BELLVIEW HOTEL BOUTIQUE, Puerto Vallarta

Bellview Hotel Boutique sits in the historic Gringo Gulch area, directly behind the Guadalupe cathedral. The hotel is a 1.2 km walk from Los Muertos Beach and within walking distance to the Malecón boardwalk. Guests access a private gate that leads down to the Romantic Zone.

Each of the 7 rooms offers a private balcony with views of the church dome and Banderas Bay. The Deluxe King Room, Guadalupana, includes a private terrace with a direct view of the cathedral. Some rooms feature a fountain in a private courtyard and a spiral staircase leading to a rooftop balcony.

The on-site La Cappella restaurant serves Italian cuisine and offers open-air dining with panoramic views of Banderas Bay. A cooked-to-order American breakfast is served daily on the lower terrace. Dinner at La Cappella includes a trio of violinists and a sunset view.

The rooftop infinity pool offers a view of the bay and the cathedral from the upper terrace. Sun loungers and beach towels are provided, and the pool is open year-round. The hotel also has a bar that serves drinks and snacks by the pool.

A personalized concierge service assists with tour bookings and currency exchange. Daily housekeeping and room service are available. The front desk staff, including Daniela and Emmanuel, help with restaurant reservations and local recommendations.

Location: Historic Gringo Gulch, behind Guadalupe cathedral

Rooms: 7 rooms with private balconies and bay views

Dining: La Cappella Italian cuisine with violinist trio

Pool: Rooftop infinity pool with cathedral and bay views

Service: Concierge, currency exchange, room service

Breakfast: Cooked-to-order American breakfast included