Puerto Vallarta: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Puerto Vallarta side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Hotel El Pescador	Best Value The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel With Breakfast Included - Downtown Malecon	Luxury Hotel Boutique Luxury Patio Azul
Guest score	8.6/10	9.1/10	9.3/10
Reviews	1,140	1,078	832
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	Downtown Puerto Vallarta	Downtown Puerto Vallarta	Conchas Chinas
Reference price per night	€85	€144	€152
Guests like	Location: Beachfront setting a short walk from the boardwalk, restaurants, and shops. Staff: Friendly, helpful, and attentive team throughout the property.	Location: Across the street from the beach and a short walk to the Malecon. Staff: Friendly and helpful team provide a warm welcome.	Scenery: Stunning outlooks over the ocean and bay, perfect for watching sunsets and whales. Team: Friendly, helpful, and attentive personnel who provide a warm welcome.
Guests mention	Breakfast: Repetitive options with weak coffee, hard toast, and small portions.	Breakfast: Freshly cooked a la carte options, though portions are small and service is slow.	Pool: Scenic area, but often described as cold, small, and sometimes lacking cleanliness.
Good for	pool, beach, family, ac, breakfast	beach, family, spa, ac, breakfast	pool, spa, gym, ac, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Hotel El Pescador if price matters most, The Paramar Beachfront Boutique Hotel With Breakfast Included - Downtown Malecon for the best balance of score and price, and Hotel Boutique Luxury Patio Azul if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.