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Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta

3.0 star property

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Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ave Juarez 122, Puerto Vallarta, JAL, 48300
  • Malecon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Playa de los Muertos
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Cruise Ship Terminal
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family no view

Family no view | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family no view

  • 207 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

View all photos for Club room no view

Club room no view | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Club room no view

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Traditional 2 single beds with balcony city view

Traditional 2 single beds with balcony city view | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Traditional 2 single beds with balcony city view

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort no view

Comfort no view | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Comfort no view

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior room with balcony city view

Superior room with balcony city view | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Superior room with balcony city view

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Basic 2 single beds no view

Basic 2 single beds no view | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Basic 2 single beds no view

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Comfort with balcony city view

Comfort with balcony city view | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Comfort with balcony city view

  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family with balcony city view

Family with balcony city view | 1 bedroom, individually furnished, desk, free WiFi

Family with balcony city view

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 207 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About this property

Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta

3-star hotel in Downtown Puerto Vallarta
An outdoor pool, a restaurant, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. Additionally, a poolside bar, a snack bar/deli, and a coffee shop/cafe are onsite. Change of towels is available on request.
Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Dining options at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. This Puerto Vallarta hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance.

Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta is a smoke-free property.

Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 213 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 362 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 244 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 97 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1000 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Rustic. Good location. Simple. Clean. Wi-Fi is horrible. Only in lobby can you get signal. They say they are working on… said that my last 3 visits as well. If they can figure that out and get more rooms without twin beds… they’re golden!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location but I dont think I'd stay here again

I stayed here before and it wasn't bad, which is why I returned. This time there were a few things that were annoying immediately. One of the bathroom lights were out, the tv was zoomed in and couldn't be fixed (every channel), and there was a weird window hole with doors from the room into the hallway. I complained about the tv and light and someone came but couldnt fix it. When I showered water leaked all the way into the hallway because the shower door wasnt sealed properly. So after that I had to make sure there was a big towel on the ground. Only 1 roll of toilet paper, I think any hotel should always provide 2 in the room. Also when I stayed here a month ago there was no bracelets and now they had annoying bracelets. Just a lot of things bothered me this stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooftop was great
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Moises

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not perfect, but nice

Not a new or stylish Hotel, I don't understand some of the bad reviews on here complaining over how old the Hotel is. Not when you're paying so little in a perfect location and not to mention that the pictures and description is clear on this website. It's comfortable, nice staff, good rooftop swimming pool and nice little restaurant/bar next to the pool. I recommend it if you're on a budget
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Bradley

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

6/10 Okay

Phillip S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Not bad for the price in PVR

Hotel Encino is in a good location if the traveler wants to be in the “Centro” and near the shops and restaurants on the “Malecon”. It can be noisy day and night (street noise, loud music, etc.) because of its proximity to av. Vallarta. The room was spacious, the bed comfortable, the linens clean. The bathroom needed serious renovations. The pool area is a great asset, but was occasionally crowded. I was only able to get WiFi in the lobby and another guest said the same. The reception and housekeeping personnel were friendly and helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 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, Toronto

Traveled with family
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

4/10 Poor

Lourdes

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nosotros habíamos reservado un cuarto de 3camas y al llegar nos dijeron que el cuarto de 3 camas estaba en reparación y solo tenían de dos camas, les dije que yo había hecho mi reservación 2 meses antes, como era eso posible que no tuvieran el cuarto listo, estaba muy molesta, al final me dieron ese cuarto de 3 camas en reparación que olía a pintura fresca y llena de polvo, muy molesta, muy mal por la recepción..
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alicia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We stayed here for convenience to explore the Malecon/Romantica Zone. For that it was an excellent location! As far as comfort, not really my 3rd choice…wifi does not work well at all, unless you’d like to sit in the lobby as many folks were doing! Did not work in our room, nor on the pool deck. Very sporadic in spots within hotel, and being in Mexico relying on wifi to communicate, made this very frustrating. Thankfully it was only for 2 short nights and we were able to let our family know of our plans! This building has sooo much potential, it really is a beautiful building. The staff were friendly, extra blanet upon request. We did not eat at the rooftop restaurant, nor did we dip in the pool as the loungers were not that clean, and sketchy wifi to boot to hang out in the sun. We chose to go back out instead. Could be just fine for some folks, but sadly, I will find somewhere else next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the only problem I had with the property is that wifi was only available in the lobby
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Alexander

Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

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

Mexican experience.

Nice mexican architecture hotel. No bells & whistles just a nice functional hotel. Everytime im in vallarta this place is my first choice.
View from the top pool area
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karla G

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Nona

I was disappointed to discover my room had no window or fridge. I chose to spend very little time in my room as it was like a cave. Would not return to this property.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

RyAnne

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Almost nice, but also meh

First off, the service was excellent. The staff are professional and accommodating. The hotel, however is a bit tired. The doorskins in the bathroom door and wardrobe were broken, peeling back, and just painted over. The crank to open the glass to the pateo was broken off and hanging. There was a centimeter gap where the patio wall was screwed together. Traffic and conversation drifted up at all hours as if there was no divider at all. I'm by know means a light sleeper, but i was woken up by trucks, shouts, construction, and church bells all but one night. In all fairness, i forgot it was holy week, so the bells were far more frequent than would be typical, but the shoddy construction of the divider did nothing to keep out sound. The counterbalance to the experience was the rooftop pool. Stunning view of the hills and water. Excellent lounge space. The rooftop restaurant was excellent with terrific drink specials. I probably won't plan another stay here, but can definitely recommend this hotel for younger travelers in a budget.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

NAVEEN KUMAR

Traveled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location was great
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Authentic Downtown experience! Afforable, quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025