Hotel California is the best-known stay in Todos Santos, set between Benito Juárez, Morelos and Márquez de León streets in the heart of the historic center. It opened in 1950, was restored by the Stewart family in 2001 and now offers an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, a garden, a library, two on-site restaurants, a coffee shop and spa services. Rooms are air-conditioned, there is free self parking and free Wi-Fi, and cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a surcharge. Guests rate it about 8.2 out of 10 from just over a hundred reviews in recent guest reviews, which is good rather than glowing, and the draw is the location and the history. It suits travelers who want to be at the center of town and enjoy a legend with their stay.
Location and getting around
You are at the center, so the plaza, church, cultural center, galleries and most restaurants are walkable, which is a real advantage in a town where the beaches need a car. Cerritos and Punta Lobos are short drives away. Free self parking is available if you rent a car.
Rooms and facilities
Expect a character building with a courtyard feel instead of modern uniformity, so room size and style vary by type. The pool, rooftop terrace and garden give you quiet places to spend a hot afternoon, and the two restaurants and coffee shop keep dining simple. Breakfast is cooked to order for an extra charge. Check-in is from the afternoon and check-out is by noon, and a concierge can help with tours and transfers.
Who it suits and good to know: couples, history fans and first-timers who want the famous address and a walkable base. Public areas also attract day visitors, so the courtyard and bar can be lively in the evening, and light sleepers should ask for a quieter room. The Eagles story is part of the draw, though accounts say the band never stayed here. Rates are mid-range and rise in winter, so reserve early for peak weeks and compare room types before choosing.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Coffee shop
- ✓Garden and library
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms and concierge
Good questions
Is Hotel California in the center of Todos Santos?+
Yes, it is on the block between Benito Juárez, Morelos and Márquez de León, close to the plaza and church.
Is breakfast included?+
Cooked-to-order breakfast is available for a surcharge according to the hotel, so confirm what your rate includes.
Is parking available?+
Yes, free self parking is listed, which is useful if you rent a car for the beaches.
