Encino Hotel
Calle Juarez Centro 122, Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico
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#101 of 148 hotels in Puerto Vallarta
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See why so many travelers make Encino Hotel their hotel of choice when visiting Puerto Vallarta. By providing the ideal combination of value, comfort and convenience, it offers a picturesque setting with a variety of services designed for travelers just like you. As it is very close to well-known landmarks, steps from Los Muertos Beach and within the Old Town, Encino Hotel guests can easily access some of Puerto Vallarta's best-known attractions. Like your "home away from home," the hotel's rooms include air conditioning, and staying connected is easy with free Wi-Fi available. Guests have access to a rooftop terrace while staying at Encino Hotel. In addition, Encino Hotel offers a pool and rooftop bar, which will make your trip to Puerto Vallarta even more rewarding. And, as an added convenience, parking is available for guests. When you are in Puerto Vallarta, you may want to try crab at a nearby restaurant, such as Café des Artistes, La Palapa Restaurant or Barcelona Tapas. During your visit, be sure to visit popular attractions such as Puerto Vallarta's El Malecón Boardwalk (0.6 km), Romantic Zone (0.4 km), and Old Vallarta (0.4 km), which can be reached on foot from the hotel. At Encino Hotel, your comfort and satisfaction come first, and they look forward to welcoming you to Puerto Vallarta.
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Property amenities
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Wifi
Pool
Rooftop pool
Restaurant
Rooftop bar
Rooftop terrace
Sun terrace
Outdoor pool
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Air conditioning
Private balcony
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Non-smoking rooms
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HOTEL CLASS
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HOTEL STYLE
Budget
Quaint
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
Calle Juarez Centro 122, Puerto Vallarta 48300 Mexico
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Great for walkers
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This was a budget hotel. It had very basic amenities. Make sure to bring your own toiletries, as there was only bar soap, shampoo and lotion in the bathroom. Also, just two bath towels. No hand towels. Loved the luggage storage option and the rooftop. Location was excellent.
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If you book a double room and you’re a couple, make sure to call the front desk before you arrive to confirm that you will have one bed. My partner and I were shown to our room and realized that we had two small, twin-sized beds. Obviously we wanted to sleep in one bed, so we tried the first night, but it was uncomfortable. I mentioned this to the front desk receptionist and he said we should try the next day. The next day I asked again if we could be moved to a room with one bed and he said there weren’t any available. I was pretty frustrated because if I had known I would’ve called ahead to make sure. We ended up sleeping in separate beds the second night so that we could sleep comfortably.
This hotel was good for two night, but I wouldn’t want to stay any longer.
***Very important***
If you book a double room and you’re a couple, make sure to call the front desk before you arrive to confirm that you will have one bed. My partner and I were shown to our room and realized that we had two small, twin-sized beds. Obviously we wanted to sleep in one bed, so we tried the first night, but it was uncomfortable. I mentioned this to the front desk receptionist and he said we should try the next day. The next day I asked again if we could be moved to a room with one bed and he said there weren’t any available. I was pretty frustrated because if I had known I would’ve called ahead to make sure. We ended up sleeping in separate beds the second night so that we could sleep comfortably.
This hotel was good for two night, but I wouldn’t want to stay any longer.
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Date of stay: March 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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hotel was pretty average, the room did have a strange smell.
there is no ice available.
at check out the guy at the counter had us wait while he went to check the room to "make sure" we did not leave damage, i found this pretty strange that we couldnt finish check out until he ran up to the room?
there is no ice available.
at check out the guy at the counter had us wait while he went to check the room to "make sure" we did not leave damage, i found this pretty strange that we couldnt finish check out until he ran up to the room?
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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This was my first trip to PV so I had not idea what a great spot this traditional Mexican hotel was in. It is in the heart of it all. Near the beach, downtown, the markets and with no hills to climb. It's not fancy but it is clean, and the staff were wonderful. I will definitely stay again when I return to the beach.
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Date of stay: March 2020
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The air conditioner was not working in our room and the front desk staff didn't have any care in the world about the issue. Told no other rooms available. Told no longer spoke English. Very immature and told me to call my reservation company. After calling the reservation company, they offered a new room. If you have problems at this hotel, call your reservation company immedidately and get them involved to address the concerns so they are documented. After numerous complaints are made, the hotel might just address the front desk issues or get delisted. There are plenty of other hotels at a reasonable price in Puerto Vallarta that care about their guests. Elevator is out of service periodically. They need to get a permanent fix for this, or upgrade it.
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Date of stay: February 2020
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Trying to create a budget friendly trip to PV, I booked a room at this little place. I thought for sure I would be able to handle it and muscle my way through the smallness, the possible uncleanliness, and overall uncomfortable accommodations. NOPE! Couldn't do it. The entire place is just icky. Our room felt like a blue jail cell. The doors to the bathroom and balcony don't have doorknobs, just sliding locks. Then the kicker.... bugs! Saw probably 2 to 3 different kinds, with one swarming all over the desk next to the water pitcher. We didn't ask for a refund (booked through Travelocity), we just handed over the key and said we were checking out. No questions were asked. We are now at Hotel Rio Malecon in their honeymoon suite I guess you could call it and it's much better. We did get to see other studio rooms and they were way too small.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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People should take into consideration what they are actually paying at a hotel. If you want a 5 Star Hotel? Book a 5 Star Hotel and pay hundreds of dollars a night for it. If you want a budget hotel? Be prepared not to have some high end brand name toiletries, an onsite gourmet restaurant, a concierge at every elevator etc. This hotel is clean, the staff are warm and friendly, the location is perfect. It is rather small so there are not dozens of people hanging about the lobby.
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Date of stay: February 2021
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Room Tip: Location, rooms on river side are very quiet
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I booked 2 rooms on this hotel trying to make a budget family trip to PV. I ended up staying on it for only 4 hours, meaning enough time to find another hotel to move! The bad experience started on the check-in, which took us about 45 minutes. Later we went to the rooms, which were 2 floors apart - imagine having your kids 2 floors apart from you! By the time we got into the rooms, we only had time to try taking a bath to find out both rooms had their shower drains cloged!!!! That was enough for us to decide to forget about the money we had paid and move to a different hotel!
Funny thing only the bell boy tried to make us stay. The guys on the reception haven't told us anything and the manager, if they have one, never showed up to see what was going on!
If you like confortable, and clean rooms, run away from this hotel!!!!
The low price is not worthy the trouble!
I am under the impression all the goods reviews are fake! be careful!
Funny thing only the bell boy tried to make us stay. The guys on the reception haven't told us anything and the manager, if they have one, never showed up to see what was going on!
If you like confortable, and clean rooms, run away from this hotel!!!!
The low price is not worthy the trouble!
I am under the impression all the goods reviews are fake! be careful!
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: Rooms on any other hotel are nicer!
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This hotel is a gem! I've been here for 10 days and love it. Why? The location by the river is peaceful and calm. I wake up and sit on my private balcony drinking my morning coffee (provided in the lobby for free) overlooking gigantic Bougainvillea with the trees and river beyond it. The bed is comfortable, the rooms are pristine clean, and the rooftop terrace is an incredible spot to see the sunset. It's a great hotel for families, couples, and solo travelers. The staff goes out of their way to make your stay memorable and all the recommendations I've received from them have made my stay. When you know where to go to get the best shrimp ceviche and where to buy anything you need it makes it easy and joyful to be here. And the location is superb! You're a 5 minute walk from all the bars, restaurants, and Los Muertos Beach so you have it all at your fingertips. It's very romantic to walk across the pedestrian only bridge over the river contemplating where you'll eat and what yummy food you'll find next. Just ask the staff they will recommend authentic Mexican food and beaches to explore. If you like you can take the bus or taxi (Uber) to Mismaloya Beach and the Botanical Garden and anywhere else you would like to discover. If you're reading this review now, you've found your place just book it. Maybe I'll still be here!
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Date of stay: October 2020
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Room Tip: I like the rooms on the river side best.
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Paid over the odds, holiday season. Room dingy moldy curtains which didn’t open . Balcony door hard to open, wouldn’t fully close. No lock on door. Nothing worked as it should have cept shower which was good but door kept jumping off the runner. Been before but this was our worst experience. Despite people coming and going daily no alternative room was offered for 8 days. We are pretty sure they would not put Mexicans in this room.
Requested to meet with the manager but was always”too busy”. Bumped into him and when he realized what I wanted he suddenly lost the ability to speak English.
Good restaurant upstairs, good pool area but pool is NOT maintained.
If it’s cheap enough worth taking a chance
Requested to meet with the manager but was always”too busy”. Bumped into him and when he realized what I wanted he suddenly lost the ability to speak English.
Good restaurant upstairs, good pool area but pool is NOT maintained.
If it’s cheap enough worth taking a chance
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Date of stay: December 2021
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NOT SAFE FOR SOLO TRAVELERS. You must wear a wristband stating the hotel's name to stay here. This makes it very unsafe to walk around town, especially as a single person. People could track me back to the hotel. This man's name is Rosalio. After we asked for a refund because it wasn't safe, he refused to let us stay in the room. You are not safe if you book here. Stay somewhere else!
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Date of stay: February 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
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Yes it didnt work until my last day ...but there is 1
There are no safes unfortunately. It's a very basic of basic type of room think less security than a motel...I'd probably hide the laptop in your luggage if that's the case. No key card door entry; just basic door knob lock. It's at your discretion if you feel comfortable leaving it there.
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Breakfast is not included. There's a small restaurant/cafe upstairs on the rooftop that serves all meals.
There is an elevator, 4 floors. But this is not a safe establishment. There is a woman who lives there and she is friends with the manager and a ring of transient Mexicans who steal and kidnap. I know - I was just there and it happened to me.
"Back of hotel would be deadly quiet. Tip the staff. They work very hard and try their very best"Read full review
"For the price of this hotel you surely find a much better one. Por el precio de este hotel encuentran otro mucho mejor en los alrededores. "Read full review
"Traget "lower" floors on street or river side as they are quieter. Floors opposite ocean or bridge would be super quiet."Read full review
"Do not overstay at this hotel, the price for one day will double. They threatened police intervention and yelled at me, calling me a big baby"Read full review
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PRICE RANGE
RM 246 - RM 369 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
encino hotel puerto vallarta
LOCATION
MexicoJaliscoPuerto Vallarta
NUMBER OF ROOMS
74
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Frequently Asked Questions about Encino Hotel
Which popular attractions are close to Encino Hotel?
Nearby attractions include Act2pv Theater & Piano Bar (0.5 km), Galleria Dante (0.4 km), and Cassandra Shaw Jewelry (0.5 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Encino Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a rooftop bar, free wifi, and a pool.
What food & drink options are available at Encino Hotel?
Guests can enjoy a rooftop bar and an on-site restaurant during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Encino Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Casa Nicole Restaurante, Vallarta Factory, and Bean And Brick.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Encino Hotel?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Encino Hotel?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Encino Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Galería Kris K (0.5 km) and Parroquia de San Miguel Arcangel Church (5.4 km).