How Axel worksAxel $89 a night vs $104 on Expedia at Hotel Suites Mar Elena, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $15 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 7.
3-star hotel · Jose Clemente Orozco 503, Puerto Vallarta
ATM · Computer · Air conditioning · Elevator/lift · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Security guard · Ticket assistance · Television in lobby · Terrace · Private check-in/check-out · Outdoor furniture
Hotels in Puerto VallartaA simple 3-star hotel with apartment-style suites in Las Glorias
7.7/10
Good bang for your buck near the beach, but check pool availability before booking.
Suites Mar Elena is a simple 3-star hotel with standard rooms and apartment-style suites, not a beachfront resort. It's a good-value base for exploring Puerto Vallarta, with restaurants, shops, buses and the beach within easy reach. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness and friendly staff; the rooftop pool is another regular highlight when available.
The trade-offs are basic breakfast, dated fixtures, some hard beds and traffic or neighboring-room noise. Standard rooms often lack a fridge, so choose your category carefully. Expedia lists Monday pool closures, and a September 2026 guest reported an undisclosed maintenance closure; confirm availability rather than counting on daily swimming. We'd skip it for a quiet, polished resort stay, but consider it for travelers who prioritize location and value over extras.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$89 a night with Axel against $104 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $15 a night less (14%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$15/night less than Expedia (14%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
Sign up free to book this rate$92 a night with Axel against $103 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $11 a night less (11%).
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$11/night less than Expedia (11%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$125 a night with Axel against $142 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $17 a night less (12%).
Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
$17/night less than Expedia (12%)Rate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$110 a night with Axel; Expedia listed $103 a night for these dates when seen.
Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 15 to Oct 22, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 7
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 9
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed, extra bed not included) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 13
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1 BEDROOM, SUITE, FUTON BED, 1 QUEEN AND 1 SINGLE BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 11 to Nov 15, 2026 · 4 nights · 5 adults, 2 rooms · Seen Oct 6
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 10
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 18 to Dec 23, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 18 to Dec 23, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 18 to Jan 3, 2027 · 16 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 22 to Dec 26, 2026 · 4 nights · 6 adults, 3 rooms · Seen Oct 10
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ROOM, QUADRUPLE, 2 QUEEN BEDS · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 22 to Dec 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 4 adults · Seen Oct 8
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 23 to Jan 2, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 24 to Dec 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 8
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 25 to Jan 1, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 14 to Jan 18, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 12
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 22 to Jan 25, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 22 to Jan 25, 2027 · 3 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 11
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Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · non-refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Feb 16 to Feb 21, 2027 · 5 nights · 1 adult · Seen Oct 11
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1 BEDROOM, SUITE, FUTON BED, 1 QUEEN AND 1 SINGLE BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Mar 27 to Apr 4, 2027 · 8 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 10
Sign up free to book this rate$154 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
ROOM, QUADRUPLE, BALCONY · non-refundable · includes $5/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Apr 8 to Apr 16, 2027 · 8 nights · 3 adults · Seen Oct 9
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Axel $89 a night vs $104 on Expedia at Hotel Suites Mar Elena, Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026: $15 a night less (14%). Seen Oct 7.
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Good bang for your buck near the beach, but check pool availability before booking. A simple 3-star hotel with apartment-style suites in Las Glorias, scored for what it is.
Suites Mar Elena is a simple 3-star hotel with standard rooms and apartment-style suites, not a beachfront resort. It's a good-value base for exploring Puerto Vallarta, with restaurants, shops, buses and the beach within easy reach. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise cleanliness and friendly staff; the rooftop pool is another regular highlight when available.
The trade-offs are basic breakfast, dated fixtures, some hard beds and traffic or neighboring-room noise. Standard rooms often lack a fridge, so choose your category carefully. Expedia lists Monday pool closures, and a September 2026 guest reported an undisclosed maintenance closure; confirm availability rather than counting on daily swimming. We'd skip it for a quiet, polished resort stay, but consider it for travelers who prioritize location and value over extras.
Best for: budget-conscious couples; travelers exploring local restaurants; families wanting apartment-style space
Watch out for: Monday pool closures and additional maintenance reports; traffic noise and uneven room condition; basic breakfast and no fridge in many standard rooms
Location: Walkable to the beach, restaurants and shops, with buses convenient for downtown.
Rooms: Standard rooms and larger apartments; guests report dated fixtures, some hard beds and noise.
Cleanliness: Generally a strength across Booking.com and Expedia, despite occasional housekeeping complaints.
Service: Friendly staff earn consistent praise; breakfast service receives more mixed feedback.
Amenities: Rooftop pool, small gym, Wi-Fi and continental breakfast; verify pool availability.
Fees and surprises: Trip.com lists a refundable cash damage deposit; no onsite parking, and late checkout costs extra.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Suites Mar Elena, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Trip.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for Hotel Suites Mar Elena within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $89 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $104 a night on Expedia | $15 a night less (14%) | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $92 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $103 a night on Expedia | $11 a night less (11%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $125 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | $142 a night on Expedia | $17 a night less (12%) | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $110 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | $103 a night on Expedia | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 15 to Oct 22, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $76 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 20 to Oct 27, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $81 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $81 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 21 to Oct 28, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $81 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 7 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 22 to Oct 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $81 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $80 a night · refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 23 to Oct 30, 2026 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $80 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Oct 25 to Nov 1, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $85 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 10 to Nov 17, 2026 · 7 nights · 3 adults | $178 a night · refundable · Double Suite with balcony (full double bed) (queen size bed, extra bed not included) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 11 to Nov 15, 2026 · 4 nights · 5 adults, 2 rooms | $323 a night · refundable · 1 BEDROOM, SUITE, FUTON BED, 1 QUEEN AND 1 SINGLE BED | not seen | Seen Oct 6 | Sign up free to book | |
| Nov 24 to Nov 29, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $88 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $113 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 18 to Dec 23, 2026 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $125 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 18 to Dec 23, 2026 · 5 nights · 2 adults | $125 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 18 to Jan 3, 2027 · 16 nights · 1 adult | $170 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 22 to Dec 26, 2026 · 4 nights · 6 adults, 3 rooms | $565 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 22 to Dec 29, 2026 · 7 nights · 4 adults | $276 a night · refundable · ROOM, QUADRUPLE, 2 QUEEN BEDS | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 23 to Jan 2, 2027 · 10 nights · 2 adults | $193 a night · refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 24 to Dec 31, 2026 · 7 nights · 1 adult | $180 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book | |
| Dec 25 to Jan 1, 2027 · 7 nights · 2 adults | $185 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 14 to Jan 18, 2027 · 4 nights · 1 adult | $120 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 12 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 22 to Jan 25, 2027 · 3 nights · 1 adult | $121 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 22 to Jan 25, 2027 · 3 nights · 2 adults | $128 a night · non-refundable · Standard Twin room (twin beds) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Feb 16 to Feb 21, 2027 · 5 nights · 1 adult | $89 a night · non-refundable · Standard Double room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 11 | Sign up free to book | |
| Mar 27 to Apr 4, 2027 · 8 nights · 3 adults | $165 a night · refundable · 1 BEDROOM, SUITE, FUTON BED, 1 QUEEN AND 1 SINGLE BED | not seen | Seen Oct 10 | Sign up free to book | |
| Apr 8 to Apr 16, 2027 · 8 nights · 3 adults | $154 a night · includes $5 a night paid at the hotel · non-refundable · ROOM, QUADRUPLE, BALCONY | not seen | Seen Oct 9 | Sign up free to book |
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