Is parking available at the property?

Yes, free self-parking is available on-site, including secured and uncovered options.

What type of breakfast is offered?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to noon for a fee, approximately MXN 70 to 300 per person.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 11:59 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request and could incur additional charges.

Where is the property located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Playa San Felipe and South Beach, 0.5 mi from Malecón San Felipe, and 0.8 mi from San Felipe Health Center. The nearest major airport is Mexicali, approximately 210.1 km away.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, there is an outdoor pool available, with access from 10:30 AM to 6:30 PM.

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are welcome at the hotel. There is no specified minimum age for children to stay for free.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including a wheelchair-accessible registration desk and on-site restaurant.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of MXN 50.0 per day. Advance request or confirmation may be required for availability.

Hotel El Cortez by TFE Travel

What guests think

Across reviews, Hotel El Cortez by TFE Travel stands out for its beachfront location and friendly staff, but guests note dated rooms, unreliable in-room internet, and inconsistent pool conditions, ranging from clean and pleasant to dirty, closed, or needing repairs.

Many praised the on-site restaurant and the quiet, family-friendly atmosphere close to town. Recurring issues include lack of shade or seating by the pool and beach, occasional hot-water troubles, and limited in-room amenities like fridges or coffee makers. Overall, the stay feels simple and relaxed rather than polished or modern.

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Facilities

Beachfront access and a pool are key draws, but pool conditions are inconsistent—reports range from clean and pleasant to dirty, closed, or with broken tiles. Several guests also wanted more shade, palapas, and better poolside amenities.

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shelley

15 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy check in, large room, the staff was friendly, nice pool area, plenty of parking, close to town but away from city noise. 24 hour security guard. The shower didn't get very warm.

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jesus

30 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Me gustó el hotel, llegué con otras espectativas pero me fui sorprendido, Para mejorar desde mi punto de vista debido a la fuerte temperatura estaría genial que la alberca tuviera sombra para poder disfrutar más la estancia en el hotel, y camastros en la playa con sombra

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Martha

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Muy cercano playa y alberca, espacios para estar con tu familia, mesas afuera de las habitaciones de planta baja muy bien, habitación amplia, personal de limpieza excelente, wifi malo, señal de teléfono Movistar malísima, no hay baño en el área de alberca, faltan unas palapas en la playa o servicio de préstamo o renta de sombrillas para la playa

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Enrique

10 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Pool was in terrible shape and that was a vacación killer for my family

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Ravi

6 Dec 2022

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The pool was dirty and the kids couldn’t play in it. Neither was it heated. The rooms are clean but could have made them closer to the beach rather than blocking their view with a restaurant in front. But if you are staying just a night and riding on the it is fine.

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Samantha

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice! Wish there were more points of access to the beach. Also, the side lounging area next to the pool needs some work. Over all, it was a great experience, the restaurant was so good and the staff was very friendly

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GUILLEN BRAVO

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Es muy bonita y la alberca con playa muy limpio

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Francisco

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel is old now, I booked two rooms and both had issues. One the A/c kept blowing the fuse, the 2nd room had issues with the toilet and wouldn’t flush. The pool has so many broken tile in the water that cut up your toes. For the amount you spend in this hotel you can definitely find something better.

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Leonardo J

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

WE HAD A GOOD STAY, THE ROOMS ARE CLEAN AND WELL TAKEN CARE OF. THE POOL WAS OUT OF SERVICE, AND IT WAS MAINLY THE REASON WE GOT THE HOTEL BECAUSE THERE WAS POOL FOR THE KIDS.

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Joanna

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was good for the price. Prob needs an upgrade on the furniture and maybe a mini fridge in the rooms. But very convenient. Private beach, nice pool restaurant was good.

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Cleanliness

Housekeeping and some areas are praised as very clean, yet multiple reviews note dirty or poorly maintained spots, especially around the pool. Overall cleanliness feels mixed.

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JORGE

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Está muy antiguo el hotel

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Jorge

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoy the Hotel El Cortez friendly staff, room very clean, very relaxing place. Restaurant was clean the food very good and fast service.

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joel

1 Oct 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Esta Propiedad no cuenta con nada de servicios basicos Muy abodonada nesesita en sus cuarto por lo menos agua Un Refrigerador chico .una cafetera . Las Camas Malas .las almuhada .La piscina Deteriorada no hay personal que atienda nada en fin no volveria a este Hotel

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Karoline

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It is my first time in San Felipe; it is nice and within the budget for a vacation or weekend getaway. The hotel is outdated but very clean, and the pool and beach are clean. Everyday room service, a big room, a small free bottle of water daily, towels and shampoo, and a nice restaurant. What I don't like is that there are stray dogs on the beach; there is not enough information about what to bring or what is allowed to bring, as some guests have their own BBQ and chairs and an umbrella. the Hotel is very close to downtown.

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Ravi

6 Dec 2022

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The pool was dirty and the kids couldn’t play in it. Neither was it heated. The rooms are clean but could have made them closer to the beach rather than blocking their view with a restaurant in front. But if you are staying just a night and riding on the it is fine.

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German m

7 Sept 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Need upgrade rooms, bad maintenance, dirty areas, but ok 1 to 10. 7

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GUILLEN BRAVO

15 Aug 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Es muy bonita y la alberca con playa muy limpio

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Leonardo J

9 Jun 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

WE HAD A GOOD STAY, THE ROOMS ARE CLEAN AND WELL TAKEN CARE OF. THE POOL WAS OUT OF SERVICE, AND IT WAS MAINLY THE REASON WE GOT THE HOTEL BECAUSE THERE WAS POOL FOR THE KIDS.

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Olga elvia

18 Jul 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hace falta una sombra que cubra la alberca y el área infantil el día que fui tenía muchísimo cloro ya que picaba la piel.

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Melissa

13 Oct 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Dirty

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Rooms

Rooms are dated but some are spacious; in-room Wi-Fi is often unreliable or absent, hot water can be inconsistent, and basics like mini-fridges or coffee makers are commonly missing.

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JORGE

1 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Está muy antiguo el hotel

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shelley

15 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy check in, large room, the staff was friendly, nice pool area, plenty of parking, close to town but away from city noise. 24 hour security guard. The shower didn't get very warm.

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Martha

23 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Muy cercano playa y alberca, espacios para estar con tu familia, mesas afuera de las habitaciones de planta baja muy bien, habitación amplia, personal de limpieza excelente, wifi malo, señal de teléfono Movistar malísima, no hay baño en el área de alberca, faltan unas palapas en la playa o servicio de préstamo o renta de sombrillas para la playa

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Guillermo

9 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Estuvimos muy agusto, solamente que NO HABÍA INTERNET EN EL CUARTO, eso para las personas que hacemos Home Office nos afecta demasiado! Esperemos que lo tomen en cuenta! Gracias ✨️

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Sebastian

24 Aug 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Location is good. Building and furnitures are very old.

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Veronica

15 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No hay internet, no agarraba la señal

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Franklyn

24 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

No Hot water Toilet need repair on my second day the handle broke off No American TV channel no parking

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Veronica

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is right on the beach, so it doesn’t get much better than that. Rooms could use updating but the AC works great, which is most important. The guy at the front desk hates his job.

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Joanna

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was good for the price. Prob needs an upgrade on the furniture and maybe a mini fridge in the rooms. But very convenient. Private beach, nice pool restaurant was good.

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Lucina

13 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Its an old hotel. 10 minute walk along the beach shore to the Malecon. The Hotel restaurant is expensive but good. There is no coffee machine and no refrigerator and no ice, everything needs to purchase at the hotel restaurant hours 6am-10pm

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, though a few guests reported poor front desk attitude and issues with cash deposits.

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shelley

15 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy check in, large room, the staff was friendly, nice pool area, plenty of parking, close to town but away from city noise. 24 hour security guard. The shower didn't get very warm.

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Jorge

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoy the Hotel El Cortez friendly staff, room very clean, very relaxing place. Restaurant was clean the food very good and fast service.

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Vanessa

3 Jul 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The front desk asked for a cash deposit which they never return. Nobody knew who to contact regarding our deposits and where robbed from that money.

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Erica

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great! Close to the beach, restaurant was great and staff was extremely friendly. Except for the reception person but other than that it was a great stay.

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Samantha

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice! Wish there were more points of access to the beach. Also, the side lounging area next to the pool needs some work. Over all, it was a great experience, the restaurant was so good and the staff was very friendly

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RICARDO

14 Sept 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff very friendly

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James

15 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly and kind staff. Beautiful room and view of the beach.

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Veronica

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is right on the beach, so it doesn’t get much better than that. Rooms could use updating but the AC works great, which is most important. The guy at the front desk hates his job.

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Bertha

27 May 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Everything was good. Staff was very helpful and friendly.

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Location

Consistently praised for immediate beach access and proximity to downtown/the malecón while remaining relatively quiet.

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shelley

15 May 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Easy check in, large room, the staff was friendly, nice pool area, plenty of parking, close to town but away from city noise. 24 hour security guard. The shower didn't get very warm.

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Loriann

18 Jul 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ocean was very close

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Karoline

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It is my first time in San Felipe; it is nice and within the budget for a vacation or weekend getaway. The hotel is outdated but very clean, and the pool and beach are clean. Everyday room service, a big room, a small free bottle of water daily, towels and shampoo, and a nice restaurant. What I don't like is that there are stray dogs on the beach; there is not enough information about what to bring or what is allowed to bring, as some guests have their own BBQ and chairs and an umbrella. the Hotel is very close to downtown.

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Erica

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great! Close to the beach, restaurant was great and staff was extremely friendly. Except for the reception person but other than that it was a great stay.

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Paul

1 Dec 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place for a quiet getaway or a night out. All rooms have a sea view and just a few steps to the beach.

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Carlos

21 May 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Me gusta que tienes acceso a la playa.

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Veronica

18 Jun 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The hotel is right on the beach, so it doesn’t get much better than that. Rooms could use updating but the AC works great, which is most important. The guy at the front desk hates his job.

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Joanna

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was good for the price. Prob needs an upgrade on the furniture and maybe a mini fridge in the rooms. But very convenient. Private beach, nice pool restaurant was good.

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Lucina

13 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Its an old hotel. 10 minute walk along the beach shore to the Malecon. The Hotel restaurant is expensive but good. There is no coffee machine and no refrigerator and no ice, everything needs to purchase at the hotel restaurant hours 6am-10pm

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A KIKEY

26 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Muy bien el hotel 🏨 y lo mejor la playa 🏝️ de San Felipe en esa área del hotel

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Dining

The on-site restaurant is repeatedly rated good, with tasty food and fast service; one review mentions higher prices.

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Jorge

16 Jun 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

We enjoy the Hotel El Cortez friendly staff, room very clean, very relaxing place. Restaurant was clean the food very good and fast service.

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Karoline

8 Jul 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

It is my first time in San Felipe; it is nice and within the budget for a vacation or weekend getaway. The hotel is outdated but very clean, and the pool and beach are clean. Everyday room service, a big room, a small free bottle of water daily, towels and shampoo, and a nice restaurant. What I don't like is that there are stray dogs on the beach; there is not enough information about what to bring or what is allowed to bring, as some guests have their own BBQ and chairs and an umbrella. the Hotel is very close to downtown.

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Erica

5 Aug 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great! Close to the beach, restaurant was great and staff was extremely friendly. Except for the reception person but other than that it was a great stay.

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Samantha

21 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very nice! Wish there were more points of access to the beach. Also, the side lounging area next to the pool needs some work. Over all, it was a great experience, the restaurant was so good and the staff was very friendly

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Joanna

16 Apr 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

It was good for the price. Prob needs an upgrade on the furniture and maybe a mini fridge in the rooms. But very convenient. Private beach, nice pool restaurant was good.

8

Lucina

13 May 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Its an old hotel. 10 minute walk along the beach shore to the Malecon. The Hotel restaurant is expensive but good. There is no coffee machine and no refrigerator and no ice, everything needs to purchase at the hotel restaurant hours 6am-10pm

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Hotel El Cortez by TFE Travel

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