Our gang got shut out of Baja Cactus last week,
fortunately someone mentioned the new place at the far end of town.
We trucked on down there, it is on the north side of the road, across from Ed's Starbucks place.
It is very nice!
Brand new, hot showers, clean, comfy beds, good lighting for reading.
I think we paid 350 pesos per room, two beds and two guys to a room (plus a small dog that may or may not have been signed in, but was not a
problem.)
All in all, an excellent alternative to Baja Cactus, if you get shut out there.
Oh yeah, and very quiet too.David K - 4-9-2009 at 11:02 PM
Yup... on Jan. 2, we found Baja Cactus filled up and they sent us to the Turista Motel... $25 for a great, new room... hot shower... across from Ed's
restaurant... almost as good as Baja Cactus!Bajahowodd - 4-9-2009 at 11:26 PM
Come on David. I saw your photos of this place. It looks very fine for an overnight. But to say it's almost as good as Baja Cactus is a bit of a
stretch.David K - 4-9-2009 at 11:31 PM
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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Come on David. I saw your photos of this place. It looks very fine for an overnight. But to say it's almost as good as Baja Cactus is a bit of a
stretch.
Right, but if all you want is a place to shower and sleep... it rates up there at the top... The beds were super comfy and the water was hot and high
pressure. The owner speaks English and is building a restaurant, in front.
What we didn't have there was 6 English channels of TV, in room coffee maker, dimming lights and adjustable fan, beautiful rock and tile work... and
no Antonio (but I don't always see him at his place either.)Bajahowodd - 4-9-2009 at 11:55 PM
Geez. I was just in Laughlin and stayed at a high rise casino hotel. They didn't have a coffee maker, dimming lights, ceiling fan or the artisan
finishes. Didn't see Antonio either.
Not to beat this to death but......
thebajarunner - 4-10-2009 at 08:20 AM
They had t.v., not sure how many channels, I was studying for a class I teach, and Baja Vida passed out early.
They made us coffee in the morning, perked, strong and good.
Compared to Antonio's upper rooms, there was no comparison,
compared to his "lower" rooms, they were much nicer.
And the lighting, for my study time, was the best I have had in a low price Baja room.
And Antonio, I still love you, man,
and will still go to Cactus first.redhilltown - 4-10-2009 at 11:43 PM
This always confuses me so I hope someone can clear this up (pun somewhat intended). As to the name of the hotel, I thought 'turista' is also used
for what happens after eating a clam c-cktail from a roadside stand in the middle of summer. Is it simply one of those words that depends on the
context? Seems to be the same spelling and a google search didn't seem to shed any light. Would like to figure this one out to avoid awkward gringo
moments in the future. Thanks...gotta run.Bajahowodd - 4-11-2009 at 12:02 AM
Not to worry. As of now, they don't have a restaurant. Of course, the term "tourista" has come to be known as an unfortunate reaction to food or
beverage. However, the term itself, simply means tourist. If and when the proprietors of this establishment actually open a restaurant, they will have
hopefully realized that they need a different name if they want to attract gringo tourists.
