Hotel Santo Tomas
Avenida Miramar 609, Ensenada, Ensenada Municipality 22800 Mexico
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#35 of 50 hotels in Ensenada
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Everyone needs a place to lay their weary head. For travellers visiting Ensenada, Hotel Santo Tomas is an excellent choice for rest and rejuvenation. Well-known for its budget friendly environment and proximity to great restaurants and attractions, Hotel Santo Tomas makes it easy to enjoy the best of Ensenada.
Hotel Santo Tomas features 24 hour front desk, room service, and shops. In addition, as a valued Hotel Santo Tomas guest, you can enjoy an on-site restaurant that is available on-site. Guests arriving by vehicle have access to free parking.
While staying at Hotel Santo Tomas, visitors can check out Avenida Lopez Mateos (0.9 mi) and Plaza Civica (0.9 mi), some of Ensenada's top attractions.
When you’re feeling hungry, be sure to check out El Rey Sol Restaurant, Cafe con Leche, and Hogaza Hogaza Dans La Primere Rue, which are some French restaurants that are popular with locals and out-of-towners alike.
If you are interested in exploring Ensenada, check out an architectural building, such as Rivera del Pacifico.
Whether you’re travelling for business, pleasure or both, Hotel Santo Tomas is sure to make your visit to Ensenada one worth remembering.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
Free breakfast
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Shuttle bus service
Business Centre with Internet Access
Meeting rooms
Non-smoking hotel
Wifi
Restaurant
Breakfast in the room
Snack bar
Shops
24-hour front desk
Express check-in / check-out
Laundry service
Room features
Air conditioning
Room service
Safe
Bath / shower
Hair dryer
Room types
Bridal suite
Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
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HOTEL STYLE
Centrally Located
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Location
Avenida Miramar 609, Ensenada, Ensenada Municipality 22800 Mexico
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Somewhat walkable
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Anyone can stay at the Holiday Inn or Sheraton. This is an older hotel that has the charm and charisma of Mexico. The price is super affordable. At this price you could afford to stay twice as long. We stayed on the Miramar side of the hotel. Less traffic noise but enjoyed listening to the street entertainment. The complementary breakfast across the street was a wonderful experience. You get a very authentic feel. The room was adequate and clean. The housekeeping was friendly and capable. We plan to stay again on our next trip to Ensenada.
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Date of stay: July 2021Trip type: Travelled on business
Room Tip:Â Hotel only accepts cash. Either in pesos or dollars. Payment is expected in full at checkin....
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This hotel is a little hard to find. As you enter Esenada on the Scenic Highway (MX Rte 1) from the north the hotel is just a little past the first traffic signal. It is on a street corner on the left. If you pass the McDonalds restaurant you have gone to far. Turn at the corner the hotel is on (not at the traffic signal.) The gate to the hotel parking lot is about 100 feet from the corner on the right. This is a one way street.
This is definitely not the best part of town. I don't consider it dangerous, but walking the streets in this area late at night is probably not for the timid.
Security is very good. The hotel parking is gated and the gate is locked after midnite. There is also a security guard on duty 24 hours.
The accomodations are special for hotels in this price range in that they are clean and in good repair, both in the room and in the lobby and corridors. There is an elevator.
The room was very quiet given the heavy traffic in the area. There was an air conditioner in the room. My (internet) reservation was for a room with a queen size bed. What I actually got was two double beds. If this is important to you, you should probably confirm it at the desk during check in. Besides the beds, the furnishings included a night stand with lamp between the beds, a dresser with mirror, a single chair and a TV on its own stand. There was no table. The shower (no tub) was large and had good water pressure. There was also a balcony with two plastic patio chairs.
As with most things in Mexico, your experience may vary.
This is definitely not the best part of town. I don't consider it dangerous, but walking the streets in this area late at night is probably not for the timid.
Security is very good. The hotel parking is gated and the gate is locked after midnite. There is also a security guard on duty 24 hours.
The accomodations are special for hotels in this price range in that they are clean and in good repair, both in the room and in the lobby and corridors. There is an elevator.
The room was very quiet given the heavy traffic in the area. There was an air conditioner in the room. My (internet) reservation was for a room with a queen size bed. What I actually got was two double beds. If this is important to you, you should probably confirm it at the desk during check in. Besides the beds, the furnishings included a night stand with lamp between the beds, a dresser with mirror, a single chair and a TV on its own stand. There was no table. The shower (no tub) was large and had good water pressure. There was also a balcony with two plastic patio chairs.
As with most things in Mexico, your experience may vary.
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Date of stay: October 2002Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from hectorsp, Director de Recepción at Hotel Santo Tomas
Responded 23 Dec 2010
Se encuentra entre los mas Economicos, mas comodos y en la mejor posicion para todo punto de partida, para tours, diversion, comidas, eventos de todo el año, y sobre todo se da precios fijos por tiempo mayor de 7 dias, respetando la tarifa baja, especial para Empresas.Si quiere mas inforacion visita su pagina en google.
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Let me first say that I wanted to take a towel home so bad. They have these old school towels with their logo on them which are very cool looking and nostalgic of the glory days of Baja. This hotel was probably top dawg during its day and its still super nice. Has a great tile lobby with a spiral stair case and aquariams. The rooms have all been redone. The best part is the location, literally a five minute stumble home from the bar plus the hotel fully wraps around its own parking so it is totally secure.
No pool, but great location, restaurant for breakfast, comfy beds, parking, cable, tons of hot water, for 40 bucks you won't find something better, trust me I looked.
No pool, but great location, restaurant for breakfast, comfy beds, parking, cable, tons of hot water, for 40 bucks you won't find something better, trust me I looked.
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Date of stay: January 2012
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One of the worst hotels I have been in.. the room had a pungent smell of old perfume.. the rugs in the room were dirty.. I couldn't stay in the room it smelled so bad.. I tried to get another room (the hotel was practically empty) but they refused. I wanted my money back but they refused.. I had to go to another hotel..
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Â Avoid this hotel..
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You would expect good internet servin 2022 at a hotel of this level but no. Despite 10 routers each one fails after a few minutes. You constantly bounce between logging on to another connection all night long. I believe the management has this programmed intentionally to discourage downloads or constant use. But we pay to have basic internet access. They do not care. I have complained several times and all I get is "I'm sorry"
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Date of stay: January 2022Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:Â Avoid this hotel if you need basic internet service
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Great location close to everything in the downtown area. The nightclub on the outerside of the hotel is a fabulous great show. Love it. Very classic hotel. My partner and I will mot stay anywhere else. It is a classic experience. This hotel is perfectly located in the downtown area. There is no need to dive anywhere within the downtown area.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hotel Santo Tomas!
Right across the street from a 7-11 Oxxo and the plaza. The famous Mercado negro for all of the seafood is just across the street to you're right a block or two.The Hotel itself is well kept and the lobby is surprisingly Beautiful. There are plenty of restaurants and shops behind the Hotel and if you walk down far enough, there is even a Sears!
Right across the street from a 7-11 Oxxo and the plaza. The famous Mercado negro for all of the seafood is just across the street to you're right a block or two.The Hotel itself is well kept and the lobby is surprisingly Beautiful. There are plenty of restaurants and shops behind the Hotel and if you walk down far enough, there is even a Sears!
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Travelled with family
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Stayed here for one night after moving from the backpackers. Walked in off the street and got a good price of 415p for a double room. Room was huge with massive shower. Free internet everywhere and also free wifi in the room. Location very good in the centre of town. Would def recommend.
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Date of stay: March 2010Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Welcome to Hotel Santo Tomas in " La Bella Cenicienta".
" The Beautiful Cinderella " This is actually the Nickname for Ensenada. I was born and raised here until I was about 20 years old.
So this is my story.
We were a small group of members from Super Sonic Samba School from San Diego,Ca. We go to Ensenada every year to Perform at the Parade on Sunday and at night on the main street of the whole Carnaval area. Sometimes we go there on Friday night to party/perform the whole weekend.
We were so tired, some went to different places. Our small group of 6 people end up at a hotel from Hell in the worse area of Ensenada. ( Prostitution, bad smell and other stuff you really do not want to mention here). I suggested some of the friends to go and find anoter place to stay. This was way!!! after midnight. We were tired and stressed out about the situation. We walked only few block and end up at Hotel Santo Tomas. We were 4 in our group. We got a room with 2 full beds, a balcony to the main Boulevard Costero, Very nice and clean bathroom, with lots of towels. We were so pleased with the room.The only thing is that you can hear people from the room next to you. Well it turned out that it was a soccer team next to us continuing parting until about 4 in the morning. We were so tired that we just showered and went to bed.. The lobby is very clean and nice atmosphere. You have a secure parking lot. I will totally recomend this one to eveyone I know. Really.
" The Beautiful Cinderella " This is actually the Nickname for Ensenada. I was born and raised here until I was about 20 years old.
So this is my story.
We were a small group of members from Super Sonic Samba School from San Diego,Ca. We go to Ensenada every year to Perform at the Parade on Sunday and at night on the main street of the whole Carnaval area. Sometimes we go there on Friday night to party/perform the whole weekend.
We were so tired, some went to different places. Our small group of 6 people end up at a hotel from Hell in the worse area of Ensenada. ( Prostitution, bad smell and other stuff you really do not want to mention here). I suggested some of the friends to go and find anoter place to stay. This was way!!! after midnight. We were tired and stressed out about the situation. We walked only few block and end up at Hotel Santo Tomas. We were 4 in our group. We got a room with 2 full beds, a balcony to the main Boulevard Costero, Very nice and clean bathroom, with lots of towels. We were so pleased with the room.The only thing is that you can hear people from the room next to you. Well it turned out that it was a soccer team next to us continuing parting until about 4 in the morning. We were so tired that we just showered and went to bed.. The lobby is very clean and nice atmosphere. You have a secure parking lot. I will totally recomend this one to eveyone I know. Really.
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Date of stay: February 2006
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We reserved a couple of rooms for guest that attended my son's wedding in Ensenada. The Hotel was clean, roomy and the front desk was very friendly. The only problem was that the rooms smelled musty and looked a little worn. If you can live with that and the noise then it's an ok place to stay. If you want something that's VERY clean and only two blocks from the main street then check out Hotel Del Valle for half the cost. My next visit will diffenantly be there.
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Date of stay: June 2005
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No fridges that I am aware of. There are ice machines.
"Hotel only accepts cash. Either in pesos or dollars. Payment is expected in full at checkin. Practice your Spanish. Not everyone speaks Engl"Read full review
"Rooms facing street are good but can be loud. If you want sleep, pick room facing parking area in middle"Read full review
"always ask to see a room & beds before paying - and check the shower (hot water and good pressure a must!)."Read full review
LOCATION
MexicoBaja CaliforniaBaja California NorteEnsenada MunicipalityEnsenada
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Santo Tomas
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Santo Tomas?
Nearby attractions include Tours&Traveling (0.3 km) and Billar El Farallon (0.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Santo Tomas?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Santo Tomas?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a snack bar during their stay.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Santo Tomas?
Conveniently located restaurants include Caballa Gastro Pub, Casa Marcelo, and Milnovecientos88.
Does Hotel Santo Tomas offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to a business centre and meeting rooms during their stay.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Hotel Santo Tomas?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Hotel Santo Tomas?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Rivera del Pacifico (1.4 km), Catavina Rock Paintings (Las Pintas) (4.6 km), and Aduana Maritima (1.6 km).
Is Hotel Santo Tomas accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.