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Where to stay cheap in Ensenada?

Nemo55 - 8-13-2012 at 07:57 PM

Any leads on cheap hotel motels in or around Ensenada? I am moving there at the end of September and dont want to waste too much money while looking for a one or two bedroom casita.

Anything???:bounce:

Ateo - 8-13-2012 at 07:58 PM

Hotel Coronado. Across the bridge from downtown on the street with the Thrifty ice cream place. Sorry, that's all I know how to describe it.

Azteca Inn

bajaguy - 8-13-2012 at 08:02 PM

On Highway 1 (Reforma) on your left about 2 miles south of COSTCO, just before you go down the hill towards Manedearo & Punta Banda.

Secure parking and close to several places to eat.

Check your u2u private message

[Edited on 8-14-2012 by bajaguy]

Nemo55 - 8-13-2012 at 10:04 PM

Any ideas on Monthly or weekly rates???

bajaguy - 8-13-2012 at 10:28 PM

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Originally posted by Nemo55
Any ideas on Monthly or weekly rates???





Sorry, no info

Oggie - 8-14-2012 at 07:17 AM

Motel Colon (646)176-1910
174 Guadalupe Ave. between 1st and 2nd street.

DENNIS - 8-14-2012 at 07:44 AM

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Originally posted by Ateo
Hotel Coronado. Across the bridge from downtown on the street with the Thrifty ice cream place. Sorry, that's all I know how to describe it.


http://www.bestday.com.mx/Ensenada/Hoteles/Corona/?asoc=adtc...

DENNIS - 8-14-2012 at 07:51 AM

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Originally posted by bajaguy
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Originally posted by Nemo55
Any ideas on Monthly or weekly rates???





Sorry, no info


They do, however post on a large sign on the street the short term rate for those newly aquainted bar patrons who find themselves tired and in need of a place to lay down for a short while.

Azteca Inn........The place is a dive.

durrelllrobert - 8-14-2012 at 08:43 AM

If you are also looking for something more permanent check out Lomas Del Mar 18 miles south of Ensenada on road to La Bufadora in Punta Banda. They have 1BR furnished for $312/mo and 2 BR furnished for $396/mo:
http://www.lomasdelmar.com.mx/

beachbum1A - 8-14-2012 at 10:17 AM

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Originally posted by Nemo55
Any ideas on Monthly or weekly rates???


Large signage in the front advertising a room for $190.00 (per night?)
I didn't see anything to indicate the price was for short term.

[Edited on 8-14-2012 by beachbum1A]

CortezBlue - 8-14-2012 at 10:38 AM

Ok, cheap is a relative term. And I know for sure, as most of my family are really cheap.

However, that being said, we stayed at Estero Beach. We paid about 99 a night but it included free internet. To me that is cheap, but I am older and more a custom to paying 200 per night at a marriott.

[Edited on 8-14-2012 by CortezBlue]

sancho - 8-14-2012 at 11:45 AM

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Originally posted by beachbum1A
Large signage in the front advertising a room for $190.00 (per night?)
[Edited on 8-14-2012 by beachbum1A]



Drove by a week ago, saw that sign, there MAY be
a Motel or 2 in El Sauzal, about 2 mi. no. of Ensenada
before you turn into the Harbor area. Not that you asked,
there is an online Ensenada site, maybe picked from
the Newspaper, which has rentals, all in Spanish so
I assume it is legit, called Ensenada Hoy. I've thaught
about getting a rental there, some Spanish and
a good amount of legwork I think will easily uncover
something

[Edited on 8-14-2012 by sancho]

DENNIS - 8-14-2012 at 11:49 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by beachbum1A
Large signage in the front advertising a room for $190.00 (per night?)
I didn't see anything to indicate the price was for short term.



If you were an integral part of the culture, you would know the coded references, Bruce. This isn't the only motel that advertises like this. It's not new. "The other woman" is part of the big picture here and is accomodated quietly.

A room for what.....16 bucks per night on Highway One? One doesn't have to be a detective to figure it out.

DavidE - 8-14-2012 at 01:03 PM

RAMONA BEACH HOTEL and for that matter any hotel. Check the room out thoroughly before you pay. RUBBER WEDGE DOOR STOPS stop entry, absolutely. Windows should lock, jealous husband's window iron grates should not fall out onto the ground if pushed and neither should decorative window blocks. A cheap spreader bar from HARBOR FREIGHT will keep sliding windows from opening. I mentioned Ramona Beach, specifically for a reason. The owner's son seemed to have been convinced a night's stay was worth five hundred dollars, plus watch, keys, and everything else. The PGE came and paid them a visit the following day. Locked door unlocked. Safety chain cut. Many years ago. School of hard knocks. Uñados in México are silent.

J.P. - 8-14-2012 at 01:56 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by beachbum1A
Large signage in the front advertising a room for $190.00 (per night?)
I didn't see anything to indicate the price was for short term.



If you were an integral part of the culture, you would know the coded references, Bruce. This isn't the only motel that advertises like this. It's not new. "The other woman" is part of the big picture here and is accomodated quietly.

A room for what.....16 bucks per night on Highway One? One doesn't have to be a detective to figure it out.





If you wish to be less conspicuous there are Motels about 1 block off the Trans. Peninsula on any cross street Some dont look too bad.:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Ensenada Inn

bajaguy - 8-14-2012 at 02:07 PM

Between the Navy base and Reforma (hwy 1) on Gral Sanguines/Delante.

Clean rooms, hot water, park in front of your room, pool and a small bar.

Walking distance to eateries such as Donas Tutti, Las Casuelas

mes1952 - 8-15-2012 at 10:08 AM

Mona Lisa Resort on Estereo Beach is a great place and pet friendly as well. The owner is from Jalisco and she has rooms, studios, houses, campsites, etc. and has 24 hour security...and directly on the beach. I stayed there last year with my dogs and the rate was $45/night and she has monthly rates as well.
http://monalisabeach.com/

DENNIS - 8-15-2012 at 10:12 AM

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Originally posted by mes1952
Mona Lisa Resort on Estereo Beach is a great place and pet friendly as well. The owner is from Jalisco and she has rooms, studios, houses, campsites, etc. and has 24 hour security...and directly on the beach. I stayed there last year with my dogs and the rate was $45/night and she has monthly rates as well.
http://monalisabeach.com/


Nasty history at that place. Hope they've cleaned up their act.
Great upstairs bar on the ocean.

WideAngleWandering - 8-16-2012 at 09:35 PM

I dunno what counts as cheap but having just cruised into Ensenada looking for a cheap place myself I saw plenty advertising 200 peso rooms.

I opted for some luxury so I drove down to the centro and got a room at the Hotel Santo Tomas right by the pier (the big pink building). $29US or $390 pesos a night. There is a weekly rate but I'd have to walk all the way down to the lobby to find it :)

Nemo55 - 8-17-2012 at 08:57 AM

Thanks everyone,,,,,:coolup:
Quote:
Originally posted by WideAngleWandering
I dunno what counts as cheap but having just cruised into Ensenada looking for a cheap place myself I saw plenty advertising 200 peso rooms.

I opted for some luxury so I drove down to the centro and got a room at the Hotel Santo Tomas right by the pier (the big pink building). $29US or $390 pesos a night. There is a weekly rate but I'd have to walk all the way down to the lobby to find it :)

Martyman - 8-17-2012 at 09:22 AM

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Originally posted by WideAngleWandering
I dunno what counts as cheap but having just cruised into Ensenada looking for a cheap place myself I saw plenty advertising 200 peso rooms.

I opted for some luxury so I drove down to the centro and got a room at the Hotel Santo Tomas right by the pier (the big pink building). $29US or $390 pesos a night. There is a weekly rate but I'd have to walk all the way down to the lobby to find it :)


I don't think so. Not $29. More like $89. Nice place though, with the key shaped swimming pool.

WideAngleWandering - 8-17-2012 at 09:41 AM

I'm the one who checked in last night so I'm going to claim authority on this one. I paid $390 pesos.

http://goo.gl/maps/nRTt7

I dunno about the pool - haven't gone looking for it.

[Edited on 2012-8-17 by WideAngleWandering]

durrelllrobert - 8-17-2012 at 09:55 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by DENNIS
Quote:
Originally posted by beachbum1A
Large signage in the front advertising a room for $190.00 (per night?)
I didn't see anything to indicate the price was for short term.



If you were an integral part of the culture, you would know the coded references, Bruce. This isn't the only motel that advertises like this. It's not new. "The other woman" is part of the big picture here and is accomodated quietly.

A room for what.....16 bucks per night on Highway One? One doesn't have to be a detective to figure it out.

This one honestly posts their short term rates:

Martyman - 8-17-2012 at 10:37 AM

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Originally posted by WideAngleWandering
I'm the one who checked in last night so I'm going to claim authority on this one. I paid $390 pesos.

http://goo.gl/maps/nRTt7

I dunno about the pool - haven't gone looking for it.

[Edited on 2012-8-17 by WideAngleWandering]


Sorry-Maybe I'm confused-I probably got my hotels confused. Mine is the one that's easy to stumble back to.

WideAngleWandering - 8-17-2012 at 11:34 AM

No problem. I just went down to the front desk to work out a longer stay. The rates are:

$29 weekday
$49 weekend
$149 per week

I just booked a week while I'm sorting out parts for my car & find a mechanic. It's pretty swanky but I don't think they have a pool. Fish tacos are a short walk to the pier so it's all good with me :)