10 Top-Rated Specialty lodgings in Baja California

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1. California Comfort & Suites

Calzada Saratoga Yuma, Los Algodones 21970 Mexico
Excellent
64%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 42 reviews

California Comfort & Suites

It's a pleasure to welcome you to Hotel California Comfort and Suites. Built as a result of passion for excellence, our hotel combines charm and hospitality with every modern convenience at your fingertips to ensure your accommodation is outstanding. The exquisite details throughout, including a beautiful pool, a fine cuisine at our restaurant, a refreshing bar drink, and the personalized service

Not a 4 star hotel

Reviewed By DebbieB567

I booked a room for 3 nights having dental work done. They have a complimentary shuttle from the dental office to the hotel and back if you need it. Price was great at $74 a night. Room was not a 4 star like advertised on their site. It was more like a 2 star in America-like Motel 6. They put us across the street a 1/2 block away. The room was upstairs. The door had gaps and there was a light right outside our door which attracted gnats. The gnats came into our room and settled on my bed. There was a leak in the shower that made the floor wet. Also there were barking dogs in a lot next door. They started barking at 4pm until 8am when the business opened back up. I didn’t sleep very well here. Maids washed the bedspreads and hung them to dry on the railings. So it was not easy for us seniors to go up and down the stairs without holding onto something. Not sure if I will stay again. On a good note, their restaurant was excellent and there was another really good restaurant within walking distance, La Parilla’s. All staff was very friendly and spoke English.

2. City Express Suites Tijuana Rio

Blvd. General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada Col. Zona Urbana Río, Tijuana 22010 Mexico
Excellent
44%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
6%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 89 reviews

City Express Suites Tijuana Rio

Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed By I7374MYdavidh

We stayed a night here when visiting Tijuana. Would definitely stay here again. Our room was very clean and the linen and towels were clean and smelled fresh. Pros: Clean, spacious rooms. Free breakfast In a nice and safe area Offers free shuttle service Quiet Fridge, stove, microwave in room Cons: The check in process was a little slow No English channels on TV

3. Drift

Calle Miguel Hidalgo 613, San Jose del Cabo 23400 Mexico
Excellent
71%
Good
14%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
6%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 34 reviews

Drift

Uncover San Jose del Cabo’s best-kept secret. Our rooms take inspiration from the textures and minimalism of Baja’s environment, an airy abundance that combines natural materials with thoughtfully curated details. Set down a cobblestone path around the corner from San Jose del Cabo. We are located in the trendy Gallery District and are moments away from award-winning eateries, lively nightlife, and the golden sands of the Gulf of California. We are located in the trendy Gallery District and are moments away from award-winning eateries, lively nightlife, and the golden sands of the Gulf of California. Drift is a 7-minute drive to beaches like Costa Azul and Playa Del Estero and a 30-minute drive from SJD airport. Property amenities: - Modern and minimal rooms with curated handmade amenities - Third-floor rooftop with views of the city - Outdoor pool with floor loungers - Fully-stocked on-property mezcal tasting bar - Daily breakfast from 8am to 12pm with complimentary Chemex coffee - Taco Tuesdays from 6pm to 10pm - Thursday Nights at Drift: authentic Mexican tacos from a local chef, mezcal cocktails, and live music - Complimentary Surf Package complete with longboards and soft racks for you and your crew - Complimentary Yoga Serenity package complete with yoga mats and yoga blocks for you and your crew

Unexplained credit card charges

Reviewed By onsey0

Staff was friendly, nice rooms, central location. But very unnerved by the management — I have several charges on my credit card from the hotel that exceeds my original bill. When we asked to speak with management to resolve the issue, they have not fixed the problem. Also very loud on Thursday nights — they host a party till midnight. Can’t sleep even with earplugs.

4. City Express Ensenada

Boulevard Costero B 1-A2 Manzana 29, Carlos Pacheco, Ensenada, Ensenada Municipality 22897 Mexico
Excellent
74%
Good
7%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
7%
Terrible
7%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 27 reviews

City Express Ensenada

City Express Plus Ensenada is a hotel for business travelers with complimentary hot breakfast and internet, located in Ensenada Baja California, 5 minutes from Riviera Cultural Center Tel. 01 55 5249 8053

Basic hotel

Reviewed By raulhorten1

We spend one night at this place and was not what we expected. The only enjoyable thing was the swimming pool. Very hard bed, the pillows were very small and all clumpy. The room was small no closet, no courtesy water bottles. Breakfast was chips with some sauces and scramble eggs, some fruit. We stayed at different hotels less expensive and better. Price was too high.

5. City Express Plus Ensenada

Carretera Tijuana - Ensenada Km 104 El Sauzal, Ensenada, Ensenada Municipality 22760 Mexico
Excellent
50%
Good
5%
Satisfactory
3%
Poor
10%
Terrible
33%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 40 reviews

City Express Plus Ensenada

City Express Ensenada is a hotel for business travelers with complimentary hot breakfast and internet, located in Ensenada Baja California, 10 minutes from downtown Ensenada.

Not a city expeess plus is a city express minus. Awful service in resturant.

Reviewed By d0ublev

The room wasn’t bad and they did have nice security watching our stuff at night but here’s what is lacking. The service and the restaurant is horrible. We sat there for 30 minutes trying to get lunch before we left I got up 3 Times to let the waitress know that we wanted to order some food I got up and got our own drinks but then after waiting for so long we decided we would go next-door to eat and asked for a late check out. We were told no. I then explained the service we just received at the restaurant and the reason why but we were still told no. They have a coffee maker in the room but no coffee cups. No glasses in the bathroom to brush your teeth. And there is a God awful sewer smell.

6. Youkoso Hotel Boutique

Blvd. Gustavo Diaz Ordaz #17801, Tijuana 22115 Mexico
Excellent
67%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Youkoso Hotel Boutique

Potential to be a 5 Star but too many problems

Reviewed By 94jeffreyc

The front desk person I dealt with staying there is terrible; has no customer service skills. Check in took 1/2 hour though she had the reservation, she required me to email the reservation & proof of payment. Room 102, is next to the elevator motor, so and, hear street noise. They had vacancies to give me a better room. The key card reader did not work so each time I had to wait for a maid to open my door. The rain shower head did not work and dripped like a hose. I lost credit card room key and they charged me $5. There is no work desk in the room, and they denied me the very nice conference room which was empty, She sent me to the front t.v. room, which has a very nice but is next to the street noise and the open front door., which they won't close They have small work stations in the t.v. room, but only one uncomfortable chair which I used a pillow from the sectional in the t.v. room to make it work. The televison has 40 Spanish channels and if you go to the input button on the remote, you get Xumo Free TV. It has 5 news channels (NBC, Today show and ABC GMA), 20 movie channels and a bunch of other cable channels. It is in Otay Mesa which is 8 miles from Centro Tijuana, it is a $4 Uber ride and probably $1 if you take a bus or group taxi to Centro Tijuana. There is a Costco nearby, McDonalds and Carls and a lot of small restaurants close. All in all, I don't think that I would spend the time traveling to Youkos Hotel Boutique unless I was going to TJ airport.

7. Montecristo Villas At Quivira Los Cabos

Predio Paraiso Escondido 1, Cabo San Lucas 23450 Mexico
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 8 reviews

Montecristo Villas At Quivira Los Cabos

Shuttle service

Reviewed By monicahR702DG

My sisters and I had such an awesome time at the Montecristo. This was their first time visiting and they could not believe the property, service and the awesome people. We are already planning our next trip. Raphael was our shuttle driver, what an awesome person. Great personality and ready to help for whatever. I can't get enough of this place.

8. Hotel Cosmos Don Carlos

Calzada Justo Sierra 1493 Los Pinos, Mexicali 21230 Mexico
Excellent
17%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
0%
Terrible
33%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 6 reviews

Hotel Cosmos Don Carlos

Caution cheap is expensive

Reviewed By RalphR950

The hotel lobby is great looking and the outside seems nice enough, then you get inside your room and find spartan like conditions. You get an old bed, a tv, a heater , an ac, a restroom, two towels and a water pitcher? The restroom was the worst part it had two tiny towels and tile everywhere. As I was stepping down into the shower (yes you have to step down) I slipped and landed on the edge of the step I had a huge bruise for more than a week it’s better than bleeding to death on a dirty restroom floor. Super slippery tile beware and no hand rail anywhere to help myself up. As I was laying on the floor I realized the restroom needed cleaning. Although it smelled of bleach I found red hairs everywhere. staff didn’t care to hear my complaints and simply dismissed me by saying “so you won’t be staying with us after all” I told him I wouldn’t and left to a better hotel all in less than one hour.

9. Rio Suites Hotel & Apartments

Calle Jose Maria Velazco 2793, Tijuana 22010 Mexico
Excellent
100%
Good
0%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 1 reviews

Rio Suites Hotel & Apartments

Comfort and Excellent Service

Reviewed By devonar2018

We were in Tijuana for medical purposes for two weeks and needed a two bedroom apartment with a kitchen. Rio Suites was perfect--immaculate, centrally located, nicely furnished, with good beds, but best of all, the staff, Ricardo, Aviva, Sayed, everyone couldn't do enough to make our stay comfortable. We were so happy there that friends immediately moved to one of the hotel rooms and were equally thrilled. Rio Suites offers a range of accommodations from large hotel rooms to condos. We can't recommend this place highly enough for the level of their rooms and wonderful service.

10. Casa Urbina Wine Resort

Carretera Guadalupe - El Tigre Km 15 Rancho San Marcos, San Antonio de las Minas, Ensenada Municipality 22766 Mexico
Excellent
35%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
9%
Terrible
39%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 23 reviews

Casa Urbina Wine Resort

Pass

Reviewed By Rafael L

The place has potential but it left a lot to be desired. The property and rooms are essentially unfinished. The rooms are very spacious and have a mini fridge inside which was nice. There was construction on a new building out front and the rooms themselves were unfinished. We had wires sticking out of the walls with no covers or light fixtures attached. The room we stayed in along with the room some friends stayed in had broken locks on the patio doors. I brought this to their attention and they said not to worry because they have 24 hour security roaming the property. They Also stated that they would have someone check it out but it was still broken when we returned. When we initially checked in there was used shampoo and conditioner in our shower.The next day the cleaning crew also left cleaning supplies in our room. For what they’re charging, they don’t give any amenities. No I’m room coffee, no clearly marked bathroom essentials, just cheap refillable plastic bottles. For a wine resort, I would also think they would give you a complimentary bottle for the room or at least a complimentary tasting. They don’t. I would stay else where until they figure it out, finish the rooms and fix all the busted doors.

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