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Did a general search looking for a coastal hotel with good vibe; for future weekend tour groups. And Boy did I find it! Great facilities, the Polynesian Room was awesome! Fixtures in room and hotel were unique, some aged, but really set the great mood. The people working there were smiling and willing to help - and great English (even though I speak Spanish). And the Pet Friendly policy (with a charge) was great for Baden :) Menus were very complete and the food was delicious. I can't eat spicy and they made me pico de gallo without chiles - so nice :) Access to the empty and beautiful beach is by stairs from the hotel - a LOT of stairs :) But the views from above were a nice compromise from hiking to heck! Highest marks and recommendations - I will be using this hotel in my tours :) Muchas Gracias Socios at Pico!
Great food and service. The location can't be beat as it's close to the wine valley and beach front. The themed rooms are fun. I had the captains quarters. Walked out from my ground level balcony next to the hotel lounge which was cool, yet I imagine it could also be loud if trying to day sleep as live music often okays plays there . Rates are about $180/ night peak season and $20/per night for dog fee. Hotel restaurant if very decent and they make good margaritas.
If you are looking for a quick, quiet beach getaway this may be the place for you! Its located halfway between Rosarito and Ensenada (near the Devil House). Poco Cielo is aptly named. Its unassuming yet elegant. The beds and pillows are comfortable. The themed rooms have personality and are cozy and relaxing. All of the beach front rooms (which there are plenty) have nice big balconies (with lots of seating) overlooking beautiful ocean views. The beach is quiet and clean, but still has some good activity. We had fun watching the paragliders and ultralights fly by and families and dogs play on the beach. Yes, this place is very dog friendly. They are allowed pretty much anywhere. The hotel also has a restaurant as well as a pub. Both serve good food and drinks. We had a dinner of tacos and shrimp cocktail at the pub and a fresh, delicious breakfast at the restaurant. Its mostly American food with some Mexican options. You don't need to leave the vicinity for anything if you don't want. There is even an Oxxo just down the road. We met some really nice locals when we were at the pub. Seems to be a hangout. They had a great live band. The staff at both the restaurants and the hotel are lovely and accommodating. They also have security. They make you feel very welcome and safe. One thing to know is the hotel sits up on a cliff. You have to go up/down many narrow stairs to get to the beach If you have issues with mobility, there is a sandy ramp to access the beach. Its not as high but still pretty steep and a ways from the hotel. It would be a long walk or a short drive. There are some more accessible public beaches a short drive away though. Also recommend taking cash to avoid having to pay credit card charge fee. This place is nice but its a small business so they dont have quite the resources as larger hotels. Hope you have as much fun as we did!
We stopped at Poco Cielo for brunch on the was down to Ensenada. They have 2 sections, the main area and the lounge. We sat out on the patio, the weather was great and the view was amazing. Service was excellent and breakfast was reasonably priced. We enjoyed a pitcher of mango margaritas with brunch - YUM!! Everything was made to order and very fresh. It was a great place to start our mini vacation. They were doing construction on some of the rooms, I was told it's a nice place to stay. There's a private beach at the bottom of the location. A nice place to get away from the crowd.
We wanted to try a new place cause we go to Rosarito all the time. Boy did we find a great one! We were treated great from the start. We stayed from Thu-Sun for the 4th of July weekend. I can't say enough how cool the staff is. All cool ass people who were so accommodating. And bay far, they have the BEST restaurant food on the strip. We tried them all. What they have going on as far as the room themes is so cool. We stayed in the Egyptian but now just have to experience the others. We travel a lot and with this place, you cant go wrong. Not enough stars to show how much I appreciated their hospitality. Thank you guys!
Beautiful views excellent mango margaritas not too crowded unlike other places. Delicious guacamole & chips & salsa. My son loves the whole fried fish (Pescado entero frito) I love everything I've had there in the mornings I've had great omelettes. You can also walk down onto the beach from the stairs at the restaurant.
What a great find on this little strip of the Baja coast! Poco Cielo is a fun little hotel on the side of a cliff overlooking a private sandy beach. There are 16 theme rooms (think Madonna Inn on a smaller scale). The rooms are HUGE, except for the Medieval Room. We stayed in this room which was small, quiet and looked just like a room inside a castle. Stone floors, stone walls, stone bathroom. - it was adorable! We also spent one night in the Polynesian Room which was gigantic with a bar, private deck, three sliding doors that looked out at the ocean, stone shower and a fun Polynesian theme. I'd love to describe all of the rooms, but it's far more fun to look at the pictures on the website. They have rooms for every dream - Roman, Cowboy, even a room that looks like an eagle's nest with a suspended bed! There's a small restaurant and bar with local fare and 99 cent margaritas. As with most places in Baja, they only accept cash for the restaurant, but they will take dollars or pesos. Everyone speaks English for those of you lacking in Spanish (like me), but they are happy to teach you Spanish phrases if you want to learn. I highly recommend this special place for anyone visiting Baja Norte. Make your reservations early though because they fill up fast.
I'm updating my review for this place after spending a good amount of time here and visiting quite often. The staff is super friendly and accommodating to your requests. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner here. Things that I like and have had more than once are chorizo w potato, salmon scramble, French toast and huevos divorciados. Fruit is seasonal so make sure you ask what's available. I also love their fish ceviche and shrimp tacos. They have a guitarist in the mornings that sings at your table and a guy that plays music from 5-9pm (send him a whisky & give him a tip-optional of course). Lastly, I have to say they are doing a great job during Covid and taking all precautions & sanitation seriously. If visiting, please wear your mask people! Also, remember things are much slower in Baja & you may wait a bit for your check/food. Food is fresh and will be hot. So...relax & enjoy the view!
I wish I could give this place 5 stars... Here's my logic....since I am reviewing both the hotel and restaurant together, my rating will be 3 stars. First, let me say the view is absolutely incredible from our room and the hotel restaurant. That I would give 5 stars for. That alone is worth the price of admission. Ok so now for the not so great. We were charged an extra $18 per person (if more than 2 people per room) per night. There wasn't even an extra "full" bed for the two extra ppl staying with us. They had a small futon that was big enough for a small teenager. We had to request a portable bed that was basically a low quality foldout cushion for a 6'1" person. On top of that, they didn't provide the proper sheets/blankets/towels to accommodate us all. We went down and asked for all these items and they were great about it and gave us what we needed. Def would have earned an extra star if they had provided these basic necessities from the beginning. The restaurant service was extremely slow. The food, imho, was bland. The fish in my fish taco was undercooked. The breading could have used an extra minute in the fryer. Chips n pico de gallo were awesome. Couldn't stop myself from eating so much of it. Anyway...enjoy the photos. The room is much nicer in person. The toilet room is pretty short though. If you have long legs, you kight have trouble closing the door.
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It could be a 5 star..... the rooms and the view are great! But it's the service that kills it. The receptionist Cheryl processed and approved my reservation and even called and left me a voicemail to let me know my reservation was good. My request was to stay one night (instead of the 2 nights the now push on "high season") anyway... the owner approved 1 night and asked me to pay a (non refundable)deposit, when I called to ask for the total price of the room +tax Cheryl and the owner (who I could hear in the back) changed their mind and insisted on paying 2 night arguing they got confused with the dates I wanted to stay... I mean, when you fill out the form, it is very clear the dates you request to stay. and also this is a 2 month in advance reservation for the most expensive room they have. In customer service, you have to honor your word. I used to stay there often. Sadly, you are loosing to valuable customers... read more
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Such a cute little restaurant in La Fonda/La Mision/Plaza del Mar area. Open Terrace seating with an ocean view. Came here for dinner and sunset was glorious. After the sun went down, we were eating under the stars, to the sound of the ocean waves, and the live guitarist and singer. The Margaritas are clean, not too sweet, and delicious for only $4.50 a pop. The bf had the shrimp fajitas and I had the Poco Cielo Rellenos, both were yummy! The tortilla is fresh and seems homemade. The pico and guac are so simple and good. The salsa picante was my favorite! Flavorful, spicy, and not too salty. The decor is traditional and the space is intimate. There is some spaces still under-construction but it's not distracting. Also some vendors with jewelry and roses come around but they are not aggressive, hey it's mexico after all. Overall, this is a little gem if you are staying in the area, traditional and delicious food, gantastic view, great atmosphere. read more
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