Hotel Catalina

2.5 star property
Hotel near San Ysidro Border Crossing in Tijuana

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Exterior
Single Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Flat-screen TV
Flat-screen TV
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Emiliano Zapata 8291, Colonia Centro, Tijuana, BC, 22000
  • Place, Av Revolución
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fronton Jai Alai Palace
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Centro Cultural Tijuana
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Tijuana

Tijuana Centro stay.Your stay at this Tijuana Centro hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of Las Americas Premium Outlets and San Ysidro Border Crossing. Av Revolución and The Emporium are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Av Revolución - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Fronton Jai Alai Palace - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tijuana Wax Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Centro Cultural Tijuana - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Plaza Rio Commercial Center - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles

Getting around

  • San Ysidro Transit Center Station - 17 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cervezartistas Brew House - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Rubik's 80's Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Drinks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Carl's Jr. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bistro Milano - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Catalina

Hotel near San Ysidro Border Crossing in Tijuana
WiFi is free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Tijuana hotel.

  • 45 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Smoking in designated areas
Hotel Catalina offers 45 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 5 per night)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Catalina

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 5.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Catalina Tijuana
Catalina Tijuana
Hotel Catalina Hotel
Hotel Catalina Tijuana
Hotel Catalina Hotel Tijuana

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Catalina to the airport?

Hotel Catalina is 5.4 mi (22-min drive) away from the Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Catalina?

As of Jul 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Catalina on Jul 6, 2026 start from $47, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Hotel Catalina have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Catalina.

How close is Hotel Catalina to the beach?

This hotel is 8.8 mi (32-min drive) from Border Field State Park Beach and 9.3 mi (23-min drive) from Imperial Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Catalina offer free breakfast?

Hotel Catalina does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Catalina?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Caliente Racetrack Casino (5-min drive) and Caliente Casino (10-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Catalina?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Catalina?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 5.00 per night.

Does Hotel Catalina have a pool?

Hotel Catalina does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Catalina have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Catalina to downtown Tijuana?

Hotel Catalina is 0.7 mi away from Tijuana.

Hotel Catalina Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 63 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 254 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Philip

Disliked: Amenities
shops and restaurants in all directions and open late at night
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was pleasant. Great location for our time in Tijuana! I recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a really good stay, definitely will be coming back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place and nice area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms in a conveniently located location.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, great location, clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I'm in Tijuana. I think it's a great hotel for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice hotel for the money. A good value for a buget hotel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel for the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The employees here are so nice The front desk and the housekeeping it's clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and there's always food outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
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8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Nice staff. Bed squeaked. You do NOT pay extra for secure parking down the street.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
They charge me more than what it is like $10 cause they have their rate higher to charge the dollar but the rooms and service what’s good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything ok!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good prices and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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8/10 Good

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I have been staying here 3-4 times a month for a year. The hotel and rooms are clean. The rooms upstairs are big and roomy. The TV is new and has all streaming services. The satff is always nice and helpful. Hotel Catalina is my favorite affordable hotel in downtown TJ.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good for the price
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff upfront was very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I dig the easy access to many points of the city. If you know how to get around you can catch the taxi bus from here to Rosarito and back. You are also one block from the main Revolution street.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Osmar Eliseo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for the price: nice, simple. clean, basic, friendly, although next time I will ask for a room with windows that do NOT face the back of a major, very loud dance club!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023