Ramada Encore by Wyndham Guadalajara Aeropuerto
by the TopOfHotel team
Ramada Encore Aeropuerto is the most sensible pick for families on a red-eye or pre-dawn flight out of GDL — free 24-hour shuttle, connecting rooms, a crib set up the moment you arrive, plus an indoor pool and game room to keep the kids busy before the flight.
Ramada Encore Aeropuerto is the most sensible pick for families on a red-eye or pre-dawn flight out of GDL — free 24-hour shuttle, connecting rooms, a crib set up the moment you arrive, plus an indoor pool and game room to keep the kids busy before the flight.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Picture landing at Guadalajara airport at 1am with a kid asleep on your shoulder, then finding a white shuttle van parked outside the terminal with a staffer who takes the bags right away — 5 minutes later you're in the lobby of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Guadalajara Aeropuerto. That's the scene a lot of families describe in reviews. The building is a modern 3-star block in warm business-hotel tones that lean on function over polish, with a wide, airy lobby and somewhere for the kids to sit while you check in. Inside, rooms keep it simple and easy on the eyes: white-and-beige with light wood furniture and soft beds you sink straight into. The detail families keep mentioning is that staff set up the travel crib in the room before you arrive — no waiting, no assembly, parked right beside the parents' bed. Bring older kids and you can ask for connecting rooms. The bathroom has a good-pressure shower with hot water that arrives fast, a hairdryer and the basic supplies, and the TV is big enough to park the kids in front of cartoons while you unpack. Wi-Fi runs smoothly throughout, no extra fee.
Food and amenities
Breakfast is a buffet included in the room rate, with savory dishes, fruit, juice and hot drinks — reviews call it well-stocked and good value. It opens very early, usually around 5:30am, which is exactly what you want before a first flight out; if you're leaving even earlier, ask ahead and they'll make up a breakfast box to take with you. For the kids there's an indoor heated pool and a game room in the building, so they can burn off energy before bed or while you're waiting on a flight without anyone leaving the hotel.
Location and getting there
The number-one selling point is sitting just minutes from Guadalajara airport (GDL). The free shuttle runs 24 hours — call ahead or give your flight number at booking and it meets you at the terminal, so you're not dragging bags out to a taxi. It's about a 5-7 minute ride to the lobby door, which makes this a go-to for families landing late or facing a pre-dawn check-in. The El Salto area itself is industrial and residential rather than a tourist district; the city center and Centro Histórico are 25-35 minutes by Uber, worth half a day if you have the time. For a full sightseeing trip you'd stay somewhere in the city, but for a single night before or after a flight, this location has almost no competition.
Things to know before booking
Straight talk before you book — the limitation that comes up most in reviews is the out-of-town location. There are no local restaurants or convenience stores within walking distance, so dinner means an Uber or the hotel's own dining; you can order delivery through an app, but the choice of places is limited. The other point is the room design — this is a clean, fully equipped 3-star business-style hotel, but it doesn't have the character of a boutique in the center, so don't expect rich Mexican decor or photogenic corners. Some reviews also note plane noise in rooms facing the runway; if you're a light sleeper, ask for an interior-facing room or a higher floor. And confirm your shuttle pickup time ahead, especially on Friday and Sunday nights when it's busy, or you may end up waiting outside the terminal with cranky kids.
Our take
After reading through hundreds of real reviews, Ramada Encore by Wyndham Guadalajara Aeropuerto is the most sensible pick for families on a late or pre-dawn flight out of GDL. What makes it genuinely worth the money is the free 24-hour shuttle, the connecting rooms that are actually available, the crib staff set up the moment you arrive, the indoor heated pool and game room for burning off energy, and a buffet breakfast in the rate that opens before dawn. If your trip is land-late, sleep one night, fly on at dawn with the kids, it more than earns its keep at $43-63 a night. If you're here to see Guadalajara properly, stay in the city instead. We give it 8.3/10, best for families who want convenience near the airport and the small touches that make travelling with young kids go smoothly.
Score Breakdown
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The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- The free shuttle to Guadalajara airport (GDL) runs 24 hours and you can call it anytime — about a 5-7 minute ride, which is a real relief for late-night and pre-dawn flights.
- Connecting rooms let two rooms open into each other, so families with older kids can have their own space while still moving between rooms without stepping outside.
- The travel crib is free and staff bring it up and set it next to your bed straight away — a parent carrying a sleeping toddler in at 2am doesn't have to wrestle with it themselves.
- The indoor heated pool and game room are right in the building, so kids can burn off energy before bed without going anywhere.
- Buffet breakfast is included in the rate, with savory dishes, fruit, juice and hot drinks; reviews call it well-stocked and good value.
- The El Salto location is well outside the center and tourist areas like Centro Histórico — figure 25-35 minutes by Uber to reach the city.
- There are no restaurants or convenience stores within walking distance of the hotel, so you're relying on the in-house dining or ordering delivery.
- Rooms are clean and fully functional but decorated in a plain business style — they don't have the character of a boutique stay in the city center, and runway-facing rooms can pick up some plane noise.
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Insider Tips
- Confirm your shuttle pickup time before you land, especially on Friday and Sunday nights when the service is busy, so you're not waiting outside the terminal.
- Travelling as more than one family? Request connecting rooms when you book online and note it in the special-request field — these rooms are limited.
- Breakfast opens very early (usually 5:30am), which suits the first flights out; if you're leaving even earlier, ask ahead for a breakfast box to take to the airport.