Encuentro Guadalupe is the stay to choose when you want the wine valley to be your whole trip rather than a day out. Set in a rural, mountain-ringed part of the Valle de Guadalupe on the Tecate-Ensenada highway, it offers a small collection of lofts instead of conventional hotel rooms. Each has a balcony or terrace, mountain views, a fireplace and thoughtful details such as free bottled water and champagne service. The grounds include an outdoor pool with cabanas and sun loungers, a hot tub, a rooftop terrace and a garden, and there is a spa with massage and couples treatment rooms. The tone is calm, design-led and adult in spirit, since the property does not accept young children.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands at kilometre 75 of the Carretera Tecate-Ensenada, in the middle of the valley rather than in a town. That means you can reach several wineries within a short drive, with Bodegas Domecq about a mile and a half away, and others such as Monte Xanic and the Museo de la Vid y el Vino within roughly six miles.
It also means you will need a car, a hired driver or a guided tour to get around, and a long drive from the Tijuana airport, about an hour and a half. Free parking and an electric car charging station are available.
The rooms
Accommodation is in lofts, one with a king bed and balcony, another with two queen beds, with compact but efficient floor plans of roughly two hundred to two hundred and sixty square feet. Expect air conditioning, a ceiling fan, a desk, an in-room safe, soundproofing, a fireplace and good toiletries. There is no elevator, so ask about ground-level access if stairs are a problem, and note that smoking is not allowed.
Good to know
The on-site restaurant, KOMAT, and a bar and poolside bar keep you close to your room in the evening, and breakfast is cooked to order for an extra charge rather than included. Massage appointments must be reserved ahead, and the hotel does not accept guests aged thirteen and younger. Dogs are accepted with a fee, with a limit on numbers.
Check-in runs from the afternoon until late evening, so tell the hotel if you will arrive after dark. The hotel suits couples, honeymooners and wine lovers who want a quiet base, and it is less suited to families or to anyone who wants to walk to restaurants and shops.
Why stay here
- ✓Private lofts with balcony and mountain views
- ✓Fireplace in each loft
- ✓Outdoor pool with cabanas
- ✓Hot tub and rooftop terrace
- ✓Spa with couples treatment rooms
- ✓KOMAT restaurant, bar and poolside bar
- ✓Free parking and EV charging
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning
Good questions
Is Encuentro Guadalupe suitable for children?+
No, the hotel does not accept guests aged thirteen and younger. It is designed for couples and adult travellers.
Do I need a car?+
The hotel sits in the middle of the valley, so you will want a car, a driver or a guided tour to reach wineries and restaurants. Free parking is available.
Is breakfast included?+
Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for an additional charge, so confirm what your rate includes.
