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    Hotel Contemplación

    4.3 (27 reviews)
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    We did not know what really to expect, although I had read all the reviews carefully for at least 10 places in the Valle de Guadalupe. So happy we landed on Contemplación! We want to commend Paco, the owner, for his attention to every detail in the design of the cabañas, each of which has a glorious view of the valley and mountains. And the pool has the most beautiful siting of all. The restaurant (and its wonderful staff) were a joy--we enjoyed the very good breakfast every day (included with the room) and a few other meals as well. It's nice to have a truly indoor restaurant when it is chilly or too hot--all delivered through the solar panels at the site. We wished the jacuzzi was a little warmer in the chilly winter, but the deep pool is excellent for some quick laps. We hope to return.

    lisette m.

    Wow!!! First time in Valle and Contemplación guaranteed an amazing experience. I was a little nervous about coming to Mexico but There was minimal worry as long as you are cautious. The drive from Tijuana border to Valle was easy. Finding hotel using google maps easy- with a bit off roading. Contemplación gave us the most unique experience we could ever have in states. I have been to Napa, Temecula and Paso Robles and nothing compares. You get a unique campo experience with five star restaurants and wine. The hotel and service are five star. The room has you feeling like you are camping in a vineyard. We called reception at night for help and they came right away. The grounds are amazing and enjoyed my daily walks. The fire pits at night are the cherry on top. Enjoying a last minute drink with friends in a vineyard under the stars. I would highly recommend and would love to return.

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    Nicolas J.

    This review is primarily for the restaurant Savila Blanca at the Hotel Contemplación. The restaurant is located in the main building of the hotel, which consists of various cottages scattered on the hillside once you enter the hotel grounds. The restaurant has a modern feel with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The restaurant offers a limited menu of local Baja med fare, including chamorro (pork shank), roasted marrow bones, jaiba (crab) burritos, and some assorted tacos. There is also a cheese platter, although their wine selection is limited. Everything is somewhat pricey ($15+), but the food was well prepared with fresh ingredients. The real star in my opinion are the craft beers they offer, prepared in house and infused with local fruits and herbs. The sage one is particularly good. As for the hotel itself, I did not stay here but according to staff it has a dynamic pricing structure with the cottages costing up to $500 per night. A staff member showed our party one of the loft-type cottages and they are spartanly decorated but have floor to ceiling views of the surrounding countryside. The bathrooms were elegant, with standalone tub and rainfall showers. The loft cottage had a king size bed on the top level and bunk beds on the lower level. There is no TV but the room had a projector setup to connect to your laptop for Netflix, etc. The hotel is definitely designed with retreat and solace in mind, but whether that's worth $500 a night seems unlikely, as there is nothing to do on the grounds and there are better and more luxurious hotels in the area for a lesser price. The views are definitely impressive, though.

    Chapel and view
    James B.

    Stayed here for 2 nights in the 1 bedroom suite. The room had a living room, kitchenette, large bathroom, bedroom and 2 large decks with views of the valley. Check in was quick and the staff was amazing. The food at the restaurant was the best we've had in the area. You can get to most wineries and restaurants within 10-15 minutes. Would definitely stay again.

    View from room

    Views are amazing! The staff was Covid-conscious and super friendly. Complimentary breakfast was amazing. There's a dirt road to get into Contemplacion and even with GPS we missed it. I docked 1 star because if it's a boutique and paying high dollars for 1 stay then I feel like the towels should be of better quality. They were on the rough side and it wasn't because of lack of fabric softener. Other than that, I would highly recommend.

    Outdoor scenery
    Chris G.

    We travel constantly, and I have to say the upgraded room is one of our favorite places we have ever stayed... The area is up-and-coming, so there are a lot of gravel roads, but there is amazing food nearby such a Deckmans, which is very expensive, but well worth it and la cocina de doña Estella, which has been voted the best breakfast restaurant in the entire world... If you want to try out the restaurant, make sure you're there before 8 o'clock otherwise there will be about a mile of cars waiting... But back to the hotel, it was perfect in every way... Very romantic. The only negative is there are not very many food choices locally as Guadalupe valley is in a somewhat remote location, but that adds to the charm and does not take away anything from the experience... You just need to plan ahead and bring groceries to cook whatever you want to eat when you don't wanna go out... For the price, this place is well worth it, you won't regret it.

    Contemplacion hotel cabin road.
    Tim V.

    Everything about this place is a lie. Starting with all the fake 5 star reviews made a month ago when this hotel wasn't even open. There is no local breakfast, as pictures show, only fruit and yogurt. The owner put the cheapest queen beds in every room and the whole room shakes when you walk around. Like it's about to fall over. The host told us we could not use toilet paper in the toilet and there was a trash can that we had to use. It was never emptied during our 2 day stay. The rooms are located at the top of a steep dirt road which I challenge anyone to drive up in a normal car. My lifted 4 x 4 had a hart time. When problems arose the management was unpleasant and rude. Clearly they have a thing or two to learn about hospitality. I do not recommend this place as they will not treat you properly and the owner Paco and his daughter on the property have no say at the end of the day, just some jerk called Anthony in Chula Vista who should go back to washing cars.

    Beautiful hotel customer service was exceptional from reception to waiters everyone is great ! The hotel was very cute with great views !

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    Nice and beautiful view from your bed, super clean and romantic. The food en wine delicious.

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    My girlfriend and I always stay here when we're in Valle De Guadalupe for wine tasting.

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    Maglén Resort - "Illuminated lovers walk way"

    Maglén Resort

    (28 reviews)

    Yumano Restaurant @ Meglan Review…read more We rolled in hangry and ready to inhale anything. The ceviche saved our souls - fresh, tangy, and gone in sixty seconds. Then came the ribeye... and let's just say it was giving well-done sadness. They didn't ask how we wanted it cooked, so we ended up gnawing on steak that was tougher than our Monday mornings. Presentation was gorgeous though, so at least our eyes were fed. We also did the wine tasting with four wines. Honestly, they were just okay - but to be fair, we were so tired and hungry we probably could've sipped grape juice and called it a day. Overall, come for the ceviche and the views, skip the ribeye unless you're training your jaw, and maybe do the tasting when you're not on the brink of a hanger meltdown. Huevo Republic @ Meglan Review Breakfast is included... kinda. It's not anything off the menu - you get select items or they'll deduct $10 off your bill if you want to live your best brunch life. I got the chilaquiles and they were solid - the half order is what counts as "free," but it was enough to fuel my wine adventures for the day. The first morning was so slow, like waiting-for-your-crush-to-text-back slow, but day two was popping. They got my order wrong, but honestly, I was too hungry to care and just ate it anyway. ‍ Their green juice was surprisingly good, and my friend's hot cakes with fruit looked fluffy and happy - though I think the half order would've been plenty unless you're training for a carb marathon. Staff was sweet, just busy, so some things slipped through the cracks. But we rolled with it. Because at the end of the day... we were in Valle, drinking wine before noon. Life could be worse. Aroma @ Meglan Review My friend needed a jolt of coffee after her coffee... so take that as you will. The coffee itself was good, but the service could use a little caffeine boost too. My friend doesn't speak Spanish, and the barista pretended not to understand her until I ordered in Spanish - suddenly, everyone was bilingual. We grabbed her drinks, sat for a bit, and soaked in the pretty scenery before making the long trek back to our part of the property. Honestly, worth it for the views and decent brew - just make sure you come caffeinated enough to order your coffee for your coffee.

    This review is for the restaurant, Yumano, at the Maglén Resort…read more As I mentioned in my previous reviews, I had friends staying at this hotel for a wedding we were attending and decided to grab dinner at their hotel. This hotel has a few restaurants, coffee shop and winery/brewery, while my hotel had a restaurant but was closed the day we decided to try Yumano. I wanted something simple and easy since I joined my friends late, so I went for the margherita pizza. The server was friendly and checked in a couple times while I was there and bringing us new drinks. The pizza was delicious and gave me leftovers for the next day. Overall, an easy dining experience!

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    Jacumba Hot Springs Hotel

    (113 reviews)

    It was amazing, wish I would've stayed for two nights, one night was not enough…read more The next door restaurant was delicious The room was so comfy and spacious I really enjoyed my stay and are definitely planning to visit again

    A group of ladies and I decided to visit here to access the hotel Hot Springs and mineral pools…read more You want to make sure that you get mineral sunscreen when you're in these facilities. This protects the fidelity of the mineral water pools. When you first walk up, there is a check-in camper. When you go in, they'll give you the information that you need for your room and stay. We opted to rent one of the private homes because of our group being larger. It was about a 2 block walk away from the resort which wasn't bad at all. The town is very small and you can literally count how many businesses are here. It's pretty cool. It was a very nice visit and I highly recommend coming to this resort and hotel. The 2 mineral hot springs pools are nice. I recommend that you upgrade with a stay so that you have access to the secluded pool, which is really private and a level up. People get day passes, but that only works at the main pool. The main pool gets very, very crowded with day pass attendees. Again, I highly recommend upgrading with a stay so that you have access to the very very nice amenities. There is a restaurant, called Long Shadow, and I'll have a separate review for that. Overall, this was a wonderful and great trip.

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    Rancho Tecate

    (16 reviews)

    So beautiful!! About 8-10 miles from the border and downtown Tecate…read more Hard to find at night but there are lit up palm trees near the entrance.

    I booked my stay with Snaptravel,which I later learned, not to do. I arrived at the hotel on a…read moreSaturday night, did the check in and was then taken to the room. Two hours later the electricity goes outand with it the AC/heater unit, and so I call the front desk and they tell me that it's got to do something with the electric company,funny because there's light in the hallway and other rooms,but not mine. It takes them 3 hrs to solve the issue,which was to reset the circuit breaker. Next morning I check in with the front desk to see if I could go hike on the grounds and or use the jacuzzi,they said it was "unavailable", "all we have is the restaurant and the rooms". Would the website have mentioned the amenities were not available,I would've not stayed there.Monday morning a water line broke,so there was no water in the building I was staying in. I asked to see if I could be put in another room so that my lady and I could shower and get ready and they declined. They said there was no water in the entire hotel. I was pretty upset at this point because now I would have to check into another hotel to shower,so I asked for a one night refund. When I initially asked ,they told me that because I didn't book with themy directly I would have to petition that refund with Snaptravel. So then I asked them if they could give me a written statement( just like the snaptravel website asks to do) stating that they would reimburse me for the one night, and they reluctantly did. Did I get reimbursed by Snaptravel?- NO Lesson of the story: Don't stay at this hotel. It's not worth the money. Another tip: The amenities are most of the time either not available,not working,there's not an attendant,etc. So don't book a hotel because of the amenities they offer. If you're looking for something in particular,do it separately.

    Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

    Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa

    (1.2k reviews)

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    Our family had an absolutely wonderful stay at the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa, and we can't wait…read moreto return! My in-laws are from Fiji, so we especially loved the Polynesian island atmosphere throughout the property. The attention to detail is incredible--from the lush tropical landscaping and beautiful koi ponds to the resident ducks and colorful parrots that make the resort feel like a true island escape. The location on the bay is stunning. We spent hours enjoying the beach chairs and umbrellas while taking in the gorgeous views, and the water sports were a fun bonus for the whole family. The pool was never overly crowded, making it easy to relax, and the hot tub was the perfect way to unwind after a day of exploring. Our suite in the tower was spacious, comfortable, and easily accommodated our family of four. The views were fantastic and made every morning feel special. We also loved dining at the restaurant. Being able to sit outside, enjoy the waterfront scenery, and have delicious food just steps away was such a treat. What truly made our stay exceptional was the staff. Every team member we encountered was friendly, helpful, and genuinely welcoming, creating an experience that felt both relaxing and memorable. If you're looking for a resort that combines beautiful scenery, family-friendly amenities, island-inspired charm, and outstanding service, I highly recommend the Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back!

    This review is for both our recent three-night stay and a large private event we hosted in the…read moreAviary Ballroom. Overall, it was an amazing experience--very close to perfect. We hosted an 80th birthday celebration for more than 125 guests, and the banquet experience deserves more than five stars. The Aviary Ballroom was beautifully prepared, and the views of the bay created a stunning backdrop for the event. Everything was organized, elegant, and ran seamlessly from start to finish. Thanks to Valerie. A special thank you to Valerie, the Catering Manager, who guided us through every detail of the planning process. She helped us select the menu, coordinated every aspect of the event, and made the entire experience stress-free. Our guests consistently complimented the food and the overall setup. The event couldn't have gone more smoothly. Our service captain, Sandro, was equally outstanding. He was attentive throughout the celebration, quickly handled every request, and ensured everything stayed on track. We've attended many events over the years, and this was one of the smoothest and best-managed we've experienced. Our hotel stay was also excellent (but not perfect). The Catamaran offers so many activities that you could easily spend several days without ever leaving the property. Be sure to check the resort's website before your visit so you don't miss everything available, including the luau, yoga classes, bike rentals, kayaks, boat rentals (though no jet skis), and evening bonfires. If I had one suggestion for improvement, it would simply be to continue enhancing the guest experience in the few small areas that keep this resort from being absolutely perfect. Even so, we had a wonderful stay and an unforgettable celebration. We would gladly return and highly recommend the Catamaran for both a relaxing vacation and a special event. During our stay our party had 8 hotel rooms. We loved lounging by the pool, on the grassy area and the sand. We rented a hobi a few times and kayaks. Although on 2 occasions at Oceana restaurant we waited for our food longer than usual and the Java shop could move a little quicker. The food was great but some dishes could be better. But staff were great from the hostess's to the servers. My big let down they were out of the BAYSIDE BUNDT CAKE again. Almost every single employee we encounter and we met a lot in 4 days were sincerly nice and professional. Shout out to Zach and Thomas our bell hop guys. Our room was well kept, but I wish they had house slippers since our room was by the water I felt the rug was always moist. The bottles in the shower didn't work properly and caulking around the toilet can be made better. Weird comment but it wasn't perfect. The mattresses weren't the great either. One person moves the other felt it like a water bed. I called for an extra blanket but didn't realize there were spares in drawers. Room to me I'd rate a 4. SUPER DOG FRIENDLY! TOPS

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