The Best Hotels in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

"A Valentine’s Day gift from actor Richard Burton to (final) wife Susan Hunt, Hacienda San Angel retains the romance of that gesture. American Janice Chatterton bought Casa Bursus (Bur for Burton, Sus for Susan) from Hunt in 1977, adding two adjacent properties before deciding to turn her vacation home into a 12-suite hotel. More hostess than hotelier, Chatterton personally welcomed guests to this hideaway perched above Banderas Bay. She has since passed, but her daughter and grandchildren are committed to protecting her legacy in the form of Hacienda San Angel. Three pools, a rooftop fine dining restaurant, and a nightly cocktail hour round out this property—a delightful surprise for those weaned on The Love Boat’s portrayal of this town at its tackiest."