The Most Budget-Friendly Hotels in Puerto Vallarta

Less than 30 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport, Hyatt Ziva provides a relaxed and intimate setting on a private beach known as Las Estacas. The resort features 11 restaurants, bars, and lounges plus seasonal opportunities for whale watching and other adventure excursions or eco-trips. Other amenities include a fitness center, a sauna and spa facilities. Choose from ocean- or garden-view rooms – more budget-friendly partial ocean-view rooms are also available. Higher-end options include swim-up suites and two-floor suites featuring a private plunge pool and terrace.

For a vacation that balances beach time with shopping and urban night life, City Express Plus is a popular place to stay. It’s conveniently close to Liverpool, the largest shopping mall in the city, and offers both ocean- and mountain-view rooms. Guests also have access to a pool, swim-up bar and fitness center during their stay. Breakfast is included, as is a free airport shuttle.

The charming San Tropico can be found in the peaceful marina district. Shops and restaurants are within a comfortable walk, and the hotel has bicycles available to guests. Accommodation consists of well-equipped apartment-style rooms with a large kitchen and full-sized modern appliances. Breakfast is available at their on-site restaurant, and one on-site yoga session per day is included in the room rate. The hotel also arranges deals with a popular golf course, surf school and beach club nearby.

The colonial-style Casa Maria offers adults-only accommodation in the heart of Zona Romantica, on a quiet street just a few steps from restaurants, bars, galleries and nightlife. An ideal spot for couples on a getaway, Los Muertos Beach is within walking distance and the hotel also has a pool and bar. The vibrantly decorated rooms include coffee makers and microwaves.

A family-run business since the 1970s, the traditional hacienda-style Hotel Posada de Roger is located in Zona Romantica – a few blocks from the beach, and within walking distance of many restaurants, food stalls and markets. The rooftop pool and patio area is surrounded by lush tropical plants in a garden-like setting. A communal kitchen allows you to serve your own meals or enjoy an evening in. Alternatively, next door is Fredy’s Toucan, a popular restaurant serving American and Mexican specialties for breakfast and lunch. Hotel Posada offers special rates for long-term stays.

Centrally located yet tucked away along the Rio Cuale, Garlands Del Rio feels more like a private retreat than a hotel in the heart of the city. When you step through the front gate you’ll find yourself transported to what feels like a remote jungle destination. The peaceful terrace overlooks the river, and guests have access to a pool at their sister hotel a few minutes away. The beach and the best restaurants, markets and attractions are within walking distance. Complimentary coffee, juice and fruit are served riverside, and hot breakfasts are available at a reasonable rate.

The eco-friendly Container Inn has an innovative structure consisting of maritime shipping containers. Other eco features include solar energy to heat the water, the use of biodegradable cleaning products, and the design, which allows the hotel to self-generate 90 percent of the energy needed to operate. Catering mainly to business travelers, there’s a rooftop terrace and modern lobby, free breakfast and an on-site restaurant. The hotel is halfway between the airport and main Puerto Vallarta bus terminal, which makes it a great place to stay if you’re catching an early morning flight.