Hacienda San Angel
Colonial romance, heavy on antiques, sacred art, carved wood, and candlelit staircases. Think four-poster beds, armoires from the 1800s, and stone fountains in lush garden courtyards — the opposite of a beach club resort.
The Celestial Suite was Richard Burton's actual bedroom — book it for the four-poster bed and private palapa terrace with bay views.
Why It Matters
Built on Richard Burton's former home 'Casa Bur-Sus,' the property is soaked in Old Hollywood legend. Each of the 12 suites is individually furnished with museum-worthy antiques and colonial art. The rooftop restaurant hosts live mariachi six nights a week with unobstructed fireworks views over the bay.
Hacienda San Angel is a 12-suite boutique hotel perched above the iconic Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Puerto Vallarta's Old Town. The property was originally Richard Burton's villa — he bought it as a Valentine's Day gift for his wife Susan in 1977 — and it evolved into a hotel in 2003 under founder Janice Chatterton, who connected four adjacent colonial villas into one seamless compound. No beach access, but the panoramic views of Banderas Bay, the Sierra Madre mountains, and the city's terracotta rooftops are hard to argue with.
Where You'll Stay
12 room types available
Angels Dome Suite
A petite suite with city and partial ocean views from both the bed and the adjoining balcony. Good entry-level option at the property.
King
Angels View Suite
A generous suite with garden and ocean views and a small outside terrace with a table for outdoor dining. King-size bed.
King
Celestial Suite
Richard Burton's original bedroom. The canopied four-poster queen bed faces an ocean-view window, and a private palapa-covered sitting area outside has its own bar. A 1880 Mexican painting of the Immaculate Virgin, a Venetian gold-leaf chandelier from the mid-1800s, and marble tile bathroom with open shower.
Queen
Crown View Suite
The suite to book if you want a direct view of the Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe's iconic crowned spire. The bathroom is a standout — stone-tiled tub and dozens of candle-filled wall niches.
King
Garden of Angels Suite
Sits above the garden on the same level as one of the pools — easy pool access. Views of the Sierra Madres in one direction and Banderas Bay in the other. King bed sits under a grand arch.
King
Milagros Suite
Direct terrace access with panoramic views. A late 19th-century portrait of San Francisco de Paula hangs above the king bed.
King
Rincon de Angeles Suite
Enter through a private arched passageway past a Peruvian painting of San Miguel circa 1910. Two balconies, a private terrace, and sweeping ocean and city views from a king-size bed.
King
San Gabriel Suite
A spacious suite with garden and pool views. Two double beds, each with ornate wood-carved headboards. Good option for guests who want twin beds.
Double/DoubleSan Jose Suite
Panoramic ocean and city views visible from both the king bed and a large window seat. A serene, view-forward room.
KingSan Miguel Presidential Suite
The top accommodation at the hotel. Private terrace with a jacuzzi, lounge chairs, and a dining area overlooking Banderas Bay. Antique art includes a 1920s copy of the Monja Coronado, a cathedral mirror circa 1860, and a Mesquite wood baul from 1800. Room service available so you never have to leave.
KingSerafin Suite
A charming courtyard-facing suite with a view of the central fountain. Queen bed with an adjacent recessed alcove holding a day bed that converts to a double — the only suite with a sofa bed option.
QueenVista De Santos Suite
A huge shared terrace with spectacular ocean and city views. The king bed sits directly next to a window that opens to overlook the ocean.
KingThe Property
Eat & Drink
1 venue on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Boat to ATV, ride into the Sierra Madres, mule-climb to a zip line that travels from 1,000 to 200 feet above the treetops. Descend through rocky walls and suspended platforms to natural swimming pools. Part of the 'La Buena Vida' package.
Horseback riding on the beach or in the mountains, arranged through the hotel concierge.
Boat charters and fishing trips arranged through the hotel concierge.
Concierge can arrange scuba diving and snorkeling excursions in Banderas Bay.
Non-guests can access the pools and hotel grounds for $100 per person, valid 10am–5pm, includes a welcome drink and appetizer. Limited availability; advance booking required.
Gym access and yoga sessions can be arranged through the concierge.
Water taxi from the village of Boca de Tomatlan to an exclusive, secluded beach. All-inclusive food and drink. Part of the 'La Buena Vida' package.
The property has an on-site private wedding chapel called 'Puerta del Cielo' (Door to Heaven), with a view of the Guadalupe Church. Full wedding coordination available.
In winter months, migrating whales can be seen from the hotel's terraces and suites, peering through the bell tower of the Guadalupe Church down to the bay.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Complimentary high-speed wireless internet available in rooms and public areas.
In-room dining available for guests.
Complimentary continental breakfast included with all stays. Pastries, fresh fruit, coffee, and fresh-squeezed orange juice served on terraces.
Full-service concierge team available to assist with excursions, restaurant reservations, transportation, spa bookings, and special requests.
Evening turndown service with complimentary chocolates placed in room.
Cold welcome drink served at check-in for all guests.
Laundry service available on request for an additional fee.
Personal safe in all rooms.
All 12 suites are air-conditioned.
15-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels and Netflix in all suites.
Mini-fridge in all suites.
Premium bedding, linen bathrobes, plush slippers, and designer toiletries in all suites.
Complimentary self-parking available at the hotel.
Pets welcome on request; charges may apply.
Three separate plunge/lounge pools distributed across the four connected villas. Not lap-swimming size — designed for lounging. Each former villa has its own small pool.
Security personnel present throughout the night.
On-site gift shop with curated items.
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