Los Arcos Suites
Los Arcos Suites is a 44-suite boutique hotel in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica that has been attracting devoted repeat guests for decades, and the reason is simply location done right. Staying here means waking up in a working Mexican neighborhood, with independent taquerias, mezcal bars, coffee roasters and art studios in every direction and the Malecón and Los Muertos Pier a short walk away. Suites come with private balconies and contemporary Mexican décor, and the Suite with Kitchenette category adds a living area and a kitchenette. The hotel runs a 'stay in one, play in two' arrangement with its sister Playa Los Arcos Beach Resort & Spa half a block away, so the beach club, restaurants and spa there are part of the stay.
Traveler Insights
Pros
- +Positioned in the heart of Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica, within a few minutes' walk of the Malecón, Los Muertos Pier, the cathedral and dozens of independent restaurants, coffee shops and galleries
- +Suites are roomier than a standard hotel room, with private balconies, individually controlled air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and the Suite with Kitchenette category adds a separate living area and a kitchenette for cooking breakfasts and light meals
- +'Stay in one, play in two': guests use the restaurants, bars, beach club and spa at sister hotel Playa Los Arcos Beach Resort & Spa, half a block away, with towels, loungers and umbrellas at the beach club included
- +An all-inclusive plan is offered, covering meals and drinks at Playa Los Arcos's oceanfront Mi Pueblito, El Agave and the Palapa Bar, so you can book it as an all-inclusive while still sleeping in the quieter suites building
- +Loyal repeat guest base, with travelers returning to the Los Arcos hotels for decades (one 2026 guest put it at more than 25 years) and staff who remember them
- +Its own outdoor pool with a garden and terrace, a calmer spot than the busy beach club down the street
- +The airport is about 20 minutes by taxi, and water taxis to the south-shore beaches leave from Los Muertos Pier around the corner
Cons
- −Not beachfront and no restaurant of its own: the beach club, restaurants and spa are all half a block away at Playa Los Arcos, which is minor for most guests but a real factor for anyone with limited mobility
- −The building is showing its age. Guests in 2026 still praise the staff and the space but describe the hotel as old and in need of remodeling, with worn fixtures and dated finishes
- −The Zona Romántica is a lively neighborhood, and street noise, scooters, music and late dining crowds reach the rooms; light sleepers should ask for a suite away from the street
- −Spa treatments, room service, tours and watersports all cost extra even on the all-inclusive plan
- −Parking is limited, available only on request and for a fee, though the location makes a car largely unnecessary
- −The pool is small and there is no on-site entertainment program, so guests who want a full resort scene have to walk over to the sister property for it
The practical experience is shaped by what the property is: a small, character-driven hotel in a busy urban neighborhood rather than a self-contained resort. There is no restaurant on site; meals happen at Playa Los Arcos's Mi Pueblito, El Agave and the Palapa Bar, all included if you book the all-inclusive plan, or à la carte if you book room-only. The hotel has its own outdoor pool, and towels, loungers and umbrellas at the beach club come with every stay. Noise from the Romantic Zone's nightlife reaches the rooms, and 2026 guests who otherwise loved their stay describe the building as dated and due for remodeling. The tradeoff is real immersion in Puerto Vallarta: guests who walk to a different taqueria every night, explore the Malecón, take day trips to the Marietas Islands or whale watching in Banderas Bay (November to March) and come back to a quiet pool are effusive.
Los Arcos Suites works best for independent-minded travelers who want to experience Puerto Vallarta as a place rather than a weather backdrop. It suits couples who want a Mexican stay without a resort price tag, solo travelers, small families and longer-stay guests who value a kitchenette, as well as return visitors who have already done the big resorts. It is one of the more affordable ways to book an all-inclusive in Puerto Vallarta, and the walk-everywhere location is something the large Marina and Hotel Zone all-inclusives to the north genuinely cannot offer. Couples who want an adults-only version of the same arrangement should look at sister property Casa Doña Susana.
Common Questions
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Restaurants (1)
| Type | Restaurants |
|---|---|
| Mexican | Mi Pueblito (at Playa Los Arcos Beach Resort & Spa) |
From the resort's own dining pages. Only restaurants the resort lists are shown.
What's nearby
Zona Romántica5 min walk · 0.2 mi
Los Muertos Beach8 min walk · 0.4 mi
4 min walk · 0.2 mi
Marina Vallarta10 min drive · 5.6 mi
Conchas Chinas Beach4 min drive · 1.1 mi
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church3 min drive · 0.8 mi
More things to do (24)
- Whale watching (December to March) · excursion10 min drive · 5.6 mi
- Sunset sail from Marina Vallarta · excursion10 min drive · 5.6 mi
- Las Caletas beach day trip · excursion10 min drive · 5.6 mi
- Splash Water Park · water park20 min drive · 11 mi
- Camarones Beach · beach5 min drive · 1.8 mi
- Playa Palmares · beach7 min drive · 3.7 mi
- Mismaloya Beach · beach14 min drive · 7.3 mi
- Boca de Tomatlán · town20 min drive · 10 mi
- Puerto Vallarta Malecón · town3 min drive · 0.9 mi
- Los Arcos snorkel trip · excursion4 min walk · 0.2 mi
- Olas Altas Beach · beach6 min walk · 0.3 mi
- Isla Río Cuale · nature11 min walk · 0.6 mi
- Faro de Matamoros · viewpoint3 min drive · 0.8 mi
- Amapas Beach · beach3 min drive · 1.0 mi
- Museo Histórico Naval · museum4 min drive · 1.1 mi
- Mirador La Cruz · viewpoint4 min drive · 1.4 mi
- Playa Los Tules · beach7 min drive · 3.0 mi
- Playa Las Glorias · beach7 min drive · 2.9 mi
- Playa de Oro · beach8 min drive · 4.1 mi
- Las Gemelas Beach · beach9 min drive · 4.8 mi
- Evening show and dinner at Las Caletas · excursion10 min drive · 5.6 mi
- Sport fishing charter · excursion10 min drive · 5.6 mi
- Estero El Salado · nature10 min drive · 5.2 mi
- Los Arcos Viewpoint (Mismaloya) · viewpoint11 min drive · 6.2 mi
Amenities
Google Reviews★ 4.2 · 532 reviews
“We had an amazing time, the hotel is very conveniently located and the staff very friendly and helpful. Having access to the two sister hotels for additional amenities was a bonus. Price was very reasonable for the week. We will definitely be back...”
“Great hotel, nice pool, great to have a wee kitchenette in the room. Adorable balconies. Best features: 1 block from the beach and access to amenities (some) at 2 additional hotels, including a rooftop pool, restaurant and bar across the road, and b...”
“I love staying here because the rooms are big and we can cook. The pool is awesome. Nothing ever seems crowded either. I have stayed there 4 or 5 times. Great memories!”
