California

3.5 star property
Boutique hotel in Todos Santos with 2 restaurants and outdoor pool

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Outdoor pool
Aerial view
Reception hall
Terrace/patio
Lobby

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • 2 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • Room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • In-room childcare
  • Area shuttle
  • Terrace
For families
  • Children stay free
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room options

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Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Terrace

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Terrace, Ocean View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Romantic Penthouse, Multiple Beds, Terrace

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Bedroom, Balcony

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Pillow-top bed
Premium bedding
Ceiling fan
  • 36 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Benito Juarez e/Morelos y Marquez de, Leon, Todos Santos, BCS, 23305

What's nearby

  • Los Pinos Park - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nuestra Senora del Pilar Church - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Todos Santos Plaza - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Punta Lobos - 12 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Playa La Cachora - 12 min drive - 3.6 km

Getting around

  • La Paz, Baja California Sur (LAP-Manuel Marquez de Leon Intl.) - 74 min drive
  • San José del Cabo, Baja California Sur (SJD-Los Cabos Intl.) - 82 min drive
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Oystera - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Generala Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pizzeria RomAntica - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Baja Tasty - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Tequila's Sunrise - ‬3 min walk

About this property

California

Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at California. Guests can indulge in massages, and La Coronela, one of 2 restaurants, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. An outdoor pool, a bar/lounge and a terrace are other highlights at this boutique hotel.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM
  • Minimum check-in age – 16
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 16

Children

  • Up to 2 children (15 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
  • No cots (infant beds)

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Off-site

  • Area shuttle*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11:30 AM
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service

Travelling with children

  • Children stay for free (see details)
  • Childcare in room (surcharge)

What to do

  • Personal watercraft (motorised)
  • Shopping
  • Beach nearby
  • Bike rentals nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 1947
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Library
  • An outdoor pool
  • Reception hall
  • Art Deco architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Dressing gowns and slippers
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • In-room massage
  • Patio
  • Individually furnished and decorated
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer (on request)
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Special features

Dining

La Coronela – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Bistro Santo Vino – This fine-dining restaurant specialises in local cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 130.00 per person
  • Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.

Also known as

Hotel California
California Hotel
Hotel California
California Todos Santos
California Hotel Todos Santos

Frequently asked questions

Does California offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, California does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at California?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Is parking offered on site at California?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at California?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at California and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, kayaking and body boarding, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near California?
Yes, there are 2 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco dining and local cuisine.
Does California have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a patio.
What's the area around California like?
California is a short 5-minute walk from Todos Santos Plaza and 4 minutes' walk from Nuestra Senora del Pilar Church.

California Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

2.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

We liked the colors and all of the outdoor spaces filled with plants and flowers. We liked the staff, the restaurant and the food.The rustic furniture in these spaces was a nice visual touch as well although some probably shouldn't be used for actual seating. We did not like our room. We paid for a room with a view which did have a little terrace but it looked out over the roof and onto a loud and busy street. You could also see the machinery on the rooftop and there were workers who climbed over the railing near our room daily to access these machines (checking and/or fixing them - we were not sure). We did not have hot water our first day and it was hit or miss after that. There was no TV which is actually ok but there's also no phone in the room, no hair dryer, iron or other basic essentials. Also, the outlet near the bathroom sink was a little blackened which was a worry. There was also a lot of peeling paint around the property including in our room. While Todos Santos is small, quiet and pleasant art town, we feel this property is totally over rated. Considering they only have 11 rooms, it seems it would be easy to put some effort and amenities into each one so they truly look and feel special. With all of the other hotel options close by, we would absolutely not stay at this property again.
Travelers, 6-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay
The Hotel itself is great and very unique, the staff were friendly and the town was fantastic. It is rigt out of a movie, we will stay there again soon.
Viking, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

4/10 Fair

Needs a big make up
This hotel indeed lives off legend since rooms are old and not maintained doors and window dont open bathroom falling apart and no phone in room. The pool was icy cold. The common areas are cheap and rather decrepit. AC leaking creating puddles in room. One good thing was breakfast (expensive and not included but good). Location good and nearby parking handy but unsupervised at night.
Mexico, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The iconic hotel
The experience was awesome So well done, so many things to look at and see The furniture and attention to detail, the candles all over that are lit at night The ambience is unreal and everywhere throughout
kris, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Hotel California
Hotel was centrally located and nicely decorated in traditional Mexican style. Food in the restaurant was excelent with good service. Waiters all spoke great English. Prices were a bit high compared to other restaurants in Todo Santos. Rooms are noisy due to location over the main town street. However if you went to Hotel California for peace and serenity you went for the wrong reasons.
Ben, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Stayed in penthouse. Amazing terrace and views. Huge terrace
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Charming hotel
Very nice and charming hotel, but too many moscitos and bikers
Knut H., 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Charming hotel..but be ready for some noise
The hotel is very conveniently located at the center of town. It is easy to walk to various restaurants and and boutiques in the area. The hotel is extremely charming, with colourful and eclectic decor and vibrant artwork. The pool was great, as we spent many hours each day there. Although small, the pool area provided a great place to relax. As we had our newborn son with us, we weren't always out in the town. The hotel had enough quiet areas for us to relax and read while our son slept in his stroller. I also have to thank the wonderful front desk staff - both Luis and Hugo were extremely helpful. Hugo also helping me deal with issues with the car rental company, so thank you to them both. However, the only complaint was the lack of soundproofing on the windows. Street noise easily comes through, especially during the time we visited, which coincided with 4 days of Day of the Dead festivities. Additionally, there was plumbing work going on behind our room, which was audible, until 12:30 am. Luckily, my wife used her phone app for some white noise. Normally it wouldn't be an issue, but we had our son with us, and we didn't want his sleep disturbed. But the owner, Debbie, was very gracious and apologetic when we told her the issues the next day.
Marvin, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel, great location
First time staying at Hotel California. The location is great, central to town and a close drive to beaches. The service was good, the staff is very helpful & friendly. The room was comfortable but could use updating, The pool desperately needs to be retiled and cleaned.
JennH, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

Stay Away
After a long flight and drive, we arrived to hotel, booked months in advance. Shown to our room, directly over a generator. Asked to be moved, and were shown to a second room. Here, the manager told us that the room had no running water. In fact, the entire hotel was without running water. We asked if he could book us into either the Todos Santos Inn, or Guaycara - both similiarly priced and nearby. He said he would, and made the call for us. Not a Spanish speaker, I didn't know what he said, but he handed me directions, and off we went. Turns out, he booked us at Hotel Casa Tota and agreed to pay for our 3 night stay. Well, lucky Hotel California got a total money earner on us. The one night price that I paid for Hotel CA was twice what the nightly rate was at Hotel Casa Tota. Requested to be reimbursed, and both Expedia and Hotel California denied the request. I didn't want the money back for the other hotel, we stayed there, but shame on Hotel CA for ripping me off. They made a hundred and twenty bucks nightly on me for 3 nights and for that, SHAME SHAME SHAME
Tina, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Mythical but overpriced
Mythical place, but very noisy street, and an overall low customer-perceived value. Do recommend to have a drink, but the night isn't worth the price.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel in Todo Santos
We loved staying here. Gorgeous art and furniture all around. Magical setting! In town there are many jewelry and crafts shops. There's a small wine bodega in town that was very fun with a great small Mexican restaurant next-door with the best chili rellenos ever! There's an old Spanish mission. Great restaurants within walking distance. The food at the hotel was also impressive. Loved the nachos. Can't wait to go back.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Bucket list checked off. This is a great hotel.
This was our first stay at the Hotel California, yet it was our 10th time to visit Todos Santos. The town has had major construction and road improvements. The room was very quiet and clean. A few minor paint issues were noted in the bathroom, but we enjoyed our visit!
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

right in the center of town with good restaurants and shopping
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

The Real Hotel California
Staid just one night while traveling but will be back.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome place. Lots of fun.
Had a blast at Hotel California! Great room. Fun place with excellent food, design and artwork. Every area is great for pictures. Centrally located in Todos Santos. Very fun.
Verified Travelocity guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel California - Todos Santos MX
Stayed one night , as an extra day for our stay in Caboolture area . Todos Santos is a cute little town , not much to do except relax, eat and shop . Hotel California is a neat boutique hotel ,worth the stay. Be advised there is no elevator
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Central to everything
Highly recommended with excellent restaurant and helpful staff
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Center of town yet close to beach. Excellent locat
Beautifully decorated with outstanding art. Cordial bilingual staff. Lovely private outdoor patio connected to our room.We plan to go there again.
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Funky but in a good way!
We loved the hotel. It was funky and charming at the same time. Our room was great and liked that there was no TV or phone. The swimming pool and outdoor gathering spaces were beautiful. The restaurant was very good. Despite being on the main street it wasn't noisy. We'll be back! Peggy Anne and Dan
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Valentines Celebration
What a lovely place to celebrate Valentines Day with your spouse. The music was from our era & the decor was so suited to the reputation of Hotel California. Were many little alcoves where you could enjoy some quiet time other than in your room. The hotel staff were attentive & fun to visit with. Todo Santos was also charming.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Ambiance is so serene and perfect.
Ten years ago, I visited Todos Santos with friends for a few hours, we stopped into the bar to have a drink then went on to explore the town and ocean - but this place always stuck with me and I have been wanting to stay there. The opportunity finally arose to return to the Baja Peninsula and I told my husband we have to stay there at least one night. Well after that one night, I wanted to cancel the rest of our trip to LaPaz. I love this environment inside and out! Next visit, I will be staying only there. Kimberly
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Interesting place, eccentric and lively.
We were excited to see and stay at this legendary hotel. It is beautifully decorated and has an interesting lay-out, with tunnels and stairs leading to patios or rooms. It seems to be the center of town with lots of visitors and shopping nearby, so a bit noisy. If you are looking for a quiet stay or traditional hotel, this is not for you. The food in the restaurant was good, service lacking and little pricey. Same goes for the store. Front desk was friendly, room was clean and nice. I agree it is haunted, because we had an experience with that. It was a fun stopover to La Paz.
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very good

Enjoyed my stay
I had spent a few days in La Paz and decided to do my last night at the Hotel California mostly because of the name. I was pleasantly surprised to find a beautiful older hotel with a very comfortable room, friendly people and a terrific breakfast the next morning. My room didn't have a TV, which was actually nice once I got used to the idea, so I don't take points off for that. The hotel has been around far longer than the song, so don't be confused. There were no mirrors on the ceilings, and no pink champagne on ice. I did check out in the morning, and I was able to leave in plenty of time to catch my flight out of San Juan Del Cabo.
Verified Hotels.com guest review