Hotel at a Glance: Rosarito Beach Hotel

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.
• Playa Tower ocean-view rooms have private balconies; suites feature kitchenettes.
• Add-ons: Select options of this getaway come with daily breakfast and six margaritas per stay.
• Distance to San Diego: 30 miles. Each option comes with one border Fast Pass.

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.

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) and 20 miles from Tijuana International Airport (TIJ). Traveling by taxi from San Diego Airport would cost approximately $60–$80; a taxi from Tijuana International Airport would cost around $50.

2. Is there an additional occupancy fee, or do I have to purchase another voucher? The voucher covers two guests. Maximum occupancy in an oceanfront room is four. Adding an occupant above standard is $30 per night for each 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? Resort credits are not included with this voucher.

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.