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Hotel Rio Malecon

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Romance Panoramic Penthouse | Terrace/patio
Romance Panoramic Penthouse | Private kitchen
In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi
Interior entrance
In the heart of Puerto Vallarta, Hotel Rio Malecon offers a vibrant retreat. Enjoy international cuisine at one of the two on-site restaurants or unwind by the outdoor pool and lush garden. With free in-room WiFi, helpful staff, and convenient services like tour assistance and concierge services.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
The current price is NT$1,684
NT$2,021 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 11 - Sep 12

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Superior Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
Digital channels
Pet friendly
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Room, Kitchenette | Street view

Deluxe Room, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
Digital channels
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Romance Panoramic Penthouse | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Romance Panoramic Penthouse

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Private rooftop hot tub
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Smart TV
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette | In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Smart TV
Sofa bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Champagne service
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Hotel Rio Malecon is in Downtown Puerto Vallarta, a neighborhood in Puerto Vallarta. Cruise Ship Terminal and Vallarta Adventures are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Banderas and Playa de los Muertos. Malecon and Garza Blanca Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale-watching.
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Morelos 170, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL, 48300

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

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Devil's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Lix Xocodiva - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Day Off - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪L'angolo Di Napoli - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rio Malecon

Family-friendly hotel near Playa de los Muertos
Located close to Malecon, Hotel Rio Malecon provides a poolside bar, a terrace, and a coffee shop/cafe. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket assistance, wedding services, and 1 meeting room
  • Concierge services, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Rio Malecon include perks such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews say good things about the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Blackout drapes/curtains and sound-insulated walls
  • 32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
  • Balconies or patios, limited housekeeping, and phones

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (MXN 840 per day)
  • Street parking available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • Weekday cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a fee: MXN 220 to 260 for adults and MXN 220 to 260 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • COEXISTbistro

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (weekdays only)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 503 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1958
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: MXN 1425

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the cruise terminal (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 1 2025 to September 11 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Monday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of MXN 475 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of MXN 500 per stay
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 10 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: MXN 500 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MXN 220 to 260 for adults, and MXN 220 to 260 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: MXN 840 per day(66 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet deposit: MXN 500 per stay
  • Pet fee: MXN 475 per pet, per night
  • Late check-out fee: MXN 1425 (subject to availability)

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
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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Property Registration Number 3080

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Rio Malecon?

As of 2025/9/2, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rio Malecon on 2025/10/1 start from NT$1,684, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Rio Malecon pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) 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 475 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rio Malecon?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Rio Malecon?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for MXN 1425 (subject to availability).

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. Bay of Banderas and Cruise Ship Terminal are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Hotel Rio Malecon Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 466 out of 999 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 999 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 115 out of 999 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 999 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 999 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an older property but well maintained. The bed was comfortable and has a nice pool. We had a view of the ocean right down the street from our balcony and a restaurant on site. It’s located a block off the malacon, so a perfect location and close to some great shopping. Only a few blocks away from the Señora de Guadalupe church. The front staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good experience, near of the beach and good options for food
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Rio Malecon is a great hotel! Friendly staff and an excellent restaurant, Coexist Bistro (Italian/Mexican). The property itself is a little dated but the rooms are very clean, the beds are comfy and the air conditioning works great! There is a unique pool and lounge area in the courtyard too! You can't beat the location right on the malecon with tons to do and see all within walking distance. See you soon!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maximo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well first expidia did no notified me that my credit card was not accepted. I did loved the location and the convenience of being downtown and the ocean half a block away
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, check in and out was easy and very informative. It was nice to get my laundry done. Any place I wanted to go to was in walking distance. The only things I didn't is that the restaurant wasn't open on Monday and there wasn't access to a ice machine after it closed, also the piol wasn't open 24 hours.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness
The only TV channel they have is YouTube and they are weird about having a guest come to your room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Frederico

Place was good, pleasant staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenience walkable to Malecon and Vallarta Downtown Centro.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlie

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Many hidden rules that were only told to us upon arrival, ride staff when expressing these rules.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a relatively basic hotel but very clean and the staff are excellent. Friendly and responsive. Pool is great snd restaurant was fine. Excellent, central lication.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Gabriela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great restuarant
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent staff, excellent location, good value
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

J

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have stayed here numerous times. The staff is GREAT and the location is fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Rio never disappoints. Very convenient location . Staff are friendly and helpful. Food is great . We have stayed here many times .
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. Very convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoy the esthetics of the property, it is very unique and calming.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anuvind Prabhu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend, super comfy rooms and great value for money. Close to the beach, and the coexist bistro is really good too
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roelof

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute hotel, clean quiet very comfortable. Great staff, walking distance to everything in Old town and the Malecon including beaches. Only stayed one night but would stay again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The staff was amazing, kind, friendly and patient. It's a simple hotel but it's right where you want to be near the beach, Malecon and zona romantic. Ac seemed to be leaking in the ceiling and room was musty at the end of the week.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Moe

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Great location. Room OK. Common areas need updo

Great location. Room ok, common areas need an urgent updo.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location,close to malecon,restaurants. Has good restaurant in lobby. Friendly staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024