Casa Kimberly
Old Hollywood glamour meets Mexican Colonial architecture. Dramatic, romantic, and unapologetically theatrical. Antiques and Swarovski chandeliers everywhere. Think Liz Taylor's actual bedroom, not a hotel interpretation of it.
Book the Cleopatra Suite if the Elizabeth Taylor Suite is out of budget — it has a balcony Jacuzzi and claw-foot tub with bay views, and regulars keep coming back to it
Why It Matters
This is literally Elizabeth Taylor's and Richard Burton's former home. The heart-shaped pink marble tub Taylor commissioned is still here. The Puente del Amor connecting the two villas is still here. The property was renovated in 2010 and has since earned a Michelin Key — the first awarded to a Mexican hotel in this region.
Two side-by-side villas in Puerto Vallarta's Gringo Gulch neighborhood, once the personal homes of Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, converted into a 9-suite boutique hotel. The famous Puente del Amor (Bridge of Love) that Burton built to connect their houses still stands. Every suite is individually designed with 19th-century antiques, crystal chandeliers, hand-painted tiles, and serious bathrooms. This place leans hard into the Hollywood romance story — and it earns it. Recently awarded a Michelin Key.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Cleopatra Suite
Named for Taylor's iconic film role — and the movie that actually sparked the romance with Burton. The Colonial king-size bed has gleaming hand-turned posts, paired with an antique armoire and an ornately carved sink and mirror. The spacious bath has a claw-foot tub positioned to look directly over Puerto Vallarta's red clay rooftops to Banderas Bay. French doors from both the bedroom and bath open onto a private patio with a sunken Jacuzzi, framed by grand pillars. A guest favorite — reportedly booked by the same couples multiple times a year.
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The flagship suite — and the reason most people book this hotel. Over 2,500 square feet, accessed via private elevator or hand-painted tile steps from the central courtyard. The wrap-around terrace is completely private with its own pool and Jacuzzi, looking straight out over Banderas Bay and the Sierra Madres. Above the bed, a Swarovski crystal chandelier illuminates hand-painted cherubim on a domed ceiling. The bath is nearly as large as the bedroom and centers on Taylor's original pink marble heart-shaped tub — which arrived in the somewhat amorphous shape of an actual heart, not a Valentine's heart, thanks to a translation mishap. Marble pillars and raised steps around the tub complete the effect.
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Flora Suite
An Opal-tier suite — the entry-level category at Casa Kimberly. Still individually designed with the property's signature antiques and tiled details. All standard Casa Kimberly amenities included: Netflix, Bulgari toiletries, complimentary breakfast, room service.
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Katharina Suite
A Sapphire-tier suite with a third-floor position. Features a hand-carved king-size bed, a beautifully beamed ceiling inset with hand-painted tiles, and an antique crystal chandelier. Views of the Sierra Madre Mountains and red-tiled rooftops. The bathroom has a separate deep soaking tub and hydromassage showerhead.
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Richard Burton Suite
Set on the top floor of Burton's former casita — this was literally his sitting room. Exposed rafters, an elegantly carved king-size bed, Oriental rug, and a stunning antique armoire give it a literary, intellectual feel. The bath repurposes an antique dresser as a sink under a crystal chandelier and an arched brick ceiling. The shower is lined with handmade ceramic tiles and arched clerestory windows, with a rainfall showerhead. More restrained than the Taylor-side suites, but no less crafted.
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Sandpiper Suite
An Opal-tier suite named after the 1965 Taylor-Burton film set on the California coast. Opens onto Casa Kimberly's central courtyard and looks directly down at the lozenge-shaped pool, restored to exactly its original form from the Taylor-Burton era. A more intimate suite than the upper-tier rooms, but with direct courtyard access.
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The V.I.P.s Suite
Named after the 1963 film in which Taylor and Burton played a couple whose long marriage is tested. Top floor of Casa Kimberly, with an open design that flows directly onto a wrap-around terrace with potted palms, lounge chairs, sun umbrellas, and a tiled stone fountain. Panoramic 360-degree views take in Puerto Vallarta, the Sierra Madres, and Banderas Bay. Inside: chandeliers, crystal sconces, and antiques throughout. The bath has hand-painted ceramic tiles covering an entire wall, and an antique armoire repurposed as a sink.
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A Diamond-tier suite with sweeping views of Banderas Bay and the city. Features a beautifully carved king-size bed, an early-19th century armoire, Oriental rugs, crystal chandeliers, and a claw-foot tub positioned for the views. The combination of antique furnishings and serious bay views makes this one of the most photographed rooms in the hotel.
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A Sapphire-tier suite featuring a sculpted king-size bed with barley twist posts overlooking the terrace and the hilltop scenery. Named after Virginia Woolf, the character Taylor played in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf. Views of the Sierra Madre Mountains and the red-tiled rooftops of Puerto Vallarta.
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Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The concierge arranges guided day excursions throughout Puerto Vallarta and the surrounding region. Options include city tours, outdoor adventures, and cultural visits.
Live mariachi at The Iguana Restaurant on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings from November through April, and every Friday in May. Open to hotel guests and public diners alike.
The original bridge Burton built to connect his and Taylor's villas — modeled after Venice's Bridge of Sighs — has been restored and remains a landmark of the property. Guests can walk across it and photograph it freely.
The Iguana Tequila Bar carries several dozen top-flight and often rare Jalisco-region tequilas and mezcals. A resident tequila expert guides guests through the offerings. In-suite tastings can also be arranged through the concierge.
Available on request through the concierge. Can be arranged in-suite or on the terrace.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi available in all suites and public areas.
Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast served daily 7:30am–11am. Delivered to the suite or served at The Iguana Restaurant.
Handmade soap and Bulgari toiletries in all suites.
36-inch Smart TVs with Netflix, cable channels, and pay movies in all suites.
Pets allowed with prior request. Pets must stay with owners and are not permitted in the pool.
Guests must be 15 years or older. No cribs or extra beds available.
The original lozenge-shaped pool that Taylor and Burton swam in, restored to its exact original form. Saltwater. Available exclusively to hotel guests.
Available 7am to 11pm. Can arrange tours, transportation, airport transfers, tequila tastings, yoga, spa appointments, and restaurant reservations.
Available 7:30am to 10pm daily.
No parking available at the property. The hotel can arrange airport transfers and transportation through the concierge.
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