Pricey but everything was amazing!!! Food, rooms, service, this hotel has the best view in the arearead more

This is the 3rd year in i've came to mexico for work and stayed at this hotel. It is a very nice…read morehotel! The rooms are always clean and the staff are so friendly! They let us check in at 9:30am which was really unexpected and kind! The restaurant is AMAZING! The server Juan Carlos is awesome! He has help us for the past few years at the restaurant and he even helps me practice my español! :) This place is definitely worth it! 5/5

My husband and I stayed here for a night out way back home from Valle De Guadalupe and I wish we…read morewould have stayed longer! Our room was spacious, comfortable, and clean, with plenty of room to spread out after long days of eating our way through Ensenada and wine tasting in the valley. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and the pool is amazing. Service throughout the property was warm and welcoming. Everyone we encountered was friendly, professional, and genuinely seemed to want guests to enjoy their stay. One thing I appreciate about Coral & Marina is that it offers a different vibe than the large resort-style properties further south. It feels quieter, more relaxed, and more authentically Ensenada. It's the kind of place where you can spend the morning at the spa, the afternoon exploring fish taco stands and wineries, and the evening watching the sunset over the marina with a glass of Baja wine. We had an amazing stay!

I was only here for one night and I enjoyed its proximity to the oceanfront in Ensenada. I hop in…read morean Uber, and I am downtown in no time at all. The hotel faces the marina full of boats. This place is very popular, people are always coming and going. My room was actually quite large with a nice balcony facing the ocean. I had the fortune of occupying a newly renovated room. My only complaint is the amount of noise that makes its way into the room from the exterior hallway. As soon as you enter on my left by the doorway was the bedroom which had a wall and windows facing the hallway. I guess, I was fortunate because most of my neighbors were quiet and respectful. The hotel can easily solve this problem by utilizing more sound absorbing materials. The hotel's restaurant has an outstanding breakfast buffet which was the most memorable experience of my stay. It's worth staying here just for the delicious breakfast. Would I stay here again? Most definitely, the hotel's proximity and food made all of the difference. There are also trails along the ocean front which I made use of after breakfast.

The best B&B near Ensenada with amazing views! 5 minutes…read moreaway from La Bufadora. Great hiking trails and just a 15 minute walk to a secluded beach. The owners, Bruce and Irene are so sweet! Upon arrival they walked us through the property, then showed us to our room and recommended great local restaurant. Their hospitality goes above and beyond. Irene serves breakfast buffet/family style. Bruce is delighted to provide recommendations for any activities you're looking to do in the area. Our Bedroom was clean, cozy and comfy with our own bathroom and loft for kids. Great for families with kids. This was definitely a Home away from Home. Highly recommend it if you're looking for peace and quiet, with fantastic host. *About 1-2 miles from main road, Through a dirt road.

This was our first time staying at Casa Mediodia. I stumbled across it on accident when searching…read morefor a B&B, last-minute for the Memorial Day weekend. I was surprised to see all the wonderful reviews as everything else I had found had average reviews and none of those had rooms to rent. I sent an email to Irene and she quickly responded with what she had available and the rates. Once the room was paid for via PayPal, Irene sent a very detailed map on how to travel to the place. Being familiar with Ensenada already, it did not seem to complicated to locate. Now the last 3 km is dirt but it is well-maintained road with some minor ruts towards the end. There should not be any concern for a vehicle as long as you travel within a reasonable speed. The B&B was very easy to spot as is made up of approximately 4, very colorful structures. Once we figured out where to park (there are a couple of driveways), we were greeted on the patio by Irene. She gave us a walk around the property to explain all the amenities. Being familiar with the area, we were a little concerned about food for dinner as there are not too many options at La Bufadora and we did not want to drive back to Ensenada at night. To our surprise, Irene mentioned that dinner is available for a nominal fee and she has a menu with things available during the day if you choose to stay put for lunch. We chose a room that faced the sunset, with a nice balcony to relax on. The room was small but very comfortable with a private toilet and shower. It also had a small TV with DVD and VHS players as well as several blankets that you can use to wrap yourself up in when you watch the sunset. Now I must say all the meals were amazing! During our two-night stay we dined on a Mediterranean whitefish with a crab pasta. We had chicken mole, a very amazing egg scramble with a huge selection of fruits for breakfast and some wonderful coffee and juices. We requested a midday snack of guacamole and chips as well as chicken quesadillas. Both were prepared promptly and tasted very good. After our meals in the evening, Irene and Bruce as well as the guests enjoyed great conversation and listened to Bruce play an Indian flute and tell stories while we took in the sunset. At night it was incredibly quiet, almost hard to get used to as there were no sounds. The bluff that they are located on has almost no traffic as there are very few homes in the area and they are spread apart. But this amazing silence worked perfectly to allow us to decompress during our stay. We filled our days with some walks along the bluffs and even made the trek down to a very secluded beach. The beach did take some physical effort as you needed to use a rope to descend approximately 70 feet. We did see another cove that had a pathway to it but it did not have a sand beach to relax on but the waters appeared very clear. One thing we found also very relaxing to do was to watch was a small commercial tuna operation. We were entertained with the fishermen tending to their nets and gathering tuna. We could watch this from the bluffs. One thing to note is that the property sits on a hillside and that each structure is at a different level. If you are needing a wheelchair or have difficulty walking on uneven surfaces, this would be a difficult place to get around in my opinion. Nearby is the tourist site of La Bufadora, which is worth seeing at least once, as it is supposedly one of the largest blowholes in the world. For us, the sheer number of vendors that you are approached by takes away some of the appeal so we decided not to drive there (you could walk there too) and just stay at the B&B to just take in the relaxing atmosphere during our stay. Now Bruce and Irene mention that there are other services available as in a wonderful masseuse that lives in the area as well as an individual who can aura readings or something of that nature. The B&B has what can be best described as a small clubhouse, containing hundreds of LPs, DVDs and VHS as well as telescopes and binoculars, games and there is a bocce ball court outside. There are also kayaks, boogie boards and bicycles to rent at a very nominal rate so if you wish your stay to be a little bit more physical, there are many options. WiFi is free during the morning hours and a charge or approximately $5 for a full day (usage limited). We've traveled many times to Rosarito and Ensenada and stayed in the larger hotels but this B&B is now our default place to stay as we found it just an amazing escape. I highly recommend staying there.

We had an AMAZING stay this past weekend at ESTERO BEACH HOTEL AND RESORT!!! MANY, many compliments…read moreto the NOVELO FAMILY!!! We had a very smooth check-IN, and were assigned MAYA ROOM 107, big, and beautiful!!! It has a fairly large refrigerator, a Nespresso Coffee Maker, an Iron and Ironing Board, and Blow Dryer. It also had a huge TV. Unfortunately, it didn't have a lot of options for English Speaking movies. While it seemed to have NETFLIX, it had not been set up in our room yet, UNFORTUNATELY!!! I would make one suggestion to Mr Luis Novelo, set up TVs for Prime, Netflix HBO, and Disney. FOR GUESTS, like us, to log into their account. We recently stayed at a hotel in Palm Springs, and they did something like that!!! UPON ENTERING OUR ROOM, it had been set up beautifully, romantically. RED HEARTS on the bed, with a TOWEL ANIMAL ON ONE OF THEM!!! We watched what we could for a while, then WALKED OUT FOR SUNSET. On SUNDAY MORNING, we went to LasTerrazas Restaurante Hotel Estero Beach. We thought we would have just a basic breakfast, but instead we had an ELABORATE BRUNCH!!! It was perfect, provided enough ENERGY for OUR 8 HOUR TOUR of the GUADALUPE VALLEY!!! We returned to NAP, SHOWER, and watch "TWISTER." We ended in the LasTerrazas Restaurante BAR, for PINA COLADAS, LONG ISLAND ICED TEAS, and TORTILLA SOUP!!! All in ALL, it was amazing STAY at an AMAZING RESORT!!!

Service, they say it's a resort but without the resort attention or service. Staff was friendly,…read morerooms were very outdated and smelled of mold. The bathroom tub looked like it was going to break, when stepping on it the floor would sink. The room tv's did not work and the outlets look like they have not been updated since the late 1980's. We were originally going to stay 3 night but left on the 2nd night, we weren't even asked why when checking out. The pool is clean and very well kept. I was surprised that the premises had free ice machines. The water was salty so when showering you could feel the salt on your body. There's bellboys but when arriving to our spot none approached us, mind you we're 2 adults and 2 children including an infant.

The service was kind and fast. The view is amazing and the food was good. It's a great place to…read morevisit.

Michelin Star Restaurant ! Everything was delicious here!! We went with a group of 8 people, the…read moreservice was great, the food was wonderful and the ambience was amazing!!

Wine vineyard resort in Encuentro Guadalupè Just a 2 hour…read moredrive from San Diego. Drove through the vineyard where the air smelled sweet. The resort allowed our dog Gucci which is neat. Surrounded by wine the whole weekend through. Private eco-loft with the prettiest view. You can peek out and see the vineyards down below. And watch the stars twinkle putting on a show. They have a gourmet restaurant beside the infinity pool. And they bring your food and drinks so you can stay cool. I recommend avocado toast and dragon fruit cocktail And you can walk through the vineyards and follow the trail. This wine paradise feels a million miles away. I'd recommend for a weekend get away.

There is absolutely no doubt that Encuentro is one of the more beautiful stays south of San Diego…read more It is a unique loft hidden on a vineyard hill with excellent views of the Guadalupe Valley. The good: They offer most things a hotel/resort would, excellent dining, scenic views, valet transport, clean spaces. The bad: The terrain to drive and walk on is rough. To go to the pool/restaurant you will have a short walk through a dirt path which is not terrible but can be freezing in the evening. The only comfortable furniture in the loft will be the bed, otherwise everything else will be industrial wood and cast iron furniture. The shuttle drivers are the only reason they are not getting less of a rating. They were polite, helpful and timely. The front office staff, though nice, were not willing to help with much else. Overall, This is a stunning location for a short stay. Loved soaking in the sunset sitting next to a fire with a glass of cabernet. For the price, I truly believe it could be better! A full length mirror, comfortable seating in the rooms (the poolside furniture is great), better barking set up because its an unpaved rough ascent to the parking area. On my next trip to Valle, I would look for something with more of a homey/hotel feel as Encuentro is more of an experience.

We were staying at Estero Beach Hotel and Resort, for the weekend. We had had our first meal at the…read moreLas Terrazas Restaurant at the Estero Beach Hotel. We ate breakfast, thinking it was going to be a la carte, NO, IT WAS AN AMAZING BRUNCH!!! We were utterly overwhelmed, by the extent by the scale. AN omelette station. AN enchilada station. A chilaquiles station. 3 ladies running them all!!! WE HAD A had a top table GREAT VIEW, overlooking the ocean!!! It was a bigger meal than expected, but it gave us lots of ENERGY, for our DAY LONG TOUR, of the Guadalupe Valley!!! LATER THAT NIGHT, We went to the Las Terrazas Restaurant at the Estero Beach Hotel BAR, on our last night. I had a pina colada, and a long island iced tea. As for my partner, he had 2 margaritas!!! We shared ceviche, and tortilla soup!!! It was like a night out on the town!!! SERVICE IMPECCABLE.

Las Terrazas offers not only incredible food but also the best view in town. The setting is pure…read moreBaja magic: ocean breezes, stunning sunsets, and a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. We were there during their extensive Sunday brunch buffet. Made to order tacos, quesadillas, and crepes. Good coffee. Juice and lots of fruit options. We were seated immediately in the best table with incredible views. Very kind and friendly staff. Las Terrazas delivers an unforgettable dining experience surrounded by breathtaking coastal views.

Are you a grom or traveling with a grom in north Baja? Do yourself a favor and skip the Rosarito…read morerat race. This little gem in La mission is a dream of two brothers. Quaint, athentic and welcoming of surfers and travelers of all kinds. The manager Antonio is a true blessing to this already adorable motel. He will make sure you have anything you need. And ask him about his recommendations around the area. He is a wealth of fantatic advise. If you are a resort type traveler this is not the place for you. However if you are looking for a real Mexican experience this is the place to be.

It was a busy Memorial weekend, hard to find a room down in Baja. even harder to find a reasonably…read morepriced room. But I found the place and called and made a reservation for two nights. When I got there the people were fantastic and we decided to add an extra night. they are renovating the place as we speak and have 4 or 5 rooms out of 9 available. Anthony the manager was fantastic, he made every effort to make sure that we were happy and comfortable. would you like coffee in the morning? Anthony delivers it. the owner also stays on the property and is very kind to his guests. If you're a surfer it's the perfect place, Antonio teaches surfing, if you are already a surfer he is more than glad to take you out to all the great waves and spots. If you're not a surfer no problem you can walk one block down and have numerous fantastic restaurants and bars to choose from no driving required. I would certainly recommend this place to anyone who does not require five star service in a five star resort but is willing to take a chance with a small business owner and a small hotel. thank you to the hotel and its staff for all the excellent treatment.

I came here twice on a class trip with Professor Wells for a Marine Biology course and the hotel…read morewas kind enough to allow us to use their facilities at a discounted price. The service is top notch. They will go out of the way to make you feel welcomed. The little things in life put a smile on my face and just a "morning" as I take a leisurely stroll in the morning has quite a good feeling attached to it. Most of the visible staff are fluent in English so that's a bonus. Didn't stop me from trying to take my terrible 3 years of Spanish and try to put it to good use though I won't sugar coat the fact that you won't get the true local feel of the city through their hotel food. Of course that's not to say it isn't delicious, it's just that its price feels as if I was still in the states. If it's one thing you got to try though is their shrimp cocktail. It's simply mind blowing. I swear that may have been the reason I came back again. Their drinks won't blow a hole in your pocket either if you're looking for a quick fix. Their property is right on the beach front but in terms of pretty sandy beaches that you can lie around this is not that kind. There are periods of low and high tides that completely vacates the ocean front of water and it allows you to do a bit of exploring on what is the ocean bed. But there is a pool with two jacuzzis that look over the Estero. Also the wifi is free but do be warned it is VERY spotty. I think at one point half of my class was huddled around this one beach chair because for some reason we only got signal there. But hey we're there for class (and relax ofc) and we need to really disconnect ourselves from all the hectic things going around us.

Let me start by saying don't let the map view fool you. This hotel is on large, expansive grounds…read morethat are beautifully landscaped and well maintained. It's on the water and has it's own very tiny beach. They provide an opportunity to jet ski, kayak or just lay about with a drink in your hand. There are several tiers of rooms here and you truly get what you pay for. If you reserve a cheap room next to the parking lot, you will get one that's moderately decorated, with no WiFi access, thin walls and a greater noise level. If you pay more and get a poolside room, your room is well decorated, thicker walls, WiFi access and limited noise. The staff here speaks moderate English and the guests were mostly Mexican. Overall, everyone was friendly. They are pet friendly as well. The bar and restaurant were awesome. The service was terrific, especially considering my pathetic Spanish. The local wines are delicious and anything you order with fish was very fresh. My favorite was the shrimp ceviche tostadas which were out of this world and I ate them every day. There was live music at night, they were mostly playing old American tunes which was kind of funny with the Spanish accents, but the bands were very talented. Overall, our stay was nice, but considering price and location, we will likely explore other options on our next trip.