We're looking for something reasonably priced for a few nights to a week, with internet IN Ensenada (not one of the surrounding beach communities).
Or if you've got a house/apartment for rent for a month or two starting in March we'd be interested in that too.
Any suggestions?
Thanksbajaguy - 2-4-2014 at 04:38 PM
Try the Hotel Corona, semi-downtown on the Costero, across from the Riveria Convention Center, you can walk to everything.
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Anybody know if Motel Colon is still around? Do they have internet?DENNIS - 2-4-2014 at 05:03 PM
I don't know how many Starbucks are in and around Ensenada, but they all have Wi-Fi.
Just a thought.apple - 2-4-2014 at 05:04 PM
Thanks, but I need the internet for work for 5+ hours a day and doing that in a Starbucks or any other cafe sucks.Bajahowodd - 2-4-2014 at 05:57 PM
Hotel San Nicolas. Secured parking. A good restaurant, a large pool and a Caliente casino in the same building.TecateRay - 2-4-2014 at 07:44 PM
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Hotel San Nicolas. Secured parking. A good restaurant, a large pool and a Caliente casino in the same building.
A second vote for the San Nic! Plus, they have upgraded their wifi recently.BajaNomad - 2-4-2014 at 07:59 PM
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Anybody know if Motel Colon is still around? Do they have internet?
Motel Colon is still around. If there's wifi, it's not a strong signal throughout the facility. Motel America is in that area as well, same thing on
the wifi (there's wifi, but the signal strength isn't great/reliable for the rooms). Places like these tend to have an okay signal in the office, but
not in the rooms. If you need reliable wifi in the room at the hotel/motel, best to look elsewhere methinks.
As mentioned, "when in Rome".... besides the motel offices, many people use wifi at the cafes.
bajadock - 2-4-2014 at 08:48 PM
My comfy 'Nada hotels with wifi: Villa Fontana, El Cid and Rey Sol. I have another list of notelmotels that don't quite fit the request of this post.
Plus 1 on wifi cafes in downtown 'Nada. Most are clean, quiet and you can get lots of work done. I did a good bit of my house design in 2007 at one.
My two favorite Ensenada cafes are Cafe Arabiga on 2nd street & Blancarte and Cafe Torino on 1st(Lopez Mateos) & Blancarte. Both are rarely
crowded and the owners and staff are happy to offer additional info on what’s happening in Ensenada.
The map above shows 11 cafes, but, there are a handful of others that come and go as tourism ebbs and flows. Ensenada is in big time EBB, right now.
Starbucks, however, is always crowded and I avoid that place. But, do head to Wendlandt Cerveceria, next door, after 6PM. Wendlandt has great
selection of their brews, bottles plus SoCal microbrews like Ballast Point and Stone.
There are also dozens of restaurants that also provide wifi and all of these can be found via the Ensenada interactive map
[Edited on 2-6-2014 by bajadock]dasubergeek - 2-4-2014 at 09:45 PM
I usually stay at the Hotel Hacienda, which ought to be called a "motel" but is spotless and cheap. (We call it "Hotel 220 Pesos" because of the sign
outside, but that rate is only if you don't intend to stay the whole night.) Usually on weeknights it's 390 pesos.
Secure gated (offsite but adjacent and firmly locked) parking, Wi-Fi throughout, relatively quiet, walking distance from everything. It's at 2nd and
Alvarado, two blocks from the giant flag.
Second the Wendlandt recommendation.bajadock - 2-4-2014 at 10:18 PM
Thanks Dasubergeek,
I have had Hotel Hacienda on my radar. Will check it out on my next adventure downtown.
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(We call it "Hotel 220 Pesos" because of the sign outside, but that rate is only if you don't intend to stay the whole night.)
Those are the rooms with the plastic sheets on the bed.EnsenadaDr - 2-5-2014 at 09:29 AM
My favorite Hotel Sena, right across the street from Hotel Coral, good wifi, very clean, with a drive in garage that closes your car in your little
casita room, and 320 the whole night. Very quiet. It's one of those no tell motels, but the staff is extremely friendly and no one bothers you, and
very nice for the price.dasubergeek - 2-5-2014 at 12:07 PM
If you stay in the Hacienda, DO NOT TURN ON THE TELEVISION WITH CHILDREN IN THE ROOM. They do get regular channels, but they tend to be tuned to that
one channel... ahem.Bob H - 2-5-2014 at 02:30 PM
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Hotel San Nicolas. Secured parking. A good restaurant, a large pool and a Caliente casino in the same building.
A second vote for the San Nic! Plus, they have upgraded their wifi recently.
A third vote for the San Nicolas ! I love that place for being right near everything. The secure parking is great!apple - 2-5-2014 at 04:38 PM
Hotel San Nicolas looks nice, but for 1000 pesos a night I think I'll pass.
Thanks for all the suggestions though.StuckSucks - 2-5-2014 at 04:38 PM
One more for San Nicolas. Love the secure parking, good wifi. The owner, Nico, is a great human.
Circa mid-2000s, my wife and I saw President Felipe Calderón, with entourage, get out of a car and walk up the steps to the hotel while we were
leaving the place.DENNIS - 2-5-2014 at 04:53 PM
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Hotel San Nicolas looks nice, but for 1000 pesos a night I think I'll pass.
That's why they have a casino. Bob H - 2-6-2014 at 12:15 PM
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Hotel San Nicolas looks nice, but for 1000 pesos a night I think I'll pass.
Thanks for all the suggestions though.
That's only about $75. Great price for a great place to stay!chavycha - 2-6-2014 at 09:38 PM
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My favorite Hotel Sena, right across the street from Hotel Coral, good wifi, very clean, with a drive in garage that closes your car in your little
casita room, and 320 the whole night. Very quiet. It's one of those no tell motels, but the staff is extremely friendly and no one bothers you, and
very nice for the price.
We stayed here last year not knowing that it was a no-tell.
Once you get past the awkwardness of the room service menu and the, uh, 'lounge chair', it was actually a quite pleasant and secure place to stay.
Hotel Posada El Rey Sol is a good place. Has the wifi, park next to your room, dog friendly, clean. We stay there when we can.Pompano - 2-7-2014 at 11:37 AM
I still like the old world style of Hotel Papagayos. Easy to enter off main highway. Gated, individual bungalows, privacy, very secure parking for
any size rigs. Has a resort feel and you can see the water. Reminds me of classic times.Bajahowodd - 2-7-2014 at 06:08 PM
The owner of Hotel San Nicolas is Nico Saad. He is not only an olympic athlete, but is also very well connected to the political structure in BC.
Hence the casino. ( translate to close friend of Hank Jorge Rhon)
I have chatted with Nico on several occasions. He is a really nice guy.
You really cannot do better than to stay at his hotel.BajaBlanca - 2-7-2014 at 06:12 PM
Are there no B&B's in Ensenada?DENNIS - 2-7-2014 at 06:13 PM
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I still like the old world style of Hotel Papagayos. Easy to enter off main highway. Gated, individual bungalows, privacy, very secure parking for
any size rigs. Has a resort feel and you can see the water. Reminds me of classic times.
Not to mention the excellent "SANO'S" restaurant.....Hussong owned as well and adjacent to Quintas Papagayo.Marc - 2-7-2014 at 07:17 PM
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One more for San Nicolas. Love the secure parking, good wifi. The owner, Nico, is a great human.
Circa mid-2000s, my wife and I saw President Felipe Calderón, with entourage, get out of a car and walk up the steps to the hotel while we were
leaving the place.
I remember that.Bajafun777 - 2-7-2014 at 10:58 PM
Really like San Nicolas with all the connections from casino, pool, hot Jacuzzi, restaurant, great bar and just behind it is another great place to
eat El Bronco. You can't go wrong eating there give it a try if you stay there.
We leave stuff in our truck in the secure parking also tip the security guy to watch ever so closely with promise of more if truck and things still
there in the morning. LOL Never a problem here but understand it is an older hotel so well used but still ok for the price about $65 dollars a night
if you haggle a little at the desk. Take Care & Travel Safe-----"No Hurry, No Worry, Just FUN" bajafun777Bajahowodd - 2-8-2014 at 06:00 PM
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One more for San Nicolas. Love the secure parking, good wifi. The owner, Nico, is a great human.
Circa mid-2000s, my wife and I saw President Felipe Calderón, with entourage, get out of a car and walk up the steps to the hotel while we were
leaving the place.
I remember that.
I mentioned that Nico was well connected.
And, Bajafun, as far as I know the steakhouse that you were referring to is called Broncos. It's just a block away from San Nicolas.
But I have to admit that when staying there, we have found their restaurant to be very good.
When we stay there, we will occasionally head over to nearby Las Cazuelas, and if we are there long enough, we will head over to Lopez Mateos, most
likely to go to Jean Luc Bitterlins French place.DENNIS - 2-8-2014 at 06:22 PM
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most likely to go to Jean Luc Bitterlins French place.
El Rey Sol.Bajahowodd - 2-9-2014 at 05:45 PM
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most likely to go to Jean Luc Bitterlins French place.
El Rey Sol.
Indeed. Nice atmosphere. Great service. Usually a piano player. And the place where I had boneless conejo that was to die for.apple - 2-10-2014 at 09:48 AM
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Are there no B&B's in Ensenada?
