First of all the pictures make it look nicer than it is. I liked the place and would stay again,…read morebut it's not for everybody. It is located right on the border between the two border entrances. The location has its pluses and minuses which I will discuss later. When I entered it looked like a flop house with families laying on mattresses. I questioned myself as to my choice. I had to ask someone for directions and they directed me to the second floor. There was a reception desk, separate bathrooms, laundry room, kitchen, dining area, living room and the two tier sleeping cubicles. When I was shown my cubicle I was pleasantly surprised how clean the linens were. The cubicle came with a sheet, pillow with pillow case and a blanket. Safety: theres activity in the living space (cooking, talking) till at least 11pm. While I could hear it from my cubicle it made me feel safe. The family that runs the place lives there and there is someone at the front desk 24/7. There is a long line of manned cabs outside the entrance 24/7. Being that the location is by the border there are a lot of police. If all hell was to break loose you could run to the US border in about a minute. Noise level is high, but surprisingly I didn't hear anything from people sleeping in the cubicles around me. Location minuses: there is not much to do there, especially at night. To get anywhere in Tijuana you have to cross no mans land which is too dangerous at night. You have to cab it out of there and back at night . Internet price was around $11. Patrons all seemed to be on there iPhone and kept to there selves which made for little interactions. If your a seasoned 3rd world traveler this place will probably be acceptable

Most rentals that are shared living spaces have a definitive respect for roommates . Every lease…read moreI've signed stated no noise between the hours of 10pm and 10am . So I'd rate this as a decent place that's way to comfortable disturbing my rest . It sounds like school cafeteria full of people trying to talk at the same time. LOUD . I'm talking construction zone noise levels! For the most part I enjoy the respectful staff. The manager and his wife are very nice and professional. But the guests that live there longer term live on the middle floor in private rooms . They wake up early . Unfortunately for the rest of the guests that means EVERYONE SLEEPING IN THE MAIN FLOOR IS DISRUPTED by there early habits. The noise doesn't stop until 11pm it's loud all day. For some reason the employees including the manger and his wife don't ask them to be respectful. put up a sign or mention to the loud guests that they should cook at 9am and not 7am . the kitchen should be closed until 9am I wish to treat the common space like there is paying guests within reach of those sleeping . You can hear a pin drop in the common room. But who cares about the guests that are obviously trying to save money during a struggle . (You would stay in a private room if you could afford it ) Like clockwork every morning At 7am and they come up and feel very comfortable with speaking across the room using outside voices . Not to mention the Tv is loud and the radio has to be louder then the tv of course lol They basically function like it's noon instead of 7am :(

Location, location, location! Probably Rosaritos best kept secret right it in the heart of it. The…read morebeach is just a block away to west and all the shops and restaurants on Benito Juarez, are a block to the east. Basic accommodations, secure, safe!

Great little place to surf, hang out, and relax. Its located a short walk from a beautiful sandy…read morebeach. The place is clean and it's your typical surf house. A few boards hanging around, wetsuits, sand, and a chill atmosphere. I stayed in the Dorm room and it was perfect! There's about 6-8 beds, clean sheets, and a huge balcony over looking the water. It's such a great place to relax and stare out at the ocean. If you're looking for a laid back atmosphere, clean bed, and interesting people - this is the place. Ian is helpful and Charmagne is a super awesome surf instructor! It's a pretty relaxed vibe so if you're looking to party, you're in the wrong spot. Ian sells beer and you can totally enjoy yourself, but this isn't Rosarito or TJ. It's a small town nestled between the highway and ocean. Very cool.

This is a charming place just ten minutes north of Encenada. Four blocks from highway 1, which runs…read morealong the shore at this stretch. The hostel is on the hillside, so there is an unobstructed view of the ocean from every room, and the sunset plays out each evening for the guests relaxing on the covered porch. The owner is a friendly lady named Maria. She will greet you with a smile when you ring the bell at the gate, and will prepare a delicious breakfast in the morning. The rooms are clean and cozy, decorated in an artistic Boho style. There are four beds to a room. Two outdoor showers with hot water. The kitchen has a helpful bookcase full of travel books. There is parking inside the gate, although you can easily walk to the main road where you will find restaurants and a convenience store. If you are looking for a quiet spot, away from the tourist traps, then this is the place.

I had amazing time about 2 weeks lived here. Location: It…read moreis located on Market st and 5th Ave Downtown, in center of Gaslamp area so very convienient for everything. Near by CVS, close to Ralps market, restaurants, bar club.... Room: they clean everyday. They give you shower towel for each bed, also there are a lot of towel in bathroom. So many bathroom in this hostel, one in room and another 2 each floor. Kitchen: this area is big and comfortable with all of stuffs you can use. Open 24 hours, whenever you feel hungry you can make some foods. Hot water, coffee machine,....always ready for you. Laundry: $1 for wash and $1 for dry. Only quarter so you can get change at cashier. A little but old system but good condition and working very well. Customer service: They have so many people who work as a receptionist at different time. I lived here 2 weeks and met all. All of them is friendly, kindly, helful and professional. Impressive work!!! Price: Im pretty sure you will get cheaper price when you book the room at this hostel, or on official hostel's website more than on any online app. And cheaper if you book on weekday compare to weekend. Great job Hi SD hostel team!!! Very high recommendation for all of travellers around the worlds!!!!

Initially I'm always a bit cautious about staying at hostels but this one was really nice. Good…read morestaff that was very friendly and helpful. It was very vibey and spatious and clean. We were provided with bedding and towels. The rooms were large and there was a ton of bathrooms. The beds were pretty comfortable. Was happily surprised by the amenities - a game room and a movie room and a really large kitchen. Also a perk that they had free breakfast. Only complaint is that they don't have a heater on in the hallways so it's freezing. Also it's not very soundproof so it's very loud being so close to the gas lamp quarter.

I needed a quick place to stay near the beach to run my 5K and grabbed a room here at California…read moreDreams. I don't mind staying in hostels and was able to get one of their private rooms. There are also dorm rooms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms. The common area is nice with a large couch, a kitchen for cooking and storing food and a TV. Pacific Beach is a few steps away with plenty of dining options around. I had a nice time here. You can't beat the price to stay so close to the ocean. The staff was great and gave me a tour of the facility when I arrived. You can rent equipment like surfboards, bikes, skateboards, beach towels, etc from the front office. California Dreams has everything you need to make your beach experience fun. They also run a coffee shop outside in the mornings.

I arrived with an 11pm checkin. I left with an 8am checkout. I just wanted somewhere safe and cheap…read moreto stay at during comic con. Everything went beyond smoothly. The room was very quiet. I was first in bathroom when I woke up, so no issues using the bathroom. I slept very well. Woke up twice in the middle of the night, but I'm a light sleeper. Heard light snoring in middle of night. The staff was very friendly. Asked purpose of visit. Fully explained all amenities. Gave complimentary ear plugs. I was a little worried about finding parking at 11pm. But there were a ton of spaces everywhere. I would definitely come back here again.

So much more than a hostel! The quintessential roadside cantina, great food and drinks, rooms to…read morerent upstairs. Wally is a wonderful host. Cruise by, stop in for some cervezas, get the kebab combo and some guacamole. Good vibes all around.

I just got back this weekend from Moncy's & Wally's. It was a great place to just hang out for the…read moreweekend. Great food and atmosphere. On the weekends, they have karaoke. They have little quaint rooms for you to sleep upstairs. You're just 5 minutes from Puerto Nuevo and 20 minutes from Rosarito. Thank you for your hospitality Moncy and Wally. I will definitely be back in a couple of months.

Unbeatable location on K38…read more This spot is smack in the middle of the K38 major breaks. A quick walk and paddle south gets you to the point. Theres a break out front and some breaks to the north. I booked this spot on Airbnb in July and it was perfect for a young group of people. The staff at the time spoke only Spanish, but luckily we had some speakers in our group to get the check-in info. The facilities are clean, and there is a convenient room for showering, storing boards, and wetsuits. We will definitely consider staying here again

Not only is this home to one of the best surf spots in Baja, it is also a great place to stay. The…read moreowners are super cool and there are always nice people around. I highly recommend staying here if you are down in Rosarito!

This review is for the jiujitsu portion of this place. I enrolled my girlfriend here and she loves…read moreit. She has no experience in martial arts so it's important for her to get good basics and foundation. Her first couple classes she's already learned a few things that will help her in the real world if a situation arises. The teachers David and his son as well as Sarai the female instructor are great. It's not so crowded like other classes I've attended so we get better personal attention from the instructors. They teach in both English and Spanish. There are also kids classes in the evenings at 530 every day that is strictly for kids only. The prices are very cheap compared to the US. Recommend this place to learn self defense if you live around the area or if you're staying at the hostel.

Cool people but I think Ray needs a little more tattoo experience. I didn't walk the hostel but it…read morelooked big from the living room. Let me know what do you think?

Great host, amazing food I was just passing through for the day but I eventually want to come back…read moreand stay for a weekend.

Went in the off season, super friendly staff and great overall experience. Only critical feedback…read moreis that the hot showers require a trick to use and we ended up taking a sink shower, however the host at the time was more than happy to help show us the trick with the shower when we let him know later that day. Also the phones were not working at the time, which meant we could contact the hostel when we were on our way there. The actual campsite is a fairly large dirt plateau that overlooks the pacific. Insanely gorgeous. You need to carry your gear down to the campsite, but no big deal. Fire rings are available (free). I will be coming back in a month from LA, just to spend the weekend here. It's worth it. $8/person/night when I went. Also- there are two ways to reach to the hostel. 1) stays on a paved road (I've heard) from the local, nearby town. 2) is a dirt road that is insanely beautiful to drive. Not very challenging, 2wd in dry conditions is ok, some ground clearance needed. It's a Jeep road. You might do it in your Toyota Camry, but it would be hell. Spotty cell service, remote road. Rock on, Happy Trails