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La Fonda Hotel, Restaurant and Spa

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  • Rooms: 36
Hwy. 1-D, Km 58.5 | La Misión exit, Rosarito to Ensenada, Rosarito, Mexico
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Just as American-style Las Rocas has its staunch devotees, many are loyal to La Fonda, a place for people who truly want to get away from it all. The... Just as American-style Las Rocas has its staunch devotees, many are loyal to La Fonda, a place for people who truly want to get away from it all. The rustic rooms don't come with minibars, state-of-the-art TVs, or phones. What they do have is an adventuresome appeal unlike that of any other northern Baja coast resort. Relaxation and romance are the key words at this small hotel and restaurant, which opened in the 1950s and hasn't changed a whole lot since. (http://www.frommers.com) more » « less

TripAdvisor Traveller Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars Based on 49 traveller reviews
  • What to Expect:
    • 3.5 based on 27 reviews Rooms
    • 3.5 based on 27 reviews Service
    • 3.5 based on 28 reviews Value
    • 3.5 based on 28 reviews Cleanliness
    • 3.5 based on 7 reviews Dining

Reviews of La Fonda Hotel, Restaurant and Spa

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5 of 5 stars
Illinois
2 Dec 2008

I am suprised at some of the negative reviews for La Fonda. It is a kitchy, unique place, not standardized like a Holiday Inn so if that is what you are looking for keep on looking. If you are looking for a property with quaint, interesting rooms (both in decor and materials) with great views and a 60sec walk to... more

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4 of 5 stars
Los Angeles, CA
25 Nov 2008

Let me start out by saying we adore La Fonda...I have been coming here for nearly 20 years with family, friends, my (now) husband....it's a truly magical place, and the staff is wonderful. That's why we got married here in the summer of 2008.... However, we were shocked at how unbelievably incompetent their wedding coordinator was.... She is the person... more

10 Sep 2008

We stayed in Bungalow 22 on Sept 2 and 3, 2008. Have been all over Mexico and thought we had seen it all. Am still wondering why we stayed two nights in this place. We checked in and were assigned bungalow 22, right over the beach. Sounded good so we unloaded the luggage and headed up and down several flights... more

23 Jul 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

We have stayed at La Fonda many times. We also got married there on June 28th, and it was absolutely fabulous! We had 85 guests from Vancouver BC to Louisiana and everywhere in between, and they all LOVED the place. There is no other place like it on Earth, and that's exactly why we booked our wedding there! Some of... more

16 May 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Well I am very surprised by the positive reviews on this place. Outside of thefun restaurant with mediocre food, the actual hotel is a disaster. My husband and I had been to dinner there a # of times and decided that rather than stay in our usual Las Rosas hotel, we would try La Fonda. What a mistake. Our room... more

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3 of 5 stars
San Diego, California
11 May 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

This is a review of the La Fonda Hotel, Restaurant, and Spa. All in one. WIfe and I celebrated our 1 year anniversary at La Fonda. Kind of a special weekend we'd say. Summary: Great views, good front desk people and restaurant staff, OK spa, and some nice rooms. Just make sure you get one of the nice rooms! Bottomline:... more

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4 of 5 stars
Los angeles
4 Apr 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Want to say after staying at some hotels in rosarito this place is great. Resturant serves great food, drinks are strong and the bungalows are neat with fireplaces and ocean views. Very Relaxing. But I must warn you bungalow 22 has the "killer shower". It is up a 7 foot spiral marble floor staircase, no hand rails, no shower curtain,... more

16 Mar 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We've been going to Baja for years and despite a few surprises(it is Mexico) just keep going back. We just finished a mini holiday, that started out as a 2 night stay and turned into 5! La Fonda had so much character and charm, we just couldn't leave. There have been noticeable improvements in the last year, including new linen... more

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1 of 5 stars
Alameda, CA
4 Jan 2008
2/3 found this review helpful

Maybe it depends which room you get.... we had #15 and didn't like it at all.... wouldn't even take a shower. Lots of noise from the road... ocean view if you peer over the patio wall. The pillows were SUPER UNCOMFORTABLE, better bring your own or risk a major neck ache the next morning. The bathroom door was filthy, the... more

Management response from
bonbon95, owner

La Fonda is a quaint, charming, rustic restaurant,hotel and spa. Comparing us to a five star hotel is a laugh. Any one that knows us and has read your review is still laughing. For all you first timers, we don't have TV's or Phones in any of the rooms. If you want to get aaway for it all, we are...

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5 of 5 stars
portland, oregeon
2 Dec 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

We did not stay at the hotel but rather ate lunch there on the Friday after Thanksgiving. The meals were excellent for all five of us and we enjoyed the music, view, and service. On the way out, I stopped in the gift shop to buy something for my cousin. I evidently left my purse with drivers license and credit... more

Reviews of La Fonda Hotel, Restaurant and Spa

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Address: Hwy. 1-D, Km 58.5 | La Misión exit, Rosarito to Ensenada, Rosarito, Mexico