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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Casa Kimberly - Near Malecon	3.5 star property	9.8 Exceptional 106 reviews	View
The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel - Downtown Malecon	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,014 reviews	View
Hacienda San Angel	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 165 reviews	View
BellView Hotel Boutique	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 135 reviews	View
Luna Líquida Hotel Boutique	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 794 reviews	View

Where to stay in Downtown Puerto Vallarta

Find the best Downtown Puerto Vallarta areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Puerto Vallarta

Panoramic View of the Pier of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco. Mexico.

Romantic Zone

Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and popular shops? A visit to Romantic Zone might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas Street.

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Mexico, Jalisco, Aerial view of Playa Los Muertos, beach and pier in Puerto Vallarta

Emiliano Zapata

While visiting Emiliano Zapata, you might make a stop by sights like Playa de los Muertos and Cuale Island.

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Hotel Zone

Hotel Zone is known for its stunning beaches, and you can see some sights area like Cruise Ship Terminal and Hotel Zone Beach.

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Amapas

If you're spending some time in Amapas, Playa de los Muertos and Olas Altas Street are top sights worth seeing.

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Marina Vallarta

Travellers to Marina Vallarta praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by El Faro Lighthouse and Marina Vallarta Golf Club.

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Top Downtown Puerto Vallarta Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"Food was decent but everything else was exceptional!"

Hotel Riu Palace Pacifico - Adults Only - All Inclusive

10/10 Excellent

"We enjoyed that various entertainment options as well as the numerous food options. We appreciated Marie at the buffet, she was so helpful and thoughtful. The ladies at the coffee bar were so friendly and professional. The entire staff was helpful and caring. We enjoyed the pools and beautiful courtyard. Our stay was fantastic and we will return."

Secrets Bahia Mita Surf & Spa - Adults Only - All Inclusive

6/10 Okay

"If you’re looking for a true adults-only all-inclusive beach vacation, Secrets may not the resort for you. Our stay from June 1–5 was good, but nothing exceptional. We booked two Junior Suite Panoramic View rooms, yet the “panoramic” view overlooked the parking lot and road, complete with bus traffic and car horns. The rooms were also inconsistent; one had a ceiling fan while the other didn’t, and the A/C struggled at times despite 90°F weather. The resort is marketed as adults-only, but that’s somewhat misleading. Secrets shares property and many activities with Dreams, a family resort. While certain pools and room areas are adults-only, children are still very audible throughout the property, including during evening events. There was also significant construction during our stay, which impacted beach views and created noise from drilling and maintenance work. Cleanliness was OK, but housekeeping and pool maintenance often felt delayed. Even after the pool opened at 9 a.m., staff were still cleaning, and cups and trash from the previous day were sometimes left behind. Another downside was the constant upselling. From timeshare presentations at check-in to $150/day cabana rentals and large alcohol advertisements displayed around the resort, it often felt like there was always something was being sold. The highlight of our stay was the food. The restaurants and buffets were consistently good, with only the French restaurant experiencing noticeably slow service."

Hotel Riu Flamingos - All Inclusive

8/10 Good

"We had a great time at the property. The food was good, not special, but good at all locations. Way too many people for us, too busy at the pools, but not the hotel's fault. The hotel was nicely renovated, and the room was very nice. Need to do better work on cleaning the pool areas, Bird poop, and food not being cleaned up. Need more service around the pool and beach area. Gym to small for the size of the property. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and week at Riu Flamingo."

Dreams Bahia Mita Surf & Spa - All Inclusive

6/10 Okay

"The hotel and staff are nice and its food is excellent, but the layout and signage of the hotel is not very good. There are not that many elevators and not all of them take you to all the floors. Also, the bathrooms in the rooms are very small and uncomfortable although the rooms are big. They keep the housekeeping in the rooms to the bare minimum (make the bed and take the trash out) but they don't really clean well. If you enjoy the beach, don't choose this hotel. It is very rocky, not safe and very small area. We had a good experience with the staff (Sheyla Gomez, Levy, Stephanie) but we would not go back."

Frequently asked questions

What is Downtown Puerto Vallarta like?

Travellers love the Downtown Puerto Vallarta neighbourhood for its beautiful beaches, array of dining options and major shopping area. Looking for sights you might find in a travel guide about Downtown Puerto Vallarta? Consider a visit to Malecon while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Puerto Vallarta?

Based on our traveller data, The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel - Downtown Malecon is one of the top choices for your stay in Downtown Puerto Vallarta. This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Bay of Banderas, and it offers free breakfast and a restaurant. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Rosita Hotel and Loft Hotel Malecon Vallarta.

How many hotels will I find in Downtown Puerto Vallarta?

If you're searching for places to stay in Puerto Vallarta, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 391 Downtown Puerto Vallarta hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Puerto Vallarta, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the best options available in Downtown Puerto Vallarta.

What is there to do around this Puerto Vallarta neighbourhood?

Enjoy a stroll along the shore at Camarones Beach, Olas Altas Beach and beach while you're in Downtown Puerto Vallarta. Malecon and Cuale Island are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Playa de los Muertos and Cruise Ship Terminal are some popular places to visit in the area around Downtown Puerto Vallarta. While you're out sightseeing in Puerto Vallarta, make sure that you visit other sights such as Arte LatinoAmericano or Galeria Pacifico.

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The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel - Downtown Malecon

Ava 19

Casa Kimberly - Near Malecon

Torre Ku Rooftop Pool with Ocean Views

Hacienda San Angel

Luna Líquida Hotel Boutique

Casa Victoria Malecon - Only Adults

Rosita Hotel

BellView Hotel Boutique

Casa Pancha Puerto Vallarta Centro - Adults Only

Casa Nawalli Puerto Vallarta Boutique Hotel - Adults Only

Raices Nomadas Boutique Hotel Vallarta

Hotel Boutique Alcalá Vallarta

Hotel Boutique Suites Nadia

Casitas Miramar Puerto Vallarta Malecón

Hotel Casa del Parque Vallarta

Paloma Del Mar

El Pescador Hotel

Loft Hotel Malecon Vallarta

Maria Casa Malecon - Only Adults

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Where to stay in Downtown Puerto Vallarta

Romantic Zone

Emiliano Zapata

Hotel Zone

Amapas

Marina Vallarta

Top Downtown Puerto Vallarta Hotel Reviews

Hotel Riu Vallarta - All Inclusive

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