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Hotel Rio Malecon

3.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Interior entrance
Romance Panoramic Penthouse | Private kitchen
Romance Panoramic Penthouse | Terrace/patio
In-room safe, blackout drapes, soundproofing, free WiFi

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
$77
$64 nightly
$77 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 21 - Dec 22

Explore the area

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Morelos 170, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL, 48300
  • Place, Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Malecon
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Playa de los Muertos
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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

Deluxe Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room, Kitchenette | Street view

Deluxe Room, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 215 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Romance Panoramic Penthouse

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Puerto Vallarta

With a stay at Hotel Rio Malecon, you'll be centrally located in Puerto Vallarta, within a 10-minute walk of Playa de los Muertos and Malecon. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Bay of Banderas and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Cruise Ship Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Olas Altas Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Malecon - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Playa de los Muertos - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Los Muertos Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lix Xocodiva - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vitea Restaurante - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Devil's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Day Off - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rio Malecon

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and a 24-hour front desk
Hotel Rio Malecon offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and blackout drapes/curtains. Rooms open to balconies or patios. 32-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Puerto Vallarta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on weekdays only.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at COEXISTbistro, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a fee.
Featured amenities include limo/town car service, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Puerto Vallarta? This hotel has 503 square feet (47 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. A cruise ship terminal shuttle is available for a surcharge.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge between 7:30 AM and 12:30 PM on weekdays.
COEXISTbistro - This poolside restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

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

Hotel Rio Malecon Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 474 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 58 out of 1001 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

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wont stay there again
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Heather

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Javier

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Myra

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

10/10 Excellent

Azucena

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason, Victoria

Traveled with partner
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

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

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Charlie

Traveled with group
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

Abel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Irma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Teresa

Ok 👍 Convince for business
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

raymundo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
No habia servicio de toallas para alberca Y no habia agua disponible para huespedes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodolfo

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Traveled with partner
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

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

Alfredo

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is one street back from the Malecon and is a great base for exploring. We booked the penthouse suite which was WELL worth the money, with a hot tub, full outdoor cooking set up, air conditioning and full kitchen with laundry. The staff were friendly, fun and welcoming. Taxis are easy to find, often parked right across the street. The hotel restaurant, CoExist, has beautiful coffees and desserts. It was closed on the Monday we visited or we would have eaten there more. Despite the hotel being right in the middle of the action, the room was quiet and we had great sleeps. I can't think of a single downside of this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoselin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the stay, calm and great price
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Headlines - this is a great location - one block off the Malicon. The hotel is older but mostly well maintained. It’s very clean and we saw how they cleaned a room between guests! It was extensive. The water pressure in the shower was great and the water was hot when needed! Things to be aware of - the wifi can be slow. The staff suggested I try a different room’s network and after a couple of tries I found one that was decent. The pool area is completely assigned to restaurant seating so you need to sit further down in the courtyard. This area seems to be not in main use anymore as there is maintenance items stored here. We did not care but some people might. The beds are firm. I found the pillows really flattened out. The staff were so pleasant and accommodating - we felt very well cared for during our stay. If you are OK with a basic room and love being in the center of everything, then this is good value!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

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