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Best place to stay in San Felipe

soundchaser - 11-1-2012 at 03:51 PM

A little help please. Taking the wife to San Felipe over Thanksgiving weekend for the first time. I have been there for off-road stuff quite a bit and have stayed at the El Cortez. Since we will only be there 4 days was wanting to stay near town. Also, since we will be having some drinks in the evenings did not want to drive back from town.

Does this sound reasonable or would you recommend somewhere else? I am considering renting one of the condo/beach houses but then I am having to drive.

Last question, if we stay at the Cortez do you recommend one of the bungalos?

Tx

mcfez - 11-1-2012 at 05:37 PM

El Cortez.......is NOT my sort of place. It seems a little snob and dated.


George's
http://www.georges.com.mx/services.html

Internet coffee house one block
Malecon two blocks
George's Steak House 300 feet
El Nino Steak House 400 feet (damn good steaks)
Beach access is across the street one block

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durrelllrobert - 11-1-2012 at 05:40 PM

I can longer find this place under San Felipe hotels but the name is San Felipe hotel and its less then 50 yards up the hill (on left side) from the Miramar which is the last bar and grill on the north end of the malecon. Large rooms, good security, swiming pool, etc for around $50/night.

mcfez - 11-1-2012 at 06:26 PM

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Originally posted by durrelllrobert
I can longer find this place under San Felipe hotels but the name is San Felipe hotel and its less then 50 yards up the hill (on left side) from the Miramar which is the last bar and grill on the north end of the malecon. Large rooms, good security, swiming pool, etc for around $50/night.


This place?
http://hotelsanfelipeinn.com/

durrelllrobert - 11-2-2012 at 09:06 AM

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Originally posted by mcfez
Quote:
Originally posted by durrelllrobert
I can longer find this place under San Felipe hotels but the name is San Felipe hotel and its less then 50 yards up the hill (on left side) from the Miramar which is the last bar and grill on the north end of the malecon. Large rooms, good security, swiming pool, etc for around $50/night.


This place?
http://hotelsanfelipeinn.com/
Yep, that be the place.Just not listed with the other (5 or 7?) hotels in SF.

Skipjack Joe - 11-2-2012 at 09:31 AM

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Originally posted by mcfez
El Cortez.......is NOT my sort of place. It seems a little snob and dated.


George's
http://www.georges.com.mx/services.html

Internet coffee house one block
Malecon two blocks
George's Steak House 300 feet
El Nino Steak House 400 feet (damn good steaks)
Beach access is across the street one block


It was $70 US per night a couple of summers ago.

soundchaser - 11-2-2012 at 12:03 PM

Thanks for all the great info!!

sancho - 11-2-2012 at 12:09 PM

I would go with what you know, the Cortez, obviously
walking distance. The only reason I would not stay
there is if I wanted to spend a little less $. Like the
El Capitain, well worn, bit maybe $45 where the Cortez
someone said $75+, there are a few condos within
walking distance, don't know if it is still called Caseys
Condos, on the beach, across the street from El Nido,
there is a place, condo type, I might try to find,
it is about 6 blks no.
of the Malecon, near Rubens RV campground,
called Playa Bonita

mrfatboy - 11-2-2012 at 04:27 PM

I paid $60 for a night at the Cortez June 2012. It was a tuesday. Used my British Airways Card and didn't have any fees. Just the $60.

J.P. - 11-3-2012 at 10:26 AM

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Originally posted by durrelllrobert
I can longer find this place under San Felipe hotels but the name is San Felipe hotel and its less then 50 yards up the hill (on left side) from the Miramar which is the last bar and grill on the north end of the malecon. Large rooms, good security, swiming pool, etc for around $50/night.















We stayed at George's when it first opened it was the nicest place on the strip. Now the new owners have dumped a lot of money into the place it is even better. we take our rv when going now but if ever we go without it I would stay there.

Tree - 12-1-2012 at 10:30 AM

Sent e-mails a couple days ago to get rooms for March 8&9 (San Felipe 250) El Cortez booked. Georges wants $130 a night with minimum 3 night stay. looking at other options now.

motoged - 12-1-2012 at 10:39 AM

Their rates might be less expensive if you show up on their doorway....I doubt SF motels are all booked up....lots to choose from:light:

Listings here 4 u

mcfez - 12-1-2012 at 11:48 AM

motoged's advise is very good....motels in SF are begging for business



http://www.allmexicohotels.com/hotels-in/8/san-felipe-baja-c...


GEORGES MOTEL
3STARS 22 rooms
Av. Mar de Cortes No. 1073 San Felipe, Baja California

$85 USD
email contact

On race weekend?

akshadow - 12-1-2012 at 08:52 PM

Since he said it was race weekend there is usually a lot of business for the hotels.
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Originally posted by mcfez
motoged's advise is very good....motels in SF are begging for business

CortezBlue - 12-1-2012 at 09:45 PM

I have stayed at the El Cortez, in one of the original casitas on the beach. Nothing fancy, but clean.

Marc - 12-2-2012 at 09:26 AM

El Capitan has the best shower in Baja. (room 52)

Sweetwater - 12-2-2012 at 10:33 AM

We rolled into San Felipe the Friday night of the Baja 250. It was our last night after 17 days of moto exploration. The place was a literal zoo. No rooms were available and prices were outrageous. We ended up in a little bungalow with outdoor showers just south of the sand hill with the party and sand drags.

I highly recommend reservations for that weekend, knowing that you'll pay more than usual. I might even recommend staying out of the center of town if you really want or need to get any rest or sleep. It was a wild scene that night.

mcfez - 12-2-2012 at 11:10 AM

Opps! Lots of open rooms except during the race events.

Ron...what's the name of that newer motel across the street from our campos?
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Originally posted by akshadow
Since he said it was race weekend there is usually a lot of business for the hotels.


Quote:
Originally posted by mcfez
motoged's advise is very good....motels in SF are begging for business

Tree - 12-2-2012 at 09:43 PM

Yeah it's a race weekend and we'll be riding dirtbikes so we need a secure location for our bikes also. We usually stay at El Cortez and are able to roll our bikes into our rooms for the night. Some of our friends are cheap bastards and opt for the low price la Chapala (SP??) I noticed that la chapala seems to be going through renovations and is shut down currently. I wouldn't mind paying Georges $130 a night but we are not planning on doing three nights so now I'm looking at other options. I'll contact San Felipe Inn next week and we have stayed at Costa Azul before as the have 24 hr security.

BajaRun - 12-3-2012 at 05:29 PM

I usually stay at El Capitain, only because the parking is safe and it is close to the Malecon. The other place I like is Las Palmas. The parking is secure, they have a nice pool area and the owner Fernando is a nice guy. The rooms are nicer and the beds are more comfortable than El Cap. but it is a little further walk to the Malecon. In fact I will probably be making Las Palmas my first choice in the future...