Puerto Vallarta Emiliano Zapata Hotels

Excellent location- across from the beach in the centre of town. Beds were firm, with good bedding and pillows. We had a spacious room with a balcony, king size bed over looking the pool - which I highly recommend. There is building work outside the hotel so avoid the rooms overlooking the road. We were told we could not use the main hotel swimming pool ( but we did anyway and no one cared) although they did have security guards hovering about. This hotel does not have a bar, which is fine for us, there was no coffee available most mornings (there was meant to be) which was a bit annoying but that was the only thing to complain about! Staff were friendly although some of the reception staff had poor English so best to have an app on your phone!

Loved this place, Close to everything. Money exchange across the street, OXXO right at the end of the block (left) out of entrance. This hotel is in a loud old town area but if that is what you are looking for this is the place for you! Alot of locals with families frequent this hotel, it is a bit outdated and the pool is rather small, but it is a great place with convenience to everything. The wharf to Yalapa etc... it right outside to the left on the beach. Flea market close by, everything close by. Rooms- Very outdated and i noticed some mold, but you dont spend 24/7 in your room. Staff- INCREDIBLE!!!!!!! - HUGE SHOUT OUT TO VICTOR THE BARTENDER WHO SERVED ME EVERYTHING EVEN WHEN THERE WAS A LINE UP QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY ! ( THERE WAS NOT A LOT OF TOURISTS WHEN I WAS THERE) --HUGE LOVE SENDING TO ZUMBA MY MAID, WHO WAS SO PATIENT AND HELPED ME ANYTIME I NEEDED ANYTHING. FOOD- Mostly pretty good, soups were really good, snack bar by the beach entrance served the usual fatty foods but filled the gap until dinner. I stayed in a super saver room which is VERY small, so if you can stay in a room facing the pool. This room was alright for what I used it for, to sleep mostly, but it is very loud until about 2 am. All the staff are very accommodating and kind. I had Zero problems here and would highly recommend this little gem. I will stay there again, just in a different room. Cheers!!!!!

This hotel is the absolute worst I have ever stayed in and the pictures on the booking sites are more than misleading ( check out my pictures for a real view of what you get) The hotel felt like a hostel overall. The rooms are less than 3X the advertised size , everything appears old, broken, molded, rusted and in disrepair. We had a 3 person room with what appear to be a twin bed and a twin and a half (smaller than a full we have at home) - not what was advertised . Moving through this small room took some choreography. The floor was tile - half broken so walking barefoot could land you in emergency room. The door had no way to lock for security - not ideal. The bathroom was terrible - with the exception of the shower that was nice and hot the wooden window was very moldy, all metal was rusted and the electrical connection to the lamp was completely exposed which made me nervous every time I took a shower. The toilet bowl was broken and repaired with what appeared to be superglue but probably the worst thing was the position of the toilet which was so close to the wall that I had to come up with a new strategy to sit in order to be able to use it and when going to the shower almost had to jump over it. The worse part was probably sleeping. The noise - a combination of the robust traffic busses and cars that go all night and conveniently brake and honk right at the intersection by the hotel blend with the shows from the cabaret that is sharing a wall with the hotel. The windows and door did not block any sound ( ours had a small crack in it to match the rest of the room) and even with ear plugs was impossible to sleep. Other interesting firsts for me at this hotel. When checking in a deposit for the TV remote was asked although the TV was included in the room amenities. The TV turns on but without the remote stays on one channel and has no external buttons other than power. Hair dryer not in the room and also required a deposit to gain access to one. The safe in the room was a cube that barely accommodated the size of a passport (smallest I have ever seen). All wiring was external , only 2 single outlets in a room for 3 people with all electrical connections exposed and not insulated. No closet but an iron rod with a couple hangers and a wood piece half way to the floor. One little cubby with 5 drawers for 3 people and a suspended sink that only accommodated the tooth brush and paste. The checkout was also special since I had to bring personally the towels and A/C Remote to the desk to avoid being charged the omnipresent deposit. For the brave souls that read this far I have a tip - since the Wi-Fi in the room is horrid you can get to the 4th floor terrace, get a nice view and have consistent signal as the Wi-Fi antenna is right there by the lounge chairs. When bringing out grievances to the manager we were given the option to pay per night as much as we paid per week to gain access to the rooms that were advertised on the site or find another

With a stay at Hotel Tropicus Boutique in Puerto Vallarta (Romantic Zone), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Malecon and Playa de los Muertos. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Cruise Ship Terminal and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Bay of Banderas.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as bicycles to rent, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Take advantage of the hotel's room service.Featured amenities include express check-in, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk.Make yourself at home in one of the 24 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and LED televisions. Your Select Comfort bed comes with down comforters. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Located in Puerto Vallarta (Romantic Zone), Garlands del Río is within a 15-minute walk of Malecon and Playa de los Muertos. This upscale bed & breakfast is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Cruise Ship Terminal and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bay of Banderas.Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this Mediterranean bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the bed & breakfast's room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include luggage storage, a library, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and limited parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 19 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and bathrobes.

PROS: great location, within walking distance to many restaurants, grocery store, XOXO and Saturday market in the park in the Romantic Zone COVID test nearby costs 650 pesos and 16 minute results Clean and linens and towels provided Friendly staff except evening desk clerk Security in the evening and green band was worn to ensure security Small pool on top floor with lots of tables and chairs We were in room 504.. 2 double beds, nice bathroom and shower, along with small kitchenette, refrig, stove and some plates, utensils and pots and pans and 2 table high chairs plus TV and air conditioning. We also had 2 plastic chairs to sit outside on walkway with plants and rooftop Sunlight coming in. Our friends were in room 22 with king bed, all the above amenities, plus table and 4 chairs, and 2 couch like seating and a little porch looking out the back of the hotel CONS: Slow to sometimes non existant WIFI...CAN GET BETTER WIFI AT PAGE IN THE SUN ABOUT 3 DOORS DOWN or beach seating at The Red Onion about a half a block away dogs barking out back Was loud on our last Saturday night..may want to bring ear plugs

After a two year absence, I returned to the San Marino for my fifth visit, a two week all inclusive holiday April 7-April 21....I was greeted warmly by the Manager Luis and assistant manager Armando. Mauro the hotel porter was his usual friendly self. I found the hotel again, very clean, with ongoing physical improvements to the hotel itself, and the food overall had improved from the last visit.....The bathrooms in the cheaper rooms desperatey need to be updated...but then of course prices go up. I must say they have replaced the mattresses and while firm, they are unlike the concrete blocks of yore that required a call down to the front desk for a foamy....Perhaps I have a little extra padding now as well....Masking regulations had been relaxed somewhat, but after a few days Covid reared its ugly head again, and masks were worn full time by staff, and guests were required to wear them while choosing their food from the buffet, which was dished out by kitchen employees....I actually preferred this as you know only a couple of gloved hands were on the serving spoons, as opposed to possibly hundreds with a self serve buffet....Food waste was cut down as well.....The servers would dish up small to medium portions, but you could always go back for more if you wanted to....I rarely did as the portions served were generous enough for me. Unfortunately due to Covid regulations and the staffing needed to serve guests, the made to order omelettes in the morning were dispensed with....but there was always a good selection of Breakfast items. The servers and chambermaids were friendly and efficient as always and work so very hard.....please tip your servers and chambermaids well.....Samuel, Jesus, Antonio, and the other servers (whose names escape me at the moment) made our holiday that much more pleasant with their great service. We were there of course at a very busy time Semana Santa(Holy week) and the second week of school holidays...so the hotel was crowded....However, they are enforcing the adults only pool rule....so one could have a quiet drink by the adults pool if one desired. They have closed the upper bar permanently......as it is close to the childrens pool, but it may have been due to staff shortages/cost cutting as well. The bartender Edgar still pours a good drink, and still loves to tease gringos....The beachfront and all of Olde Towne were incredibly busy, and the San Marino being by the pier, is anything but quiet. Would I return to the hotel for another holiday?....Probably, its nice being greeted like an old friend when you return to a hotel, and the San Marino remains good value for travellers on a budget, and the hotel fits me like a comfortable old shoe...but I would definately choose a quieter time of the year to visit.....

With a stay at HOTEL PUEBLITO VALLARTA in Puerto Vallarta (Romantic Zone), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Malecon and Playa de los Muertos. This hotel is 4.1 mi (6.6 km) from Cruise Ship Terminal and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bay of Banderas.Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 29 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms with showers are provided. Conveniences include safes, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Located in Puerto Vallarta (Romantic Zone), Rivera del Rio Boutique Hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Malecon and Playa de los Muertos. This upscale inn is 4.2 mi (6.7 km) from Cruise Ship Terminal and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Bay of Banderas.Relax and unwind with massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an indoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this inn include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).Take advantage of the inn's room service (during limited hours). Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Full breakfasts are available daily from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

With a stay at Casa Maria Hotel Boutique & Gallery - Adults Only in Puerto Vallarta (Romantic Zone), you'll be steps from Los Muertos Pier and a 2-minute drive from Malecon. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Uno and 3.8 mi (6 km) from La Isla.Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies or patios. 40-inch flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.