About Hotel Encino Malecón Centro Puerto Vallarta
Sitting just steps from the Pacific Ocean, Hotel Encino is a family-friendly vacation hotel offering a pool with ocean views and two hot tubs for evening relaxation.
All rooms at Hotel Encino come fully equipped with modern amenities including cable TVs and telephones. Guests can relax on the high-quality mattresses and use the en-suite bathrooms with free toiletries. Spacious suites are available as well.
A large sun deck surrounds the pool. Meanwhile, practical amenities include a safe, a tour and taxi desk, and an elevator. Guests can also borrow beach towels from the hotel.
A restaurant and cafe-bar serve traditional Mexican cuisine, along with a range of beers and cocktails. The hotel's central location makes it easy to access a variety of restaurants, including the next-door Memory's Cafe, as well as nightlife.
The Isla Cuale Park is just steps away from the hotel, and it offers a cultural museum, a flea market, and a cultural centre with a busy events schedule.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Well-priced for its services.
Encino's offers of clean, comfortable guest rooms near the oceanfront make it a prime choice for those looking to explore the coastal Mexican regions without spending too much on their base rental and living expenses. Encino's facilities make it an excellent budget and mid-range choice.
positive:
Unbeatable location.
Encino is centrally located for Puerto Vallarta, offering access to some of the area's best nightclubs, restaurants, and shopping outlets. It also puts you directly next to the flea market and beach areas, which makes it a fantastic choice if you're seeking a range of activities and settings in the city.
positive:
Authentic cultural elements.
Numerous aspects of Encino make you feel as though you're absorbing Mexican culture from the stay alone, including the music and food that's present throughout the premises. The staff gives you solid information about Mexican culture and travel advice, which will help you blend in better than ever.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Limited dining hours.
The rooftop restaurant at Encino isn't open long enough for those with a schedule that tends to run on the flexible side, which can make it difficult to find food at a reasonable price beyond the listed hours. There are nearby restaurants and bars, but the prices tend to be higher.
negative:
Traffic noise.
The streets surrounding Encino are filled with active drivers and road traffic late into the night, making it hard to get a decent night of rest without needing to resort to things like fans for white noise or earplugs.
negative:
Lacking in cleanliness.
The rooms and common areas of Encino are in need of a solid cleaning effort, as evidenced by the amount of stains, general dust, and broken fixtures found throughout the guest areas. There are also examples of failing plumbing which should be addressed.