Best Luxury Hotel in Ensenada Mexico: Hotel Coral and Marina

A short, southerly journey over the Mexican border and along the steep, cliffy coast of Baja brings San Diegan’s to the paradisiacal retreat of Hotel Coral and Marina. Located near Ensenada beach. Hotel Coral, a fairly recent addition to Baja’s resort scene at just 19 years old, is situated on the cusp of the bustling seaport town of Ensenada. Rife with the charm of its local surroundings, but exclusive enough to provide for even the choosiest traveler, Hotel Coral is the perfect getaway for the superior San Diegan.

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Coral and Marina has much to offer for every type of traveler. The large resort, which boasts 147 rooms, 3 pools and a large variety of meeting rooms and banquet settings, also plays host to the only resort–side marina in all of Ensenada. The Hotel offers a dock–side home for seafaring travelers from around the world—as well as a variety of celebrities (rumors of Paul Walker and Sofia Vergara floated along the tips of many tongues). 

Bistro & Cava

Hotel Coral’s signature restaurant, Bistro & Cava, will please your palate with every meal of the day. Wake up early–or late–for their famous brunch buffet, featuring everything from breakfast staples (fruit, yogurt with granola, a build–your–own omelet station, and made–to–order pancakes), to traditional Mexican dishes, like the scrumptious Barbacoa and fresh tortillas. Lunch and dinner menus offer a similar array of variety; from perfectly prepared filet mignon, to bacon–wrapped stuffed shrimp, to a delicious burger topped with freshly prepared guacamole (truly, one of the best burgers I’ve ever had!), every item on Bistro & Cava’s menu is sure to delight– ensuring you never have to leave the resort for a meal. Hotel Coral also has a selection of bars to choose from, as well as a Happy Hour that can’t be beat (buy–one–get–one–free Pina Coladas? Yes, please!). 

Hotel Spa Package

Though the meals may seem like the highlight of your trip to Hotel Coral, the resort offers bountiful activities to keep you busy between snacks. If the gorgeous outdoor pool, rimmed within–water lounge chairs, isn’t enough to keep you distracted, what about a trip to the C Spa? The spa offers a variety of treatments and premium beauty brands and is even the exclusive Baja California provider of Natura Bissé, the luxury line of beauty products known for its innovative Diamond Collection regenerative skin creams. We suggest trying C Spa’s Vinotherapy; this one–of–a–kind treatment is locally sourced, using ingredients from the lavender–scented grounds of the Quinta Monasterio winery in nearby Valle de Guadalupe. You’re buffed, rinsed, wrapped and lacquered, ensuring that you leave the C Spa with the glowing, silky–soft skin of a newborn babe. 

Hotel Coral’s new wellness program offers a variety of activities to keep you not only busy but fit, too. From early–morning beach walks to oceanfront and vineyard yoga, the wellness program offers a fit–girl’s dream vacation. The program even includes personal training sessions in the newly renovated gym, which features state–of–the–art Technogym equipment. So indulge in that flan at the brunch buffet–you’ll torch those calories in the gym. Between the C Spa, the pool, the wellness program, the food and the drinks, we don’t see any reason to ever walk through the sliding doors of the hotel’s exit.

Attractions

But if you do decide to leave this little piece of paradise, the hotel is ready to provide. Hotel Coral provides shuttles to nearby attractions, including downtown Ensenada and wineries in Valle de Guadalupe. Stroll the streets of Ensenada in search of the perfect street taco–we promise, you’ll find them there! The Ensenada Fish Market provides a glimpse into the historic traditions of the town. Or head inland for a different type of pallet pleasing. Valle de Guadalupe is home to nearly 100 wineries, in part because its climate, which is comparable to Tuscany, and is one of the best in the world for growing grapes. From strong–armed cabs to sweet chardonnays, every vino is sure to find a wine they enjoy in the valley.

After your day of adventure, return to your room at Hotel Coral for the ultimate in comfort. Every room boasts a balcony with a stunning view of the marina and bay, so you can watch the sun set over the great Pacific. If you’re lucky enough to snag a Presidential Suite, indulge in the jacuzzi tub and rinse off with the sweet scents of Bvlgari. Cuddle up in a plush, white robe and relax into the soft folds of your bed. With silken white sheets and perfectly plump pillows, we can almost guarantee you’ll forget your own bed in no time. As your eyes flicker closed a smile just might grace your lips for tomorrow, here at Hotel Coral, is simply another day in paradise. 

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