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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
  • 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

Highlights

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

Highlights

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • 207 sq ft
  • 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
  • City view
  • 172 sq ft
  • 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)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
Wardrobe or closet
Desk
  • City view
  • 207 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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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 km
  • Beach
    Olas Altas Beach
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Malecon showing night scenes, a coastal town and a sandy beach
    Malecon
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mexico, Jalisco, Aerial view of Playa Los Muertos, beach and pier in Puerto Vallarta
    Playa de los Muertos
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Devil's Bar
    2 min walk
  • Lix Xocodiva
    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
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance, coffee/tea in the lobby, and an elevator
  • 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
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

7.6

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 254 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 223 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 93 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 78 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Coleen

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Sharline

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Rosalba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location, great price, an older building, however well kept, clean, restaurant on building is good, happy hour has great prices.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

10/10 Excellent

Royce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing location and great hotel for the price. Restaurant on the terrace is a great place to wind down with cocktails and a sunset. The pool is amazing as well. Overall it's a terrific option. All of the best places to hangout are within walking distance
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Karla G

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

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

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

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed one night. Very basic accommodations and a good value for the price. Free coffee in the morning. Nice pool. Comfy bed.Easy walk to the malecon, cuáles, beach, dining, shopping. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

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

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and great staff! The location for this price is unbeatable, would highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023