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Hotel Colonial Mexicali

Stay at Hotel Colonial Mexicali featuring warm rooms, free Wi-Fi, outdoor pool, gym, and free breakfast. Conveniently located near Bosque y Zoológico de la Ciudad.

Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos 1048, Centro Cívico, 21000 Mexicali, B.C., Mexico View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 1992 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Free parking Accessible Outdoor pool
What recent guests emphasize

Mixed but Positive Hospitality in a Clean, Convenient Setting

Guests consistently note the cleanliness, friendly staff, and comfortable rooms with effective air conditioning. While the welcoming atmosphere and good breakfast offerings stand out, some practical drawbacks like early housekeeping interruptions and limited in-room amenities are reported.

Guests often praise

  • Clean and spacious rooms with reliable air conditioning and hot water
  • Friendly and helpful staff ensuring a welcoming environment
  • Convenient free parking with good security and guarded gate
  • Enjoyable outdoor pool area and casual restaurant with good food options
  • Complimentary breakfast featuring cereals, fruits, sweet breads, and drinks

Worth knowing

  • Housekeeping may arrive early, potentially disturbing guests trying to rest
  • Limited in-room amenities: no fridge or safe, and strict no food/drink policy in rooms
  • Breakfast is simple and continental, without extensive hot meals
  • Staff generally friendly but limited English proficiency
  • This hotel offers good value but differs from more upscale international standards

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a clean, casual stay with basic comforts in Mexicali
  • Visitors wanting free parking and a safe, convenient location near local attractions
  • Budget-conscious guests who appreciate included breakfast and pool access
  • Families and travelers comfortable with a relaxed, no-frills hospitality experience
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About this property

Welcome to Hotel Colonial Mexicali

Hotel Colonial Mexicali offers a straightforward, casual stay featuring warmly furnished rooms and suites. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities including outdoor pools, a fitness center, and free breakfast, all complemented by free Wi-Fi and parking. The rooms are air-conditioned and cleaned regularly, catering to both families and business travelers seeking practical comfort.

Located on Blvd. Adolfo López Mateos in Centro Cívico, the hotel is situated close to several local attractions such as the Bosque y Zoológico de la Ciudad, just 3 km away, and the Auditorio del Estado arena approximately 4 km distant. This makes it a convenient base for visitors interested in exploring Mexicali’s cultural and natural sites. The nearby Mexicali R. Sanchez Taboada International Airport is roughly a 29-minute drive, adding to the property's accessibility.

Guest feedback highlights a clean environment with a friendly and helpful staff, detailing amenable check-in experiences and a well-maintained pool area. Some reviews note minor issues like early housekeeping disturbances and limited in-room amenities such as the absence of a fridge or safe. Breakfast is typically simple but adequate, featuring items like cereals, bread, fruits, and beverages.

Overall, Hotel Colonial Mexicali is best suited for travelers looking for a budget-conscious option with essential services and a secure setting. Its convenient location near key attractions and several neighboring hotels offers options for comparison, while the practical amenities aim to support a comfortable stay without luxury frills.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Free parking
Accessible
Outdoor pool
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Fitness center

Not available at this property

Pet-friendly
Airport shuttle
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

MW
michael wilson Mar 29, 2026
10

Clean & charming facilities Great food at the restaurant & excellent complementary breakfast Great Live music at pool side warm and generous atmosphere Secure parking and helpful staff We will be back to stay again in the future

DM
Daniel Macias Mar 20, 2026
10

Check in was less than 10 mins for 3 rooms , payed with American debit with no bank issues, Rooms were nice and clean and very cold thanks to the AC . Maids and Hotel staff were very friendly , Pool was a chilled in the morning but due to very high temperatures it would warm up later in the afternoon, still had a great visit ! Check it out. Local restaurants also deliver for very cheap :) Good meals less than $10 wit delivery.

DR
David Roman Mar 18, 2026
10

Needed a place to stay and this was an excellent spot. Clean, quiet, and everything worked. Air conditioning and heating. Hot water. They have breakfast also, but I didn't eat here. I would stay here again for sure.

JC
Joel Cordova Mar 17, 2026
8.0

Safe area. Plenty of free parking. Easy check in-out. Friendly front desk. Room was spotless. However, I forgot to hang the NO DISTURB sign on my door and the cleaning service was pounding and yelling very early (8am) on my door, I was trying to get so extra sleep after a long day. That action, I did not appreciate!

JC
Jacqueline Chara-Ruano Mar 09, 2026
8.0

Decent experience. It's important you know this is NOT the Ritz-Carlton. It's Mexico. Hospitality is different here. The complex was pretty clean. Rooms were decent size. TV was just eh. No fridge so bring a cooler (but be aware the rules say no food or drink allowed). Workers kept the place clean. Pool was nice. Did have an issue with the hot water one morning, but it got fixed pretty fast. Only soap and little bottle of shampoo and lotion so bring your own toiletries. No extta little washcloths either so bring your body scrubber. Parking is mostly safe (anything can happen anywhere) but you do need a permit to enter the parking (one way in, one way out). Close to shopping and food places (don't go to Bambino pizza not good). AC worked great. It was quiet (was in the 300 building away from the main road). "Gym" available (2 treadmills). No free ice. But you can buy some from the front desk. Soda machines available near the rooms. Overall, good enough and we'll likely go back (just better prepared).

SR
Stav Roz Feb 05, 2026
8.0

The place is really clean and beoutiful!! The location is excellent- there is few restrount, cinema and supermarket in a walk distance. You can swim all day at the pool! The staff really nice and helpful. But they don't know English at all. The breakfast contain drinks, milk, corenflex, aliitle bit cookies and fruits( apple and bannna). There is no safe in the room! The room us really big and the beds are comfortable.

GG
Gerardo gonzalez Jan 25, 2026
8.0

The room was a good and very clean. The parking lot was very secure if wondering about parking. They have guard at the gate. I was surprised that they had really good water pressure. So taking a shower was really good. Didn't struggle with the water pressure.

LS
Lizbeth Sanchez Jan 17, 2026
10

The rooms are very clean and spacious. They offer a nice continental breakfast w/o the various fruits, toasts, cereals and sweet breads. They also offer juice, milk and coffee. They have a cold water dispenser as well.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Hotel Colonial Mexicali

Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico

Set 3 km from Bosque y Zoológico de la Ciudad de Mexicali zoo, this casual hotel off Highway 5 is also 4 km from the Auditorio del Estado arena, home of the Halcones basketball team.

  • Del Hospital Y Porvenir 10 min Walk
  • Calzada Independencia Y Andador Cholula 11 min Walk
  • Calzada Independencia Y Calzada Anahuac 11 min Walk
  • Mexicali R.Sanchez Taboada International 29 min Car · 33 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Baja California. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

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Museo Sol del Niño 55 reviews

Museo Sol del Niño

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3.7 · Science Museum
Plaza de Toros “Calafia” 287 reviews

Plaza de Toros “Calafia”

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