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Hotel Tropicana Vallarta vs Hotel Rio Malecon Puerto Vallarta

Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. Overall, Tropicana Hotel scores marginally higher than Hotel Rio Malecon Puerto Vallarta. Tropicana Hotel comes in at #24 in Puerto Vallarta with accolades from 3 sources such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.

Hotel Tropicana Vallarta
Hotel Tropicana Vallarta
7 / 10
Amapas 214, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta 48300
From $51 /night
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Concierge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking Rooms
  • Pool
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This is a reasonably priced, well-landscaped, bright white hotel at the south end of Playa Los Muertos." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
"Catering primarily to package tour groups, this venerable 160-room hotel is showing its age but still offers reasonably priced rooms given its beachside location." Full review
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The superior rooms are less faded than the standard ones; book ahead for one with an ocean view.
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Tropicana is a large, traditional Mexican-styled beachfront hotel at the edge of the Romantic Zone in downtown Puerto Vallarta." Full review
Hotel Rio Malecon Puerto Vallarta
Hotel Rio Malecon Puerto Vallarta
7 / 10
Morelos No. 170, Col. Centro, Puerto Vallarta 48300
From $84 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Offers quaint traditional accommodations as well as some modern rooms... the more expensive rooms come with kitchenettes." Full review
Oyster 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." Full review