Hotel Tropicana VallartavsSan Marino Hotel
Both hotels are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Tropicana Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to San Marino Hotel. Tropicana Hotel comes in at #24 in Puerto Vallarta with positive reviews from 3 publications such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and oyster.com.
Hotel Tropicana Vallarta
Amapas 214, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta 48300
From $51/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Smoking Rooms
- Pool
Fodor's
"This is a reasonably priced, well-landscaped, bright white hotel at the south end of Playa Los Muertos." Full review
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
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
San Marino Hotel
Rodolfo Gomez 111, Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta 48380
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Pool
- Multilingual
Lonely Planet
"This antiquated resort hotel is smack dab right on the beach, and all rooms come with balcony, dated decor and lots of amenities - what you'd expect at this price level."
Oyster
Budget
"The 163-room San Marino Hotel is a budget beach option popular with locals and tourists alike." Full review