Casa Kimberly Boutique Hotel, Puerto Vallarta

Casa Kimberly Boutique Hotel - A historic hillside property with panoramic bay views, luxury suites, and a fine-dining Mexican restaurant

Situated in Downtown Puerto Vallarta's Gringo Gulch neighborhood, this 3-star Puerto Vallarta hotel occupies Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's former residences. Casa Kimberly features nine uniquely designed suites, each appointed with antique furnishings, crystal chandeliers, and Oriental rugs. The accommodations include private terraces, with most suites offering Jacuzzi tubs overlooking Banderas Bay and Sierra Madre Mountains. The Iguana Restaurant & Tequila Bar serves contemporary Mexican cuisine in an open-air setting, featuring locally sourced ingredients and regional spirits. A CK Spa comprises two treatment suites with private Jacuzzis, offering skin care and body treatments. Guest amenities include air conditioning, flat-screen TVs with Netflix, minibars, and rainfall showers with handmade ceramic tiles. Located 0.3 miles from El Centro, Casa Kimberly provides walking access to Galeria Caballito de Mar and the Naval Museum.

Pros

Original architectural elements preserved, including Elizabeth Taylor's pink marble heart-shaped bathtub

Each suite features unique colonial-style furnishings and authentic antiques

The property's elevated position offers unobstructed views of both bay and mountains

On-site tequila bar specializes in rare regional labels from Jalisco

Cons

No children under 8 allowed in the restaurant

Hillside location may require climbing stairs