where. The was a perfect choice. Located a 30 minute drive from Puerto Vallarta and just ten to Bucerías, the resort is a perfect location. It’s on the North end of the beach and is more peaceful and relaxed than many others. The property is beautiful, rooms well appointed and views for miles. The thing that really get your attention is the staff. In 6 days I never saw Les than a smile and a quick “hola”. Check in was easy and painless. The doormen were fantastic and informative. If you needed a ride to town, they had it in less than a minute. I think Hugo got about 4 cabs for us! The pool bar is well appointed and well staffed. Lucio and Nico were there every day and took great care of us. The hardest working person at the resort is Jesus, the pool area attendent. Happiest, most friendly man in Mexico! That guy would RUN to help you. I should send my kids down to intern under him! Checkout was easy and convenient, Paola had us ready to go in minutes, and of course the bell team had a full sized van ready and waiting as we walked out the door. We are regular travelers and I can honestly say this is the best review I have ever given

    Mar 13, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Week at Villa La Estancia

    We were at Villa La Estancia for a week and plan to come back next year. The weather was perfect and we had an amazing view from our huge room. Every day on our way to breakfast, Daniel at the pool would talk to us about our day and fix up the area where we wanted to sit and bring umbrellas as we wanted to be in the shade. We were at the pool most of the day, relaxing and reading and chatting with other guests. They even gave us a menu to order a delicious delivered lunch of our choice. It was really great to be able to go to the many restaurants at Flamingo, a larger resort next door. The beach which was right in front of the resort was beautiful and very clean. It was easy to take very long walks on the beach and we never came to the end. The only negative which was annoying and time consuming was our bracelet room key did not work most days and we always had to get someone to come and let us in. There were several attempts by the maintenance staff to fix it as they could not open it either. Two days before we left they finally removed all of the associated electronics and completely replaced it. The staff was very apologetic. The spa was really nice, spotlessly clean but quite expensive, much more than the US and the payment was confusing. One time they charged a spa fee of $35 and one time not. I was tipping anyway and she tried to explain but I just let it go. We took a bus to the old town of Puerto Vallarta which was very easy and it stopped just in front of the road that is in front of the resort. There is also a paved walking path across the street that goes to the lovely fun town of Bucerias, about a 25 minute walk. It is full of vendors and restaurants. We easily took an Uber back after spending a few hours there. The staff at La Estancia is just incredibly helpful and go over and beyond. A shout out to Daniel and Jesus at the pool. The people that work at the lobby desks were always ready to answer questions and just very nice people. They did some money exchanges several times for us us as we had only gotten huge bills when we ordered our pesos in the US. Our trip was really wonderful.

    Mar 11, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 4.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Reasons to stay at the Villa la Estanica Nayarit

    We are Villa Group members and landed here because we booked somewhat late. We have been to all their other resorts, including Flamingos next door but never Estancia. Thoughts? Transportation was good, comfortable, the air conditioning worked. The drive from the airport at rush hour was slow but not bad. Check-in was easy and fast. We are members but they always try to upsell you, fair warning. The pool situation was different than most of the other Villa resorts, probably because these are condos, not a regular hotel. The pool staff have folks that come for a month or more and put out towels for those folks first thing in the morning, knowing their preferred spots. They will accomodate everyone and are very happy to help finding spots and umbrellas. Jesus and Daniel, especially, are fantastic pool staff to work with. You must get out there early to get a favored spot. Though this may be annoying, just go with this flow. Jesus and Daniel will do everything they can to help. If the sun moves and you need a 2nd umbrella, just ask and they will help you. Please do not steal other folks' umbrellas. The food is limited but the Grill here is good. We mostly went next door to Flamingos to have dinner. The Japanese restaurant was mediocre at best, but the staff is wonderful there. The Italian restaurant is the best of the bunch and we ate 2 dinners there. Aldo, at the Italian restaurant, was a wonderful member of the wait staff. Don't forget to make dinner reservations before 3 pm. Estancia is much quieter than the other resorts in this group. They do not play music at the pool all day (as at the other resorts), there are fewer people there, and it is very relaxing. The staff at these Villa resorts are, without fail, wonderful, kind, and attentive. We have been coming for over 10 years and this has always been our experience. One of the differences for this resort, if you bought in at the Elite level (meaning you have spent a lot more money on your time share), there are few extra amenities for you at this resort. You do have your own concierge, you get preference at the restaurants, but there are no special seats for Elites on the beach or at the pool. This resort only allows Elite members to stay here, so if you are a member at a different level, you cannot stay here (at least, that is what I have been told).

    Mar 08, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    The room, a jr suite, service at the pool with Jesus, and Daniel, the food is delicious, the cleanliness, all is A-1!!!

    Yes this resort gets a 5 not only the facility and amenities but the staff is fantastic!!! The bell staff, Geraldo, Raul, Omar and Brian. Front Desk Alma, Clara and Jamie. The waitstaff of Esmeralda, Daniella, Carolina, Lorena, and Fabian.

    Mar 04, 2025
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Wonderful service!

    Angeles was our housekeeper for the month of February at Villa La Estancia. She made us feel at home providing prompt efficient service daily with a smile. She was delightful to see every day even washing our dishes and running the dishwasher when I didn’t get too it. Thank you, Angeles!

    Mar 01, 2025
Hotel Advisories
  • AdvisoryThe following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Service Fee: US $12.00 per room, per night will apply for new bookings only. This fee will be payable to the hotel directly by the guest. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.
  • AdvisoryThe Municipal Government of Los Cabos Environmental Sanitation Tax of a minimum $76 Mexican Pesos(approx. $3.71 USD), per room per night. This amount is not included in your vacation price and will be collected at your hotel. These funds are being used to protect, maintain and conserve the extraordinary beauty of the area.
General Policy
  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • General Policies:

    Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.

    Convention Policy -     Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.

    Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.

    Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.

    General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price.
    Minimum night stay restrictions may apply.
    Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.

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