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Hotel Rio Malecon

3.0 star property

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2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Romance Panoramic Penthouse | Terrace/patio
Deluxe Room, Kitchenette | Street view
Interior entrance
Romance Panoramic Penthouse | Living area

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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

Superior Room

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

Deluxe Double Room

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

Deluxe Room, Kitchenette

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

Standard Studio, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, Kitchenette

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Romance Panoramic Penthouse

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Puerto Vallarta

Hotel Rio Malecon is centrally located in Puerto Vallarta, a 4-minute walk from Bay of Banderas and 8 minutes by foot from Playa de los Muertos. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Malecon and 3.8 mi (6.1 km) from Cruise Ship Terminal.

What's nearby

  • Cuale Island - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Olas Altas Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Malecon - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Playa de los Muertos - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl. Airport (PVR) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lix Xocodiva - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Devil's Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Day Off - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rio Malecon

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants, 9-minute walk to Malecon
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 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
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

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. 476 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 1002 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Olive

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and staff
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Servicio eficiente en recepción y hotel con una gran ubicación
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Nice cold pool when it’s hot out. You have to go to the restaurant to get clean drinking water but it’s easy to do.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eileen

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

IRMA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean, AC worked great. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Wilson

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
It's good for a one night stay. It wasn't bad and not the best. The room overall was clean just some touch ups is needed. Poor patch up jobs with holes in the wall. The bed is sleepable. The only thing that made the stay wonderful was the lady at the front desk.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff was very helpful and the service of the room was very good
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Drinks were good and made of quality ingredients. Staff was all very helpful and kind. We didn't eat breakfast there, but next time probably. It may not be open until 9am which is late for us. Room was clean. Price was excellent for location and convenience. Pool was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The hotel is located almost on the Malecon (the waterfront boardwalk). There are excellent restaurants, and bars very close. The only negative was the power in the room is accessed using your room key. I should have gotten two keys so I could have the A/C on when I was not in the room. The room would be very warm and took a long time to cool down. I did not use the pool, but it looked nice but very small. I did eat dinner & breakfast, and the food was okay nothing special. I was only here one night, but I thought that the price and location made the hotel a place I would come again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

vicente

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No suficiente aire acondicionados ,se escucha mucho el ruido, no hay programación regular en la TV, las almohadas son pésimas, pedi una extra y nunca me la llevaron y el restaurante pésima la comida.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

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

Paradise

Beautiful hotel with amazing staff. Perfect location, with excellent views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Patrick

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

8/10 Good

Heather

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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