The Best Boutique Hotels in Ensenada, Mexico

Posada El Rey Sol is a pastel pink-fronted colonial-style boutique hotel in Ensenada’s town center. The spacious rooms feature pops of bright color and large, luxurious headboards for a regal feel. An American breakfast banquet is included in your stay and, if you’re lucky, you can enjoy it out front while being serenaded by a passing mariachi band. The bar-edged outdoor pool, set in a courtyard, is a treat, too – especially in this downtown location.

Hotel Punta Morro is a contemporary casa sitting in front of the Pacific Ocean. Airy rooms have a luxury beach-house feel, with their nautical striped rugs and cushions and balcony for soaking up the ocean sounds. For some pampering, indulge in a deep-tissue massage at the seafront spa gazebo or try out a vinotherapy treatment that involves grape-based exfoliation and a hydrating wine mask. There’s even a Tesla charging point for anyone on a road trip.

La Villa de Adelina is a bright and homey boutique hotel, set in a property built in 1887, in the center of Ensenada. There are only four rooms, each named after classic English flowers (rose, daisy, etc.) and designed to remain in keeping with the floral theme. The lovely cafe and bistro has a sun-trap patio and serves invigorating coffee, calming tea and hearty bagels, flatbreads and toasties.

Las Rosas Hotel & Spa is a beautiful hotel in Ensenada set on the shores of the Pacific Ocean that takes its inspiration from both the Mediterranean and its Mexican roots. The light-filled rooms, with sea-framed windows in some, are decorated in soft rose pinks and mellow aquamarines, with wicker breezy furniture and balconies overlooking the ocean. Spend time at the spa in the soothing sauna or Jacuzzi and treat yourself to an indulgent body wrap to cocoon yourself away from the world.

The lavish Torre Lucerna Hotel is one of the newer kids on the block. This oceanfront luxury hotel in Ensenada lies just on the outskirts of town with stylish, contemporary rooms, doused in deep blues, reflecting the sea you can see from the balconies. Foodies won’t be disappointed, whether you pick La Azotea rooftop bar, serving up some of the freshest ceviche in the area, or the glamorous Riviera Pacific Grill for oysters, octopus tacos or a hearty ribeye steak.

Head to Horsepower Ranch for rustic relaxation alongside sweeping vineyards and orange orchards in the Rancho San Juanito valley, just outside Ensenada and only a short drive from the Pacific. The ranch is a beacon for off-road racers, mountain bikers and adrenaline junkies looking to explore the wilds. It’s also a great place to kick back, take in the views of the rolling mountains and lounge around the laid-back pool while sipping an ice-cold margarita.

La Cima del Valle is the ideal base for exploring the more than 150 vineyards in the Valle de Guadalupe, Mexico’s premium wine country. The deluxe, modern rooms at tis Ensenada boutique hotel have their own patios and decks for soaking up the panoramic views of the arid yet picturesque valley. Get your gastronomic fix at the plush Diguiso restaurant, using fresh seafood and beef dishes inspired by Ensenada’s ocean and valley. A well-stocked wine cave invites you to try the region’s fine wines, including La Cima’s own rich offering.

Casa Urbina Wine Resort has luxurious cabins with exposed sandstone walls, floor-to-ceiling windows and private decks, primed for vine viewing. The resort is set around a circular sundial-style structure, framed by vines and the Valle de Guadalupe landscapes, so you won’t be disturbed by anything in this tranquil spot – except the temptation to taste the grapes.

Santa Magdala is a rustic-luxe boutique hotel in Ensenada set in a historic hacienda (ranch), on the outskirts of Ensenada, at the beginning of Valle de Guadalupe’s majestic Wine Route. The beautiful, palatial rooms blend old with new via wooden beamed ceilings and stylish modern sofas. Relax by the lagoon-shaped pool and its cascading waterfall feature, framed by flowery foliage, orange trees and cacti.