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Hotel San Carlos Plaza

2.5 star property
Retail therapy and poolside relaxation come together at this resort where guests can shop designer boutiques then unwind with a refreshing drink

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Hotel San Carlos Plaza offers three outdoor pools where travelers can relax after a soothing massage at the spa. The property features two restaurants serving delicious meals, plus designer stores for shopping enthusiasts to browse unique merchandise.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Premium bedding, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Ocean View

7.6 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Luxury Room, 2 Double Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Superior Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Ocean View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Balcony, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Presidential Room, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room Extra-Large Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Large Bed Room with Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room with Extra Large Bed and Balcony

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Extra-Large Bed Room with Balcony

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in San Carlos, Hotel San Carlos Plaza is on the beach. Marina San Carlos and San Carlos Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California and Los Algodones. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain climbing nearby. Visit our San Carlos travel guide
Map
Paseo Mar de Bermejo, Los Algodones, San Carlos, SON, 85506

What's nearby

  • Aerial photo of Los Algodones beach in San Carlos Sonora, Mexico. The islands full of sahuaros stand out. An iconic contrast between desert and sea. In the background the rocky mountain Tetakawi.
    Los Algodones
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Vista del cerro del Tetakawi y el mar en San Carlos Guaymas, Sonora, México
    Cerro Tetakawi
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Olas en la punta
    Piedras Beach
    6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • San Francisco Beach
    San Francisco Beach
    13 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • San Carlos Golf Course
    11 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Guaymas, Sonora (GYM-General Jose Maria Yanez Intl.)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • Caffenio
    7 min drive
  • Mesa Cortez
    5 min drive
  • Hammer Head's Bar & Grill
    7 min drive
  • Soggy Peso Bar, San Carlos
    5 min drive
  • Hair Of The Dog
    8 min drive

About this property

Hotel San Carlos Plaza

Hotel near a boardwalk/promenade
At Hotel San Carlos Plaza, you can look forward to a grocery/convenience store, a terrace, and designer stores on site. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a manicure/pedicure, a facial, or a deep-tissue massage. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities and conference space.
Other perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a gift shop
  • A ballroom, 5 meeting rooms, and a porter/bellhop
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 173 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks like free bottled water.
Extra amenities include:
  • A personal chef and irons/ironing boards
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Coffee/tea makers, daily housekeeping, and phones

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM for a fee: MXN 290 to 350 for adults and MXN 180 to 250 for children
  • 2 restaurants
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Designer stores
  • Shopping

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 244 square feet of conference space
  • 5 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
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 not allowed

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MXN 290 to 350 for adults, and MXN 180 to 250 for children

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 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel San Carlos Plaza have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Hotel San Carlos Plaza pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel San Carlos Plaza?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel San Carlos Plaza?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel San Carlos Plaza located?

Nestled on the beach, this San Carlos hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Los Algodones, Piedras Beach, and La Manga. Cerro Tetakawi and Islands and Protected Areas of the Gulf of California are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel San Carlos Plaza Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.2

Staff & service

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 331 out of 767 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 767 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 119 out of 767 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 767 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 72 out of 767 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denisse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent location, very clean and staff very kind. Love it!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent place, great customer service at check in and throughout the property. The rooms were clean, just outdated.
Back of hotel
Pool
Brachfront
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The ocean view is amazing here, hotel is beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a couple days of beautiful sunsets and fantastic weather. The beach and pools were clean. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice view
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Service!!!@
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great for families

Great family hotel. Right on the beach, 3 pools, water slides, and a carousel in the lobby!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone working at this property were super helpful and nice i highly recommend this place its a bit outdated but u will have access to the bewch, 3 pools and food all day long. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ronaldo

Liked: Cleanliness
2 pools out of 5 pools were heated. Towels you have to sign a waiver to get towels in case they are lost you have to pay a fee, towels are located at front desk. They take your drivers license away as a deposit yet you need a drivers license to drive in Mexico also remember your passport it’s not for you to give them to hold. Room was OK considering was a two bed luxury room, showerhead in restroom, Very low pressure. Very low hot/warm water. Make sure you lock your luggage a specific drawer or items inside were shuffled. That was a red flag, this was mentioned to front desk. We were sober as this trip was a sobriety anniversary. We were very alert of our stay people around the hotel seem friendly and kind. No breakfast included with stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

MARTHA

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs lots of care.

First room flooded so we got moved to anothwr room which had no fridge nor microwave. Lightning in barhroom/ sink is very minimal and things are old outdated and stained. There are no icemachines so if you need ice you have to to to thw restaurant and get it from a cooler. A day before our check out someone walked into our room without knocking or announcing and I was half dressed. I didn't feel safe anymore so my daughtwr and I decided to leave one day before our original plans. I paid 800 dollars for 3 nights! Mind blowing. However, staff was very friendly and helpful especially front desk and housekeeping.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at San Carlos Plaza. Its location offers a quiet area amid the stunning mountains and a beautiful bay at the Sea of Cortes. The property is well kept, it has plenty of parking space and the staff is very attentive. The room was clean, spacious and beds were comfortable. We didn’t use the cafeteria but had dinner at Los Arbolitos, which offered plenty of choices, generous portions and great service, in front of the beach. All in all, our 2-night stay was a very enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Isabella

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast could’ve been better. The bathroom looked a little dirty and old.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DINA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice hotel for a short or long vacations
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marco Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place to spend time with family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Angelica

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Outdated everything here. No wifi, no coffee Sunday morning. The parking was not big enough. The door of our room did not work. The bathroom was in bad shape. It was just extremely old. Check in was insanely slow. My room was ready 2 hours after check in hour.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

servando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful common areas, ugly rooms
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot water on the shower goes and come and coffee machine doesn’t works
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alma

There were two outlets not working, leaking faucet in the sink, the shower draining was not working and the wi fi was very slow and sometime didnt even get online
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yaremi Alondra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alberto

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Too old, well located, overall price don’t worth it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location onto the beach. Clean all around. Helpful staff. Rooms could use a little update with lighting. Would’ve liked pools to be open later on weekends.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025