We attended a wedding here in February and had a fabulous time . The hotel is really pretty and the food in their restaurant is delicious. The restaurant has a unique menu. Everyone really enjoyed the meal they had. The wedding was beautiful and we had an amazing time at the reception. I highly recommend this hotel. read more

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This Hotel is Beautiful and Spacious. Staff are so accommodating. Make sure to Tip well since Mexico wages are below standard, but yet they work their #$@ off for all guests. Big shower and tub in bathrooms. Bed so comfy and very quiet, only like 20 rooms..I think.we had a 50 th Birthday Party on the ground in their Hall, staff again hard working!!! Beautiful area to have a party. read more

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Super clean, very nice place, 2 excellent restaurants. The reason for the 2 stars is customer service or should I say "lack of"! I checked in and noticed the heater wasn't working. The front desk told me the electricity went out that day and somehow that side of the hotel didn't have operable heaters, as a circuit blew. They moved me to another room which the tv didn't work. They moved me to another room with a double bed which I asked them why they didn't give me a room with a king sized bed like the first room. The lady told me there was none available although myself and 2 cars in the parking lot were the only people at the entire hotel. They need customer service training. I was impressed with how everything was upkept. Very clean and tranquil. 2 minute drive to the border! read more

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Artsy decor. Peaceful environment with amazing scenic views. First time staying here with my husband. We were blown away to say the least. There is a parking security attendant when you pull into the the parking lot. Parking is plentiful. Walk up the stairs and go to the left. That's the hotel entrance. Front desk receptionist was pleasant and friendly. Hotel decor was mesmerizing. We stayed in room 201. We had a balcony with a beautiful scenic view. We could also see the restaurant and bar from our balcony as well. The bed was so firm and comfortable. Slept so well. Woke up refreshed and energized. Bathroom was extremely luxurious. And very spacious. We did not have any towels or soaps stocked in the bathroom. This was a bit upsetting. Also our MP3 radio mount didn't work and was missing the antenna. TV volume didn't exceed a certain limit. Very low in my opinion. The bar is expensive but very nice with gorgeous views. We did not experience the restaurant. Breakfast options need to be better. They need to be more accommodating to people with food allergies and or diet restrictions. Was given a ham sandwich with one piece of lettuce and a lot of mayo with a pear(breakfast). When you check in they ask what you want and we asked for bagels with fruit but the girl said "well it depends what we have.." not her fault but for the price of the stay should have way better options. Super close to the boarder line, restaurants, markets, downtown and more. read more

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The hotel is on a quiet hill top. Feels like your in Italy. Really good drinks at the bar..Two restaurants on the property read more

Santuario Diegueño - Hotels Near Me - Tecate, BCN

Stayed here during a weekend family visit in Tecate and was quite impressed. The hotel is beautiful and the service was great! Right from the start when we checked in until we checked out. We had the opportunity to hang out at their bar and also had lunch inside one of their restaurants. Had complimentary breakfast delivered to our bedroom. I found a great deal in price per night through Expedia ($114) and was able to cancel my direct reservation through the hotel. I will absolutely be back. read more

So, as the current reigning guacamole queen of San Diego... well, of the San Diego Travel Show anyway, I finally got to take advantage of my prize of a trip to Tecate to stay a night at the Santuario Diegueno with meals included. YEA! To celebrate, we added an extra night! First, the trip down was EASY and just about 90 minutes! We crossed the border at Otay Mesa and took the 2D all the way to Tecate. Tecate is a small town, but it was bustling when we arrived and construction was taking place, so on a Friday afternoon, traffic was a little crazy. Also, we kind of did a little tour of the town (we were searching for a taco place that wasn't open air, since it was like 110 degrees out) and finally decided we'd just head to the hotel and get some grub there. I headed the direction I thought it was and when we finally pulled to the side to put it into the GPS, we found we were literally a block away. So, I don't suck THAT bad... should have kept going on instinct! Happily, we arrived at the hotel and headed towards the restaurant. Alas, the bistro had no tacos. It was all pasta and steak. We didn't care. The food was pretty decent and much cheaper than I'd expected. Gotta love when your beers are only $2 each! We checked in next. We had to review my gift certificate because I wanted to make sure I knew what I needed to do for our dinner and breakfast that was included, etc. I was advised to charge to the room and they would comp it... just like Vegas! So, the hotel is not such a great place if you are access challenged. STAIRS everywhere, but there are only two stories, so you can stay on the first floor with not too much effort. Our room was on the 2nd floor. Our first room was not cleaned yet, so they took us to a second room. It was nice! The bathroom was huge with a tub and shower, plus two sinks. The room had a mini fridge with a few $3 sodas in it, it also had a wine chiller (first time I'd seen that!), and a coffee maker and some wine glasses rounded out the "dry bar" area. There was a desk, an easy chair and the bed was super comfortable with lots of pillows. Nice sized flatty on the wall and we had a balcony with two chairs out there. I really liked our room. They do not, however, have an ice maker. You can order a bucket of ice from the restaurant, or if you're like us, pick up a bag at the Calimax or OXXO when you're buying beer. The pool is nice, not huge, but has nice elements. We felt it was a little on the murky side. There are lounge chairs in the sun and in the shade and a couple of tables with chairs also in the shade. Also, a Jacuzzi! It was tiny, but it existed, which makes me happy! We did end up using the pool on our second day as we had planned to spend that day poolside. Unfortunately, they failed to mention they had a wedding scheduled that day and everyone had to be out of the pool area by 4pm. We made the best of it and headed to an early dinner after our pool time, which was fine. Part of my package was a four course meal with wine at their restaurant Asao. I will review that on Asao's listing, but I will say, the food is fabulous and the service impeccable! Four courses was way too much food, but it was awesome and we 'paid' approx $100 for a meal that would have been at least twice that in the US! The next morning we breakfasted in the Bistro and that was also yummy, I ordered a small fruit bowl, which was a good size and french toast and the husband ordered machaca and eggs and every dish came with fruit on top of my fruit bowl, so it was quite the fruity breakfast.. LOVED. I totally recommend the breakfast there. Our package also included a tour of the local history museum and a brewery, which I incorrectly had assumed was the Tecate brewery. It was actually a nano-brewery named Encino Brewery. I will be reviewing that in another review also! So, we had a nice guide, Maria Luisa, who took us to our tours and stopped at the Tecate brewery so we could grab a free beer between the two. She was AWESOME. We also met some nice people at the pool who live in Tijuana and we all had dinner together at Amores (also another review coming). Check out was simple. They did, in fact, charge me for my meals, but the man checking me out was happy to remove the charges and had it corrected quickly. All of the staff were very friendly. Few spoke much English, but it's Mexico and I don't necessarily expect everyone to be fluent in my language. Leaving at 8AM Sunday, it took 1 hour to cross the border. Overall, the property was beautiful, the room comfortable (and cool... YEA Air Conditioning!), the service was great and we had an awesome two night stay. Since I added on one night and paid for my tips to the staff, my weekend trip was super affordable. One night in our room is normally $153 US. I appreciate this wonderful prize and thank both Santuario Diegueno and the Discover Baja California Tourist Board for this experience. We plan to return to Tecate and Santuario Diegueno. read more

Santuario Diegueño - First room I've had equipped with a wine chiller! - Hotels Near Me - Tecate, BCN

This was our first time to Tecate and we stayed here. This place was absolutely amazing. It's up on a hill with a beautiful view. The rooms were spacious, clean and very nice. The beds were comfortable and the bathrooms huge. If you are there in the summer, they have a gorgeous pool. The restaurant on premises was to die for. Even better views and the food was phenomenal. We are bit of food snobs and couldn't of been happier. With all this being said, the best thing about this place was the service. It started as soon as we pulled into the parking lot and were greeted with a smile. The guy also gave us a great recommendation for tacos in town. Check in was friendly and seamless. Lilly was very welcoming. Later, we went to the restaurant. Eric and Rivas were our servers in the bar. He recommended fantastic wine and was attentive but gave us our space. Extremely professional. We will definitely be back! read more

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Have your wedding here or get a group together for a weekend getaway with friends and significant others. Location: The city of Tecate is a sleepy little place, more akin to an interior Mexican town than a boarder town. This is, no doubt, because there's no American town or city on the other side. The approximate 1 square mile encompassed by Presidente Lazaro Cardenas to the west (the street onto which you enter from the boarder), Avenue Miguel Hidalgo to the south, Rio Yaqui/Lerma to the east, and the boarder itself to the north, seems perfectly safe with little restaurants and cafes surrounding the center attraction: Miguel Hidalgo Park. Walking around in a group is perfect for this setting. However, I cannot speak to the surrounding areas beyond what I just described or the outskirts of town. ***Pro tip: Park on the US side. There's essentially nothing over on the US side except a bunch of cheap (dirt) parking lots, a 7-11, a Payless Shoes, and maybe a gas station or two. The parking lots are around $5-$10 per 24-hour period. Walk across the boarder (bring your passport duh!). If you are from the US, this is a very non-stressful boarder crossing. Sure, you could drive into Mexico, but I recommend against it for one reason: You must wake up early to get back across because the line of cars gets crazy long. Plus, you sit in the heat of the day, idling for hours, and all for what?! To potentially miss your opportunity to cross back over because the boarder closes at a certain time. I walked right past someone in the car line that I knew, and by the time they had crossed back over the boarder, I had already walked across and driven back to Los Angeles! Rooms: Nice, big, comfy, and clean. You get more for your money than you would on the US side, that's for sure. I think it came with a few bottles of water and all the usual things. Bars/Entertainment/Amenities: There's two restaurants: Asao and Yiima. Asao is upscale and is also a bar. Yiima is more casual (also with drinks available). Given the current strength of the dollar to the peso, you cannot get a better meal anywhere for cheaper than either of these two places. They also don't seem to "adjust" their prices as the peso weakens, probably because locals come here for fine dining themselves too. In other words, it's not simply for tourists. I had some of the best breakfasts at Yiima. They have an event hall, but the wedding that I was there for was set up outside. I would recommend doing it the same way. I peered into the event hall, and it was nice and all, but having the wedding ceremony and reception outside around the pool was amazing. They had a dance floor and dj, and people were dancing in the pool throughout the night. Employees: I had a very positive experience with everyone working here from the moment I walked in. I have forgotten everyone's name because I waited a month to write this, which is unfortunate, but I will try to describe people. First, the hotel manager and front desk check-in ladies were very sweet and professional. I walked in wearing a great big sombrero, and neither of them made fun of me or even rolled their eyes. They even provided the wedding couple ceremonial sombreros for the reception and pictures. I lost my sombrero, and they told me they would mail it to me if they found it. I told them it wouldn't be necessary, I would just buy a new sombrero in Los Angeles, where sombreros are also aplenty. (As an aside, the wedding couple actually found my sombrero and brought it back with them to Los Angeles). Anyway, the takeaway is that sombreros are definitely welcome here. Second, the event coordinator (I think his name was Alberto or Alfredo, a taller guy), he was completely on top of his game--a true gentlemen and professional. Lastly, I don't know if this is typical, but they were able to pick us up from the boarder when we arrived and shuttle us back when we left. The boarder is only about 1/2 mile away, so if you just have a backpack, walking is nice. But if you have a suitcase, the shuttle is clutch. Conclusion: If I were you, I would spend a night or two here. Make this a fun weekend destination from San Diego or Los Angeles, or consider having your wedding here. There's big savings to be had compared to the US alternatives. The drive from Los Angeles eventually turns into one of the most beautiful drives in Southern California. Tecate offers a great way to enjoy the inexpensive things Mexico has to offer in a safe, non-touristy setting. And this hotel/resort is not the only lodging Tecate has to offer, but I'd be dumbfounded if there's something better. Honestly, this experience could not have been simpler or more relaxing. read more

I have stayed three times before and it was amazing.. this time they missed the ball.. Starting with the breakfast that we were supposed to get ... I practically felt like I was begging for the food that came with the room. I asked to speak to general manager and I was told he was too busy to talk to me. I asked for him to reach out to me when he was not busy. Never did he reached out. At checkout I asked for him and again... no where to be reached at. The sad thing is I looked forward to coming here but now with this treatment of "I don't care" I will re think staying here again. read more

We were in town for a family wedding and decided to stay the weekend for a mini vacation. The hotel is a hidden gem. Very clean with great friendly service. They also offer a free continental breakfast every day. The in room breakfast exceeded our expectation. I was expecting a pastry and boxed orange juice. Not here. The balcony and wine fridge was a nice added feature. The grounds are beautiful and the Asao Restaurant was great. Nice wine selection from local vineyards. Will definitely stay here again. read more

This place is the best kept secret in San Diego!! I've traveled the world, and Four Seasons Hotels own the market in 5 Star Boutique RESORT hotels in Asia, Europe, and the Americas. But this 26-room gem doesn't give up a single thing to any of Four Seasons' best properties. The place is beautiful; the staff and service truly world class (in he sense of when world class really meant something); the room was GREAT; and the restaurant (Asao) would be 5 Star too here in San Diego! If you want THE perfect get away for a long weekend (and only 45-60 minutes drive from downtown SD and the easiest border crossing into Mexico) you better book the place BEFORE the secret is out and it gets ruined by weekend tourists being their obnoxious "Americans Abroad". read more

Favorite hotel to stay at while on work trips. The restaurant is itself a delicacy. Very clean and attentive personnel. Always a pleasure to stay here. See you again next year! read more

I absolutely loved this place! Everything was impeccable, spotless, really. This is probably the cleanest hotel we have ever stayed at. I would say that for the amount of comfort and quality of service, this is a very affordable place. TIP: When you book your night, you are to let them know if you would like to use the pool, so they can warm it up for you. It's a great place to disconnect. read more

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Will definitely be coming back, hotel was nice and very clean. The staff was friendly and helpful, Erik (bartender) went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our stay. The food at the restaurant was delicious, room comes with free continental breakfast, but we left early and missed out. Hotel Santuario Diegueño see you soon! read more

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Stayed for a wedding for 3 nights and overall had a nice stay. The room itself is beautiful and I loved the balcony we had that looked into the middle terrace. But I did have some problems which were addressed with the staff and management, but they really didn't do anything to help us and there was a lack of caring which is why I'm rating it as I am. 1. There is no ice maker readily available. This may seem silly, but we went to the front desk to ask for ice with our ice bucket and were told it would be brought to our room. 45 minutes later, nada. I called down stairs and when I mentioned it, she said okay and hung up the phone. We asked one last time and after almost 1.5 hours and nothing we gave up. I know it seems silly, but this was terribly irritating to me. 2. MORE IMPORTANTLY - I know this will matter to everyone reading...the WIFI (or lack of). Oh, the hotel does offer wifi, but it never worked for us. Can you imagine going 3 days without wifi...when you're traveling abroad and are trying to connect with the caretaker of your child. Mama-bear RAWR! The only time we were able to get on was when the folks in the room below us were in their room (it's the kinda place where the lights and such only work when the card is in the door). Several times it was addressed with staff and nothing. Even when we were checking out, the manager came up to us and asked how things were...I told him about the wifi and he didn't seem surprised. Even when the young lady was running our credit card, she couldn't get the wifi to connect to the AmEx machine...after like 8 tries, she had to go to the Asao restaurant to run the transaction. read more

Stayed here for a night after a wedding that was also being held here. First off this was a very impressive hotel. Clean and the detail put in to the architecture. The outside was really nice and inside is beautiful with Mexican art and details from the windows to the floors. Rooms were amazing, everything was clean, we had high ceilings, pretty big plasma, great closet space, bathroom with 2 sinks, bathtub aside from glass shower. Honestly it was just impressive and very well put together. I've been to a couple hotels here in BC Mexico but by far this one really left an impression on me. I wouldn't mind coming back out here if I stay at this hotel. read more

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Loved everything about this hotel. Not only is it beautiful but the staff were very helpful and made sure we had a pleasant experience. Fernando made sure we got our room on time to get ready for a wedding we were attending, and we were extremely thankful!!! Highly recommended little gem! read more