Steps from Los Muertos
The beach is a two-minute walk and the pier about three. One guest sums it up: "a quiet street, just a block from all the action."
Zona Romántica · Puerto Vallarta · Mexico
Petit Hotel Pilitas
★★★
A small adults-only hotel on a quiet side street of the Romantic Zone, a two-minute walk from Playa de los Muertos. White balconies around a blue-tiled pool, a stone hot tub, a rooftop with loungers facing the Pacific and suites with their own kitchen.
- 8.4on Expedia · 291 reviews
- 4.2on Google · 162 reviews
- 2min walk to Los Muertos Beach
Secure booking on Expedia · Rates change by date
A quiet base one street up from the beach
Petit Hotel Pilitas is at Calle Pilitas 174, in the heart of the Zona Romántica, the old part of Puerto Vallarta south of the Cuale River. Calle Olas Altas, with its restaurants and bars, is a minute away; Playa de los Muertos and its sail-shaped pier are two or three minutes on foot. The Malecón and downtown are about 2 km north, a pleasant walk along the water or a short taxi ride. You may still see it listed under its former name, Hotel Hacienda de Vallarta Pilitas.
It's a three-star for adults only and LGBTQ+ friendly, built around a courtyard with a pool and a hot tub, with a rooftop terrace that looks out to sea. Guests rate the staff highly (9.2 on Expedia) along with cleanliness (9.0), and many mention how quiet it is for such a central spot. The building is not new: reviews also point to rooms that could use some upkeep, so think of it as a simple, well-located place rather than a boutique hotel.
See availability →What makes it special
Six concrete things, taken from the Expedia listing and from guest reviews.
Adults only
No guests under 18 and no parties or events: it's made for couples, friends and solo travelers who want calm.
Staff: 9.2
The hotel's highest score on Expedia. Reviews keep mentioning a friendly front desk that is there around the clock and helps with tours.
Pool and hot tub
A pool with blue mosaic tiles and a stone hot tub in the courtyard, open from 9:00 AM to midnight.
Ocean-view rooftop
Loungers and a covered patio on the upper floors, with the Pacific between the buildings.
Suites with a kitchen
Three of the four room types have a kitchen with a fridge, stove, coffee maker, blender and toaster, plus a dining table.
Hotel photos
The rooms
Four types, for two to four adults. All with air conditioning, free wifi, a safe, a 40-inch TV with cable, an iron, daily housekeeping and a private bathroom with a shower, hair dryer and toiletries. The upper floors are reached by stairs only.
Standard room
The compact option: a bedroom and bathroom, with no kitchen. Guests who stayed in it rate it 7.0, the lowest of the four; worth it if you'll spend your days out.
See price →Double suite
Four times the size of the standard room, with a kitchen, dining table and closet. Good for longer stays; rated 8.0 by 20 guests.
See price →Quadruple suite
Same layout with two double beds, for friends traveling together. It's the best-rated room type, with 8.8.
See price →Penthouse
On the top floor, with two bedrooms, a living room, a full kitchenette and a dining area.
See price →Hotel amenities
A small, no-frills hotel with no restaurant or elevator: its assets are the pool area, the rooftop and the location.
- Outdoor poolWith blue mosaic tiles, in the central courtyard; open from 9:00 AM to midnight.
- Hot tubBuilt in stone, next to the pool. A couple of guests found it not warm enough.
- Rooftop terraceLoungers and shade with a view of the ocean.
- Kitchens in the suitesFridge, gas stove, coffee maker, blender, toaster and dishes.
- Free wifiIn all rooms and some common areas. Several guests found it patchy.
- Air conditioningIn every room; "the air conditioning is good," writes a guest.
- Free parkingLimited spaces at the hotel; otherwise on the street nearby.
- 24-hour front deskWith luggage storage and help booking tours.
- Daily housekeepingTowels and sheets are changed every two days.
- Water dispenserDrinking water for guests.
- Multilingual staffThey speak several languages.
- LGBTQ+ friendlyWelcomes guests of any gender and sexual orientation.
Where to eat
The hotel has no restaurant and doesn't serve breakfast, but the suites have kitchens and the Romantic Zone is full of places a minute or two away.
Cook in your suite
The suites' kitchens make it easy to have breakfast in or save on a few meals. There are small grocery stores in the neighborhood.
Blondies · 1 min
The closest place, according to Expedia.
La Palapa · 2 min
A classic on the sand at Los Muertos Beach.
Cocos Kitchen · 2 min
Another option just around the corner.
La Carreta · 2 min
Also a two-minute walk away.
Sapphire Ocean Club · 3 min
A beach club on Los Muertos for sunset.
Zona Romántica, the Malecón, islands and jungle
Puerto Vallarta faces the Bay of Banderas, with the Sierra Madre rising right behind it. Downtown and the Zona Romántica are easy to explore on foot; the islands and the beaches with no road are reached by boat. Distances are in a straight line from the hotel.
Zona Romántica and Los Muertos Beach · 200 m
South of the Cuale River is the old Vallarta of cobblestone streets, galleries, taco stands and bars. Playa de los Muertos is the liveliest beach in town, and its sail-shaped pier is where water taxis leave for the south shore.
The Malecón · 1.9 km
Downtown's seafront promenade: a little over a kilometer of bronze sculptures, street performers, ice-cream stands and restaurants looking out over the bay. At sunset it fills up with people out for a stroll.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church · 1.1 km
The crowned bell tower is Puerto Vallarta's landmark and can be seen from almost anywhere downtown. From December 1 to 12, pilgrimages for the Guadalupe festival fill the streets with music and dancers.
Marietas Islands
A national park at the mouth of the bay, about an hour away by boat: seabirds, snorkeling over the reefs and the famous Hidden Beach inside a crater, with limited access and a daily visitor cap.
Yelapa and the south shore
Fishing villages with no road access, tucked between jungle and sea: Yelapa, Las Ánimas and Quimixto are reached by boat from the Los Muertos pier or from Boca de Tomatlán. Yelapa has a waterfall a short walk from the beach.
Sayulita · 37 km
A surf town in the Riviera Nayarit, with papel picado over the streets, craft shops and gentle waves for learning. It's about 45 minutes north by car or regional bus, an easy day trip.
When to go to Puerto Vallarta
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- ☀️ November to April is high season: almost no rain, clear skies and highs around 28 °C. It's when the winter visitors arrive from Canada and the US, so book early for Christmas, New Year's and Easter.
- 🐋 From December to March, humpback whales come into the bay to give birth; you can see them from boats and sometimes from the shore.
- 🌡️ May is hot and still dry; from June, with the first rains, the humidity climbs. The sea is warmer in summer (around 29 °C) than in winter (around 24 °C).
- 🌧️ The rainy season runs from June to October: heavy storms, usually in the afternoon or at night, and a very green jungle. July, August and September are the wettest months.
- 🌀 September and October carry the highest hurricane risk on Mexico's Pacific coast. Travel insurance and flexible rates are a good idea.
- 🐢 From July to December, olive ridley turtles nest on the bay's beaches and turtle camps release hatchlings at sunset.
How to get here
Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR)
The international airport is in the north of the city, about 9 km from the hotel: some 30 minutes by car, according to Expedia, depending on traffic. It has direct flights from many cities in Mexico, the US and Canada.
Taxi, Uber or shuttle
The authorized taxis in the arrivals hall are the most expensive option. If you cross the pedestrian bridge to the main avenue, street taxis and Uber cost much less. A pre-booked shuttle drops you at the hotel door.
City bus
City buses marked 'Centro' run along the avenue in front of the airport to downtown and the Zona Romántica. The cheapest option if you travel light.
Bus from Guadalajara and other cities
The long-distance bus station is in the north of the city, near the airport, with frequent departures to Guadalajara (about 5 hours) and other Mexican cities. A taxi from the station to the Zona Romántica takes about 25 minutes.
By car
Highway 200 follows the coast: north, it crosses into Nayarit at Nuevo Vallarta and continues to Bucerías, Sayulita and San Pancho; south, it hugs the bay toward Mismaloya and Boca de Tomatlán. The hotel has a few free parking spaces; otherwise you park on the street.
What's nearby
From Calle Pilitas 174, in the Zona Romántica.
- Calle Olas Altas1 min walk
- Playa de los Muertos2 min walk
- Los Muertos pier3 min walk
- Olas Altas beach7 min walk
- Cuale River island900 m
- Our Lady of Guadalupe Church1.1 km
- The Malecón5 min by car
- Marina Vallarta7.8 km
- Puerto Vallarta Airport29 min by car
- Bus station9.8 km
- Sayulita37 km
- San Pancho38 km
What guests say
8.4 out of 10 on Expedia from 291 reviews, and 4.2 out of 5 on Google from 162 reviews. Praise goes to the staff, the location and how quiet it is; the most common complaints are an aging building that needs maintenance (damp smells, worn fixtures) and patchy wifi.
9.2Service and staff
9.0Cleanliness
8.0Property condition
7.6Amenities
«The staff was great. It was relatively quiet for Puerto Vallarta, which is hard to find.»
«A lovely adults-only hotel in the Romantic Zone, a block and a half from Los Muertos Beach, with a pool, a hot tub and a terrace with an ocean view.»
«Incredibly friendly staff, a great location and a super comfortable room.»
«You're on a quiet street, just a block from all the action. The beach is two minutes from the hotel.»
«The place is just like the photos. Having a kitchenette and a fridge is very convenient.»
«The hotel is a bit old; if you spend your days out exploring and just want a place to sleep, it's excellent.»
What to know before you book
Adults only
Minimum age 18, also for check-in. Only registered guests may go up to the rooms, and parties or events aren't allowed.
Check-in from 3:00 PM
With no end time, and the front desk is open 24 hours. Early check-in subject to availability. Check-out before 12:00 PM.
An older building
Several 2025–2026 reviews mention maintenance issues: damp smells, worn doors or tiles, an air conditioner that didn't work. If something fails, ask to change rooms right away.
Patchy wifi
It's free, but some guests found it unreliable. If you need to work online, have a backup.
No elevator
Upper floors are reached by stairs only, including the penthouse.
No pets
Pets and service animals aren't accepted.
Deposit and payment
The hotel may ask for a deposit by bank transfer within 24 hours of booking, plus ID and a card or cash for incidentals. It takes credit cards and cash; an extra-person fee may apply.
Smoking areas
There are designated smoking areas; keep it in mind if you're sensitive to smoke.
Things to do from Puerto Vallarta
Tours rated 4.8 to 5 stars on Viator: the Marietas Islands, whales in season, Yelapa by boat, local food, adventure in the Sierra Madre and a turtle release. Check each tour's meeting point or pickup; cancellation terms vary by tour.
Marietas Islands National Park: Full Day ALL INCLUSIVE Tour
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Whale and Dolphin Watching with a Biologist in Puerto Vallarta
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Yelapa & Secluded Private Beach ALL INCLUSIVE Adventure
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Winner 2026 Downtown Vallarta Food Tour with Vallarta Food Tours
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Puerto Vallarta Extreme Adventure: Wildest Bridge, ATV & Ziplines
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Puerto Vallarta Sea Turtle Release & Conservation Experience
See the tour →Tour texts and photos: Viator.
Where it is
Calle Pilitas 174, Zona Romántica, Colonia Emiliano Zapata, 48399 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico
Book your stay at Petit Hotel Pilitas
Check rates and availability for your dates on Expedia. Many rates can be cancelled for free; review the conditions of each one before you book.
See availability →Frequently asked questions
Where is Petit Hotel Pilitas?
At Calle Pilitas 174, in Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romántica (postcode 48399), a minute from Calle Olas Altas and a two-minute walk from Playa de los Muertos.
Is it adults only?
Yes. It doesn't accept guests under 18, parties or events. It's also LGBTQ+ friendly.
Is it the same as Hotel Hacienda de Vallarta Pilitas?
Yes, that was its former name, and some booking sites and links still use it. The address and the hotel are the same.
Does it have a pool?
Yes: an outdoor pool with blue mosaic tiles and a stone hot tub, open from 9:00 AM to midnight, plus a rooftop terrace with an ocean view.
Is breakfast included?
No. The hotel has no restaurant, but the suites and the penthouse have a kitchen, and there are restaurants a minute or two away on foot.
Is there parking?
Yes, free but limited at the hotel; otherwise you park on the street nearby.
What time is check-in?
From 3:00 PM, with no end time, as the front desk is open 24 hours. Check-out is before 12:00 PM.
How do I get here from the airport?
Puerto Vallarta Airport (PVR) is about 30 minutes away by car, according to Expedia: by taxi or Uber along the coastal avenue, or by a city bus marked 'Centro' to the Zona Romántica.