HOTEL OVERVIEW

A luxury boutique hotel and Mexico's most private resort, Las Alamandas is a romantic retreat on the Pacific Coast ideal for a honeymoon, family get-together, corporate retreat or the ultimate beach getaway. This secluded haven is located midway between Puerto Vallarta and Manzanillo, along the famed "Costalegre" coast of the state of Jalisco. Managed as an elegant, private estate where guests are accorded the highest standards of hospitality, this exclusive beachfront hideaway is situated on over 1,500 acres of unspoilt tropical Paradise with only six villas accommodating a maximum of 30 guests.

Accommodations
he six-villa hideaway (which accommodates a maximum of 35 guests) is managed like an elegant, private estate where guests feel completely at home. The villas have high-pitched tile roofs, shaded terraces and white ceramic floors. Walkways decorated with stone Mosaic wind though lush tropical gardens.

Each room is decorated in the jewel-like colors chosen by owner/developer Isabel Goldsmith-Patiño. A pleasing mix of designs, fabrics, and crafts were selected from all over Mexico. Rattan sofas upholstered in canary yellow or shocking pink hold bright-colored embroidered cushions on which to take a siesta. Mexican folk art hand-painted artifacts enliven each room.

Accommodations include large, hand-painted, Mexican tile baths featuring oversized tub and shower, bidet, double sinks and large open shelving, as well as private terraces and full-sized living/dining areas. All Suites and Deluxe Rooms are furnished with mini bar.

Dining
Dine to the strains of Mexican music in a palm grove right next to the ocean! Las Alamandas? full-service Oasis Restaurant serves fresh and healthy cuisine along with a variety of liquors and fine wines. In the evening, the terrace is candlelit and the surrounding gardens are illuminated. The menu includes many Mexican specialties from which to choose, as well as a selection of continental dishes. All ingredients are fresh; fish and seafood are brought in daily from local fisherman; eggs and chicken are free-range; Pastries are prepared daily by the chef; and many of the fruits and vegetables are grown organically on the property. Upon request, the Oasis Restaurant will prepare an elaborate dinner buffet, complete with mariachis and bonfires to enjoy on the beach.

Health & Wellness
When celebrities need to look their very best, they choose Las Alamandas as the perfect paradise to relax and train with their favorite personal trainers- keeping in mind that complete privacy offered in a setting of unparalleled beauty, is key. Las Alamandas has been a favorite fitness retreat for actress Minnie Driver and her training coach Rich Guzman, the famed L.A. trainer who has coached many celebrity clients, and who developed ''L.A. ROX'' - his own successful fitness program based in Los Angeles. Also from Los Angeles is fitness guru Jim Brasher, who chose Las Alamandas as a dynamic retreat for his exclusive list of private, discerning clientele.

Las Alamandas is proud to have attracted such an elite level of professionals in their respective fields, and is fully committed to continuing this tradition of excellence for many more years to come. Whether you are a fitness professional looking to train an individual client or group, or you are a health enthusiast in search of the ultimate environment for reaching your fitness goals, Las Alamandas can tailor to your specific needs. Our cuisine, with its fresh organic produce, can provide you with healthy and delicious dietetic meals. There is a fully equipped gym, beautiful hikes for all skill levels, a jet pool perfect for water classes, and a seaside yoga palapa for one-on-one classes. Massages are available for post-exercise relaxation and recuperation. Las Alamandas- with its unique environment, yearlong superb weather, and miles of private beaches, offers you the possibility of a truly healthy and unforgettable experience.

Events
Hailed by Forbes as ''One of the World's Most Romantic Hotels,'' Las Alamandas offers the perfect setting for a dream wedding come true. Whether on the beach to the gentle sounds of the blue Pacific, or gathered around a majestic 18th Century Portuguese fountain with the ocean as a backdrop, let Las Alamandas help create a fairytale union fit for a star.