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Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta

3.0 star property
Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe

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Relax by the pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas.
Relax in a spacious interior with a high ceiling, featuring a central open area, brick and stone walls, and a variety of seating options.
Relax in this inviting space with a sofa, bench, and coffee table, surrounded by potted plants and brick columns.
Stunning corridor with exposed beams, lush greenery, and decorative accents.
Relax in this elegantly designed room with a high ceiling, comfortable sofa, and ornate mirror.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Ave Juarez 122, Puerto Vallarta, JAL, 48300
  • Malecon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Playa de los Muertos
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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Family no view

Family no view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Club room no view

Club room no view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Twin Room

Traditional 2 single beds with balcony city view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Comfort no view

Comfort no view

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Superior room with balcony city view

Superior room with balcony city view

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic 2 single beds no view

Basic 2 single beds no view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Comfort with balcony city view

Comfort with balcony city view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family with balcony city view

Family with balcony city view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta places you in the centre of Puerto Vallarta, within just a 15-minute stroll of Playa de los Muertos and Malecon. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a poolside bar. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, a snack bar/deli and coffee/tea in a common area. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 3-property class Downtown Puerto Vallarta hotel include Cruise Ship Terminal and Marina Vallarta Golf Club.

What's nearby

  • Cuale Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Malecon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa de los Muertos - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Los Muertos Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cruise Ship Terminal - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Devil's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Vitea Restaurante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Day Off - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪L’angolo di napoli - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Xolo Restaurante - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta

Boardwalk/promenade hotel with 24-hour front desk and coffee shop/cafe
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta.

This 3-star Puerto Vallarta hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Built in 1980
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • On-site shopping
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (119 centimetre wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 28 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • Children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Encino Hotel
Encino Puerto Vallarta
Hotel Encino
Hotel Encino Puerto Vallarta
Hotel Encino
Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta Hotel
Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta Puerto Vallarta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta?

Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta?

Yep, Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta is a short 8-minute walk from Playa de los Muertos. Fun beach activities include kayaking, sailing and fishing.

Does Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta have a pool?

Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta?

No, Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 215 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 361 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 243 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 96 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 999 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kyle

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was being remodeled. All the doors to the rooms were being replaced. Sadly, we had a scary incident!! A drunken guest was able to open our room door. The doorknob was loose, but thankfully we had the security lock. We yelled at them and scared them away. They were literally above us. We called security immediately, no one but the guest above us had came in. We felt comfortable enough to stay in the room. They were able to change the lock on the third night. Since we had excursions, all day.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Steven

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I am far from picky, and I generally love the smaller Mexico boutique hotels even with all their cracked tiles and imperfections, like real Mexico. However, my room was disgusting. Toilet base leaked and had a lovely sewage odor. The closet had such a foul odor, no way I’d put anything in it, and above it on the trim had illegal drugs left on it. The floor was dirtier than if I just walked outside barefoot. Sink spout was too short water ran over the counter on to the floor. Paper thin doors no deadbolt. No blanket and only two super flat pillows on the bed, had to leave the AC on to alleviate the moisture and funk in the room, so we froze all night. So yeah, I’m requesting a refund through Expedia and I expect Expedia to honor their guarantee, regardless if the hotel refunds or not. Fair warning to anyone looking to book here. If you’re the hotel and reading this, you should be ashamed of your performance. Do better!! Don’t respond to this with standard, we strive to do better BLA, BLA, BLA. I know you won’t! Just give me my refund and I won’t repost this on all the travel forums!
Yuck leaking toilet base. Awful smell.
Illegal drugs up on top of trim left by?
Their idea of a window easy to break in to
Hollow core door with only handle lock, no deadbolt
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Shuichi

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Dana

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was great, between El Centro and Zona Romantica; but the hotel was SO noisy. Traffic, voices from the street and a bar/restaurant on the floor above mine (I was in 304). Staff were not courteous, I had to convince them to give me a pool towel; they wanted me to come back down when I was ready to swim. You are handed the tv & a/c remotes only after you pay their deposit, not until then! No blanket & not even a little thing of hair conditioner. No hand towel and nowhere to put it even if there was! I get the “get what you pay for” scenario, but this was really really basic.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Rustic. Good location. Simple. Clean. Wi-Fi is horrible. Only in lobby can you get signal. They say they are working on… said that my last 3 visits as well. If they can figure that out and get more rooms without twin beds… they’re golden!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location but I dont think I'd stay here again

I stayed here before and it wasn't bad, which is why I returned. This time there were a few things that were annoying immediately. One of the bathroom lights were out, the tv was zoomed in and couldn't be fixed (every channel), and there was a weird window hole with doors from the room into the hallway. I complained about the tv and light and someone came but couldnt fix it. When I showered water leaked all the way into the hallway because the shower door wasnt sealed properly. So after that I had to make sure there was a big towel on the ground. Only 1 roll of toilet paper, I think any hotel should always provide 2 in the room. Also when I stayed here a month ago there was no bracelets and now they had annoying bracelets. Just a lot of things bothered me this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop was great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Moises

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not perfect, but nice

Not a new or stylish Hotel, I don't understand some of the bad reviews on here complaining over how old the Hotel is. Not when you're paying so little in a perfect location and not to mention that the pictures and description is clear on this website. It's comfortable, nice staff, good rooftop swimming pool and nice little restaurant/bar next to the pool. I recommend it if you're on a budget
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Phillip S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not bad for the price in PVR

Hotel Encino is in a good location if the traveler wants to be in the “Centro” and near the shops and restaurants on the “Malecon”. It can be noisy day and night (street noise, loud music, etc.) because of its proximity to av. Vallarta. The room was spacious, the bed comfortable, the linens clean. The bathroom needed serious renovations. The pool area is a great asset, but was occasionally crowded. I was only able to get WiFi in the lobby and another guest said the same. The reception and housekeeping personnel were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great! Facility and staff excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Timoteo S, Toronto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and friendly. Restaurant had good food and great view of sunset. Hotel is nothing fancy but easy walk to various areas.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Lourdes

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nosotros habíamos reservado un cuarto de 3camas y al llegar nos dijeron que el cuarto de 3 camas estaba en reparación y solo tenían de dos camas, les dije que yo había hecho mi reservación 2 meses antes, como era eso posible que no tuvieran el cuarto listo, estaba muy molesta, al final me dieron ese cuarto de 3 camas en reparación que olía a pintura fresca y llena de polvo, muy molesta, muy mal por la recepción..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed here for convenience to explore the Malecon/Romantica Zone. For that it was an excellent location! As far as comfort, not really my 3rd choice…wifi does not work well at all, unless you’d like to sit in the lobby as many folks were doing! Did not work in our room, nor on the pool deck. Very sporadic in spots within hotel, and being in Mexico relying on wifi to communicate, made this very frustrating. Thankfully it was only for 2 short nights and we were able to let our family know of our plans! This building has sooo much potential, it really is a beautiful building. The staff were friendly, extra blanet upon request. We did not eat at the rooftop restaurant, nor did we dip in the pool as the loungers were not that clean, and sketchy wifi to boot to hang out in the sun. We chose to go back out instead. Could be just fine for some folks, but sadly, I will find somewhere else next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the only problem I had with the property is that wifi was only available in the lobby
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mexican experience.

Nice mexican architecture hotel. No bells & whistles just a nice functional hotel. Everytime im in vallarta this place is my first choice.
View from the top pool area
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karla G

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simple hotel to stay few nights. Malecon is close by, safe area and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Nona

I was disappointed to discover my room had no window or fridge. I chose to spend very little time in my room as it was like a cave. Would not return to this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RyAnne

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025