Casa Velas — Photo by KWE Partners
Casa Velas Lobby — Photo by KWE Partners
Casa Velas — Photo by KWE Partners

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico– Casa Velas adults-only boutique hotel and Ocean Club in Puerto Vallarta is honored as a top regional Mexican resort in the prestigious 26th Annual Condé Nast Traveler's "Best in the World" Readers' Choice Awards. The all-inclusive resort was ranked as one of the 15 Best Hotels in Mexico by more than 80,000 discerning readers of Condé Nast Traveler. Casting a record 1.3 million votes, readers determined the ultra-competitive awards, given to top hotels and resorts, destinations, airlines and cruises.

Casa Velas, located on the Marina Vallarta Golf Course in Puerto Vallarta, offers guests a serene and exclusive setting, with the look and feel of a private hacienda. Its 80 suites are decorated in traditional Mexican colors and furnishings, as well as goose-down comforters and L´Occitane amenities. Each suite boasts a private terrace with plunge pool or in-suite Jacuzzi and original artwork by Mexican artist Sergio Bustamante. Emiliano, the hotel's fine-dining restaurant, serves gourmet Mexican and international cuisine and the latest innovation, street food from all regions of Mexico. Casa Velas Spa offers a robust array of services and treatments, including a hydrotherapy areas for men and women.

"We are honored that Casa Velas has received a Readers' Choice Award and are thankful for the continued support of our loyal guests," said Manuel Oviedo Arce, Managing Director for Casa Velas.

At Casa Velas luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, premium liquor and wine, 24-hour suite service, use of the fitness center facilities, WIFI, and taxes and gratuities are included in a single price. The hotel was named the 8th best hotel in the world on Expedia® 2013 Insiders' Select™ List and was ranked the #1 Hotel on the Beach and #1 Luxury Hotel in Puerto Vallarta in TripAdvisor 2013.

For more information or reservations, please call 1-877-418-3011or visit www.hotelcasavelas.com.

About Casa Velas:

Casa Velas is a boutique hotel and ocean club, reminiscent of a Spanish hacienda, and nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta's 18-hole golf course. It features a private ocean club, just minutes from the beach. The resort has received the AAA Four Diamond Award for hospitality seven times. Located just five minutes from Puerto Vallarta Airport and only 15 from the popular downtown area, art galleries and "El Malecon" (the boardwalk), the hotel features 80 spacious suites, some with private pools and Jacuzzis. Spa Casa Velas encompasses treatment rooms for singles and couples, a hydrotherapy area, a garden-view fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, and a beauty salon. Emiliano a la carte fine dining restaurant is in the hands of one of the area's leading chefs serving Mexican and international cuisine.

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