Hotel Rio Malecon offers a vibrant retreat in Puerto Vallarta. Choose between two on-site restaurants with international dishes, then unwind by the outdoor pool surrounded by gardens. Enjoy free in-room WiFi, and benefit from tour assistance and concierge services.
Located near the beach, Hotel Rio Malecon is in Downtown Puerto Vallarta, a neighbourhood in Puerto Vallarta. Cruise Ship Terminal and Vallarta Adventures are worth visiting if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Banderas and Playa de los Muertos. Malecon and Garza Blanca Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including whale watching. Visit our Puerto Vallarta travel guide
Morelos 170, Centro, Puerto Vallarta, JAL, 48300
What's nearby
Cuale Island
1 min walk - 0.1 km
Olas Altas Beach
2 min walk - 0.2 km
Malecon
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Playa de los Muertos
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Getting around
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco (PVR-Licenciado Gustavo Diaz Ordaz Intl.)
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 near Bay of Banderas
Located close to Malecon and Playa de los Muertos, Hotel Rio Malecon provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool
Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
Concierge services, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk
1 meeting room, a front desk safe and tour/ticket information
Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, helpful staff and location
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Rio Malecon have thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
Blackout curtains and sound-insulated walls
32-inch Smart TVs with digital channels
Balconies or patios, limited housekeeping and phones
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
Restaurant
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets are 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 15 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Property Registration Number 3080
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
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
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Rio Malecon have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Hotel Rio Malecon pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 15 kg per pet. There's a deposit of MXN 500 per stay and a fee of MXN 475 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
What time is check-in at Hotel Rio Malecon?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Hotel Rio Malecon?
Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for MXN 1425 (subject to availability).
Where is Hotel Rio Malecon located?
This family-friendly Puerto Vallarta hotel is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Banderas, Playa de los Muertos and Malecon. Cruise Ship Terminal and Garza Blanca Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Hotel Rio Malecon Reviews
8.2
Very good
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The room was a mess. Tiles hone in the kitchenette and the cement sink was falling apart. We complained and they moved us to a slightly better room. No elevator and the restsurant food was so, so. Front desk staff was very nice and accomodating. Hotel needs a very extensive renovation. The location was great though. Will return to PV but not here
Nothing fancy, but very good rooms at a great location. Very nice front desk staff very helpful everyone also very good restaurant with an excellent waitstaff.
Impeccably clean and very much looked after.
I was very happy.
Some rooms are good. Staff would not allow friends to visit my room. Beds were good, air conditioning good. Mold in the bathroom.
Staff was good, close to Malecón
Price was good.
A nice hotel good resto and clean pool. Staff are very friendly. However the card I used to book the room on Expedia I did not bring with me - but they had already run it through before I arrived and it was approved. When I arrived I didn’t have that card with me so the clerk told me the hotel could not use that card. I had to use a second card I had in my possession and they credited the first card and said it would take two weeks to get my original money back. It is now past two weeks and I still don’t have my refund. Two things : one they should not have run the card though until I arrived and two it should not take two weeks for a credit charge to be reversed. So I am very dissatisfied with the check in procedure. I have been charged twice for the room and am awaiting my refund after two weeks. Hopefully this is resolved soon.
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.
Walkable to the shops, restaurants, beach, great location and wonderful staff, they were super friendly and helpful.
Laas
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
Verified
6/10 Okay
Wilson
2 Nov, 2025
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.