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Hotel Rio Rita

2.5 star property
Adults-only hotel in Tijuana with free parking

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Interior detail
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated
Terrace/patio
Suite, Hot Tub | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, hair dryer, towels
Hotel Rio Rita offers a tranquil retreat in Tijuana Centro with free in-room WiFi. The helpful staff provides luggage storage and express check-out services, while self-parking makes exploration convenient. Visitors appreciate the exceptional service at this charming property.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Suite, Hot Tub

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Down duvet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(61 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Renovated in 2020
Down duvet
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
968 Av. Revolución Zona Centro, Tijuana, BC, 22000

What's nearby

  • Av Revolución - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Tijuana Customs - Garita El Chaparral - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Centro Cultural Tijuana - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • San Ysidro Border Crossing - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • CAS Visa USA - 3 min drive - 2.1 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

  • ‪The Beer Garden ~ - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Norte Brewing Co. - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Justina - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪ruta 33 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Tacos el Vaquero - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rio Rita

Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near Las Americas Premium Outlets
Hotel Rio Rita provides a terrace and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 73 individually decorated rooms offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and hair dryers
  • 55-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, daily housekeeping, and phones

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 4 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Renovated entire property - September 2020
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

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

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Alcohol is not served or permitted at this property
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

Is Hotel Rio Rita pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Rio Rita?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rio Rita?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Rio Rita?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Rio Rita located?

Located in Tijuana Centro, this hotel is steps from Av Revolución, and within 3 mi (5 km) of San Ysidro Border Crossing and Las Americas Premium Outlets. The Emporium and Pasaje Gomez are just steps away. San Ysidro Transit Center Station is 26 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Rio Rita Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 731 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 68 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1028 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 73 out of 1028 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place a lot to see and a great place for a night in TJ
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel was unique, the decor was awesome and the room we stayed in had a jacuzzi which was amazing to relax whole we stayed in. The location was great as well, it was right in the heart of it all.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

hilbert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The theme was pretty awesome, staff was friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose de Jesús

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really nice hotel definitely coming back
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place to stay if you are going around walking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohamed lamine

Liked: Amenities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for your money in a great location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, convenient and affordable for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Beautiful Hotel free breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mi hotel favorito en Tijuana
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sadoc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fredy

Liked: Amenities
New favorite hotel inTijuana
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a Marylin Monroe tribute hotel to film making hollywood
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shamary

Liked: Amenities
Very convenient very cute location within walking distance to shops and restaurants. Free parking was a huge plus, and the included breakfast made mornings easy. Overall, a comfortable and hassle-free stay.
View from front balcony
View from across the street
One of the floors
Another part of one of the floors
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a great hotel in a great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
unique boutique hotel with a lot of cool displays.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best hotel around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Very nice service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. We will be coming back soon
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Wish they're was noise but can't really hear music nor people
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient hotel walking to restaurants and bars
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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