The Best Cheap Hotels in Puerto Vallarta

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Puerto Vallarta

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Planning a trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico? There's something for everyone to enjoy here. But does Puerto Vallarta have cheap hotel rooms? Yes it does, and that's not a problem, because we have analyzed the best affordable hotels in Puerto Vallarta based on price, amenities, location, activities, and guest ratings. And we did all of this so that we could find Puerto Vallarta's best deals, bargains, and cheap hotels and motels with low prices that offer more than just a bed to sleep on. Whether your an experienced traveler or new to the area, here's how to find cheap rooms in Puerto Vallarta. As you'll see, you don't have to give up luxuries or comforts to save some money for accommodation, as plenty of these hotels offer nice features and great amenities without breaking the bank. Even a cheap motel might have something nice to offer if you know where to look. After all, saving money on a hotel leaves more room for activities, sightseeing, shopping, and dining out, too. When looking for a bargain hotel, you're probably interested in nice features such as a pool, parking, extra space, free breakfast, and more. Many of these budget-friendly hotels offer these amenities and plenty more, so read on to find out where to stay on a budget in Puerto Vallarta and how much the best deals actually cost. So here they are, the best low-cost hotels in Puerto Vallarta so you can sleep cheap!

There are hostels around, as well as many adventure sports or thrilling activities that backpackers will enjoy.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Portonovo Plaza Malecon

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $40 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Av. Mexico No. 1125, Colonia 5 de Diciembre, Hotel Portonovo Plaza Malecon has great rooms from $40 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.40 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 0.4 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love breakfast, a free breakfast, city views, free parking, and a tour desk at this affordable hotel. Nothing says relaxation like having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Air-conditioned


Hotel Porto Allegro Puerto Vallarta

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $55 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Hotel Porto Allegro Puerto Vallarta which has nice rooms starting at $55. Offering room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, it also has a great guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Hidalgo 1129 Colonia Centro. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers mountain views, child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, and city views which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 1.7 km from the city center. The restaurant serves delicious food, too. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Boutique Rivera Del Rio

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $72 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool
  • Heated pool

We found Hotel Boutique Rivera Del Rio to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $72. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, scuba diving, snorkeling, and a bar, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 8.90 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 104 Calle Rivera del Rio. You'll also find hiking, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 1.6 km from the center of town. The heated pool is comfortable, relaxing, and fun for everyone. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Rio Malecon

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $48 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $48, Hotel Rio Malecon, at Morelos 170, Centro provides an outdoor pool, room service, a casino, a restaurant, and a bar. Its terrific guest rating is 8.20 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services. It's located just 1.6 km from the city center, too. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Casino
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Los Arcos Suites

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $94 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Deals in Puerto Vallarta
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Los Arcos Suites has a great guest rating of 8.20 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care. The great rooms here start at $94 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Manuel M. Dieguez 164, Col. Emiliano Zapata. Furthermore, it also offers laundry services, a spa and wellness center, a child pool, free parking, and laundry facilities, which is nice for visitors. Just 2.2 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Child pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Refrigerator


Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa

5-star Resort with prices starting at $290 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Puerto Vallarta
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Garza Blanca Preserve Resort & Spa is 9.20 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $290, and it's located at Km. 7.5 A Barra De Navidad. We also love the a kitchen, mountain views, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, and child care which are great for travelers. And since it's just 8.1 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too. That hot tub is terrific after a long day of sightseeing.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchen/Kitchenette
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Kid-friendly
  • Air-conditioned
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Airport shuttle


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Is it expensive to spend the night in Puerto Vallarta?

Puerto Vallarta Average Budget Hotel Price
$100

After analyzing 6 budget hotels in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, we found the average budget hotel price to be a remarkably economical $100. Naturally, this destination has many fantastic budget accommodation options with a variety of prices. The price will vary by the hotel's amenities, available dates, and the general location. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Puerto Vallarta.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 5-star hotels: $290
  • 4-star hotels: $72
  • 3-star hotels: $59


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