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What is the current name of the Desert Inn/La Pinta in San Ignacio these days?

Ateo - 6-12-2013 at 08:57 AM

Last I stayed there they allowed dogs. Any recent reports?

elgatoloco - 6-12-2013 at 09:08 AM

Desert Inn. We stayed there in March after petting whales. Great value at $65.00 which was the same as Rice and Beans was getting for room. We don't have dogs. We stayed at Rice and Beans first night because Desert Inn was sold out.

RnR - 6-12-2013 at 10:25 AM

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Originally posted by Ateo
Last I stayed there they allowed dogs. Any recent reports?


Stayed there the first week of May 2013.

Yes, they accept pets. Posted on the sign board right at the front desk.

Rate: $650 MXN

Restaurant: Convenient but just so-so.

Name: Never noticed, just checked in, as usual.

Ateo - 6-12-2013 at 10:27 AM

Thanks elgatoloco!!

DavidE - 6-12-2013 at 03:44 PM

Spending a few quiet minutes in the early morning drinking coffee in the dining room and staring out at the landscape is one of my favorite things to do at this hotel. I remain enchanted about Cataviña after 49 years :)

Bajahowodd - 6-12-2013 at 04:00 PM

As Nomad DianaT noted recently, the name is the same, but apparently the government is running it right now. Don't expect any upgrades until it is sold.

Most of that original chain, Camino Real, La Pinta, Desert Inn has been sold off to other folks. The Los Pinos folks from San Quintin bought the San Quintin and Catavina locations and did some great upgrading, especially in the dining room.
They use the name Mission, as in Hotel Mission Catavina.

The one just outside of Guerrero Negro is now called Halfway Inn. Don't know who bought it.

LaTijereta - 6-12-2013 at 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd

The one just outside of Guerrero Negro is now called Halfway Inn. Don't know who bought it.


The Los Pinos Group also...:cool:

Bajahowodd - 6-13-2013 at 04:45 PM

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Originally posted by LaTijereta
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Originally posted by Bajahowodd

The one just outside of Guerrero Negro is now called Halfway Inn. Don't know who bought it.


The Los Pinos Group also...:cool:


If true, why didn't they use "Mission" in the name? Seems strange to me that they would not.

On the other hand, if what you state is correct, inasmuch as the Los Pinos folks upgraded the restaurants at San Quintin and Catavina, it would make for a sensible stop. The noise factor on the main drag in GN is almost enough by itself to keep me out of town.

David K - 6-13-2013 at 05:05 PM

If looking up data on the Internet, the Spanish spelling of 'mission' has only one S, the accents are probably optional! LOL: Hotel Misión Santa María (just south of San Quintín) and Hotel Misión Cataviñá (in Cataviñá).

Ateo - 6-13-2013 at 07:47 PM

Well my butt will be staying at Desert Inn San Ignacio in a few weeks. I will be rising early, heading out to Scorpion Bay via the North Road. I will air down. I will cruise into Datil and give away some steeeekers. Then I'll arrive around 11AM and paddle out for a nice chest high wave. I will then retire to my casa for a tecate and a nap.

Frank - 6-13-2013 at 07:49 PM

Sounds perfect.

Curt63 - 6-13-2013 at 08:55 PM

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Originally posted by Ateo
Well my butt will be staying at Desert Inn San Ignacio in a few weeks. I will be rising early, heading out to Scorpion Bay via the North Road. I will air down. I will cruise into Datil and give away some steeeekers. Then I'll arrive around 11AM and paddle out for a nice chest high wave. I will then retire to my casa for a tecate and a nap.


Great plan!

woody with a view - 6-13-2013 at 09:12 PM

get one for me!

BTW, the yurts are EPIC and the breakfast is better.....

Ateo - 6-13-2013 at 10:04 PM

Woody man, I've heard about the yurts. Hmmmm. Maybe time to switch it up? I shall do a tad of homework. Any info would be appreciated. Otherwise I will be lazy and Desert Inn it. My source at all your favorite surf websites have a good forecast coming!!!!!!!!!!!

woody with a view - 6-14-2013 at 05:26 AM

just pull into San Ig and cross the river. the yurts are right there on the left. Ignacio Springs BnB. the breakfast (included) is the best in Baja, hands down. perfect way to start the trip.

Howard - 6-14-2013 at 06:13 AM

I agree with Woody on the breakfast. It is as home made as it can get with especially the bacon and bread a memorable experience.

David K - 6-14-2013 at 08:02 AM

http://www.ignaciosprings.com

Some photos when we stayed, page 1 of three: http://vivabaja.com/709

[Edited on 6-14-2013 by David K]

capitolkat - 6-14-2013 at 10:05 AM

I've been trying to book a room at the desert inn and the listed phone numbers don't work and the email listed got rejected. Any up to date info would be appreciated. Norm

Bajahowodd - 6-14-2013 at 04:52 PM

First of all, for DK, Mision and Mission are pronounced similarly.

As for capitolkat, outside of whale season, or a baja race, your chances of not getting a room as a walk in at the Desert Inn San Ignacio amounts to something like 0.2%.

A Late arrival fall back option for me has always been the Rice & Beans place. Somewhat spare, but clean. Their restaurant is fairly good, too.

[Edited on 6-14-2013 by Bajahowodd]

David K - 6-14-2013 at 05:51 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
First of all, for DK, Mision and Mission are pronounced similarly.]


Did I ever say otherwise? In fact, I specifically commented about the spelling (for Internet searching, etc.).

It is too bad we cannot hear each other when we read what is typed here. My posts (especially on Baja place name spelling) are intended to be helpful and not critical, but some of the Nomads think otherwise. I guess I just don't type the right words to convey that, I am sorry.

woody with a view - 6-14-2013 at 09:05 PM

Ateo, take it easy crossing the bocana, eh?:light::lol::biggrin::cool:

oh, and get me a wave or three! i need you to yell out, "this one is Woody's" at the top of your lungs as you are dropping in. i'll hear it somehow in Yuma and be wondering.... if the wind is just right it'll all work out!

Ateo - 6-14-2013 at 09:13 PM

Woody, I promise to never cross that bocana while anything less than sober.

The damage is still with me, on the underside of my truck, and in my engine. I choose to not think about it. =)

I swear to Zeus that I will scream "this one is Woody's"............and I'm not kidding..........I'm that type of insane guy on a wave. It may be my kid on the shoulder and not some ripper but I will say it.

=)

The underworld is waking up. 26th -30th has some energy.

woody with a view - 6-14-2013 at 09:22 PM

i'm saving myself for the fiestas at BA in august. hopefully it'll be pumping and i'll get some Abre time too!

Bajahowodd - 6-15-2013 at 04:44 PM

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Originally posted by David K
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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
First of all, for DK, Mision and Mission are pronounced similarly.]


Did I ever say otherwise? In fact, I specifically commented about the spelling (for Internet searching, etc.).

It is too bad we cannot hear each other when we read what is typed here. My posts (especially on Baja place name spelling) are intended to be helpful and not critical, but some of the Nomads think otherwise. I guess I just don't type the right words to convey that, I am sorry.


I did not take offense. It's just like you mentioned, what is written has not other context than the words posted.;D

David K - 6-15-2013 at 06:00 PM

Thank you, have a nice day!

TMW - 6-16-2013 at 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by Ateo
Well my butt will be staying at Desert Inn San Ignacio in a few weeks. I will be rising early, heading out to Scorpion Bay via the North Road. I will air down. I will cruise into Datil and give away some steeeekers. Then I'll arrive around 11AM and paddle out for a nice chest high wave. I will then retire to my casa for a tecate and a nap.


On your way to El Datil stop by Dave's tree and give a toast. A good friend no longer with us.

woody with a view - 6-16-2013 at 03:22 PM

RIP Dave!:saint:

Ateo - 6-22-2013 at 07:44 AM

Does anyone have a working phone number for this hotel????? The 800-542-3283 phone number no existe.