The office staff were polite and helpful and provided a wake-up call when we asked. Negatives: the bed was rock hard; it was like sleeping on a box. The air-conditioner was great until the last night when it appeared to freeze over and only put out a little cool air. There was only occasional lukewarm water in the shower, coming out in sputtering stream.
We paid only $44/night but will not stay here again. They definitely need to put more money into this place and add satellite TV which would provide a little entertainment.

At first glance this hotel may seem like a real winner, but you might want to consider staying somewhere else.

The biggest complaint my wife and I had about this hotel was the dance club (Cantina 1910) that is built directly under the rooms! I usually stay at a hotel so I can get a good night's sleep. That's a little hard to do when the floor is thumping until 3 A.M. The music was so loud I could hear the lyrics to the songs. So if you want a good night's sleep this is not the place for you, especially on the weekends. Parking also becomes very difficult when the party starts jumping.

The included breakfast is served in the bowling alley snack bar and consists of eggs with bacon or sausage or ham, toast and coffee or orange juice. If you're a vegetarian they can make eggs with cheese for you. If you don't like bowling alley smell, breakfast won't seem very appetizing!

The pool is a very cold, above ground unit on the second floor. Don't expect to be swimming in it. It doesn't have sufficient space to do much more than sitting and wading. It's not very deep. Calling it a pool is a stretch. It is more or less of a large vat of water.

The prices for the spa are reasonable. The spa area is very small. Massages are $50 US and you can get mud baths and salt glows for $30 US and higher.

The doors on the rooms are very thin, hollow core doors. I was concerned about that. They won't keep anyone out that wants in. The lock consists of a normal door lock on the handle and a deadbolt. No other security devices. There is no security here and anyone off the streets could wander through these halls.

The room we had was large. There was a patio with a table and chairs. No privacy from the neighbors - and if you have your curtain open they can see into your room and vice versa. The toilet was half way unbolted from the floor and nearly tipped over when I was using it. The plumbing leaves a lot to be desired as well.

Both the beds in our room were rock hard and very uncomfortable. My wife and I both had very uncomfortable nights.

They call this a "new" hotel in some of the advertising. It certainly may have a new name or new ownership, but there is nothing new about it. It is one of those places that is in a state of aging. Also note that 50% of the store spaces in the plaza of this hotel are vacant. There is a small grocery store and tiny pharmacy in the plaza. A gas station and convenience store is across the street and very handy.

If you're going to the beach you're going to be driving or walking. This hotel is definitely not on the beach.

There is a lovely restaurant within walking distance called "Heaven's Door". Very swanky interior and a great place. Also there is a little cafe across the street that serves a reasonably priced lunch selection.

If you are interested in quiet relaxation then consider going somewhere else. If you love to party and don't mind constant noise at night - then stay here.

If you want comfort and enjoy all the little details to be well taken care of - consider somewhere else. If you don't mind a lumpy, uncomfortable bed then it won't bother you.

My wife and I won't be staying here again. We're not old, stodgy people either (both in our 20s). We just didn't care for this hotel one bit. We'll be trying other options next time we go to San Carlos! You get what you pay for. $51 a night may sound like a great deal, but it comes with a negatives.

The Los Jitos is centrally located on the main road in San Carlos and close to restaurants. We stayed here for a few days just after Spring break so the town was quiet and uncrowded. Our Junior Suite was small with very firm beds, dismal lighting, and an uninspiring kitchenette – all highlighted by a bevy of deferred maintenance projects. The small refrigerator was useful, though it dripped water onto the floor. The cold water line to the kitchen sink leaked badly so the staff turned it off under the sink rather than repair it. A loose toilet seat made night trips to the bathroom precarious at best. On the plus side, the air conditioner, though loud, worked just fine and there was plenty of hot water for soaking in the tub. We didn’t use the spa facilities so I can’t report on those. Access to the pool at the Loma Bonita complex next door to our hotel was included in our room rate but we decided against using it because of the long walk to reach it, a group of small children playing Marco Polo and the absence of seating around the pool. There were two plastic chairs, both occupied, and one lounge chair, unoccupied. Not very inviting.

Overall, Los Jitos would be a good place for Spring breakers who just want to party as it is within walking distance to several night spots, but not for tourists who want to relax in comfort and be pampered. If we go back to San Carlos, we would not stay here. I would be more inclined to stay at the Fiesta Hotel because it’s on the more protected side of the bay just as you come into town. It has a nice beach with palapas and loungers, a restaurant (not sure how good it is – we didn’t eat there) and a lovely patio with tables and umbrellas overlooking the water with bar service. In contrast, the high winds out toward the San Carlos Hotel and the Paradiso Resort were so fierce patio umbrellas went airborne and sand flew everywhere.

San Carlos restaurants: Blackies has a nice atmosphere, very popular, international menu, decent wine, and the food is okay. Barracuda Bob's is a fun place – a little café at the marina that serves good coffee and pastries. It’s a hang out for the local expats and an all round meeting place. The American woman who runs the place is delightful and will answer any questions you might have about San Carlos. They also sell a guide to San Carlos written by a local that is enormously helpful if you are considering relocating or retiring in San Carlos. Evie's Espresso also has good coffee and fantastic sticky buns. They serve lunch too, not sure about dinner – across from the Marinaterra. The El Bronco means well, but the food is marginal. My steak, which was supposed to be a filet mignon, was a longish, twisted strip of unrecognizable origin. It was over salted and inedible. Further east of town, the Oasis restaurant at the RV park, serves good food, has a full bar, and fantastic sunset views. None of these restaurants are a bargain – expect to pay what you would in the states for a similar meal.

The larger city of Guaymas, about ten miles south of SC is worth a day trip. Rich in history, colonial architecture, hotels, restaurants, and even a mall. South of Guaymas is the small fishing village of Empalme, the place to buy fresh shrimp to take home.

The scenery in San Carlos is by far the attraction here. Towering peaks, rolling hills, a gorgeous bay, nice sand beaches, and incredible sunsets. If you have a boat, you are in paradise. Without a boat, you’ll find little to do here other than playing in the surf and soaking up the sun.

Los Jitos is quite new and right in the center of everything. Most everyone who comes here drives, so it is perfectly convenient to stay here and drive over to many of the amazing beaches (like Los Algodones and other white sand spots). A quick SIDE NOTE on San Carlos beaches: they are spectacular, so tranquil and warm and clear -- I lived in Miami for three years and these calm waters reminded of the clear, light green waves of the Atlantic!

The rooms at Los Jitos are all on the second floor and all have everything you might need, including if you pay a little more -- complete kitchens with fridge, stove and all the dishes you would need to cook up a meal.

Many of my Tucson friends have chosen Los Jitos for its unbelievable value and location and I will continue to do the same. Sure, for $189/night, San Carlos Resort is the better hotel, but but for $45 and new, this is the spot I'd choose.

The Fiesta Inn is quite old and isolated on the way into town, Los Jitos was a pleasant surprise, in the middle of it all, with veyr nice rooms.