I booked a week at this hotel last winter for our trip in March 2011. We ended up getting a deal at a fancy resort so I cancelled our reservation at Hotel Encino. One day before I cancelled (which was only about 3 days after I booked the reservation) they charged my credit card the whole price of the trip... More

I'll second the previous reviewer who said they wouldnt recommend this place to their worst enemies. aside from the myriad problems and scam, its not even a good value compared to places of the same price closer to the beach and restaurants. Made a reservation online to stay here for vacation with my boyfriend in January after our reservation at... More

Been here three times. Easy to get around downtown. I'll be back. More

The room was unsafe. Hole in door frame by lock. Door to balcony had 3/4" gap with very small sliding lock. Very dirty. The towels were stain as was the bedding. The wash room and shower were so dirty we felt dirty just washing our hands. We didn't even stay the first night and they refused to refund any money... More

We stayed in one of the master suites a block away from their main building. The room was great, large, clean, and had 2 nice bathrooms and 2 bedrooms. The hotel in general was also great, as was the staff, who were all friendly, and spoke enough English that we didn't have any communication trouble. The location is also great,... More

I have so many nice things to say about this hotel I am not sure where to start! Wonderful, friendly staff, attentive camaristas, comfortable clean rooms, beautiful decor, simple clean rooms, great location and all at a great price. I found Encino Hotel from hotels.com, where I booked a week long stay for $35/night. My room was bright, spacious and... More

I've stayed at the Encino several different times. When I'm in Vallarta, I like to stay in Old town and spend most of my time on the Malecon and in the Zona Romantica. Last time I was at the Encino (November 2011) My rate was less than $40.00 US a night. The cable and air conditioning worked and the sheets... More

I stayed here for a week just after Thanksgiving. I arrived on Saturday, fairly early so the only room available was on the lowest floor facing the west & flea market. This made for alot of street noise early in the mornings and late at night. The hot water did not work for a day and half until i asked... More

very clean and hospitablel why pay 100 dollars to 200 dollars a day when you get such good service from hotel the maids leave your room imaculately clean. linens and hygenic bathrooms some of the quests are like family to us as we and them have been comming for 10 20 years in a row and best of all the... More