The 1920s hotel's grounds encompass an ocean pier; the town of Rosarito Beach grew up around this landmark. If the hotel sounds old and stodgy, the addition of a 17-story, 271-suite luxury condo-hotel with one- to three-bedroom penthouse suites, all with panoramic ocean views, have upped its game. If you don't choose to stay here, wander through its Mexican-style lobby or check out one of its restaurants. You will be in good company, as Marilyn Monroe, Lana Turner, Joan Bennett and Kim Novak have slept here and a sign above the lobby entrance says, "Through this door pass the most beautiful women in the world."
Part entertainment complex, part hotel, all party venue; the Festival Plaza Hotel and Entertainment Resort looks like a rollercoaster from the outside and offers 203 guestrooms in the heart of the action. Its Rock and Roll Taco nightclub parties until 3 a.m. and the hotel's center mall has a swimming pool, concert stage and a ferris wheel. Other amenities include a variety of restaurants and an on-site spa for massages, facial care and body treatments. Rooms with king- or queen-sized beds and penthouse suites all have ocean views.
This hotel consists of a number of condo towers and each unit is individually decorated. One- to four-bedroom suites include various amenities such as microwaves, satellite television and queen- and king-size beds and many have ocean views. This property boasts its own water filtration system allowing guests to drink the water from the tap without fear of getting sick. The gated complex has 24-hour security, a number of swimming pools, a children's wading pool and a complete gym.
The 5-star resort features luxurious 1,150-square-foot apartments with kitchens and ocean views and boasts four heated pools. Amenities include washers and dryers, air-conditioning, flat-screen televisions, whirlpool tubs and balconies overlooking the ocean. The resort has basketball, volleyball and tennis courts and a large gym. Its restaurant and bar serves international cuisine.
The Pueblito Inn is only a crawl away from the strip and is reasonably priced. Its 47 rooms have queen or double beds, cable television, wireless Internet, room service and air conditioning. There is a small heated pool; Mexican dishes, breakfast and appetizers are served at its restaurant-bar.
