4 Diamond Award -
The American Automobile Association (AAA) tourism editors every year visit over 70,000 lodgings, campgrounds, restaurants and attractions throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean looking for luxury establishments. Tourism editors conduct unannounced evaluations of lodgings and restaurants, scrutinizing such areas as cleanliness, ambiance, amenities, and service.Since January 2007
, Casa Velas Hotel Boutique in Puerto Vallarta joins a select group of AAA Four Diamond winners.
Leading Spa of the World since September 2007 -
As a universally recognized authority in independent hotel ratings, The Leading Hotels of the World established the Leading Spas designation as the benchmark for global luxury standards in the spa and hospitality industries. To earn this designation, a spa must pass inspection in more than 1,500 categories and offer truly outstanding service and a luxurious environment. The Leading Spa designation is a true benchmark for luxury standards.
Conde Nast Johansens -
For more than 25 years, Condè Nast Johansens has been the leading worldwide guide for independently owned luxury hotels. The guides have attracted a loyal readership by guaranteeing that each recommended property undergoes a rigorous annual inspection process to ensure exceptional quality is maintained.Since January 2007 to present
, Casa Velas has been honored in Conde Nast Johansens.
Leading Hotels of the World -
Casa Velas has been recognized by the Leading Hotels of the World since December 2006 as a Small Leading Hotel of the World. The Leading Hotels of the World is the prestigious luxury hospitality organization representing more than 450 of the world's finest hotels, resorts and spas. Its featured hotels cater to the discriminating few, where first class service is a norm rather than an exception.
TripAdvisor® 2012Traveler's Choice® Awards.
Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta was chosen in the Top 10 in two categories: Best All Inclusive Hotel in Mexico and in the World 2012. These awards recognize the world's best hotels and are awarded by the the best judges: real travelers who post their honest, unbiased reviews on the world's largest travel site. In addition to posting their reviews, travelers make recommendations as to whom the resort is best suited for, based on what the prospective traveler is looking for in a vacation.
Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta was chosen in the Top 10 in two categories: Best All Inclusive Hotel in Mexico and in the World 2012. These awards recognize the world's best hotels and are awarded by the the best judges: real travelers who post their honest, unbiased reviews on the world's largest travel site. In addition to posting their reviews, travelers make recommendations as to whom the resort is best suited for, based on what the prospective traveler is looking for in a vacation.
Expedia Insider´s Select -
Casa Velas is proud to have earned on 2009 the first place in Puerto Vallarta as the Best Hotel in Puerto Vallarta. The Expedia Insiders' Select list is just that: An easy-to-browse list of top hotels in terms of value and quality, as determined by experts and millions of customers. The list includes just the top 1%of all Expedia hotels and resorts so you know they must be great.


Green Globe Certification: Since August 2008 with Green Globe now as EarthCheck 2010 -
The hotel business has a new system of environmental certification recognized worldwide as one of the best in terms of sustainable development programs. One of the basic commitments of Casa Velas is to support a strict ethic of environmental cares that will be incorporated as one of the integral values in the development of our company. The hotel is one of the few resorts in Puerto Vallarta and the Bandera's Bay area that supports and sustains the community and its environment. In developing a wide range of internal and external projects we will soon see the benefits to the environment that surround us, to our employees who live within it, and to our guests who are graciously visiting us. EarthCheck Silver 2010 certified participants have reached the highest level environmental and social accreditation through the Green Globe program.
RCI Gold Crown in Service. This award is based directly on valued RCI member guests reviews. It acknowledges the excellence in service and fantastic overall vacation experience provided by the resort.
Distintivo H Certification. Casa Velas has been certified by Distintivo "H" since 2009. This program is run by Mexico's Tourism Ministry and was instituted to promote quality culinary standards in leading hotels. It is given to hotel restaurants that exceed requirements for hygiene, health and safety in the preparation and management of food services.
Distintivo H Certification. Casa Velas has been certified by Distintivo "H" since 2009. This program is run by Mexico's Tourism Ministry and was instituted to promote quality culinary standards in leading hotels. It is given to hotel restaurants that exceed requirements for hygiene, health and safety in the preparation and management of food services.















