Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta

Hotels
7.9 (831 reviews)
Juarez, 122 , Puerto Vallarta , mx

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location (close to Malecon/center)
Friendly, attentive staff
Rooftop restaurant and good food
Nice rooftop pool and views
Some recently renovated rooms
Clean and tidy reported by many guests
Convenient amenities (elevator, drinking water)
Good for short stays / popular with tourists
Cons:
Some rooms and bathrooms are dated or in poor repair
Inconsistent cleanliness (bird droppings, worn linens, missing supplies)
Limited poolside seating and some broken chairs
Pool/restaurante occasionally closed for private events
Pool hours considered too short by some guests
Noise at night from other guests
Small rooms and one-window layouts reported
Value perceived as low by several reviewers

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Mixed reports: many guests praised cleanliness and daily room cleaning, but others noted bird droppings not cleaned, worn towels/sheets and rooms that needed deep cleaning.
Service
9
Consistently positive mentions: attentive, welcoming and helpful staff; several guests specifically complimented friendly, excellent service.
Location
9
Very strong: repeatedly noted as centrally located, close to the Malecon and river, convenient for sightseeing and attractions.
Room Quality
6.8
Mixed: some rooms recently renovated and comfortable, but multiple reports of dated bathrooms, patchwork repairs, broken furniture and mattresses in poor condition.
Amenities
8
Generally positive: rooftop pool and restaurant cited often; some complaints about limited pool hours, insufficient/old poolside chairs and occasional closures for private events.
Value for Money
6.5
Mixed to negative: several guests felt the hotel is overpriced given small or worn rooms and limited amenities, though others found good value due to location and included services.
Food and Beverage
8.5
Frequently praised rooftop restaurant and good food/prices; occasional issues like limited hours or private-event closures were noted.
Overall Experience
8.4
Overall positive for many guests (repeat stays, recommendations) with strong location, staff and rooftop restaurant outweighing issues with room age or occasional cleanliness problems.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 22:27

Property Description

Convenient Location and Amenities
Located opposite the Flea Market and a short walk from the beachfront promenade, Puerto Vallarta Hotel Encino Malecón Centro offers an outdoor pool and free WiFi. Enjoy the air-conditioned rooms with cable TV, safe, and complimentary toiletries in the bathrooms.

Panoramic Views and Services
Take advantage of the lifts and head to the top floor for stunning panoramic views while relaxing by the pool. Car rental services are available on-site, and don't forget to visit Moments, the hotel's coffee bar, for a refreshing drink.

Explore and Relax
With Los Muertos Beach just a 5-minute drive away and a variety of restaurants nearby, Hotel Encino Malecón Centro is the perfect base for your Puerto Vallarta adventures. Book now to experience comfort and convenience in the heart of the city.

Important information:

From September 05, 2022 to October 03, 2022 the pool of our property will be under maintenance, so it will be impossible to use it. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience and ask that any additional request or comment be sent to the following number 322 222 0051 where one of our advisers can assist you.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: PVR

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 831 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9
Location: 9
Room Quality: 6.8
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 6.5
Food and Beverage: 8.5
Overall Experience: 8.4
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jiovani • extended_group • us
7
Affordable, comfortable and centrally located
Pros:

I really enjoyed the location of the hotel as well as the value of the room (clean, comfortable.

Cons:

I didn't enjoy the morning time because alot of tours were gathering in the common area and it did get noise.

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Fernando • couple • mx
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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raul francisco • solo_traveller • mx
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Julio César • solo_traveller • mx
7
Pros:

La alberca

Cons:

El horario de alberca es de 9am a 9 pm estaría mejor de 7 am a 11pm

2026-07-23 • via Nuitee
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IttaMorsh • solo_traveller • mx
8
Pros:

Personal atento, Buenas vistas, todo bn!

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Ana • solo_traveller • mx
10
Pros:

Sus habitaciones son muy bonitas y cómodas
El área de alberca está genial cómoda y muy bonita vista el restaurante todo muy rico
Sin duda alguna volvería a instalarme ahí las veces que vaya a Vallarta
Es la segunda vez que me alojo en ese lugar

2026-07-19 • via Nuitee
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lino tapia • solo_traveller • mx
5
Falta supervisión en habitaciones
Pros:

La ubicación y limpieza

Cons:

Que no había papel de baño ni jabón al llegar a la habitacion. Y las camas están en mal estado.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee
M
Ma Guadalupe • family_with_children • mx
10
Pros:

Está en centro

Cons:

Nada que decir

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
C
Carlos • couple • us
9
Great staff. Welcoming and understanding
Pros:

Convenience

Cons:

Room needed better outlets

2026-06-22 • via Nuitee
M
Mario • solo_traveller • ar
10
2026-06-18 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • ca
8
Good valu and location
Pros:

Location and pool

Cons:

Bit run down

2026-06-11 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • couple • us
8
I love the Encino hotel
Pros:

Always being upgraded and also a great restaurant in the evenings only

Cons:

I liked everything but no coffee all day

2026-06-10 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro • couple • us
10
Great
Pros:

Always being remodeled and improved

Cons:

Location clean and remodeled

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

The property was close to all that you need. The rooms was nice and the whole place clean and tidy.
The staff were friendly and helpful

2026-06-02 • via Nuitee
A
Alonso Enrique • solo_traveller • mx
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Claudio cèsar • solo_traveller • mx
10
Pros:

En la habitación me tocó súper
Podrían puerta sea de tarjeta más fácil abrirlo tener temporizador en cuarto mejor
No prendo la TV no sabía coño usarlo

Cons:

no se hacen responsables del objetos no limpien el cuarto hasta que vaya el huésped)

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Efren • couple • mx
9
2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Lara • solo_traveller • mx
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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M • solo_traveller • mx
10
2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Richard • couple • us
5
Cons:

very dated

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee