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Best Western El Cid

3.0 star property
Attentive staff create a seamless hospitality experience at this Zona Centro hotel, where guests can relax on the rooftop or energize at the fitness center.

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Best Western El Cid offers a vibrant retreat in Zona Centro. Unwind on the rooftop terrace, stroll through the garden, or stay active at the 24-hour health club. Enjoy the outdoor pool, while multilingual staff and dry cleaning services ensure a hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(54 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Junior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Hot Tub

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Separate dining area
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Rainfall showerhead
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

Junior Suite Hot Tub

  • Sleeps 2

2 King Beds, Non-Smoking, Wet Bar, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

2 Queen Beds, Non-Smoking, Wet Bar, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

1 Queen Bed, Non-Smoking, Wet Bar, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2

Suite-1 King Bed, Non-Smoking, Whirlpool, Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 2
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About the area

Zona Centro, a neighborhood in Ensenada, is home to Best Western El Cid. Ventana al Mar and Playa Hermosa reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Riviera Cultural Center and Caracol Museum. State Center for the Arts and Antigua Aduana Maritima Museum are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Ensenada travel guide
Map
Ave. López Mateos #993, Ensenada, BC, 22800

What's nearby

  • Riviera Cultural Center of Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico
    Riviera Cultural Center
    7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ventana al Mar
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Malecón Ensenada
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • First Street
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Tijuana Intl. Airport (TIJ)
    96 min drive

Restaurants

  • Tacos El Chente
    2 min walk
  • Mariscos "El Güero
    2 min walk
  • La Guerrerense
    1 min walk
  • D'volada
    1 min walk
  • HUNTER Coffee & Bistro
    2 min walk

About this property

Best Western El Cid

Hotel located in Zona Centro
Consider a stay at Best Western El Cid and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour health club.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a vending machine
  • 1 meeting room, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 51 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Separate dining areas, kitchenettes, and mini fridges

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM

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 allowed for an extra charge of MXN 420 per pet, per night, plus a deposit of MXN 1050 per stay
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A damage deposit of MXN 1000 will be collected before check-in.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: MXN 1050 per stay
  • Pet fee: MXN 420 per pet, per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western El Cid have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western El Cid?

As of Mar 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western El Cid on Mar 15, 2026 start from 120.61, 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.

Is Best Western El Cid pet-friendly?

Yes, Best Western El Cid allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a deposit of MXN 1050 per stay and a fee of MXN 420 per pet, per night. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western El Cid?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Western El Cid?

Check-out is at 11:30 AM.

Does Best Western El Cid provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Best Western El Cid located?

Located in Zona Centro, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Ventana al Mar, First Street, and Malecón Ensenada. Civica Plaza and Ensanada History Museum are also within 10 minutes.

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Reviews

Best Western El Cid Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 590 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 242 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly, professional and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean facilities and very kind and friendly personnel!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ulises

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent food near property...
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruben

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is very safe the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location you walk right out into shops restaurants and entertainment
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well maintained for an older property. Great central location with easy walking to lots of eating and entertainment options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Maria

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect location

Nice hotel in the heart of town. Great safe parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

raquel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean nice staff great location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Location was ideal, nice clean,service was great I'll book it again 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Service , Clean and Comfortable Rooms, Great Location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really liked this Hotel. It was clean and welcoming. The decor was great too. All staff were friendly. It’s also centrally located in great street. We would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Noisy at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, clean hotel, options for rooms with view, and able to walk to shop around.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a walking distance from all places to visit!! Malecon, restaurant, convenience store farmacies bars etc
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel and service was great, most importantly family friendly. Restaurants and shops were at a walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location everything is walking distance restaurants and shops
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great quick check in, staff was extremely friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
we loved how huge the rooms were and the private, safe parking. the location is right in the downtown but not loud at all. walking distance to the clubs and nice,quiet restaurants and shops
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
When I visit Ensenada, I stay here because I feel safe and have many options to enjoy my stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Over all great place and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet place to sleep and get rest. Centrally located and can walk everywhere turistic from here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

mariateresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect located
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is so nice and everyone in the hotel is so nice
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024