About Hotel Aqua Rio
Hotel Aqua Rio features complimentary Wi-Fi, an on-site restaurant and free parking. The hotel is located on the outskirts of Tijuana’s tourist zone, only five minutes by car from the US-Mexico border.
Rooms are decorated in a classic style and contain TVs with more than 45 channels, including English options, private bathrooms, closet space, desks and individual air conditioning.
Additional features of Hotel Aqua Rio include 24-hour reception, a business center, a tour desk, newspapers, and shuttle and airport services at an additional cost.
There are a number of vending machines where guests can find snacks and drinks, as well as an on-site restaurant and bar for meals and alcoholic beverages.
From the hotel it is just a few minutes’ walk to Avenida Revolution and Centro Cultural Tijuana, and just over four miles to Tijuana International Airport.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Excellent value for money
The overall opinion of this hotel is that it is excellent value for money, with a convenient, central location, clean, well-appointed rooms, and reasonable prices that make it one of the best accommodation options in the city.
positive:
Great location close to everything
The location of this hotel is ideal for all kinds of travelers, whether they are passing through on the way to the US-Mexico border, which is less than 10 minutes' drive away, or exploring Tijuana as a visitor taking in the main tourist attractions. According to reports it is easy to walk to points of interest such as Avenida Revolution, which previous guests were very pleased with.
positive:
Clean, modern rooms
Rooms at this hotel are decorated in a simple modern style which is reportedly very appealing. Previous guests report that rooms are large and clean, that the furnishings are comfortable and tasteful, and that it is clear the standard of maintenance here is high.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Complaints about towels and linen
Several reviewers comment on the state of towels and linen at the hotel, saying they found them to be in rather poor condition. Others say the pillows are too flat to be comfortable.
negative:
Level of service below par
Previous guests were less than impressed with the level of service at this hotel, with numerous comments on the staffs' lack of knowledge about the neighbourhood and city in particular, which many found disappointing.
negative:
Can be noisy
The hotel's central position means it can be fairly noisy at certain times of day, when both foot and vehicle traffic are at their peak.