My husband and I stayed 5 nights in one of the king suites. The room was clean and welcoming and you can’t beat the incredible views. It felt very private and The bed was comfortable. Our favorite feature was the large sliding door which opened wide to make the large patio part of the living space. We booked a couples massage in our room and that was lovely. From the moment we arrived to our departure the staff was attentive, helpful and friendly. Basalto is located between two accessible beaches with a short walk and they have towels, chairs and umbrellas if needed. The staff booked us taxi rides when we asked and they were always on time or early. It’s a quick 10 minute ride into Punta Mita. The breakfast option included in the stay were plenty and delicious. I wanted to bag up some of the homemade granola it was that good. The lunch and dinner was fabulous! We travel quite a bit and this is some of the best food we’ve had on our vacations. Try the grilled shrimp and Baja tacos!! The cocktails were so refreshing and tasty and they had plenty of wine options as well. We enjoyed the upstairs pool, deck and bar with expansive views. It’s the perfect place to get some sun, watch the ocean, the birds flying and diving, read a book, and cool off in the pool. There is a small gym that has enough to get a quick workout in, but we preferred a run or walk on the beach. We would absolutely not hesitate to recommend Hotel Basalto and we hope to return there again sometime soon!

Hotel Basalto is a little slice of heaven in Mexico! Beautifully maintained, clean, so comfortable and our room was exceptional and spacious. The staff goes above and beyond to meet your needs and Gary the bartender makes the best drinks in town! The food is beyond great, we had 3 meals a day for 2 days and every meal was exceptional. We also had fantastic in room massages overlooking the ocean. If you are looking for a beautiful place to relax and enjoy the ocean views, you’ve found it. We used the bikes to get to Playa Cayeros and pop into the Barracuda one day for a beach day but mostly we just enjoyed staying at the Hotel and all the amenities they have on site. As others have mentioned, you can’t swim in the beach immediately in front of the hotel but one of the best beaches in Punta Mita is walkable/bikeable so we didn’t find that an issue. Highly recommend!

We took the suite with sea view which I would honestly recommend to anyone as this is truly the strong point of the hotel and they were better than on the pictures and we were lucky enough to spot plenty of whales from our balcony. Would definitely return! We also booked the tour to Playa Escondida / Islas Marietas with them and it was so much better than with our tours as it was via a local company and we were only in 4 in total.

As others have said, you need a car since this hotel is like 10 min from the city center and the last 800m are on a dirt road (nothing too bad as long as you drive slowly). If we were to be picky, they have a good restaurant offering but for anything beyond the standard menu you will jage to pay on top (like a cappuccino or Nutella spread)… when paying 500-600usd this could honestly be included.

We love how this boutique hotel is in a quieter section of the greater Puerto Vallerta area. On a dirt road that keeps things a bit more mellow, this small hotel has an excellent farm and sea to table cuisine. The staff are authentically kind and attentive. We feel like come home to a true retreat and our nervous systems can reset after busy schedules and stimulus. We love walking up the stairs to a quiet room facing the sea.

Nothing this fits with our needs of quiet, comfort and kindness.

Loved, loved, loved Hotel Basalto! I wish every place I traveled had a Hotel Basalto. They have thought of everything and execute very well. Beautiful views from everywhere (rooms, restaurant, pools).. The staff is fantastic and will help you any time of day. The restaurant has a wide variety of food and delicious. Great bartenders that offer creative cocktails. The bed is comfortable and the room is spacious, well-appointed. We had a huge balcony overlooking the jungle/mountains with a hammock and chairs. There is covered parking available and they have a valet who will park/retrieve your car if you don't want to navigate the garage.

This is tough, I cannot think of anything that is within their control, It's Mexico and they are not located on the main highway (thankfully), which means you take a dirt road to the hotel, we had a 2wd and managed it just fine (even after rain in the evenings), but an AWD or 4WD would be even better. They have built steps down to the beach at the property, but it's a very small beach that is not exactly meant for lounging on, but you can go 5 minutes north or south of the hotel to go down to a beautiful beach for lounging, swimming, walking or running. The pools are awesome where you have gorgeous views of the ocean, so this did not bother me one bit.

Incredible staff, everyone is so friendly and helpful. The food is top notch, and Gary at the rooftop pool bar makes wonderful cocktails. The rooms are so comfy and beautifully decorated. Every morning, we sat and had coffee while enjoying our view. The hotel had a SUP board and snorkels that we took to nearby beaches. Amazing location! We’ll be back.

The beach at the hotel is beautiful, but you can’t swim. We went to a nearby beach to swim and snorkel.

Basalto is a very beautiful boutique hotel. The rooms are well laid out and the views on cliff edge are amazing. The spa was pleasant with the sound of the ocean. The food was fantastic. Giovani was great in helping us learn some Spanish while ordering food. We stayed here for two days and spent time at the rooftop pool and enjoying the views from our room.

The only knock on the hotel is all snacks and drinks in the mini fridge are charged back. We were under the impression that at least the waters would be complimentary but it is not.

A great romantic getaway! Loved the hotel, the views, everything is nice. Staff is always there to help! Two swimming pools for relaxing and small access to the sea to just see a small view.

Parking is a bit small, but nothing bad. We had some hot water issues but they were sorted out fast. The road to entry the hotel is dirt so make sure to take a SUV or taller car.

Although a little isolated, we never had any issue getting a driver. The hotel staff was incredible and the facilities were excellent. The hotel is intimate yet has multiple public areas to enjoy. The beach is rustic, yet beautiful. There are two pools and two bars/restaurants.

I have no complaints about this hotel. The staff was so helpful and accommodating. The hotel is more like a home with tons of privacy. We will definitely visit again.

The location is above a small, quiet, isolated beach that offers truly outstanding views and (usually) restful sounds of waves rolling in. We had an ocean front room with a dozen feet of floor-to-ceiling balcony doors we didn’t close the entire time we were there. Sleeping immersed in the sound of the rolling surf was pure relaxation. This isn’t a swimming beach, but there is a beautiful, uncrowded beach nearby that is accessible by a short walk along the shore (the walk was by no means too adventurous for a couple in average health in their late 50’s) or by way of the road from the hotel. The staff are very friendly and helpful but you shouldn’t expect that over-trained Four Seasons’ resort staff vibe. These folks are less robotic. The food is good but the dinner menu can wear a bit thin after four days. Plan for dinner in Punta Mita, or the Barracuda, or the Xiaobella next door for some variety. I don’t go on vacation to do stuff, so I loved the peace and quiet here, but if you’re inclined to go shopping, zip-lining or partying… this location is a little less convenient than a full package resort.

The builder/designer chose good materials for the environment (stone, ceramic, teak, aluminium) but the salt air is relentless and it is taking its toll. The Hotel needs to step up its maintenance game as it is beginning to show some wear and tear.