BajaNomad - Loreto Motel Options?

Loreto Motel Options?

David K - 7-7-2009 at 09:38 AM

If not the Iguana Inn (no vacancy), where would you recommend friends stay for one night on a trip... ? Single comfortable bed (queen or king), bathroom in the room, AC would be nice (in July)... not over $60 prefered.

How about restaurants?

Curt63 - 7-7-2009 at 10:22 AM

The Hacienda Suites was plush, for a well negotiated $75. Cable, pool w/ bar, Large, well lit, locked parking lot.

shari - 7-7-2009 at 10:28 AM

We always stay at this little hotel we found more than adequate...nice rooms, great beds, clean, AC, TV, even has a view of the sea and very cheap...like $30 or so.

I cant remember what it's called...something like Brisa del Mar or Brisa de Cortez....it is the only hotel that is at the edge of the big arroyo. The police told us about it. The only thing is that there is a hall across from it so not so good if there is a wedding or party or something on a saturday night, but other than that, it is perfect for a one nighter....someone here may know the name of it.

Cypress - 7-7-2009 at 10:59 AM

There's a neat B&B called Damiana. Don't remember what the rates were. It's downtown with secure parking etc.

vandenberg - 7-7-2009 at 11:39 AM

I suggest just to roll into Loreto and not worry about any reservations. Hotel rooms galore and all with A/C.
Plaza de Loreto,
Hotel Salvatierra
Motel Brenda
Hotel San Francisquito
A brand new one on Juarez

These are all very reasonable and clean

Never heard any comments on the one Shari mentioned, but it looks decent and clean. From downtown to the right on Madero, on the left just before you enter the Arroyo.I believe Brisa del Mar may be right.

mulegemichael - 7-7-2009 at 11:41 AM

hacienda suites is the deal...with a great steakhouse right next door..

vandenberg - 7-7-2009 at 11:56 AM

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Originally posted by mulegemichael
hacienda suites is the deal...with a great steakhouse right next door..

A $60.00 price was mentioned and the Suites will not come anywhere near that. They're too expensive and overrated. They may negotiate a discount (no business) but if paying their quoted price, you may as well stay on the waterfront in the beautiful Mision Hotel

bajabeachbabe - 7-7-2009 at 02:17 PM

I would suggest checking on tripadvisor.com for the available hotels and rates. I did notice, however, that some of the hotels listed are no longer available, such as Nellie's Place.

Looks like Hotel Luna would be a good choice to check out.

Phil C - 7-7-2009 at 04:22 PM

David, looks like you've got good advice here. Kim says Damiana is nice, you might try Coco Cabanas, they are seperate cottages. Damiana is in a two story building renovated. Hacienda Suits is kind of out to the east. Resturants are easy in LTO ther's so much to choose from. Mita's, Islas Loreto are great first class places. Meditranio if you have $ to spend, Supper Burro on the economical side, many more. We'll have dinner together when you're there. Phil

Paula - 7-7-2009 at 04:39 PM

The name of the new hotel on Juarez is Hotel Angra. It looks really nice, and it has a nice upstairs coffee shop with expresso and snacks. I hear it 's very inexpensive, but don't know the rates.

BajaNuts - 7-7-2009 at 04:44 PM

we stayed at Plaza de Loreto downtown, clean rooms, nice bath, 2 queen beds, off street parking, open passageways to the side street. $59. (Jan 2008)

bajajudy - 7-7-2009 at 05:03 PM

http://www.hotelangra.com/index5Eng.html

no rates given but I have heard that it is very nice.

Hotel Quinta San Franciso on the malecon

Keri - 7-7-2009 at 07:46 PM

$40.00 a night. Great place across from the marina. hotelquintasanfrancisco@prodigy.net.mx)
+52 (-613) -135-1088 DK, Julie at Iguana Inn turned us on to it when she was full. We have stayed there ever since. you'll love it.k :yes:

[Edited on 7-8-2009 by Keri]

capn.sharky - 7-8-2009 at 10:29 AM

HOTEL Junipero, right in front of the church. About $35 to $40 per night. T.V., two queen beds, great shower and air conditioning. Located in the heart of Loreto and close to everything.

bill erhardt - 7-8-2009 at 11:05 AM

I stayed once at the Junipero with my daughter and a friend before I bought a place here. They both said that the c-ckroaches there were the biggest they had ever seen in their lives. They were young, however, and had not traveled much. I'm pretty sure I've seen roaches as big in equatorial Africa.......

KurtG - 7-8-2009 at 11:47 AM

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Originally posted by vandenberg
I suggest just to roll into Loreto and not worry about any reservations. Hotel rooms galore and all with A/C.
Plaza de Loreto,
Hotel Salvatierra
Motel Brenda
Hotel San Francisquito
A brand new one on Juarez

These are all very reasonable and clean

Never heard any comments on the one Shari mentioned, but it looks decent and clean. From downtown to the right on Madero, on the left just before you enter the Arroyo.I believe Brisa del Mar may be right.

Last time I stayed at the Salvatierra about a year ago it had become a dump even by my low standards and I'm a guy who thinks the Dunas in GN is at least a two star hotel. Stayed at Plaza Loreto, nice but at the top end of my budget.

MitchMan - 7-9-2009 at 07:22 AM

I always, always stay at the Plaza Loreto hotel. Have stayed there since the Original Mission hotel closed. The people running the Plaza are always genuinely friendly and accomodating. The best thing about it is the location... right in the heart of the town on the main drag walking distance from the malecon, from restaurants, from real estate offices, from the Mercado, from the mission, from Bancomer and the place you pay property taxes. Usually don't need to use the car once I get the room.

The actual accomodations make the rental price about appropriate, but the Plaza hasn't changed their rates since before the most recent real estate boom and bust and their exchange rate is always fair (unusual). I appreciate that.

I am a very cheap person, and I love Loreto and I love the Plaza Loreto Hotel. It means "Baja" to me. I used to feel the same way about the old Mision hotel until it became a gringo resort.

capn.sharky - 7-9-2009 at 08:01 AM

"c-ckroaches there were the biggest they had ever seen in their lives." I have stayed there many times and never saw a c-ckroach....you sure they weren't black cats or something? Still, its a good value for your pesos.

rts551 - 7-9-2009 at 09:06 AM

Coco Cabanas.
Check the reviews on trip adviser.
and the Barretts are very knowledgeable about all of Baja Sur.

cajhawk - 7-9-2009 at 11:09 AM

Used to go to Loreto all of the time. My favorite restaurant by far is Mitas, right next to the town square. Try the fresh fish with garlic butter and the cheesy clams appetizer. The owner is a wonderful host and the food is awesome!

David K - 7-9-2009 at 05:17 PM

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Originally posted by cajhawk
Used to go to Loreto all of the time. My favorite restaurant by far is Mitas, right next to the town square. Try the fresh fish with garlic butter and the cheesy clams appetizer. The owner is a wonderful host and the food is awesome!

Thank you for that! Sounds yummy! Do they have good carne too for the non-fish eaters?

David K - 7-9-2009 at 05:19 PM

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Originally posted by Keri
$40.00 a night. Great place across from the marina. hotelquintasanfrancisco@prodigy.net.mx)
+52 (-613) -135-1088 DK, Julie at Iguana Inn turned us on to it when she was full. We have stayed there ever since. you'll love it.k :yes:

[Edited on 7-8-2009 by Keri]

I am waiting for them to reply to my email to see if a reservation is needed in mid July... Thank you Keri for this... It does sound good.

Thank you to all other Nomads who have offered advice here, it is appreciated!

LaTijereta - 7-9-2009 at 08:47 PM

Hotel Quinta san francisco..
Gale has a nice place there.... but I would avoid it on a Friday or Saturday night due to the cars/ traffic and noise from the malacon..
Plan your stay around that, and you will be fine...

Happy Trails...

Loretana - 7-9-2009 at 08:51 PM

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Originally posted by David K

Thank you for that! Sounds yummy! Do they have good carne too for the non-fish eaters?

You betcha. Mita Gourmet's chef/owner Juan Carlos makes a fabulous arrachera steak with chimmichuri sauce, great chicken dishes and pork loin.

He is originally from Uruguay, so he has that "roasted beef out on the Pampas" sensibility.

But you're missing out if you don't try his Shrimp Chipotle dish, and his lobster with garlic sauce is muy sabroso. My personal favorite is his Curry Cream Pasta with shrimp or chicken. Riquisimo!!

You'll enjoy meeting Juan Carlos. :yes:

[Edited on 7-10-2009 by Loretana]

Howard - 7-9-2009 at 09:19 PM

From a previous post:

"Hotel Quinta san francisco..
Gale has a nice place there.... but I would avoid it on a Friday or Saturday night due to the cars/ traffic and noise from the malacon..
Plan your stay around that, and you will be fine...

Happy Trails... "

I agree with this 100%. If you do stay on a Friday or Saturday and even Sunday night, bring ear plugs as the kids cruise back and forth and are a little loud . Great place for the $

David K - 7-10-2009 at 08:20 AM

Thanks guys! The stay is on Wednesday night... if they have a vacancy.

Loreto Best

cabokid - 7-10-2009 at 08:49 PM

Just got back from Loreto and the new La Mision was bueno! Worth every peso .Paid around 110 bucks. Salt water pool , flat screen tv and the best bed and pillows I've ever slept in all of mexico. Pasada los Flores was second with 50% discount june and july ---around $85
bucks. Had wife with me so had to splurge as I went fishing while she stayed behind.

Bajahowodd - 7-11-2009 at 12:54 AM

If you can actually negotiate a lower rate than posted at Hacienda Suites, it would appear to be a great option. Right now, they are posting $95 for a double. You can get a better rate at many places around town. However, Hacienda would probably qualify for 4 stars on many vacation websites. Totally up to US standards. We have stayed there many times when traveling in the summer because Domingo's Place, which is air conditioned, is right next door and has very good grub.

Marie-Rose - 7-11-2009 at 07:03 AM

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Originally posted by Howard
From a previous post:

"Hotel Quinta san francisco..
Gale has a nice place there.... but I would avoid it on a Friday or Saturday night due to the cars/ traffic and noise from the malacon..
Plan your stay around that, and you will be fine...

Happy Trails... "

I agree with this 100%. If you do stay on a Friday or Saturday and even Sunday night, bring ear plugs as the kids cruise back and forth and are a little loud . Great
place for the $

I will be looking forward to your review David. Our stay was incredibly noisy and the room was very dusty. Would like the opportunity to give it another try. (and avoid asking her if you can use the secure parking in the back

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Howard - 7-11-2009 at 07:43 AM

The Hacienda Suites is just to damn far a walk to downtown or the Malecon in the Summer time. Maybe around 3/4 of a mile but it can be a brtual walk when it is 100+ degrees out.

bill erhardt - 7-11-2009 at 08:02 AM

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Originally posted by Marie-Rose

(and avoid asking her if you can use the secure parking in the back

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True. Friends last week needed a place to stay and also a place to park their rig/boat off the street. Gail said that she did not allow parking in the lot behind the hotel, and acted like she did not remember that she allowed it in the past. The boat ended up in my driveway for the night.

David K - 7-11-2009 at 08:57 AM

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Originally posted by Marie-Rose

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Wow, that sure puts a twist on how much Keri enjoyed the place (and she runs a hotel)!

Well, I never got back reply email asking about needing a reservation... so Gail isn't saying and maybe we aren't staying...?

Again, it is Wednesday night... and others said only the weekends were noisy... Also, we aren't staying in the room except to sleep, as we are in Loreto to see the place and show Baja Angel where California began. Thus a $100 luxery suite is not necessary.

Phil C will be there and show us some options... The Iguana Inn was the first, but it is booked. The Damiana was a second choice, but Keri raved so highly of the Quintas San Francisco... that is where I emailed asking about a room.

Again thank you all for the opinions on motels and restaurants... Baja Angel and I are looking forward to enjoying our summer vacation in Baja. We know already where we will be staying before Loreto, and our primary vacation destination is Bob & Susan's Lighthouse Resort on Bahia Concepcion for our One Year Anniversary trip.

Hi DK

Keri - 7-11-2009 at 10:25 AM

Yes it is noisy on weekend nights as it is on the malecon. That's cruising night for the locals. Mike and I enjoy sitting out in the patio and watching them all cruise by. We are people watchers. When we were in our rooms with the air on we didn't hear the cars.The hotel has always been very clean when we were there.We enjoy it because it is on the malecon and right across the street from the marina and you can walk to most anything . and the price is right also. Give it a try and see what you think.,k :yes:

David K - 7-11-2009 at 10:30 AM

Thanks Keri... You know us and what we like (The Pyramid Resort, for example :light:

)...

Bob and Susan - 7-11-2009 at 12:20 PM

your 1 year anniversary wine is being chilled as we speak

David K - 7-11-2009 at 12:29 PM

That is sooooo cool!

We can't wait!

Bajahowodd - 7-11-2009 at 01:25 PM

Howard, you are correct about the inconvenient location of Hacienda Suites. Just to let you know, Joyce had closed the office by the time we arrived at her place.

Bajahowodd

Howard - 7-11-2009 at 02:26 PM

So wjhere did you wind up staying?

The real Howard

Bajahowodd - 7-11-2009 at 03:00 PM

You should guess correctly. And what's with everyone fawning over Augies? Take away the view and all you have are a bunch of old white guys drinking cheap beer!

bajajudy - 7-15-2009 at 07:31 AM

DK
Just saw this ad on line
http://www.pricetravel.com.mx/Hacienda-Suites-Loreto?SE=GMX_...

$480 pesos a night at the Hacienda

David K - 7-15-2009 at 08:10 AM

Thanks Judy...

We will meet up with Phil C once we arrive on Wednesday from Bob & Susan's and check out what is available... We only need a motel room for the night, not a resort... We will be sight-seeing all day along the coast (to Ligui/ Ensenada Blanca) and at the mission, etc. Comfy bed, AC, good shower... that is all we seek for the motel.

I plan on taking lots of photos to share when we get back... Thursday we will drive to San Javier and unless it is rediculously too hot, we will go to Comondu and La Purisima... then back to Bahia Concepcion or beyond for Thursday night... Friday and Saturday working our way back north.

DianaT - 7-15-2009 at 09:37 AM

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Originally posted by David K
Also, we aren't staying in the room except to sleep, as we are in Loreto to see the place and show Baja Angel where California began.

California began????? The settlement of people in Baja began a very long time before the first Spanish Mission.

And as you know, it was not the first attempt by the Spanish to conquer Baja, so the establishment of the mission at Loreto, could maybe be called the final nail in the coffin for many of the indigenous people and their culture.

Sorry, but my indigenous ancestor rolls over every time European settlement is described as the beginning--- Columbus did not "discover" a "New World" devoid of people and culture.

Have a good trip

gnukid - 7-15-2009 at 10:04 AM

I would agree, that it's important to see the long history of the region, beyond '200 years of Missions' or even 500 to 1000-2000 years. To see a unique place and personality with many later contributors from many backgrounds. It's this diverse background of people, teaming together, sharing recipes, tools and methods of survival that is the identity of Baja over the last 500-600 years and today.

For this reason, I shudder when I hear Nomad's say it's their land and I am just a visitor with no connection or place as a contributor etc... incorrect. We are an intertwined region and culture who is dependent upon each other economically, socially and culturally with broad base connectedness.

In fact, there is the concept that still today old Baja is young and still defining its personality and culture. It is a social experiment. Every person who visits is a key contributor and should see themselves as significant to Baja.

DianaT - 7-15-2009 at 10:52 AM

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Originally posted by gnukid
I would agree, that it's important to see the long history of the region, beyond '200 years of Missions' or even 500 to 1000-2000 years. To see a unique place and personality with many later contributors from many backgrounds. It's this diverse background of people, teaming together, sharing recipes, tools and methods of survival that is the identity of Baja over the last 500-600 years and today.

For this reason, I shudder when I hear Nomad's say it's their land and I am just a visitor with no connection or place as a contributor etc... incorrect. We are an intertwined region and culture who is dependent upon each other economically, socially and culturally with broad base connectedness.

In fact, there is the concept that still today old Baja is young and still defining its personality and culture. It is a social experiment. Every person who visits is a key contributor and should see themselves as significant to Baja.

I agree with most of what you say, and while difficult, history should be viewed in the context of the times in which it occurred. And then there is the big dose of reality---the lasting affects and change that is here and now.

I am not one who believes that Baja should be given back to the indigenous people, any more than I would think the present day Japanese should give Japan back to the Ainu---or even a more modern reality--I don't think the US should give back the spoils of the war of 1848.

History has always been a story of cultural exchange either peacefully, or by war. I just shudder when history is presented as beginning with contact with Europeans----the extremely biased history that is still too often taught in our schools whether it be the "New World", Africa or Asia. Every continent already had empires and conquerors of their own.

So, IMHO, Loreto is important as the beginning of the mission system----a major change in the history of California, but not the beginning.

Then again, I am one who believes that Rome never fell---it only changed.

[Edited on 7-15-2009 by jdtrotter]

Bajahowodd - 7-15-2009 at 11:58 AM

Actually, Rome has way more graffiti than does Loreto!

Wow. Hacienda Suites cites 464 Pesos. Price keeps dropping. That's way less than their standard rate of $95 USD.

Cypress - 7-15-2009 at 12:13 PM

David K., San Javier, Comondu, La Purisima, and back to Hwy 1. just south of the Bay of Conception? You might want to spend the night somewhere along the line. Louis Reyes? An older couple with a neat place in Comondu. Just watch out for the dog. :biggrin:

David K - 7-16-2009 at 07:03 AM

Thanks Cypress... I figure the dirt section from Loreto to San Javier, Comondu and La Purisima and back to Hwy. 1 near Concepcion Bay is just over 100 miles... That is not a problem in one day (with photo stops)... But, depends on how much Baja Angel likes Loreto and how hot the interior is will decide if we just visit San Javier and return to Loreto... or push on the the two other missions.

Diane... Of course I meant the Spanish and their FIRST successful colony/ mission was LORETO ('where California began'). The reason I use that term is because our own U.S./ California public school system teaches the children that (Spanish)California began in San Diego, in 1769.

Earlier attemts by Cortez... and later the Jesuits at La Paz and San Bruno failed.

The Indians didn't call the land 'California', did they?

[Edited on 7-16-2009 by David K]

bajajurel - 7-16-2009 at 11:54 AM

Don't eat at the Mita - my friend had the revenge for 4 days - this was last week. I ate there also and had a touch of it myself. If you walk in to use the bano it's about 120 degrees inside so my theory is that the leave the food out too long before preparing it and it spoils. :fire:

David K - 7-16-2009 at 12:14 PM

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Originally posted by bajajurel
Don't eat at the Mita - my friend had the revenge for 4 days - this was last week. I ate there also and had a touch of it myself. If you walk in to use the bano it's about 120 degrees inside so my theory is that the leave the food out too long before preparing it and it spoils. :fire:

Yah, I saw that in your trip report... It is hard to believe it is nothing more than a rare case, otherwise it wouldn't get so many positive reviews, like this (from above):

"You betcha. Mita Gourmet's chef/owner Juan Carlos makes a fabulous arrachera steak with chimmichuri sauce, great chicken dishes and pork loin.

He is originally from Uruguay, so he has that "roasted beef out on the Pampas" sensibility.

But you're missing out if you don't try his Shrimp Chipotle dish, and his lobster with garlic sauce is muy sabroso. My personal favorite is his Curry Cream Pasta with shrimp or chicken. Riquisimo!!

You'll enjoy meeting Juan Carlos."

Jurel, thanks for the reply... and we will be cautious with the order, wherever we eat... We will have a long drive home Friday and Saturday and don't need the turista two step enroute!

Do you remember what your friend ordered at Mita's?

flyfishinPam - 7-16-2009 at 12:15 PM

I recently had a meal at Mita and would not recommend it even though my stepson works there and is very personable. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was nice in the evening but that's where the positive experience ended. The food was horrible and I couldn't even eat it. We were invited there so when the owner asked the how is everything question I remained silent, if I were paying for the meal he would have had an earful.

the children ordered the shrimp c-cktail at $130 pesos, usually I don't notice the price of things but when you get a big glass with two nice shrimp hanging over the side you assume there's more in that salsa. There were two tiny pieces of shrimp floating around in the overly sweet and watery pico de gallo sauce! I asked if there was a mistake but was told that's how it is served. Well disappointing to say the least. I ordered the arrachera as did my husband and the kids ordered the spaghetti and split the plate. The pasta was terrible and the sauce was worse it ended up being fed to dogs. My arrachera was ordered medium rare and since I had already worked about 15 hours that day I was ready to chew on a big hunk of meat. So I cut off a big hunk and the freaking thing is RAW! I sent it back and then tried again, it was not edible. Nor was my husbands whose was also sent back to be cooked as his was raw too but since I figured it out first he didn't have the same unpleasant experience. Upon trying to eat this meat again I realized if had gone off, or it had been frozen since the Nixon administration but whatever the problem it also was fed to dogs. I couldn't even eat the salad I only ate the potato and drank a nice french pressed coffee. Not worth the time or the money. When I pay for my food I expect something good when I receive complete garbage instead its insulting.

David K - 7-16-2009 at 12:20 PM

Wow... must be a new chef there? Where would you suggest Baja Angel (likes shrimp or steak or non-mole Mexican food) and I go Wednesday night for dinner? Phil C and company may be with us, too... (and I had him convinced we would go to Mita's. lol)...

Cypress - 7-16-2009 at 12:39 PM

David K. Visit Augies. Nothing fancy. But you'll be glad you did. It's on the water front, good food and good people.

flyfishinPam - 7-16-2009 at 12:42 PM

My shop is insice Mediterraneo but not to be a **** to that place I have to admit during my few weeks of working downstairs I have ordered just about everything on the menu. I like all of the Italian dishes with the exception of the spaghetti because the pasta comes from a bag. The ravioli however and the tortellini are hand made and you really notice the difference. They have steaks and meats as well but I don't eat too much meat, good salads and decent pizza that's different its made of filo instead of regular pizza dough. I had a pizza with sundried tomatoes, black olives and artichoke hearts that was excellent.

another restaurant right next to Mita is called 1697 and is Italian air conditioned inside but you can sit outside as well if you'd like, they make the traditional style pizzas and they're good (of course mine are better). Their pasta is decent as well.

Mexican I like Canipole right behind the Mission behind the shut down Loreto Bay office. The inside is decorated really cool and artsy and you have a view of the mission tower. Bring mosquito repellent this time of year and those things will hide and git ya. Sophia makes her tortillas by hand and her specialties are rabbit, mole, paella, and traditional Mexican dishes.

Super Burro is a good cheap place to eat that serves good quality food. Usually they'll be families there including mine, I like the molcajete (strips of arrachera with nopal, onions and goat cheese with fresh corn tortillas), and the stuffed potatoes and the super burro bet ya can't eat a whole one!

Bajahowodd - 7-16-2009 at 12:45 PM

If it's really hot, it will be really hot at Augies. Domingo's is air-conditioned (if you don't mind a little mesquite odor on your clothes afterward. Wide assortment of beef, pork, seafood etc. Complimentary ceviche. Not as gringo as Augies.

flyfishinPam - 7-16-2009 at 12:46 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Actually, Rome has way more graffiti than does Loreto!

Wow. Hacienda Suites cites 464 Pesos. Price keeps dropping. That's way less than their standard rate of $95 USD.

Make sure that is not PER PERSON I was duped with the way they post their rates when I had my folks here a few years ago.
and don't forget the 13% tax which many hotels add on top of their posted rate

[Edited on 7-16-2009 by flyfishinPam]

bajajudy - 7-16-2009 at 12:53 PM

Pam
you got my curiosity up so I checked on a room for 3 nights in August.

http://www.pricetravel.com.mx/Hacienda-Suites-Loreto/habitac...

BUT I could get the third night free

Phil C - 7-16-2009 at 12:56 PM

I've always had great food at Loreto Islas. I think Francisco is one of the best cooks in Loreto. Maybe we'll try that.

Loretana - 7-16-2009 at 05:00 PM

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Originally posted by flyfishinPam
I recently had a meal at Mita and would not recommend it even though my stepson works there and is very personable. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was nice in the evening but that's where the positive experience ended. The food was horrible and I couldn't even eat it. We were invited there so when the owner asked the how is everything question I remained silent, if I were paying for the meal he would have had an earful."

WOW. I can't believe we have been eating at the same restaurant, Pam!!!

Juan Carlos and Marta (the owners) will be upset when they hear this. He is the type of restauranteur who demands great service from his employees (your stepson Yassir is delightful) and goes out of his way to make sure his guests are totally satisfied with their meals. Likewise for his wife Marta. Juan Carlos was the general manager of Las Hadas in Manzanillo for years and knows how to handle a complaint.

I'll see them tonight, and make sure they read this.

And the business about the food making someone sick......
I understand that it takes 24-48 hours for extreme gripa caused by food to set in.

At any rate, your posts will be forwarded to some very responsible and concerned business owners.

Paula - 7-16-2009 at 07:26 PM

I've never understood all the raves about the food at Mita. While Juan Carlos and Martha are very nice people and the service is good, I've never had good food there.

Loreto is not a great restaurant town. Domingo's is good for steaks and gringo pleasing meals. Islas Loreto is really good, but offers little variety so you can't go there very often. After 2 years of not going to Canipole for a number of reasons, I recently had an excellent dinner there, and it is hands down the prettiest restaurant in town. The Giggling Dolphin is OK. Augie's food is not good, but it is pleasant to have a drink upstairs and look at Isla Carmen. La Cascada on Salvatierra at Zapata is surprisingly good, and very inexpensive. La Palapa is hit or miss. Picazon north of town toward Doctor's point is a grat place to be, with so-so food and high prices. Mediterraneo seems to be better than it was, and the prices are more reasonable. I think the best choice is to go for a c-cktail at Augie's, then dinner at Islas Loreto.

Happy anniversary, David and Elizabeth, and happy trails!

David K - 7-16-2009 at 09:30 PM

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Originally posted by Phil C
I've always had great food at Loreto Islas. I think Francisco is one of the best cooks in Loreto. Maybe we'll try that.

We will put our trust into your hands, Phil! See you Wednesday!

bajajurel - 7-16-2009 at 09:41 PM

Isla Loreto cooked our fish perfectly! Ate a good breakfast there too last week. Augie's free taco nite was nothing to remember but they have good AC and happy hour from 4 till 7 and the beer is reasonably cold.

elizabeth - 7-16-2009 at 09:43 PM

Loreto is not exactly famous for great Mexican cuisine...I have to agree mostly with Paula's restaurant reviews. I was totally blown away with how good a meal was at Canipole (Paula introduced me to this restaurant)...authentic Mexican...vegetales en escabeche, great sopes, etc. Giggling Dolphin (I hate the name...but have eaten at Uvaldo's restaurants for many years...he used to have Amore at the Villas de Loreto) has generally good, not great, food, but Uvaldo will make things for you that aren't on the menu...once I had a fabulous crab stuffed chile. Have always enjoyed La Cascada, and I like Las Islas a lot, but don't much like the alfalfa sprouts they put on top of things...too much like horticultural infanticide...but, you can tell them to leave them off. Everyone (well, almost everyone) gushes about Mita Gourmet, but I have never found that a meal I have had there was worth the price, and they never seem to have the lower cost bottles of wine on the wine list, but always have the more expensive ones. Happy anniversary, and let us know where you ate!!!

David K - 7-16-2009 at 10:14 PM

Thank you Elizabeth... will do... Expect a super trip report within days (hours) after we return in 8 days or so!

My Elizabeth (Baja Angel) had such a great time 2 years ago when we arrived at Mulege and found El Patron restaurant, then our camp at El Requeson was perfect (even with daytime crowds nearby): Photos of our summer week in Baja trip at http://vivabaja.com/707 .

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KurtG - 7-17-2009 at 06:34 PM

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Thanks Judy...

We will meet up with Phil C once we arrive on Wednesday from Bob & Susan's and check out what is available... We only need a motel room for the night, not a resort... We will be sight-seeing all day along the coast (to Ligui/ Ensenada Blanca) and at the mission, etc. Comfy bed, AC, good shower... that is all we seek for the motel.

I plan on taking lots of photos to share when we get back... Thursday we will drive to San Javier and unless it is rediculously too hot, we will go to Comondu and La Purisima... then back to Bahia Concepcion or beyond for Thursday night... Friday and Saturday working our way back north.

David,
The road from San Javier to Comondu and through to Purisima is one of my long time favorites but I was told two months ago by Guillermo at La Palapa in San Javier that the road is very bad and nearly impassable. I will look forward to your firsthand report.

David K - 7-17-2009 at 08:30 PM

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Thanks Kurt... a very 'bad' road means on the other side will be really good people... or none at all!

Bad roads are what my truck enjoys...

However, I am leaving that trip from San Javier on to Comondu and La Purisima as an 'option' only because Elizabeth has never been south of Bahia Concepcion. Her first time for Loreto to Ensenada Blanca may need more time than part of a day for us to enjoy... If we don't go this summer than a return winter trip is in order!

This is what is so great about Baja... just so many options, so much to see... WHO SAYS: "So much Baja... So little time!"? :lol: