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Alfonsinas

Sr.vienes - 9-22-2019 at 07:42 PM

Considering a stay at Alfonsinas sometime in February and looking for some feedback on how they are now. I kind of miss the way they were and am hoping they got back their old friendly ways and the good food back.

JZ - 9-22-2019 at 07:57 PM

Haven't been for about 3 years. It wasn't like it was just 6-7 years ago. Or even remotely close to how it was when we first visited by boat circa 2002.

2002 we came to shore in the dingy. Without asking, the main guy let us drive his pickup to the Rancho Grande market for supplies. Helped us arrange for gas to be delivered from the beach to the boat.

It was very friendly 6-7 years ago. 3 years ago, not so much.

The place is an incredible spot though. If you want to go to Gonzaga you should give it a go. Just have your expectations set right - maybe that's what got me.



freediverbrian - 9-22-2019 at 08:20 PM

Lots of reviews about alfonsinas on this board. Some good some bad. Use the search on the board and judge for your self. Other options available. Trying to keep the board a positive place😉

[Edited on 9-23-2019 by freediverbrian]

JZ - 9-22-2019 at 08:34 PM

Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian  
Lots of reviews about alfonsinas on this board. Some good some bad. Use the search on the board and judge for your self. Other options available. Trying to keep the board a positive place😉



Instead of asking someone to do a search, how about giving your experience and opinion?



[Edited on 9-23-2019 by JZ]

mtgoat666 - 9-22-2019 at 08:57 PM

Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian  
Lots of reviews about alfonsinas on this board. Some good some bad. Use the search on the board and judge for your self. Other options available. Trying to keep the board a positive place😉

[Edited on 9-23-2019 by freediverbrian]


So, you are saying that bad reviews are not allowed, and don’t ask stupid questions,...
Who made you moderator?
flock you, bonehead.

freediverbrian - 9-22-2019 at 09:04 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
Quote: Originally posted by freediverbrian  
Lots of reviews about alfonsinas on this board. Some good some bad. Use the search on the board and judge for your self. Other options available. Trying to keep the board a positive place😉



Instead of asking someone to do a search, how about giving your experience and opinion?










Sarcasm read between the lines

[Edited on 9-23-2019 by JZ]

advrider - 9-22-2019 at 09:41 PM

Love the place before the road was paved. Now the prices are high and the service is lacking. Last I stayed it was a $100 a night for a room without towels or soap. The location is still amazing and a good stop for a beer when headed south.

baja Steve - 9-22-2019 at 10:02 PM

I am there a couple of times each year for the last 20 years. I was there last month. My view is the quality of what you get is not worth the amount they are charging. It is still a great place but I prefer to support families in Baja that charge a fair price for there services. The new highway has brought big changes

[Edited on 9-23-2019 by baja Steve]

mjs - 9-23-2019 at 11:04 AM

I agree with the sentiment above. Not what it used to be and overpriced. Usually don't even stop for lunch anymore as the food quality has declined too.

David K - 9-23-2019 at 02:13 PM

The days of Antonio as the host and Irma in the kitchen are long gone.
I will always appreciate how he gave Baja Angel a margarita when we walked in and he greeted us like old friends in Jan. 1, 2005. It was Elizabeth's first time there (our first Baja date). I would be surprised if he remembered me, other than the Viva Baja sticker that was there for the previous 4 years. My kids and I were there for Thanksgiving in 2002 and 2003... staying at Brandi's place (Cantina de Floyd) at Alfonsina's.

Remember, that now with the pavement comes all kinds of people!

advrider - 9-23-2019 at 04:03 PM

Antonio was an excellent host and smart business man. Not sure what happened with him but it hasn't been the same sense he has left! I hope that one of the other places at the south end of the bay will step it up with rooms and a restaurant! It would be a nice stop to break up the ride back North rather then going all the way to San Felipe!

del mar - 9-23-2019 at 04:48 PM

certainly everyone has their own opinion, the homeowners I know let out a loud cheer when they finally sent antonio down the road......

https://www.yelp.com/biz/alfonsinas-willard

[Edited on 9-23-2019 by del mar]

[Edited on 9-24-2019 by del mar]

del mar - 9-23-2019 at 05:03 PM

Quote: Originally posted by advrider  
Antonio was an excellent host and smart business man. Not sure what happened with him but it hasn't been the same sense he has left! I hope that one of the other places at the south end of the bay will step it up with rooms and a restaurant! It would be a nice stop to break up the ride back North rather then going all the way to San Felipe!


actually when Malcolm arrived he was entertaining the idea of building an off road themed hotel but nothing came of it.....maybe now he's eyeing a golf course instead?

JZ - 9-23-2019 at 05:14 PM

Quote: Originally posted by del mar  
certainly everyone has their own opinion, the homeowners I know let out a loud cheer when they finally sent antonio down the road......I would have rather dealt with jjj! :lol:

https://www.yelp.com/biz/alfonsinas-willard

[Edited on 9-23-2019 by del mar]


Read the end of the (awful) review. He wasn't happy he got what he wished for.

David K - 9-23-2019 at 05:22 PM

Funny reviews from people complaining about no power outlets in the rooms... DUH, they are off-grid and there's no electricity there beyond what they generate using solar for the lights and maybe AC.

del mar - 9-23-2019 at 05:36 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
Funny reviews from people complaining about no power outlets in the rooms... DUH, they are off-grid and there's no electricity there beyond what they generate using solar for the lights and maybe AC.


with the exception of that noisy azz wind turbine power came from that noisy azz generator, always carry a light socket adapter;)

David K - 9-23-2019 at 05:42 PM

Is the wind turbine still used? I thought they outgrew that noisy propeller when they made the solar plant? LOL

weebray - 9-25-2019 at 07:37 AM

We have been sending them a message by not going there for 3 years now. Maybe if more of us did they would get the message.

Mulege Canuck - 9-25-2019 at 07:48 AM

Quote: Originally posted by weebray  
We have been sending them a message by not going there for 3 years now. Maybe if more of us did they would get the message.



Ditto.

basautter - 9-25-2019 at 03:37 PM

I am going there for a week in October, and will provide an accurate report. I have been going there for over a decade, and love the location. Not crazy about the inclusive meal deal. I hope they will still cook my fish!

del mar - 9-25-2019 at 04:00 PM

Quote: Originally posted by basautter  
I am going there for a week in October, and will provide an accurate report. I have been going there for over a decade, and love the location. Not crazy about the inclusive meal deal. I hope they will still cook my fish!


if they won't go over to Papas, Claudia and the girls will be happy to! :D

StuckSucks - 9-25-2019 at 04:17 PM

One of Alfonsinas' guest suites:

StuckSucks - 9-26-2019 at 04:48 PM

del mar - 9-26-2019 at 06:24 PM

from facebook, how many of you have been up here? I have!



[Edited on 9-27-2019 by del mar]

David K - 9-26-2019 at 09:17 PM

I went up to where the trail goes to the back side of the ridge but not to the very top of the peak. I will add my photo... It was in 1986 or 87.

JZ - 9-27-2019 at 09:56 AM

Pic from the beach in Gonzaga around 2005. JZ on the right.





[Edited on 9-28-2019 by JZ]

David K - 9-27-2019 at 02:04 PM

Here's my pick from the late 1980s (my Subaru wagon is on the sand below)...

advrider - 9-27-2019 at 07:33 PM

Not seeing anything JZ? or is it just me?

AKgringo - 9-27-2019 at 07:52 PM

I don't see it either. Can't see a reload button anywhere, and refreshing the link does nothing!