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motels in san Quintin/el Rosario/Guerrero Negro

ligui - 11-11-2008 at 07:25 AM

Hi everyone ,:bounce: Heading south today :lol: It's snowing here in the colorado mts. Roads are icy and its going to be slow going , but we are heading south.

Havn't driven the mex 1 for a couple of years and know things are changing along the route fast . Looking for ideas where to stay in these towns.

Crossing at tecate friday morning , will drive thru the day , stop at one of these towns for the night.

Thanks ! ligui

Timo1 - 11-11-2008 at 07:41 AM

You can make El Rosario the first day....Baja Cactus is a must
VERY affordable and you'll think you are living in a fancy villa

shari - 11-11-2008 at 07:46 AM

Wow, sounds like you are heading here at the right time...we had a lovely swim in 78 degree water yesterday! hurry down...but drive carefully and slowly...you will like the new highway improvements.
Baja CActus is a MUST in El Rosario...then in GN, there are lots of hotel...Los Caracoles is very nice...Posada Don Vicente is nice and cheap too and on the entrance to town...but if it's still light when you get to GN, you can continue another 45 minutes to Vizcaino...Motel Olivia across from the Pemex is cheap and nice too and there is a fantastic restaurant just a block down on the same side of the road...Martitas...excellent... Let us know when you arrive so we know you got here safely...buen viaja amigo!

[Edited on 11-11-2008 by shari]

BajaRob - 11-11-2008 at 07:47 AM

Old Mill, Baja Cactus, and Malarrimo are our favorites.

ligui - 11-11-2008 at 08:22 AM

Thanks for help , think i'll stop at the Baja cactus for look even if i have time to keep a moving south .

Even though it's cold outside here a margarita sounds wonderful . It'll be nice to put the world aside for awhile .

Thanks for Baja !!

ligui - 11-11-2008 at 08:53 AM

Thanks Pampano , i've stayed at the old mill in the past , but would like to stay on the main road this time.

Thanks again , will try it out if in the area , sounds like what i'm looking for .:bounce:

David K - 11-11-2008 at 09:16 AM

ligui, I recently posted these photos: http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=35170

ligui - 11-11-2008 at 09:40 AM

Thanks David , looks great , thanks for their web site .

Wanted to add that i'm hopeing to meet some nomads on this trip. Want to stop at susan and bob's to look at what they've done with there place. Will staying in ligui, but will be coming into loreto offen.

BajaGringo - 11-11-2008 at 05:16 PM

In San Quintin you might consider staying with Guillermo and Carmen at Los Jardines. They really have it set up very nice...

Bob and Susan - 11-11-2008 at 05:54 PM

i checked out Los Jardines in san Quintin...

very nice !!!

i havent stayed there as the time was incorrect to stop driving

DianaT - 11-11-2008 at 08:01 PM

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Originally posted by BajaGringo
In San Quintin you might consider staying with Guillermo and Carmen at Los Jardines. They really have it set up very nice...


Staying at Los Jardines right now. Second time we have stayed here and it will be a part of our regular routine. A real jewel---away from the highway and surrounded yb beautiful gardens. Guillermo and Carmen are great.

Diane

bill erhardt - 11-11-2008 at 08:14 PM

Another vote for Villas de San Quintin. The rooms have heat and/or a/c, there is plenty of secure parking if you are towing a boat or leaving gear in your truck, and the lights in the rooms have enough wattage so you don't stumble into the bedposts. For about $40 US it is the best buy on Mex. 1 between the border and Loreto.

David K - 11-12-2008 at 08:39 AM

Just so all the facts are available:

There are so many lights inside the Baja Cactus room to pick from, I don't know how you couldn't see? Two on the wall, above each side the bed, one over the table, one on each side of the TV cabinet, a dimmer controlled light under the cieling fan (the brightest in the bedroom), several over the sink, 2 in the bathroom... All individually switched...

There is heating and A/C now in the rooms, as well. That along with the other ammenities for $35, and a large, enclosed lot with security camera for parking your rig with trailer (just ask), on the property.

Baja Nomad member Antonio Muņoz or 'BajaCactus' here, does so much to assist travelers and is trying so hard with the limited resources to have a class act operation in El Rosario... It is really unbelievable what is offered for the tiny price... 6 English and 6 Spanish satellite channels, and Costco bottled water that is not an extra price like at $120 night U.S. hotels.

bill erhardt - 11-12-2008 at 10:25 AM

One other fact that may be relevant:

Internet access is immediately available at Villas de San Quintin. I have been able to obtain it on occasion at Bajacactus, but only after special dispensation from Tijuana. There is no question that Baja Cactus is a bargain compared to a $120 motel in the US, but since I discovered Villas de San Quintin I plan my trips north and south to include an overnight in San Quintin, as do many others who live down here.

David K - 11-12-2008 at 11:23 AM

That's all fair Bill...

I guess things were not all operational when you last stayed at Cactus... All rooms have plug in Internet connection and there is WiFi... no extra charge... But, being it is an ongoing project, look for more from Baja Cactus in the future... The mini-mart is under construction to serve the motel and Pemex customers.

Photo of Antonio (BajaCactus) presenting Doug (Baja Nomad) with a plaque of gratitude to the service Doug provides all us Nomads and Internet seekers of Baja information.

Things like that along with the excellent hospitality in El Rosario are why Antonio gets our business...

Viva Baja Cactus 133r.JPG - 37kB

The Plaque

David K - 11-12-2008 at 11:25 AM

Eugenio - 11-12-2008 at 12:14 PM

I would also recommend La Villa de San Quintin:

http://www.hotellavilla.biz/sanquintin/hotelsnqntn.html

It's owned/operated by the same family that has the Villa de Zaragoza and Nelson Hotel in Tijuana and other major developments in Mexicali - the Nelson family has many years of service in the hospitality business - Ray Nelson in San Quintin will treat you well.

tripledigitken - 11-12-2008 at 01:40 PM

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Originally posted by Eugenio
.....it is owned/operated by the same family that has the Villa de Zaragoza and Nelson Hotel in Tijuana and other major developments in Mexicali - the Nelson family has many years of service in the hospitality business - Ray Nelson in San Quintin will treat you well.


That's interesting to know. They should let me stay there free after all the 1960's dollars I spent at the Hotel Nelson Bar on our Friday night excursions to TJ. It was a tradition, Hotel Nelson, Longbar, Mikes, then finish up at La Especial for tacos. :coolup:

Eugenio - 11-12-2008 at 01:40 PM

Ray has a major in geology from Sonora - I've never met anyone with his knowledge of the geology of Baja/Sonora - engage him if you have the chance.

Eugenio - 11-12-2008 at 02:01 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by tripledigitken
Quote:
Originally posted by Eugenio
.....it is owned/operated by the same family that has the Villa de Zaragoza and Nelson Hotel in Tijuana and other major developments in Mexicali - the Nelson family has many years of service in the hospitality business - Ray Nelson in San Quintin will treat you well.


That's interesting to know. They should let me stay there free after all the 1960's dollars I spent at the Hotel Nelson Bar on our Friday night excursions to TJ. It was a tradition, Hotel Nelson, Longbar, Mikes, then finish up at La Especial for tacos. :coolup:


Roberto Nelson (Ray's brother) told me once the the proceeds from the bar in the Nelson Hotel essentially paid for construction of La Villa de Zaragoza - which is a modern Hotel in back of the old Jai Lai Stadium - I wouldn't be surprised if it paid for the Villa San Quintin as well.

Before wwII - at the site of the current Nelson Hotel - Rodolfo Nelson had a store selling imports - they bought a lot of merchandise from Japan - at the end of the war most businessmen did not honor their bills (credit) to japanese companies - but Rodolfo paid them in full - as a result he was able to move to Mexicali where he basically started the maquiladora industry -japanese companies assembling products for sale in the US - they own a huge industrial park there - that's an extremely abbreviated version - but essentially what went down.

http://www.nelson.com.mx/english/id-mexicali.html

I'm digressing - sorry.

[Edited on 11-12-2008 by Eugenio]

CaboRon - 11-13-2008 at 03:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by ligui
Hi everyone ,:bounce: Heading south today :lol: It's snowing here in the colorado mts. Roads are icy and its going to be slow going , but we are heading south.

Havn't driven the mex 1 for a couple of years and know things are changing along the route fast . Looking for ideas where to stay in these towns.

Crossing at tecate friday morning , will drive thru the day , stop at one of these towns for the night.

Thanks ! ligui


Ligui,

Just a side note here ....

When you see a sign in Mexico that says "MOTEL" you will encounter a different experience than in the states.

Think of rooms with private parking where you can conceal your car from the wandering eyes of your wife.

Wink, Wink :lol:

CaboRon

bajabarry - 11-18-2008 at 04:59 PM

We just make our first road trip to Loreto & back. Our subsequent trips will include our pets. We stayed at Cactus and will again as they allow pets. We also stayed at Los Caracoles in GN and ate at Malarrimo. Neither allows pets. We would like to stay in GN in the future - any recommendations for a pet friendly place?

Gracias