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Stylish Studios with Stunning Views
Fully Equipped Studios: Enjoy the convenience of a kitchenette, cable TV, and a private balcony in every air-conditioned studio.
Swimming Pool and On-Site Restaurant: Relax by the pool or dine at the independently run restaurant offering delicious meals.
Convenient Location: Just a short distance from Playa de los Muertos Beach and close to various dining options, this hotel is the perfect choice for your stay in Puerto Vallarta.
Book your stay at La Iguana Vallarta LGBT - Romantic Zone - Party Clubbing Street for a memorable experience in this vibrant city!
Check-in from
03:00 PM
Check-out by
12:00 PM
Children
Not allowed
Pets
Not allowed
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults
Beds
2 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
50 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
25 sqm
In-room amenities
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)
Room details
50 sqm
City View
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Microwave, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and wet bar
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 King Bed
431-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Bedroom, living room, and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and wet bar
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
King bed (151-180 cm wide)
Room details
40 m2
City View
In-room amenities
2 Queen Beds
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Microwave, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and wet bar
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults
Beds
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed
Overlooking the city
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and wet bar
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
City View
In-room amenities
1 Queen Bed
269 sq feet
Layout - Separate dining area
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Microwave, minibar (fees may apply), coffee/tea maker, and room service (limited hours)
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and wet bar
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 2 guests
2 adults
Beds
Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
25 m2
In-room amenities
2 Queen Beds
538-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - 2 bedrooms, living room, and dining area
Internet - Free WiFi 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Entertainment - 32-inch LED TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with stovetop, microwave, cookware/dishware, and coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, turndown service, and bed sheets
Bathroom - 2 bathrooms, shower, towels, and shampoo
Practical - Laptop-compatible safe, iron/ironing board, and wet bar
Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping
Need to Know - Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
Non-Smoking
Sleeps
Up to 4 guests
4 adults
Beds
2 Queen Bed (150-160 cm wide)
Room details
50 m2
City View
In-room amenities
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Provider-sourced guest reviews.
Que remodelaron las habitaciones y están modernas , bonitas les falta todavía algunas áreas pero van bien
En esta ocasión todo estuvo bien
La ubicación y la comodidad del lugar!
Me asignaron el cuarto 101 que nunca lo vayan a pedir...tienen al antro de al lado en su cuarto...después de las 10 pm eso es tierra de nadie, no hay recepcionista, te dejan segun un número y nunca contestan, tuve una urgencia y hasta el dia siguiente te resuelven....pésimo el servicio, lastima que el lugar está bonito y cómodo!
Ubicación todo cerca
Que siento que no cambiaban las toallas que solo las doblaban y volvían acomodar
La atención servicio
I always enjoy staying, that is why I book the Inguana.
When I arrived I found my room to be very hot! The ac wasn’t cooling it off much. I requested a different room. Anyone of the two rooms I had previously stayed in would have sufficed, but I was denied😞🤷🏽♂️
Size of the room
Very loud area….but very central.
Location Rooms Personnel
doors have actual Keys need to wait abit for check in lady to come from other hotel
location rooms clean
check in could be smoother but it wasnt that bad carrying an actual key not my favorite
La ubicacion
La piscina estaba fuera de uso. Cuando llegué (a las 15.00) el hotel estaba cerrado, no habia nadie en recepcion y tuve que llamar por telefono para que alguien me diese la llave y estar esperando en la calle
The location and room size were great!
No elevator. No one to help with bags. I could hear the music through the walls. So a bit noisy after 6 p.m. The lack of personnel at the front desk.
Por dentro se ve acogedor
No hubo luz y me tuvieron que cambiar de hotel
Great location. Big room (2 bed 2 bath) very clean, comfortable beds and ac worked great!
Issues with power outages at night. (3 times) And the pool was dirty the last 3 days
Excelente locación! El personal muy atento y siempre encontraba limpio mi cuarto. La alcoba muy grande!
Excellent location. We loved being in centre of Romantica Zone.
Frequent power cuts, not sure what was happening but no back up generators. Door knobs were broken and they gave us only one pair of keys. Beds were not very comfortable. One of the biggest issue is there is no one available after 10 to answer for any issues. Their WhatsApp number provided is not answered and god forbid if there is an emergency, no one answers.
Location is fantastic, the price was high for amenities provided, the room was not really clean, and housekeeping was not very friendly or helpful.
Housekeeping attitude, but everything else was spot on
Ubicación ideal si vas a echar fiesta gay en la Zona Romantica. Cerca de los clubes nocturnos y de playa. Apartamento amplio y cómodo. Limpieza y comodidad.
El Check-in tuvo un retraso y el WiFi es algo básico, dado que la señal en PV en general el pésima, si es importante contar con buen internet en las habitaciones. No hubo problema, solo es punto de mejora.
Está cerca de todo, buena calidad precio
Si no te gusta el ruido no es tu alojamiento
The price.
Extremely loud music from nearby bars that didn’t settle down until 3AM causing inability to sleep. Room was run down and cooking pans were oily. A/C mini-split unit struggled to keep the room cool.
La ubicación, área de alberca y la habitación está equipada con estufa, refrigerador y electrodomésticos.
El aire acondicionado tenía un ruido y aveces volvía incomodo dormir
Cindi is an outstanding ambassador of your property.
I found a hair on the floor of my bathroom.
They ask for a $1000 mx peso deposit and they never refund you back. I will not stay here again
They ask for a $1000 mx peso deposit and they never refund you back. I will not stay here again
El cuarto estaba hermoso!
Me asusté que no hay nadie en recepción hasta las 3 pm
Do dormitório 105 que foi reformado e esta otimo
Nada
Spacious, clean, convenient and authentic.
The pool size.
Great location. Right next door to 3 strip clubs. A block from all the party bars and 1.5 blocks from the gym and Eggsboyfriend ( great breakfast spot, hughly recommend) About a 10 minute walk to blue/green chairs. About a 10 minute walk the other direction to Cheekys Pool Club (men only clothing optional pool with no cover). The refrigerator has an ice chest. I would suggest bringing silicone ice trays to make your own ice if you want cold room/hotel coctails poolside. Room was a great size and the A/C was super cold. Had enough cutlery/drinkwear for 2 people. Small grocery right across the street for snack and beverage needs.
My room had hot water issues. (ROOM 106) The water in the bathroom sink got hot, but the shower was lukewarm, at best. So showers were a bit chilly. I made due. Would have been nice to have a nice hot shower post gym or dancing. Staff was attentive, but the problem was never resolved, unfortunately. Bring earplugs. The street noise in the morning is intense. Never had a problem with noise at night, but come 0630....loud music, banging/construction and dudes yelling. I figured the strip clubs would be the noise problem. Nope.
This property is way underrated and exceeded all expectations! The service staff was extremely helpful, professional and courteous.
It is in the party area so it can be a little noisy but that is to be expected.
This property is way underrated and exceeded all expectations! The service staff was extremely helpful, professional and courteous.
It is a little noisy because of its location but that is to be expected.
Soy cliente hace años, ustedes dirán porque regreso cada año
Nada
La verdad estuvo todo muy cómodo todo queda cerca los colaboradores del lugar muy amables y atentos todo estuvo muy bien
El espacio de la habitación.
Que no haya personal continuo para el check in y check out.
The area and the large rooms big bathroom and the rooftop
That only the bedroom is air conditioned
Ubicación
El internet 🛜 a veces se va y los datos de plan tampoco pueden entrar y se bloquea la señal
Very good central location
The noise from the bar below was unbelievably loud.
Very good location and big rooms
Convoluted checkin process. Too many forms to sign.
La ubicación excelente, limpio y el personal muy atento
Todo me gustó volvería
Ubicación excelente
En la habitación 201 el televisor de la recamara no funcionaba, la reporte a la administración y en toda mi estancia no lo arreglaron.
La ubicación
Ruido, pero valió la pena está cerca de todo
La ubicación es genial. La alberca en la terraza es excelente para relajarte y algo excepcional es el trato de los colaboradores, sobre todo la chica de recepcion, si no mal recuerdo su nombre era Jade.
Solamente que se escucha algo de la musica de los bares cercanos pero creo es parte de la experiencia.
excellent location
Lot of noise from the bars and the street at night. Not a deal breaker but be prepared
Great location but it is a loud area. The room is a good size but there are roaches.
Extremely disappointing experience. When we arrived our room was not ready and the staff seemed puzzled by our arrival. We were told there were no extra keys and were given only one key for multiple guests, which was very inconvenient. It was literally the cleaning staff’s key. The WiFi was incredibly poor, so unreliable that even basic browsing and social media barely worked. I would not recommend staying here if you need to work remotely. Cell service wasn’t an available either given the buildings concrete construction. To make matters worse, the front desk closes at 5PM, despite signs stating it is open until 10 PM. The lack of consistency and support made the entire stay frustrating. The air conditioner leaked, ruining my leather bag, and we didn't have air conditioning for the final two nights.
Nada
Todo
Proche de tout
Un peu bruyant peut être prendre l’étage au dessus
The location was great and central to the gay zone. Felt super safe. Highly recommend for any gay solo traveler.
If you do plan on going to bed early keep in mind the clubs music plays pretty loudly during the night until they close. I didn’t mind it as much because I was out at night.
La ubicación es excelente.
Las instalaciones les falta cuido. El check in is muy tarde 3 pm y el check out es a 12 md y a las 11:55 ya están tocando la puerta para que saliera.
Location! Location! Location!
Nothing! It was great
Need update. Kitchen supplies pot holder. Mix bowl. Turpware. Top roof. Need outlet. For phone charges while ENJOY THE SUN 🌞
Dark in hall at night
La ubicación.
Reservamos con tiempo una habitación con dos camas y sólo había una. No hubo agua el fin de semana. Antes tenía cocina completa y ahora no.
Excelente lugar de hospedaje, muy buena ubicación.
Todo me gustó.
Location
Had to pay for late check out
It's a very convenient location, but very close to bars and abit more noisy.
It's a more noisy area but close to bars etc., I ran out of hot water just once or twice.
Personal życzliwy i pomocny. Za dodatkową opłatą istnieje możliwość wcześniejszego check-in. Mój pokój101 był OK, choć sporo czasu minęło od ostatniej jego renowacji...! Do dyspozycji gości jest mały basen! Generalnie OK!
Hałas w nocy z pobliskich barów może przeszkadzać.. Okna są stare i nie są dźwiękoszczelne. Obiekt ma już swoje lata więc przydałby się mały remont w pokojach... Jakość i czystość sztućców i aneksu kuchennego pozostawia wiele do życzenia ...
Huge rooms and location…..restaurants and bars so close and beach was 10-15 minutes away
All was good but bring ear plugs for street noise
Spacioys and well equipped studio Very centeal
Si muy bien
En el corazón de la zona romántica ! Muchos sitios de comida local. Bastante agradable y segura la zona.
The facilities of the studio were ok
Please please dont stay in this hotel.It says clubbing street but its more staying left, right and on top of a clubs and bars Walls and windows are made of carboard and the heavy beats go on till 3/4 at night, After this busses, cars and people occupy the street so no sleep whats so ever. After one night i told the front desk my experience. There was another room available at the back of the hotel with no guarentee of less noice and i had to pay approx $600 extra . I did not agree but no discussion or better solution from them. Feeling very diapointed i left after one night and no refund even
Closeness to restaurants and bars
Too much noise due to ongoing property remodeling
Hi everyone, I’d like to share some thoughts on my recent stay at La Iguana in Puerto Vallarta. I’ve stayed here five years in a row, so I know the property well and have always appreciated its charm. 🌴 First, I want to acknowledge that this is an older property, and certain things naturally come with that. They can’t change the bones of the building overnight, and it’s only fair to keep that in mind. 🏨✨ I’m always someone who gives credit where it’s due. However, this stay came with several critical misses that future guests should be aware of. After returning year after year, I know what to expect, and these weren’t one-off issues. They felt like a noticeable departure from the standards I’ve experienced in the past. I want to be transparent about that for both management and fellow travelers. 🌟 To be clear, this feedback is for property management only, not for the staff who consistently do their best. Cindy at the front desk was incredible, and the housekeeper who serviced my room during the first six days was fantastic. 🙌 I also have photos and video of the bugs and the barking dogs to support the concerns listed below. 🛠️ Things They Can Control 🐜 Bug Infestation in Kitchens: This is the third different room I’ve stayed in over the last five years, and every single one has had kitchen bug issues. Proper pest control is long overdue. 🚰 Sewer Smell: A strong sewer odor was present throughout the stay and affected comfort daily. 🧺 Housekeeping Issue on Departure Day: A new maid who had not worked the previous six days demanded 200 pesos (about $12 USD) for “extra linen and towel cleaning” and falsely told the front desk that I had asked her to do my laundry. This was not true. I believe she wanted to claim the housekeeping tip I had already given to the housekeeper who actually serviced my room all week. The dishonesty felt unacceptable. 🔄 Booking.com Issue: When I asked about extending my stay, the hotel encouraged me to book outside the
Booking.com platform, which I did. However, they failed to document it properly and later blamed the confusion on their manager leaving. I provided screenshots of our agreement, and their staffing issues are not my responsibility. Frankly, it felt unprofessional. 💲 Rate Change: I had booked the extra day in September at a special discounted rate, and I have a screenshot of them agreeing to honor that rate. When I arrived, they charged me the higher day-of rate instead, costing me about $40 more than expected. 🚪 Privacy Issue: Due to the construction noise, I didn’t hear a knock on the door, and hotel staff entered my room while I was undressed. This was a significant privacy concern. 🏨 Last-Minute Reservation Moves: We had four travelers in four separate units. Just one week before check-in, two of those reservations—booked 3 and 6 months in advance—were forcibly moved to a sister hotel with almost no notice. This caused a lot of unnecessary inconvenience. 💧 Cold Water: Throughout all seven days, the water in my unit (and my friends’ units) never got warm. It was cold morning, afternoon, and night, which was very inconvenient. 🔑 Door Code Issue: On the additional day they accommodated, my door code didn’t work when I returned late at night. I was locked out at 10 p.m. Luckily, someone in the office heard me knocking and let me in, but it was still a stressful situation. 🌐 Things They Cannot Control 🐶 Barking Dogs: Dogs barked throughout the night. While the hotel cannot control neighborhood pets, it did affect rest and sleep quality. 🔨 Nearby Construction: Construction ran from roughly 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., making it hard to relax. This is outside the hotel’s control but still impacted the overall experience. In summary, while there were definitely some positives and the staff tried their best, these issues with management, booking practices, maintenance, and last-minute changes made this stay fall short of what I’ve come to expect over the years.
It was a great location and clean
I read reviews about the noise before I booked, I even prepared by having ear plugs but that was not enough. I ended up changing locations because of the base/vibrations from the music. It’s a great spot if you plan to be out until 4am.
The property itself was very nice , well maintained and clean. The staff were very accommodating and lovely.
Unless you’re going to party til 0300 in the am there is no way you can sleep. The bed was very hard and uncomfortable. We landed at the hotel when they were doing some construction so that was painful and unfortunate
The location is excellent. Right next to all the entertainment venues. There is a supermarket 24 hours downstairs. The rooms are very spacious with a kitchen and all the necessary equipment.
The décor is old, but nothing is broken. The only thing that bothered me was that they chose to renovate one of the rooms. There was terrible noise from early morning until very late at night. I felt like I was on a construction site. It was unpleasant to stay in the room and hear the loud noises. When I contacted the manager, he said he was sorry they didn't let me know, but it's really not enough.
It is close to the nightlife. It is easy navigation from hotel to beach or around the town.
There is only ac in the bedrooms. If you do not do well with club music all night this would NOT be a place to stay. There were ants that would come out and get into everything so be sure to secure everything.
Lugar céntrico, agradable atencion, limpio y tranquilo.
Un poco de ruido por los negocios o comercios pero nada de gravedad!!
La amplitud de la habitación. , la ubicación
Mucho ruido ya que está sobre una discoteca
Location was excellent! Close to all bars and restaurants and beach not far at all
The Lobby area. Too small
Muy bien ubicada y muy buenas instalaciones
Había remodelación en las mañanas y había mucho ruido
La ubicación es excelente, inmejorable
La atención en recepción porque no siempre están.
De este alojamiento nada
Situado en medio de bares sin una insonorización adecuada lo que hace imposible dormir. Todo viejo. Hotel sin servicios de bar, recepción siempre cerrada, sin ambiente . Hotel en obras y me hicieron agujero en la pared ! Uno de los baños del apartamento fuera de servicio… para no terminar de comentar cosas nunca
The location is great and walking distance to everything around Old Vallarta
The TVs in the room need an vast improvement as they did not function properly nor could you hear them Properly. We did not like the fact that the pool Was closed at 9pm and we disliked that the pool Was very shallow where you had to sit down in order to be covered by water.
The decoration
The room at first impression it was nice but few hours later I saw the furniture it has been used and abused is to old the sofa had sweat stains and the pillows too. It just needs to have a make over . Nothing to get crazy about it Was it worthy not!
Esta literal en medio de toda la zona romántica, bares, restaurantes y lugares turísticos
La zona donde está, muy bien ubicado para para salir de paseo tanto a pie como en camión urbano. El precio fue excelente por el tamaño de la habitación. Nunca imagine que tendría cocina y muy completa.
No es que no me gustará, pero en la parte de arriba en la zona de la alberca le hace falta mas iluminación por las tardes y una reorganización porque hay muchas cosas visibles que incomodan el área de la alberca. En mi habitación las toallas estaban duras como lijas y demasiado desgastadas.
Cleanliness, location, communication, privacy.
The pool.
La ubicación
Que no había nadie que me reintegrara el depósito que me pidieron
La ubicación y los cuartos, puedes hacer tus comidas, hay mercados cercanos
Su limpieza su ubicación y el trato del personal
La alberca está muy poco profunda estaría perfecta un poco más grande
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Cleanliness
7.51/10Some reviews mentioned issues with kitchen supplies and overall maintenance.
Service
8.98/10Positive comments on helpful staff and general service.
Location
9.02/10Many reviews praised the convenient and vibrant location.
Room Quality
7.47/10Mixed sentiments; some rooms require updates and noise issues noted.
Amenities
8.5/10General satisfaction with amenities, although some cleanliness concerns.
Value for Money
7.96/10Value perceived as acceptable in context of location and service.
Food and Beverage
8.51/10No specific mention, but location suggests good nearby options.
Overall Experience
8.48/10Positive overall sentiments despite some issues.