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Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta

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

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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

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Club room no view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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

Family no view

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 19 sq m
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • 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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • 19 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Ave Juarez 122, Puerto Vallarta, JAL, 48300

What's nearby

  • Cuale Island - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Malecon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa de los Muertos - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Los Muertos Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cruise Ship Terminal - 13 min drive - 4.1 miles

Getting around

  • Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vitea Restaurante - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Devil's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lix Xocodiva - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Day Off - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The River Cafe - ‬2 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
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Concierge services, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • 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

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (47 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

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

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

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
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 at Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta?

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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Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 227 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 357 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 241 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 81 out of 999 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

6/10 Okay

Bradley

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff were good. Room had one broken down chair, tv was basic and confusing to operate, night table was in need of repair, toilet didn't flush properly, and the shower filled to a puddle, which expanded under the shower enclosue into the bathroom.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Berenice

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place isnt brand new but its nice. Would be nicer if they had a refrigerator and were more open to letting guest come in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

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

Just whats needed.

Not a luxury hotel only the basics. Friendly clean and whats best....close to everything downtown vallarra. One tini block to el Malecon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 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

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

2/10 Terrible

Carl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
no room safe , no coffee maker had to walk down the hall for tepid water , desk was like a bank sliding tiny hole , door to room i unlocked with a paper clip,that was reassuring ! tiny bathroom not even a place to hang towels much less a toilet paper dispenser, overall place needs full remodel will never ever stay again also my balcony that i paid extra for was just a look at the mercado
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and roof top pool
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Linda

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

Pleasant stay in Vallarta

The hotel was clean and our room was comfortable. The rooftop pool area and the restaurant were very nice! Excellent happy hour! The only downside was the lack of wifi. Only available in the lobby and not always good even there.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was our first time staying here and we enjoyed the property. It’s centrial to everthing. Great area for walking to stores and restaurants. The Bahia is steps away. We mostly will stay here again with our friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
i found it good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Gerald

Liked: Amenities
Mexican standards, but ‘great location and lovely roof-top pool with views.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

REnee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
for an inexpensive hotel, it was fine. Provided drinking water and the pool and patio upstairs was nice. This was our second stay. Love the area and felt safe. Wifi in the lobby. Rooms were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy steps to Malecon
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Disliked: Amenities
It was ok. Pool area great. Friendly staff.Air conditioning not working. Great settings in the old city.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed at Encino 4 times. Love it. Roof top pool. Roof top restaurant. Easy walk to Malecon and the Pier and the beaches. Staff is very helpful and curtious. Quaint Mexican feel with the beautiful court yard. Simple rooms nothing fancy but beds comfy and I always ask for balcony with river view. Just love staying here.
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Danett Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Fantastic location. This is a no frills, old hotel but clean throughout. The rooftop lounge area is nice, with a small pool and restaurant. I went solo and felt safe there. The beds are very old and not very comfy... but not the worst bed I've slept in there. I brought my own blanket after reading some reviews and I'm glad I did. The only real negative for me was the door lock as there was only a knob lock. This really needs to be addressed by the hotel, just as simple as putting a chain back on! I put a chair at the door under the knob to remedy for myself. I'd stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value I
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was perfect. Walking distance to Old Town.. The Malecon and the river. The courtyard is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Colleen

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Nice Spot

It’s was clean noise was a lot at times wish there was a ice machine but over all it’s in a nice spot you can walk to everything and coffee shop on the corner
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

German

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To me the property is not worth it what I pay it's in downtown but the hotel is very dirty it needs to repairs too many things are not correct enough please tell me it's unsafe
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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