Hotel Rio Malecon Puerto Vallarta vs Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa
Both properties are rated very highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa scores significantly higher than Hotel Rio Malecon Puerto Vallarta. Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa is ranked #3 in Puerto Vallarta with approval from 6 publications including DK Eyewitness, oyster.com and Frommer's.
Hotel Rio Malecon Puerto Vallarta
Morelos No. 170, Col. Centro, Puerto Vallarta 48300
From $84 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Offers quaint traditional accommodations as well as some modern rooms... the more expensive rooms come with kitchenettes."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Hotel Rio Malecon Puerto Vallarta is an excellent mid-range option for families and couples who want a more authentic hotel stay in downtown Puerto Vallarta."
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Playa Los Arcos Hotel Beach Resort & Spa
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Olas Altas 380, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta 48280
From $98 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Fodor's
"This hotel is recommended for its location: right on the beach and in the midst of Zona Romántica's restaurants, bars, and shops."
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Balcony rooms are the same price as those without, so ask for a balcony when booking.
Frommer's
"This perennially popular hotel has a stellar location in the heart of Los Muertos Beach, central to the Olas Altas sidewalk-cafe action."
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Oyster
Mid-Range
"Los Arcos benefits from a prime location: It's planted on Puerto Vallarta's main beach, Playa del Sol, and is right smack in the middle of the Romantic Zone."
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Lonely Planet
"For a large beach hotel, this place functions admirably. The recent renovations have given the property a streamlined colonial elegance."
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DK Eyewitness
"A longtime favorite on Playa Los Muertos, this small hotel, with a soaring lobby, occupies prime beach property."