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La Paz Hotels!

pearl - 7-2-2008 at 07:02 PM

We are not to far away from our long drive to La Paz! I have been online now for an hour and a half trying to find where we should stay. We don't need anything fancy, just a good clean room with an ocean view on the Malecon. You would think we could find a place for under $50 american? I seem to be finding the "Hotel Pekin" but can't find how much or how to get in touch to make a reservation. Anyone know of this place or have a recommendation?

lingililingili - 7-2-2008 at 08:00 PM

Wow! $50 bucks and an ocean view! I'm thinking that's not going to happen. I think El Moro is $70 - $90. Good luck.

UnoMas - 7-2-2008 at 08:00 PM

Check your u2u........

fishbuck - 7-2-2008 at 08:05 PM

There is a little hotel that might be right for you. I can't remember the name but I think it is the 1st or 2nd block up from the Malecon on 5th of May street.
It was about $35 a few years back for a single.
If you get up on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the street it has an excellent view of the bay.
There is only street parking.
I found it just walking around when I got to town.

Okay, I found it. Hotel Miramar: http://www.hotelmiramarlapaz.com/english/index.html

Single room $ 48 dlls 1 to 2 people, 1 Queen bed.
Double room $ 57 dlls 1 to 3 people, 2 Queen bed.
Triple room $ 64 dlls 1 to 4 people, 2 Queen bed & 1 Twin bed


[Edited on 7-3-2008 by fishbuck]

vandenberg - 7-2-2008 at 08:33 PM

Pearl,
I wouldn't worry too much about reservations this time of year. Should be able to find accomodations without any problem. However, be prepared for some higher prices for Malecon rooms. Those under $ 50.00 went out years ago.
Pekin is alright. Rooms pretty small and they don't have very many. Stayed there once and get what you pay for, I remember.
Have a nice trip, take pictures and give us a report.
Bien Viaje!!

DonBaja - 7-2-2008 at 08:41 PM

Hotel Perla is where we always stay. http://www.hotelperlabaja.com I highly recommend it !!!!

[Edited on 7-3-2008 by DonBaja]

no view and not on the malecon but

BMG - 7-2-2008 at 08:43 PM

it's in the price range you want. Price also includes a breakfast of fruit, breads, juices, coffee, tea, etc. Nice couple, Milton and Susu, own and run the place. Does have secure inside parking and a pool. http://www.geocities.com/casabuenalapaz/index.html

bobw - 7-2-2008 at 09:28 PM

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Originally posted by BMG
it's in the price range you want. Price also includes a breakfast of fruit, breads, juices, coffee, tea, etc. Nice couple, Milton and Susu, own and run the place. Does have secure inside parking and a pool. http://www.geocities.com/casabuenalapaz/index.html


The couple of times we've stayed in LP, this is where we've stayed. Rooms have been scrupulously clean; and everything else just works itself out in Baja fashion.

BajaNuts - 7-2-2008 at 10:03 PM

hey Pearl and Girl,
please let us know when you're on the road. There are nomads on both sides of the border who will be following your progress.

I really didn't mean to scare anyone with tales of driving in La Paz. If you want to stay outside of the city on the north side of the bay, there's a place to stay in the community of Comitan. Several nomads lived in or still live in that community. I'll send you a u2u.

Paula - 7-2-2008 at 10:06 PM

We stayed in Pekin once. It is a quirky little hotel, I found it uniquely charming, our daughter thought it was creepy. Another bargain hotel that I like better is Lorimar (google lorimar la paz baja for a little more info), one block from the malecon on N. Bravo--no view. Baja bed and breakfast is great-- i/2 block form the plaza in a nice neighborhood and a few blocks from the water. Cecelia and Antonio, the owners are great people, know La Paz well, and are bilingual. There is a small pool and nice patio. The hosts don't hover like some Flathead B&B people do;) it's different down here. Call or email ahead as they aren't always there. On the malecon La Perla is a Baja classic, also the cabanas at Los Arcos-- link in next post. The malecon is pricy, but there is an intriguing little hotel called La Mision about 1 block north of La Perla. we keep meaning to check it out but we haven't yet.

losarcos.com is the address for hotel above.

[Edited on 7-3-2008 by Paula]

fishbuck - 7-2-2008 at 10:57 PM

Try this: http://www.hotelmiramarlapaz.com/english/index.html

Alan - 7-3-2008 at 05:58 AM

All the pictures in the travel guides aside, you might want to reconsider about staying right on the malecon. The malecon is beautiful but it is also where the kids still cruise on Fri and Sat nights so you'll have trouble sleeping before 2:00 am. I don't rent my place but lots of my neighbors do and you might want to check out some of the condo's for rent in the area. Many of them are much cheaper than the local hotels. I'm not sure but I think many use vrbo.com (vacation rentals by owner).

Ken Bondy - 7-3-2008 at 06:05 AM

I liked the Pekin better when the monkey was alive :)
++Ken++

805gregg - 7-3-2008 at 06:45 AM

We stayed at Los Arcos cabanas for 5 night last summer and loved it. More expensive, but right on the Malecon. It will be our hotel in La Paz from now on. Where ever you stay get a room as far from the pool as possible, way too noisy.

Paula - 7-3-2008 at 07:35 AM

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Originally posted by Ken Bondy
I liked the Pekin better when the monkey was alive :)
++Ken++


The monkey is at the Yaneka, Ken.

All the critters at the Pekin are still alive:lol:

Actually we didn't see any critters at the Pekin:tumble:

BMG - 7-3-2008 at 08:27 AM

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Originally posted by Paula

Actually we didn't see any critters at the Pekin:tumble:


Maybe that wasn't chicken in the chow mien.
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Originally posted by Alan

you might want to reconsider about staying right on the malecon


I agree. The noise on the street can be a little on the high side with 'music' turned up to distortion levels. And I don't think the Midas franchise is very busy in La Paz.

AcuDoc - 7-3-2008 at 06:10 PM

I've stayed at Hotel Peking though it was years ago. The rooms were clean, I had an ocean view (from a side window), TV had a couple english channels. a/c and the best thing was a small frig to keep drinks cold. At that time it was around $30-$35.

Another place I have stayed is Hotel Gardenia. It's a few blocks up, much bigger rooms, no english on TV but there is a pool.

If you don't need to be in La Paz go to La Ventana and stay at Baja Joes. Great place right on the water.

www.bajajoe.com

Skeet/Loreto - 7-4-2008 at 03:51 AM

When I was Poor I stayed at the Hotel Gardenia on many occasions. It is a Good place.
When I had more money I stayed at the Hotel Miramar where you can dock your boat for Free while staying there.
Skeet/Loreto

rhintransit - 7-4-2008 at 06:27 AM

the Hotel Gardenia is now the Hotel Bugambilias. rates start at 750 P. remodeled but nothing special. great murals in the courtyard, though.

bajajudy - 7-4-2008 at 06:43 AM

The Lorimar is a nice, clean place just a block off the malecon. Miguel, the owner, speaks excellent English. They used to have some super cheap rooms that they has not renovated but they may have finished the renovation by now.

Paula - 7-4-2008 at 07:31 AM

Don and I stayed at Lorimar just last week. Prices on the board still quote old and new rooms. The new ones are just $380 pesos-- still a great palce ofr the price.

vandenberg - 7-4-2008 at 10:01 AM

Boy oh boy,
Lorimar,
last time we stayed there the room was $ 3.95. But that was in the 70's. Very pleasant place, even then, and a hop,skip and jump from Applebee's.:biggrin::biggrin:

Forgot to mention that in those days the Los Arcos annex was $11.00.:no:

[Edited on 7-4-2008 by vandenberg]

Ken Bondy - 7-4-2008 at 10:06 AM

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Originally posted by Paula
Quote:
Originally posted by Ken Bondy
I liked the Pekin better when the monkey was alive :)
++Ken++


The monkey is at the Yaneka, Ken.

All the critters at the Pekin are still alive:lol:

Actually we didn't see any critters at the Pekin:tumble:


OMG you are absolutely right Paula. Sorry for the senior moment :) and thanks for setting the record straight.

++Ken++

greta-inbaja - 7-4-2008 at 11:11 AM

Hi Pearl, We used to stay at the Lorimar, It it nice, simple easy walking.. We now usually stay at CasaBuena. It is mentioned earlier in the thread. 55/nt. incuded simple breakfast and a help yourself set-up. Also has a computer for you use which can be handy. Milton and SuSu are very nice. There is also a pool and nice areas to sit...Great parking behind a wall. It is a hacienda style place. I found it on www.vrbo.com It is a rental website, covers the whole planet. There are also a couple of other reasonable options for La Paz in there. Have fun

Paula - 7-4-2008 at 11:18 AM

Is Casa Buena in walking distance from downtown and the malecon? I've looked at the website, and it looks really nice, but I like being downtown in La Paz.

greta-inbaja - 7-4-2008 at 04:21 PM

We really enjoy walking. It is probably 15-20 minute walk to the middle of the malecon. Casabuena is a few blocks back. We usually walk to dinner/c-cktail and take a taxi back. I always tell the driver the cross street intead of the name of the place. It is definetly a little less convienent then the lorimar or Los Arcos. but also much less dinero. If you decide to stay there, see if they will tell you the room# before you get there incase they are not home. They went to the movies last time we were there. That way you can let yourself in. Have fun

BMG - 7-5-2008 at 09:04 AM

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Originally posted by Paula
Is Casa Buena in walking distance from downtown and the malecon? I've looked at the website, and it looks really nice, but I like being downtown in La Paz.


The walk from CasaBuena to the beginning of the malecon is a little over 1/2 mile.

Then another 3/4 of a mile to stroll down the malecon to 16 de Septiembre.

bajalinda - 7-7-2008 at 08:09 PM

We like the Lorimar also - on Bravo 2 blocks up from the malecon. Ask for a new room - they run just under 400 pesos.

We have also stayed recently at the Baja Paradise Pension at Allende and Madero and the rooms run from 450.00 to 550.00. I would also recommend this place. It's 2 blocks up from the malecon but high enough on the hill that you can have a view of the bay from the second floor. It also has a small outdoor kitchen where you can cook yourself a meal if you are so inclined. It's within easy walking distance to downtown.