3-, 5-, or 7-Night Stay with Daily Meals and Yoga Classes at Xinalani Retreat in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
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Thatched-roof bungalows in a tropical jungle near a private beach; the resort offers yoga classes and fresh food
What You Get
- Stay for two with three daily meals and one daily yoga class per guest. Click here to see all options.
Policies and Fees
Book by: 11/22/13
- Cancellation policy and fees: all cancellations subject to $65 fee; 6-day notice or fee up to Groupon price applies
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
- Cancellation policy and fees: all cancellations subject to $65 fee; 6-day notice or fee up to Groupon price applies
Thatched-Roof Bungalows in Jungle near Private Beach
Banderas Bay on the Pacific coast of Mexico is best known for its proximity to Puerto Vallarta, the popular tourist destination filled with glittering high-rise resorts. But there’s another side to the bay. On the south end, the jungle is still nearly untouched, allowing hundreds of orchid species to flourish. Xinalani Retreat nestles amid this overgrowth on land so secluded that it's accessible only by boat. It's a yoga-centered resort where tranquility is a way of life and guests enjoy gourmet vegetarian meals, open-air suites, and stunning views of a private beach.
From the shore, it’s hard to tell that there’s a hotel here at all. Throughout the 10-acre property, thatched-roof bungalows are perched on stilts so they blend seamlessly into the forest. To arrive at your accommodations, you’ll board a 30-foot fiberglass boat known as a panga and disembark in knee-deep water.
Along the shore, standalone Petite suites combine treehouse charm with chic bamboo and linen decor. An open-air fourth wall allows ocean breezes and bird song to drift in, but netted canopies protect each bed from the elements. There’s also a heavy bamboo blind to shut out the sunlight or simulate a partial solar eclipse by closing it only halfway. Each suite boasts a terrace overlooking the Pacific, a view best savored from the provided hammock. Eco-chic suites have extra space, prime beach views, and WiFi.
At the top of the hill, you can enjoy 90-minute classes at the open-air jungle yoga studio. Instructors provide mats, blocks, and cushions. Included meals, which feature fresh seafood three times a week, round out the resort's healthy offerings. Although the menu frequently changes, delectable vegetarian dishes might include zucchini-blossom soup and poblano-pepper enchiladas.
Banderas Bay, Mexico: Boating Excursions and Scenic Puerto Vallarta
Though the resort is secluded, hiking trails connect it to nearby beaches and fishing towns, and speedboats can cruise anywhere in the bay. Staff members lead a variety of excursions, including a trip to the Marieta Islands wildlife reserve, which was lauded by diver Jacques Cousteau for its rare sea turtles and reef fish.
When passing through Puerto Vallarta, it's worthwhile to explore the Malecón, a beachfront boardwalk lined with sculptures, and the adjacent Zona Romántica, a historical district where couples stroll cobblestone streets past bougainvillea boughs and cupids posing for greeting cards.
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Other Details
Room Details
In all Included Rooms
- One king bed or two double beds
- Private thatched-roof cabin on stilts
- Balcony with views of ocean and surrounding jungle
- Private bathroom with hot-water shower
- One open-air wall with bamboo blinds
- Silky canopy netting above beds
- Construction using local wood, bamboo, and straw
- Organic, biodegradable bath products and low-energy lights
- Hammock hanging across porch
- Children 11 or younger not permitted
Petite Suite
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 4
- Adding occupants above standard: $200 per night for each guest 12 or older. Rates include all meals.
- 350 sq. ft.
Eco-Chic Suite
- Standard occupancy: 2
- Maximum occupancy: 4
- Adding occupants above standard: $260 per night for each guest 12 or older. Rates include all meals.
- Best ocean views on property
- Four-poster canopy netting
- Sitting area
- WiFi
- 525 sq. ft.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in: 4 p.m.
- Checkout: 11:30 a.m.
- Parking: free
- Rollaways: available for an additional $65 per night
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are not available.
- Room upgrades: upgrades may be available during booking for an additional cost.
Amenities
- Private terrace with ocean views
- Standalone cabins in jungle
- Included seafood and vegetarian food
- Fully equipped yoga studios
- Beachfront spa
- Free WiFi in many public areas
Traveler's Tips
- The hotel is on a beach accessible only by boat. After taking a shuttle or cab to the Boca de Tomatlán pier, you'll board a panga to reach the hotel.
- Chefs can accommodate special diets, including vegan, raw, and carnivorous.
- Due to the hotel's ecological focus, rooms have low lighting, do not use air conditioning, and cannot power hair dryers.
- Since the boat transfer does not run at night for safety reasons, make sure your flight lands by 4:30 p.m. local time to make it to the hotel that evening.
- A passport is required for all travel outside the U.S.
- Before international travel, always check the State Department's website for important info on the destination and its entry/exit requirements.
Getting There
- By plane: about 16 miles southwest of Licenciado Gustavo Díaz Ordaz International Airport (PVR)
- By cab: about $450 pesos (US$35) for one to three people from PVR to Boca de Tomatlán pier
- By boat: US$20 round trip per person for boat transfer only from Boca de Tomatlán pier to hotel
- By shuttle: US$100 round trip per person from PVR; includes boat transfer from Boca de Tomatlán pier to hotel
Need To Know Info
- Promotional value expires Nov 22, 2013. Amount paid never expires.
- Must book by 11/22/13 or promotional value expires
- Must complete travel by 12/15/13
- Limit 2 per person, may buy 1 additional as a gift
- Limit 2 per visit
- Valid only for option purchased
- Reservation required; subject to availability
- All cancellations subject to $65 fee; 6-day notice or fee up to Groupon price applies
- Must be 18 or older to check in and 12 or older to stay
- Credit card required at booking and check-in
- Not valid with reward points.
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