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Overview of Hotel Rio Malecon

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Outdoor pool
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
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Hotel Rio Malecon

3 out of 5

4.1/5 Very Good

Guests rated this property 4.4/5 for cleanliness.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Pet Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast Available

Cleaning and safety practices

  • Cleaned with disinfectant
  • 24-hour vacancy between guest room stays
  • Hand sanitizer provided

Explore the area

    Popular LocationPlaza Principal3 min walk
    Popular LocationPlaza de las Armas3 min walk
    Popular LocationLos Arcos Amphitheater3 min walk
    AirportPuerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)26 min drive

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1-800-675-4318

  • Superior Room

    Photos of Superior Room

    4.2/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 172 sq ft
    • City view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
    More detailsSuperior Room

  • Deluxe Double Room

    Photos of Deluxe Double Room

    4.2/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 215 sq ft
    • City view
    • Sleeps 4
    • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed
    More detailsDeluxe Double Room

  • Deluxe Room, Kitchenette

    Photos of Deluxe Room, Kitchenette

    4.4/5 guest room rating

    Room amenities

    • 172 sq ft
    • Partial ocean view
    • Sleeps 2
    • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed
    More detailsDeluxe Room, Kitchenette

  • Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

    Photos of Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

    Room amenities

    • 215 sq ft
    • City view
    • Sleeps 3
    • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
    More detailsStandard Studio, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

About this area

Puerto Vallarta

Located in Puerto Vallarta, Hotel Rio Malecon is in the city center and near the beach. Cruise Ship Terminal and Bay of Banderas 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 Garza Blanca Beach. Traveling with kids? Consider Los Arcos and Vallarta Zoo. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching and outlet shopping.
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Popular Location

What's nearby

  • La Presidencia (Town Hall) - 3 min walk
  • Plaza Principal - 3 min walk
  • Plaza de las Armas - 3 min walk
  • Los Arcos Amphitheater - 3 min walk
  • La Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe - 3 min walk

Getting around

  • Central Camionera Station - 12 min drive
  • AirportLicenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • COEXISTbistro – Poolside restaurant with a bar offering international cuisine. Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, happy hour available.
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About this property

Hotel Rio Malecon

Family-friendly Puerto Vallarta hotel in Downtown Puerto Vallarta, walk to Playa de los Muertos
Along with 2 restaurants, this hotel has an outdoor pool and a bar/lounge. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a coffee shop/café, and a meeting room. All 46 soundproofed rooms feature free WiFi and room service. For a bit of entertainment, TVs come with cable channels, and guests will also find balconies or patios and safes.
Hotel Rio Malecon offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

Cleaning and safety practices

Enhanced cleanliness measures

Disinfectant is used to clean the property
High-touch surfaces are cleaned and disinfected
Sheets and towels are washed at 60°C/140°F or hotter
Follows industry sanitization guidelines of Safe Travels (WTTC - Global)

Social distancing

Protective shields in place at main contact areas
Guest rooms kept vacant for 24 hours between stays
Social distancing measures in place

Safety measures

Personal protective equipment worn by staff
Temperature checks given to staff
Hand sanitizer provided
This information is provided by our partners.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking available (MXN 550 per day)
  • 24-hour drop-off airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee weekdays 7:30 AM–10:30 AM: MXN 130-170 for adults and MXN 130-170 for children
  • 2 restaurants and 1 coffee shop/café
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting/childcare (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning service
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • No elevators

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Business services

  • 1 meeting room
  • Conference space (503 square feet)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony or patio

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in from 3 PM - 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of MXN 350 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of MXN 500 per stay
Dogs only
1 per room (up to 33 lbs)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding
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:

  • Deposit: MXN 500 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.

Optional extras

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Breakfast fee: between MXN 130 and MXN 170 for adults, MXN 130 and MXN 170 for children (approximately)
  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 700 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: MXN 700 (one way), (from 3 to 18 years old)
  • Nearby parking fee: MXN 550 per day
  • Pet deposit: MXN 500 per stay
  • Pet fee: MXN 350 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out fee: MXN 850 (subject to availability)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: MXN 350 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
No onsite parking is available
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section)
Children under 10 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Rio Malecon
Hotel Rio Malecon Puerto Vallarta
Malecon Rio
Rio Malecon
Rio Malecon Puerto Vallarta
Hotel Rio Puerto Vallarta
Hotel Rio Malecon Hotel
Hotel Rio Malecon Puerto Vallarta
Hotel Rio Malecon Hotel Puerto Vallarta

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Rio Malecon have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Hotel Rio Malecon pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 per room) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of MXN 500 per stay and a fee of MXN 350 per pet, per night.
How much is parking at Hotel Rio Malecon?
Hotel Rio Malecon doesn't offer parking.
What time is check-in at Hotel Rio Malecon?
Check-in is from 3 PM - 5:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Hotel Rio Malecon?
Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for MXN 850 (subject to availability).
Does Hotel Rio Malecon provide a shuttle to the airport?
Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport. A fee of MXN 700 per person applies.
Where is Hotel Rio Malecon located?
This family-friendly Puerto Vallarta hotel is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Playa de los Muertos and Malecon. Cruise Ship Terminal and Garza Blanca Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
4.1
Very Good
Rating 5 - Excellent. 405 out of 999 reviews
5 - Excellent 41%
Rating 4 - Good. 405 out of 999 reviews
4 - Good 41%
Rating 3 - Okay. 131 out of 999 reviews
3 - Okay 13%
Rating 2 - Poor. 38 out of 999 reviews
2 - Poor 4%
Rating 1 - Terrible. 20 out of 999 reviews
1 - Terrible 2%

4.4/5

Cleanliness

4.4/5

Staff & service

4.0/5

Amenities

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities

4/5 Good

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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

4/5 Good

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had issues at check-in. For some reason, they didn't have me in their system. But they were able to rectify this, and gave me an upgraded room for the night. The staff were friendly and gave me good recommendations on where to eat and how to get around. The wifi is terrible in the rooms. I could not use it because the signal was too weak. I hope they improve this in the near future. Overal, this is a good hotel minus their wifi.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

3/5 Okay

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Good location and walking distance to everything. Not the most glamorous place and outdated rooms. Bed sheets kinda old. Firm bed which I like. Price is a bit high for condition of building. But, you pay for location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

4/5 Good

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

4/5 Good

Happy face iconLiked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great restaurant, very clean, mostly food front desk staff. Beautiful pool area but freezing water in the pool.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020

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