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Hotel Jardines question

Lee - 3-19-2014 at 05:02 PM

Anyone stay here and have a favorite room or area of building?

Last time I communicated with the hotel, I was asked if an upper room, in back, was OK. Haven't stayed there so don't know.

Bob53 - 3-19-2014 at 05:21 PM

The one time I tried to stay there, only because Hotel Mision Santa Maria was full, they tried to put us in a room downstairs that reeked of cleaning solution. I passed. Beautiful looking hotel though and the restaurant is fantastic.

Udo - 3-19-2014 at 05:27 PM

I have never stayed there in the back rooms, always in the front or upstairs rooms. They have always been impeccable!

Ateo - 3-19-2014 at 05:33 PM

Lee,
The back rooms are fine. We checked on last year. Any room at Jardines is good.

I've smelled the cleaning solution there too Bob, because the rooms are clean!

[Edited on 3-20-2014 by Ateo]

Russ - 3-19-2014 at 06:07 PM

I've Stayed there several times. They have dog rooms and fresh strong coffee at o-dark thirty when most want to get on the road. The owner. Giermo, went all out for me after my roll over and couldn't move from the bed in the morning. Called a doctor and he came and gave me an IV that really worked. Not like the frigging want to be hospital in Guerro Negro. The next time Giermo drove me around San Quitin trying to find a document that no one had for the frig'n insurance company.
The restaurant is closed on Mondays. I had their Fish Old San Quintin and it was absolutely the best fish dinner I can remember, anywhere. If for no other reason stay there to walk over to the restaurant.

tripledigitken - 3-19-2014 at 06:16 PM

Lee,

Never have stayed in the back rooms, so no help there. I would try and avoid the interior rooms on the ground floor behind the office. The enclosed hallway echo's any noise and becomes pretty noisy, as the coffee pot is right in front of the office and draws a crowd very early.

Great hotel and is our favorite in San Quintin.

Ken




[Edited on 3-20-2014 by tripledigitken]

BAJA.DESERT.RAT - 3-19-2014 at 06:17 PM

Hola Lee,

i have stayed at jardines many times before and after the new rooms in the back were completed and have always enjoyed my stays.
Carmen, Guillermo, Esmeralda and Carlos are wonderful hosts. And a shout out to Fernando at the front desk, too.

i always request an upstairs room and they are always exceptionally clean and the showers have unbelievable pressure and have all the hot water you can use. the grounds are very tropical and meticulously maintained and they have a security guard overseeing the entire premises at night. Jardines has a huge parking lot and it and the hotel grounds are immaculate.

their family restaurant is walking distance away and has great food and service. the restaurant building is only a few years old and is very well designed.

the downstairs rooms are pet friendly and that may be the reason one of the rooms smelled of cleaning solution ?

the times i have stayed there over the years, they have been very busy and it is recomended to place a reservation.

their contact info:

USA 619-591-8922 or www.hotel-jardinesbaja.com
MX 011 52 616 165 6060

EL JARDINES RESTAURANT
CARLOS & ESMERALDA
616-165-1651
JARDINES-BAJA@HOTMAIL.COM

BIEN SALUD, DA RAT

We had one of the back rooms with lovely patio...

Pompano - 3-19-2014 at 06:30 PM






liknbaja127 - 3-19-2014 at 06:32 PM

We gust got back after a 7 day Trip, 3 days a jardines. We always stay on
2nd floor, room #18. nice and quiet! Also they have moved the office out
by the parking lot. much more quieter out front. get reservations!!

Thats not cleaning solution, it's a smell from the heavens!

Howard - 3-19-2014 at 06:51 PM

What you are smelling is what I consider the national fragrance of Mexico. FABULOSO! :biggrin:

I much prefer the smell of Fabuloso over the counterpart that every hotel room in America, Pinesol.

Anyway, it's cheap and my cleaning lady insists on it.

BajaBlanca - 3-19-2014 at 06:51 PM

On Sundays they have a special deal at the restaurant where you choose your meat and they BBQ it for you ...so good. There is a salad bar and other side dishes and you make your own plate.

Bob53 - 3-19-2014 at 06:53 PM

The only room they had available the time I tried to stay there was an interior room behind the office. That and the cleaner smell was too much for the mrs.

reneske - 3-19-2014 at 09:52 PM

Love Jardines. Clean, friendly and the restaurant is the best. Have never stayed in the back but I would highly recommend them. Do not like the interior rooms on the ground floor, but love the rest.

Islandbuilder - 3-19-2014 at 11:03 PM

We've stayed several times, and either been in the down stairs rooms in the back, or one of the two in the very front.
Always clean and welcome after the road!
The back rooms can be impacted by people going up and down the outside stairs to the second floor rooms, especially if there are energetic kids who have been in the van all day.
I suggest asking for one of the upstairs rooms in the back, failing that, a downstairs room in the front.
As reported by all, the restaurant alone is worth the stay! That and the gardens full of song birds!

redhilltown - 3-20-2014 at 12:30 AM

Loved it. Had a room upstairs and no problems. If fishing you are a bit removed from the action compared to the Old Mill hotel but...you are in a really nice place. The landscaping is beautiful and the birds they feed...just amazing. Not to mention the great restaurant. A Baja sweet spot.

bajaguy - 3-20-2014 at 04:48 AM

We always travel with a couple of small scented candles to eliminate that odor
Quote:
Originally posted by Bob53
The only room they had available the time I tried to stay there was an interior room behind the office. That and the cleaner smell was too much for the mrs.

mulegemichael - 3-20-2014 at 07:39 AM

we just stayed in room #1 this past week and it was fab!!...it's where the old office was and is the biggest room of all...and like everyone else; be sure and make it to the restaurant!

watizname - 3-20-2014 at 08:21 AM

All the rooms are great. Now that they have moved the office, the rooms in the front interior are much quieter. I like the rooms in back because of the added privacy. The restaurant is outasight. The crab in paprika sauce is a lot of work to eat, but it is worth it. :cool:

David K - 3-20-2014 at 08:35 AM

Is the restaurant still closed on Modays?

Bob53 - 3-20-2014 at 09:49 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by David K
Is the restaurant still closed on Modays?

Yes

Bajahowodd - 3-20-2014 at 05:02 PM

I am always disappointed when I hit town on a Monday. But, Carlos and Esmeralda operate two restaurants and have kids. They obviously need a day off.

ViajeraGal - 3-20-2014 at 08:10 PM

we stayed in the back on ground floor with our cat couple weeks ago on our way up and it was pretty much like all the other rooms we've stayed in when we don't have pets.

I have stayed in 17 and 18 upstairs in the back and they are fine; quiet, as said, unless your neighboring rooms are fishermen who are up at 4:30-5am.......but you can't really make a call on that!

Bajahowodd - 3-21-2014 at 05:00 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by liknbaja127
We gust got back after a 7 day Trip, 3 days a jardines. We always stay on
2nd floor, room #18. nice and quiet! Also they have moved the office out
by the parking lot. much more quieter out front. get reservations!!


I'll admit that it has been almost a year since we have stayed there.

That said, the original office was the size of a closet, so I can't understand how they might have made a guest room out of it.

If they actually did move the office away from the guest rooms, it would be a great move, inasmuch as we have often stayed in room near the office and folks tend to congregate there to drink coffee before dawn.

And, I also wish to give a shoutout to Fernando. He's not a family member, but he is a wonderful employee.

tunaeater - 3-24-2014 at 10:02 PM

Do they have wifi ?

elgatoloco - 3-24-2014 at 10:08 PM

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Originally posted by tunaeater
Do they have wifi ?


Sketchy at best. Could not get emails to load and neither could any of our traveling companions. Dinner was very good.

We stayed in room 2. Noise level was not bad. Up early with the birds and southbound.

Marinero - 3-26-2014 at 07:46 PM

Careful with the compliments, people. I agree with you all, but now the place might be jammed!!

Actually I wish them Buena suerte. One of the real treasures of Jardines is sitting in the courtyard in front of the office, drinking wine or having a beer, and talking to the most friendly, interesting people traveling Mex 1.

windgrrl - 3-26-2014 at 08:04 PM

Last week:

There is a lovely new, spacious office building next to the hotel. The old one was not turned into a room.

The accommodation and restaurant are as always. The WiFi was sketchy so we had to enjoy a walk the lush grounds. There was a noisy, full on c-cktail party on the front patio which left trash laying around then degraded into an obnoxious dinner party at the restaurant, so we had free entertainment. There are way too many key limes hanging in the trees. The freesias didn't wait for me and neither did spring. The whole place smelled of orange blossoms. My dog had too much fun. The climate was too comfortable. The staff were too professional and our supper was too well presented.

It's just not normal. You wouldn't like it.
;)

mulegemichael - 3-26-2014 at 08:06 PM

for us, tons of wifi in #1 and #4...but also out on the patio with other nomads hither and yon....and gorgeous sorroundings....just an amazing place to stay one has to take this corridor north or south...can't be beat; no way, no way....we love them!

redhilltown - 3-26-2014 at 11:43 PM

If sketchy wifi is the worst problem for Jardines...(as you travel south to get away from it all).

Then so be it!!!!!!!!

Wonderful.

mikeymarlin - 4-30-2014 at 08:04 PM

just made reservations for nite of May 9---asked for upper room in back--thanks to all the good personas on this website---- also made the next nite reservations in San Ignacio at Hotel La Huerta---- ( thanks again )---
then we are staying one more nite in Tripui hotel and plan mothers day dinner at Sabor ! on a slow intro to Baja for mi novia------going to Los Barriles for a few days and then back to San Diego county

PLEASE give me a heads up if my plan is goofy or something

I just found out of the norra race ---the motorcycles are due in San Ig. on mothers day so I made sure of a room the nite before

also I will post any new info to share upon my return approx.20 of may. I will consider it my dues as newbe here

thanks again for any advice ---

David K - 4-30-2014 at 11:21 PM

Have fun... Great that you aren't trying to rush the drive. The center of Baja is far more interesting than the extreme ends that so many are in a rush to get to.

redhilltown - 4-30-2014 at 11:58 PM

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Originally posted by David K
Have fun... Great that you aren't trying to rush the drive. The center of Baja is far more interesting than the extreme ends that so many are in a rush to get to.



Very well said!!!!!!!!!!!!!

BajaRun - 5-1-2014 at 08:26 AM

I'm in room 19 upstairs at this very moment. WiFi is working this morning, I watched a Netflix movie. Couldn't connect last night though. Rooms are quiet except the neighbor behind the hotel, dogs started barking at 5am...Oh well, Could be worse!!!

Lee - 5-1-2014 at 04:26 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by BajaRun
I'm in room 19 upstairs at this very moment. WiFi is working this morning, I watched a Netflix movie. Couldn't connect last night though. Rooms are quiet except the neighbor behind the hotel, dogs started barking at 5am...Oh well, Could be worse!!!


Stayed in room 12 last time. It was the strangest room I've ever stayed in and won't be returning to Jardines except to eat. Villas works for me. (Room 11 looked nice from outside.) (No barking dogs at Villas.)

David K - 5-2-2014 at 12:07 AM

Since we are now mentioning other area options...
We will drive 200 miles in the dark to stay at Baja Cactus in El Rosario. There is no better Nomad Baja businessman than Antonio 'BajaCactus' and his efforts for everyone's enjoyment and safety deserve our support.

I still have not seen a better room in Baja (or the U.S.) for under $50/ night, either!











Included in room, no extra charge: bottled U.S. water, coffee maker, satellite TV with English channels, telephone to anywhere, pressure boosted shower, Internet cable port, heating and AC, also 24 hr. front desk and security cameras over parking areas, all king beds with pillow top mattresses.