Stay at Clara Vista Villas in La Manzanilla, featuring free Wi-Fi, pool, and airport shuttle. Rated 4.7 with 99 reviews, close to Playa La Manzanilla and Cocodrilario.
Reviews highlight a peaceful location with stunning ocean views, well-maintained facilities, and attentive staff. Ideal for visitors wanting relaxation close to town and nature.
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Clara Vista Villas is a beachside hotel located in La Manzanilla, Jal., Mexico, offering a tranquil retreat just steps from the ocean. Positioned near the town center yet secluded enough for quiet relaxation, it provides easy access to local grocery stores, restaurants, and notable natural attractions such as a nearby crocodile reserve connected by a safe footbridge. The setting is ideal for visitors interested in sightseeing, recreation, and exploring the surrounding area.
The accommodations are described as spacious and comfortable, featuring well-equipped kitchens, air conditioning, and large windows with ocean views. Guests commonly highlight the infinity pool that overlooks the beach as a standout feature, along with rooftop terraces outfitted with hammocks and grills for enjoying sunsets. While most visitors find the rooms peaceful and well-maintained, some note that the beds are firm, which could affect individual comfort.
Facilities include free Wi-Fi, free parking, laundry service, air conditioning, kid-friendly amenities, an airport shuttle, and a pool. The property is not pet-friendly, catering instead to families and travelers who appreciate a combination of beachside leisure and proximity to local attractions. Guest reviews often mention the friendly and helpful staff, contributing to a positive stay experience.
Nearby points of interest include Playa La Manzanilla, Cuastecomates, and the Cocodrilario La Manzanilla, all popular for their natural appeal and outdoor activities. The hotel’s location also provides convenient access to Manzanillo Playa de Oro International Airport, approximately a 52-minute drive away. With a 4.7 rating from 99 reviews, Clara Vista Villas appeals to those seeking a calm and scenic base for exploring this lesser-known area of Mexico’s Pacific coast.
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We arrived in Puerto Vallarta and met our driver at the airport (which was arranged by the staff at the Clara Vista) for the 3.5 hour drive to Clara Vista…. through the town of PV (City actually), through the hills south of the city, onto the plains. We paralleled the ocean about 10 km to the west, and went through high plains — some papaya and other agricultural areas, lots of youngish trees, grass, and scattered small towns. We arrived at Clara Vista at dusk, just in time for the birds to say goodnight (really loudly!) and to walk across the foot /crocodile (more later) bridge to the Clara Vista, I recommend a 2nd story with beach view condo at Clara Vista — amazing views of the infinity pool and the beach and ocean beyond. Huge windows with stunning views to the ocean, and almost no one around. I took a swim every day — even in the rain, the water is nice and warm. Town is just across the crocodile bridge. Lots of beach-side places to hang out, drink a beer, enjoy a meal. And the crocodiles — there is a protected crocodile reserve right near Clara Vista, and a bridge across it which is totally safe for young and old. The bridge connects the Clara Vista (and other folks who live farther away from town) to the town when the road is too wet to traverse. Crocodiles are always visible — sunning themselves, lazily searching for food. (I read that they only need to eat once every 2 years). Quite something to see — at all times of the day. But not threatening or scary. Clara Vista — close to town and good eats, but far away enough to be quiet and restful. A great vacation. When it was time to leave, we took another taxi ride back to the PV airport — I was really glad NOT to have stayed in Puerto Vallarta.
This hotel was so amazing with pools exceptional staff and roof tools it's also very close to a cool crocodile tour and grocery stores and the town square I really recommend this hotel
Great place to stay in one of the best hidden gem towns in Mexico.
Such a great spot for a family (or a few families) to enjoy beautiful La Manzanilla. One of the nicest spots to stay with an infinity pool right on the beach. You're close enough to town to easily walk in and enjoy all the wonderful food options from Martin's Caesar salad to any number of classic Mexican dishes at one of the palapas. We hope to be able to continue to return for many years.
A little bit of paradise! We stayed at the Clara Vista for nine nights in August/September. It was fabulous! The staff was warm and helpful. Anytime we needed assistance Miriam went out of her way to help us. But we didn’t need much because everything was so perfect. We were in condo #11, right on the ocean. The view was fabulous. We heard the sound of the waves 24/ 7. The rooms are spacious and clean with high ceilings, comfortable beds, fans and air conditioning, a well-equipped kitchen, two patios and lots of windows. We had access to a beautiful space on the roof where we could lay in hammocks and see the night stars. Every morning I took a long walk on the beach. I’d encounter just a few people and lots of birds and small crabs scampering around. Every day they would put lounge chairs and umbrellas on the beach for us, a great place to read books. The pool was fabulous, warm and beautiful. I loved leaning over the edge of the pool watching the ocean. Clara Vista is right on the edge of town. So, while it has a very private feeling, it is very close to small grocery stores and lots of restaurants. We found plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables in the grocery stores and tasty fish dinners in open air palapas on the beach every night. It was exciting to watch the spectacular sunsets while eating dinner. It’s fun now to remember that trip. It was so relaxing and peaceful and beautiful. Can’t wait to go back!
Beautiful, modern, luxury. Friendly staff, infinity pool, on the beach, local art and furniture in every 2 bedroom unit. Roof top outdoor grill/ kitchen and bathroom for sunset dinners. Great location walking distance from town.
The Clara Vista Villas are a wonderful place to stay at when visiting La Manzanilla. The suites are extremely spacious and very comfortable. We were so thankful to have excellent working air conditioning and well sound-proofed windows. It was so lovely to return to a quiet and cool space at the end of the day. We slept fairly well, although the beds here are extremely firm. The mattresses could use some type of box-spring rather than resting on a concrete base. The grounds here are beautiful with a very smart layout. The ocean, beach, an outdoor shower, and infinity pool are just steps away from your room. It is a bit pricey, but you definitely get what you are paying for. Worth staying here for a shorter visit when in La Manzanilla. The staff were also very kind and accommodating. The grounds are monitored 24/7 and we felt very safe and well-looked after.
It's a 5 star accommodation with a great beach front, including a pool overseeing the beach. Probably, one of the best in La Manzanilla
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