Hotel Rio Rita

2.5 star property
Adults-only hotel near San Ysidro Border Crossing

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Staircase
Interior detail
Terrace/patio
Suite, Hot Tub | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels
Suite, Hot Tub | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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968 Av. Revolución Zona Centro, Tijuana, BC, 22000
  • Place, Av Revolución
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, El Popo Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tijuana, Baja California Norte (TIJ-General Abelardo L. Rodriguez Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, Hot Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Tijuana

Tijuana Centro stay.With a stay at this Tijuana Centro hotel, you'll be steps from Pasaje Gomez and The Emporium. Av Revolución and Tijuana Arch are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Av Revolución - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • El Popo Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tijuana Arch - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Centro Cultural Tijuana - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • San Ysidro Transit Center Station - 16 min drive
  • San Diego Santa Fe Depot - 19 min drive
  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caesar's Restaurant Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Beer Garden ~ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Witch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Maria Candelaria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mamut Brewery Co. - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rio Rita

Adults-only hotel near San Ysidro Border Crossing
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Hotel Rio Rita also features a terrace, express check-out, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

This Art Deco Tijuana hotel is smoke free.

  • 73 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Rio Rita offers 73 air-conditioned accommodations with espresso makers and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature down comforters. 55-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and hair dryers.

This Tijuana hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon

Things to do

  • Art gallery

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Espresso maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 Rio Rita

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older 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.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.
  • Alcohol isn't served or allowed at Hotel Rio Rita.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Hotel España
Hotel Rio Rita Hotel
Hotel Rio Rita Tijuana
Hotel Rio Rita Hotel Tijuana

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Rio Rita to the airport?

Hotel Rio Rita is 5.3 mi (21-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 Rio Rita?

As of Jan 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Rio Rita on Jan 27, 2026 start from $83.64, excluding 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 Rio Rita have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Rio Rita.

How close is Hotel Rio Rita to the beach?

This hotel is 9.1 mi (28-min drive) from Imperial Beach and 11.2 mi (37-min drive) from Silver Strand State Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Rio Rita offer free breakfast?

Hotel Rio Rita offers free continental breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Hotel Rio Rita?

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 Rio Rita?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Rio Rita?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Rio Rita have a pool?

Hotel Rio Rita does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Rio Rita have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Rio Rita to downtown Tijuana?

Hotel Rio Rita is 0.8 mi away from Tijuana.

Hotel Rio Rita Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 808 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 136 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 69 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 1105 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kristi

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalina, Lanwdale

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerald

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristian

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gil

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heriberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very clean hotel with excellent cortesi from all stuff, it is situated in a very safe area there are stores and restaurants galore , lots of night clubs and caliente casino right across the street. Coffee all day long and free parking plus valet parking Great place to stay one or several nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Yadhira

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love it here
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

illesenia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like this hotel specially with everything they have to offer now except The Tub seemed to have a smell, it was very noisy you can literally hear everything which is not very nice when your trying to sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marco, reseda

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Brock

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Very annoying the night staff asked all the time on which room I stay every time Iwe walked inn after go out for a few
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Im impress with the service and the place and ambient!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Eduardo

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025