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Tropicana Hotel

3.0 of 5
Amapas 214 | Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta 48300, Mexico
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Tropicana Hotel
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Toronto, Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 11, 2013

Second time at Tropicana hotel and always had excellent service with the most friendly staff. We were their for two week at the end of February and last august and got the junior suit. Large clean room with a kitchen and large patio with ocean front. Can't ask for better. We were at other hotels in the area and this... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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11 hotel reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2013

I've stayed here now 3 times in 5 years. We get a Jr Suite each time. About $110/night when converted. 2 double beds. Very firm as noted. I think I'm getting used to them. The room is sort of like a double hotel room with a narrow balcony running the length. There is no one between our view and the... More

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NYC
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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013

I selected this hotel, despite some not-terribly-serious complaints by reviewers, due to location, location, location, to which I say avoid, avoid, avoid. I have stayed at dozens of hotels in Mexico...this was perhaps the worst. 1) beds with cushions like wood and pillows like cinder blocks 2) no Wifi, and the supposed WiFi in the lobby seldom works 3) breakfasts... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 28, 2013

For those of us that don't travel outside of the United States to feel like we're still there, this is a lovely hotel at a very reasonable price! The staff was friendly and the service was good. Beds in Puerto Vallarta are pretty hard so we asked for an eggshell pad and it was delivered immediately. It's situated in the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

Spent 5 days at the Tropicana and was extremely pleased with the hotel and the cleanliness/maintenance. The staff could not be more helpful and friendly. All the reviews here are perfectly accurate when they say the beds are cement-hard. But oceanfront location and spotless cleanliness are noteworthy. I prefer the Zona Romantica to the newer parts of PV, which are... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2013

I stayed here in 2009. I travel solo. This hotel has a great location.5 minute walk to restsurants and a 10 minute walk to malecon. My room looked out to los muertos beach and the best sunset. My room was perfect for me. A balcony large closet clean bathroom. The only thing it lacked was a small fridge. The pool... More

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Phoenix, Arizona
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 15, 2013

The location to "Blue Chairs", "Green Chairs", and "Lido Beach Club" is perfect. Very easy walk into "Zona Romantica" and Olas Altas street also. Don't book here expecting a Hilton or Sheraton. The rooms are clean, large, and most with very nice views. As others have mentioned, the beds are rock hard. Request a "foam pad" at check-in as it... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

I was here with friends for the second year in a row. I got lucky this year with a room and balcony on the ocean side.Hotel is in walking distance to everything.The price is right considering the hardest mattress I've ever slept on.Friends rooms mattress have improved so next year may be better.Beach is great and watching parasails is entertaining... More

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Las Vegas, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

The Hotel Tropicana in Puerto Vallarta is a great value right on the beach! I had a room with an incredible view of the hotel's beautiful pool area and beach. It was so nice falling asleep each evening to the sound of the Pacific. The rooms (in the newer tower) are very nice and clean. The bathroom was good (great... More

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San Francisco
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

This hotel is a case where the owners decided to add more rooms without consulting a decent architect. The layout of the hotel is just terrible. It's not well thought out and quite uncomfortable and cold! The outdoor space is awful. A lot of white cement and walkways that go up and down stairs for no reason. Forget beautiful bougainvillea... More

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Additional Information about Tropicana Hotel

Address: Amapas 214 | Col. Emiliano Zapata, Puerto Vallarta 48300, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Jalisco > Puerto Vallarta
Amenities:
Beach Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#32 On the Beach Hotels in Puerto Vallarta
Price Range: $
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
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