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Verana

Calle Zaragoza No 404, Yelapa 48304, Mexico
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Massapequa, New York
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013 via mobile

This was our fourth visit to Verana. Honestly, each trip gets better than the last. Verana is a unique, special, almost magical destination. We love the fact that there are no TV's, telephones, elevators, walls, air conditioning (at least not in the palapa we stay in). Understandably, this may not be for everybody; the first time my wife suggested it,... More

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Portland, Oregon
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013

We stayed at Verana for 6 nights in Feb 2013. We enjoyed our stay and found the views, food, and scenery wonderful. Since all the accommodations are open air, if you are at all squeamish about a few bugs this place is not for you. If you like your vacations hermetically sealed off from nature go somewhere else. Being outside... More

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San Francisco, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2013

Perched on a hillside with a jaw-dropping view of Yelapa Bay, which itself opens onto the magnificent Banderas Bay, Verana is paradise…for the adventurer who really wants it. Accessible almost exclusively by boat, the resort is surrounded by lush, Jalisco jungle and comprised (at the time of this review) of only ten individual and mostly open-air palapas. Each “house” is... More

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San Francisco, California, United States
2 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

i love verana! i've been twice. once just with my wife and the second time i was there for a surprise 40th bday party she threw with a bunch of friends. all the casitas are unique, we love the studio because it feels like you're in ny in the middle of the jungle. the food is amazing and the drinks... More

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New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013 via mobile

My husband and I were there for 4 nights and I wish we stayed there longer. These 4 nights were the most relaxing vacation ever. Everything about this hotel is great, from the unique style of the bungalows to the amazing service. Every morning before breakfast, we would get a tray with coffee, tea and cakes at our door. Then... More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We arrived after a two day journey from the UK, to climb up to the most beautiful jungle retreat that you can imagine. Verana is perfection - it has been conceived by a couple with great vision and taste. They have thought of everything, and if you truly want to relax and recover from a stressful lifestyle, this is the... More

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Sydney, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

Verana is a truly unique place in this world. Perched high up on a mountain top with views across the Pacific ocean it is hard to beat for a hotel location. Because of our love for this property and for Mexico we decided to have our wedding at Verana in December last year. This meant dragging 45 of our closest... More

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Stanford, Kentucky
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6 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2013

This was my fifth time to Verana and I'm in the process of booking for next year. This place is the most wonderful opportunity to sleep, eat, and enjoy spa services in the outdoors. There is a lovely village within walking distance, a true slice of Mexican life. There are activities and spa treatments or just pure relaxing with a... More

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Salisbury, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 February 2013

A beautiful place in the Deciduous Forest of the Tropic of Cancer. Great views and peace with daytime background of many birds calling and night time call of crickets and frogs suddenly falling silent before dawn. Sunrise most beautiful each day. Lovely pool kept well and clean in which to exercise if you do not want to tackle the long... More

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Portland, Oregon
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2013

We just gor back from the Verana and I can't say enough about the expeience. My husband and I really needed a vacation and it hit the spot. We staryed in the Palapa and thought it was magnificent. Completely open so you really need to like the outdoors! I saw all the rooms and loved them all. Not a bad... More

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Additional Information about Verana

Also Known As:
Verana Hotel
Verana Hotel Yelapa
Verana Yelapa
Address: Calle Zaragoza No 404, Yelapa 48304, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Pacific Coast > Jalisco > Costalegre > Yelapa
Amenities:
Restaurant Swimming Pool
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Ranked #1 of 4 hotels in Yelapa
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located 30-miles south of Puerto Vallarta floating above the Bay of Banderas, embraced by the mountains of the Valle de la Sierra Oriental, carved out of lush Mexican jungle on a hillside rests Verana. It is as unusual as it is remote. Unique design that is rustic yet sophisticated. Designed for travelers with a sense of adventure and appreciation of tranquility and natural beauty. An indoor/outdoor Spa adds to the amenities of a luxurious getaway. ... more   less 

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