Hotel at a Glance: Rosarito Beach Hotel & Spa

There’s a sign hanging over the entrance of the Rosarito Beach Hotel & Spa that reads,”Through this door pass the most beautiful women in the world.” It’s not an exaggeration—in its 90 years, the famous hotel has hosted Marilyn Monroe, Rita Hayworth, Lana Turner, and Kim Novak, among a slew of other movie stars. Set right on the beach, the landmark resort has fine dining restaurants, several onsite activities, and service fit for Hollywood royalty.

• Fun in the sun: Enjoy a stroll along the resort’s beach, build sand castles, take surfing lessons, and go swimming in the pool.
• Dinner and drinks: In the onsite Azteca restaurant, you can dine on shrimp and beef. The recently reopened Chabert’s Restaurant serves upscale dinner on Fridays and Saturdays.
• Ocean-view rooms have private balconies; suites feature kitchenettes.
• Add-ons: Select options of this getaway come with American breakfast, margaritas, mimosas, and massages at the onsite spa.
• Fine dining: on the weekends at Chabert’s Restaurant, located inside the hotel founder’s mansion
• Distance to San Diego: 30 miles

Rosarito, Mexico: Beach Town Close to San Diego

Located just 30 miles south of San Diego across the Mexican border, Rosarito is a tourist town at heart. In the 1920s, Americans trying to have a good time despite Prohibition would head south of the border and to the newly built Rosarito Beach Hotel—a favorite spot for Hollywood celebs.

Rosarito has remained a popular resort area; you’ll find shopping centers and high-rise resorts up and down the coast. You can go golfing at several championship courses, surf the Baja waves, and go wine-tasting in the Guadalupe Valley, where more than 18 wineries offer daily tours and tastings. The town is also an easy drive form Tijuana, the bustling border city and cultural heart of Baja California.

The Rosarito Beach Hotel is the closest gateway to Baja’s scenic wine country, the Guadalupe Valley, just 45 miles away. Here you can find everything from small family country restaurants to fine dining, craft centers,and museums along with ranches, wine boutiques, art galleries, and cultural and natural sites.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the best way to travel to the hotel from the airport? The property is 42 miles from San Diego Airport (SAN) or 20 miles from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). Traveling by taxi from San Diego Airport would cost $60–$80; a tax from Tijuana International Airport would cost $50.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another voucher? The voucher covers two guests. Maximum occupancy is four in an ocean-view room or three adults or two adults and two kids 12 or younger in an ocean-view studio suite. Adding an occupant above standard is $30 per night for an additional guest 13 or older; kids 12 or younger stay free.

3. Will I be approached to attend a timeshare sales presentation? Customers are never obligated to attend a sales presentation. If you are approached and decline a presentation, you will not lose the value of your voucher or have to pay additional fees.

4. Which activities and amenities are included in the resort credits? No resort credits are offered with this deal.

5. Are dinner reservations required for restaurants? Is there a dress code? Dinner reservations for the onsite restaurants are not required and there is no specific dress code. For more information about your dining options, please click here or call (866) 767-2748.