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Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta

3.0 star property
Vibrant Puerto Vallarta retreat combines shopping and relaxation by day with easy access to Playa de los Muertos' lively nightlife scene

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Hotel Encino, in Malecón Centro's heart, offers a welcoming base for Puerto Vallarta adventures. Guests can enjoy drinks at the poolside bar, lounge on the sunny terrace, or browse on-site shops. The coffee shop and helpful staff enhance the experience.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Basic 2 single beds no view | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic 2 single beds no view

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort no view | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort no view

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Club room no view | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Club room no view

  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Family no view | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family no view

  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior room with balcony city view | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior room with balcony city view

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Traditional 2 single beds with balcony city view | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional 2 single beds with balcony city view

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  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Comfort with balcony city view | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort with balcony city view

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • City view
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room, Balcony, City View | Individually furnished, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room, Balcony, City View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 19 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Downtown Puerto Vallarta, a neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta, Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta is in a shopping district and on the waterfront. Cruise Ship Terminal and Marina Vallarta Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Playa de los Muertos and Playa Gemelas. Malecon and Los Arcos are two other places to visit that come recommended. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and skydiving. Visit our Puerto Vallarta travel guide
Map
Ave Juarez 122, Puerto Vallarta, JAL, 48300

What's nearby

  • palm trees, always palm trees
    Cuale Island
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Beach
    Olas Altas Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Malecon showing night scenes, a coastal town and a sandy beach
    Malecon
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mexico, Jalisco, Aerial view of Playa Los Muertos, beach and pier in Puerto Vallarta
    Playa de los Muertos
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lix Xocodiva
    2 min walk
  • Devil's Bar
    2 min walk
  • Day Off
    2 min walk
  • The River Cafe
    2 min walk
  • Vitea Restaurante
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta

Hotel near Playa de los Muertos
Located close to Malecon, Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and shopping on site. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a bar.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, an elevator, and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 73 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • 21-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite 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

  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 1980
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 28 per accommodation, per stay

We have included 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta located?

Located in Downtown Puerto Vallarta, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Playa de los Muertos and Malecon. Cruise Ship Terminal and Marina Vallarta Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta Reviews

7.4

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.8

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 257 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 354 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 222 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 95 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location. So many restaurants and cafes step away and a roof top pool that overlooks th ocean and all of Puerto Vallarta
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Coleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet inside hotel, convenient location, comfortable bed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mardell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for a night or two. Good location, clean rooms and friendly staff. Would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love staying at hotel Encino malecon. Have been going for 4 years. They have really done a fabulous job of the the pool area with the tiling and nice loungers and tables and umbrellas.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Danli

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
The location is great, the building is charming. Staffs are nice. But it is noisy, the bedding was not changed and the shower is not cleaned.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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4/10 Poor

Pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Problems with birds where our room was. Great location if you want a budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Had problems with leaky toilet but got moved to another room. Only 2 bath towels in the room...no face cloths or hand towels supplied. Front desk staff were helpful and friendly. Nice to have a restaurant with bar on site. Within walking distance to shops a d restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

nice staff. great location.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, I live the Mexican charm but not for everyone, pool on rooftop is lovely with a good restaurant, bring earplugs because it can be loud in the building with people coming and going, had a great stay for my well in PV
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Adequately meet our needs. Wonderful location. Very comfortable bed. Staff was efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place had lots of history , but super clean .friendly staff , can’t beat the location . Close to all the fun night life you can handle within walking distance , the Malecon is just around the corner too . Definitely will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was clean, traditional Mexico style. The location is really good, walking distance to everything you need. The restaurant looked nice and there’s a small pool on the top floor. Bring earplugs, as it’s very loud at night. We got what we paid for.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ac is good, room was a bit small, location wise pretty nice. Much better to walk than to drive around the location.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service
air conditioning was perfect. simple, local stay, nothing fancy, just a clean room with a good bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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4/10 Poor

Doug

Disliked: Cleanliness
I feel that booking through Expedia does not provide a standard room. We were put in a place that allowed entry for birds and hundreds perched outside our room. We walked through droppings the exit our room. The restaurant was very good and pool was as well
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Gustavo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a great time. All staff very profetinal
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Sharline

Its old but i expected that. Staff was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It was very clean and air conditioner was very good
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing. Everything is walking distance
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was friendly, room clean, and Ac cold. No Hot water
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our second time staying here. Great location! Pillows little flat but overall amazing place. I will stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rosalba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, close to el malecón and shopping, close to public transportation.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024