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Hotel Rio Malecon

3.0 star property

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Enjoy a tranquil dining experience by the pool, surrounded by lush greenery and a soothing waterfall.
Relax on the rooftop with a hot tub and seating area overlooking the water.
Relax in this serene retreat with a large bed, a nightstand, and a table with a glass container and pitcher. Enjoy the view from the sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area with palm trees and a building.
Experience the nautical charm of our lobby, featuring a unique boat centerpiece and comfortable seating areas.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, refrigerator, and microwave, complemented by a dining area with a table and chairs.

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Bar

Explore the area

Map
Morelos 170, Centro, 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

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Deluxe Double Room

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

View all photos for Superior Room

1 bedroom, in-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing

Superior Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(34 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, Kitchenette

Deluxe Room, Kitchenette | Street view

Deluxe Room, Kitchenette

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Romance Panoramic Penthouse

Romance Panoramic Penthouse

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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

  • 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

  • ‪Roberto's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Devil's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Vitea Restaurante - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Day Off - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪L’angolo di napoli - ‬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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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 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

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. 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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encanto
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Tyler

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anton

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

Returning Stay

I had another enjoyable stay at this property. It's very convenient for the activities and food options I'm looking for. Hotel is clean and comfortable (but I wish the pillows were firmer!) Restaurant on premises is good as well. No issues during my time at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall a great location to experience the malecon and surrounding areas.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Frederico

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

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Muy cerca a
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Dean

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

8/10 Good

Shannon

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Caleb

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the absolute worst hotel experience I've ever had. From the minute I arrived I was treated like garbage. The staff ( especially the manager ) were extremely rude, they would not allow a guest to visit me and the air conditioning unit leaked a puddle on my floor causing me to slip and fall. The hotel did not even apologize. I had to change hotels mid week and this ruined my entire trip. Expedia was not helpful whatsoever either. The 2 passed the buck back and forth and left me to fend for myself. This hotel treated all the white people the same way I met 2 other couples who were disgusted at how they were treated also. They accused us of smoking in our rooms when we absolutely did not. Then when we complained they threatened to have us arrested. Absolutely not a good experience. The hotel ruined my trip and did not care at all that I fell and could have been seriously injured.. never stay here never ever ever stay at this hotel. The loft Malecon up the street will take good care of you they were amazing to me once I got moved. But the rio malecon is absolutely horrendous in how they treat their guests
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Beverly

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
the staff was wonderful. the rooms were basic but clean. there no is area to really sit around the pool. we were also told that we were not allowed to visit in our rooms though we were all guests. a family member had the penthouse and we were told we could not visit though we were all paying guests and all together we had rented 5 rooms. when looking at policy it states visitors but we were all guests of the hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walkable to the shops, restaurants, beach, great location and wonderful staff, they were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jelaire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel is clean and very nice! The location is perfect. The cleaning staff are wonderful. You have to remember though, that this is Mexico. It is noisy with outside car traffic. They are not nearly as accomodating as hotels in the US or Canada. The lady at the front desk loved to say No. Can we have an extra key? Can we have an extra hand towel? Can we be on the first floor? No. Can we have a room with 2 single beds? Yes, for $150 more. You get the picture. Overall, I know what to expect, and, I will stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with family
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

Alejandro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

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

6/10 Okay

andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
its a good room but it is on a busy street.. staff were all good. the rooms are not as nice as the pool area :)
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025