BajaNomad - New Hotel in Guerrero Negro

New Hotel in Guerrero Negro

rts551 - 9-29-2014 at 02:14 PM

passed by the new Hotel in GN. sign up open with promotional pricing.

[Edited on 9-30-2014 by BajaNomad]

BajaBoomerBabe - 9-29-2014 at 03:11 PM

What's the name of the hotel?

bkbend - 9-29-2014 at 03:23 PM

And location in town. Although I guess there's not a lot of town to look around for it.

shari - 9-29-2014 at 03:38 PM

this is Terra Sal right at the entrance to GN on the right side of the road and it's beautiful, with a restaurant and office staff that speak english! You can park by the door of your room and every room has 2 king size beds for 550 pesos a night with good security too. We are working out a deal for my whale watching folks to stay there as there is ample parking, good wifi and new rooms. tell diane at the desk that shari sent you!

[Edited on 9-29-2014 by shari]

o3dave - 9-29-2014 at 03:40 PM

I will try it out. Do they have a web site or phone # for reservations?

Ateo - 9-29-2014 at 04:02 PM

Looks nice. I may be seeing you for a whale cruise Shari.

shari - 9-29-2014 at 04:19 PM

the phone # is 157-0133 and diana is the receptionist...tell her shari gave you the number.

Ateo...I look forward to hanging with the whales with your family. a note to others regarding the 2015 whale season...I have lots of reservations already so if you want to come along and see some whale magic and have some dates in mind...let me know.

dtbushpilot - 9-29-2014 at 04:22 PM

Pet friendly?

shari - 9-29-2014 at 04:31 PM

good news...I just called the hotel and the afternoon girl Anahli said YES they are pet friendly!!! I did suggest that they set aside special rooms for pets as some people are highly allergic to pets.

Maron - 9-29-2014 at 04:58 PM

Shari,

Do you know if they have space for RV parking? We would book a room, if we could safely park our RV.

Thks for the info and all of the updates you provide.

Ron and Mary Ann

Bajahowodd - 9-29-2014 at 05:01 PM

I fund it curious that a town that basically lives for the short whale season, with the exception of those employed by the salt plant, can kep building new properties.

We stayed at Caracoles when it first opened. The owner, Raul, was once a honcho at the salt facilitiy. Unfortunately, at least when we last stopped there, no maintenance had been done since its opening. It has become long in the tooth.

Across the street Chevalo, if I have the name correct, built The Cowboy. He was a former panguero at the lagoon. He was adding on as recently as last year.

Just have to wonder how many rooms this town can afford.

aguachico - 9-29-2014 at 05:07 PM

$550 for two kings is not bad. I passed by in August an it said $600. I was solo, so i kept rolling right to the Don Juan Pasado. Don Juan is great, but you get what you pay for. Don Juan is the most secure hotel in GN.

shari - 9-29-2014 at 05:22 PM

do you mean la Posada de don Vicente? In my opinion, it is the most secure place in GN but the rooms are not exactly fancy...I stay there alot as the internet is great and the owners are personal friends and the parking lot is big...room for an RV no problema. A single is 350 pesos for a king bed and I think it is 400 for a double...and they have a pool and pretty good little store in the office.

Terra Sal says they have loads of parking space for an RV....they are sending me photos which I will post when I get them.

shari - 9-29-2014 at 05:47 PM

here are some pics they sent me of the new hotel

lots of parking

the dining room

chuckie - 9-29-2014 at 05:52 PM

Wodd strikes again! More negative stuff wih again no basis in fact....Who are you to analyze what GN can or cannot support? Kinda like asking dumb questions about appliances on a house that you have no interest in buying...Turn on the TV......find something else to do....I welcome new business in GN.....

BajaBoomerBabe - 9-29-2014 at 06:25 PM

Thanks for the fotos, Shari. It looks good, will have to check it out on my way down.

shari - 9-29-2014 at 06:38 PM

You are welcome. Guerrero Negro does well in the hotel department as it is midway on the peninsula...year round...not just in whale season when it is often full up at the Inn. Hotel Caracoles & Cowboy prove that nice rooms are in demand in GN as they fill up before the "economic" hotels do and they gave Malarrimo some much needed competition in the nice hotel department. The new Hotel Terra Sal is a welcome addition to GN in my opinion...I hope they have a good cook in the new restaurant!

dtbushpilot - 9-29-2014 at 08:01 PM

Do they have "Auto Motel" rooms?

mikeymarlin - 9-29-2014 at 08:14 PM

go gettum CHUCKIE-----

mtgoat666 - 9-29-2014 at 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shari
here are some pics they sent me of the new hotel

lots of parking

the dining room

Those pics...

Bleak
Austere
Four
Grim
Desolate
Stark
Stark-Mexi-modernist architecture?

The exterior was designed by a prison architect!

[Edited on 9-30-2014 by mtgoat666]

dtbushpilot - 9-29-2014 at 09:09 PM

Lots of other choices in town goat, don't guess I'll be seeing you there.....kinda hurts a little but I'll find a way to work through the disappointment....don't worry about me, I'll be all right.. :rolleyes:

woody with a view - 9-29-2014 at 09:25 PM

how do they get those towels to do that on the beds? starch???

motoged - 9-29-2014 at 10:50 PM

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Originally posted by dtbushpilot
Do they have "Auto Motel" rooms?

David,
You first asked if they were pet friendly....now you want to know if they hide your car and charge by the minute :?:

Does Jill know what you and Cacahuete are up to on those solo drives to Sandy Eggo ????

Alan - 9-30-2014 at 08:56 AM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
I fund it curious that a town that basically lives for the short whale season, with the exception of those employed by the salt plant, can kep building new properties.

We stayed at Caracoles when it first opened. The owner, Raul, was once a honcho at the salt facilitiy. Unfortunately, at least when we last stopped there, no maintenance had been done since its opening. It has become long in the tooth.

Across the street Chevalo, if I have the name correct, built The Cowboy. He was a former panguero at the lagoon. He was adding on as recently as last year.

Just have to wonder how many rooms this town can afford.

GN's selling point is that it is mid-way on the peninsula and makes for a convenient two day drive.

dtbushpilot - 9-30-2014 at 09:19 AM

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Originally posted by motoged

Quote:

Originally posted by dtbushpilot
Do they have "Auto Motel" rooms?

David,
You first asked if they were pet friendly....now you want to know if they hide your car and charge by the minute :?:

Does Jill know what you and Cacahuete are up to on those solo drives to Sandy Eggo ????

Ok, you caught me ged, good thing Jill doesn't read Nomads...

cliffh - 9-30-2014 at 09:23 AM

David how did those high dollar eye lids hold up during the storm? Cliff

MMc - 9-30-2014 at 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by dtbushpilot
Lots of other choices in town goat, don't guess I'll be seeing you there.....kinda hurts a little but I'll find a way to work through the disappointment....don't worry about me, I'll be all right.. :rolleyes:

When was the last time Goat went south? Bet it was not as far south as GN.

Bajahowodd - 9-30-2014 at 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chuckie
Wodd strikes again! More negative stuff wih again no basis in fact....Who are you to analyze what GN can or cannot support? Kinda like asking dumb questions about appliances on a house that you have no interest in buying...Turn on the TV......find something else to do....I welcome new business in GN.....

Bajahowodd - 9-30-2014 at 04:58 PM

Quote:

Maybe you ought to just stuff it. What I posted about Caracoles is absolutely correct. Last time we stayed there we had a broken bed frame. The walls were marred. That said, there was a time not long ago when it was the best place to stay in GN.

I'm merely posting about my personal experiences.

What's your issue with me??? :?:

dtbushpilot - 9-30-2014 at 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by MMc

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When was the last time Goat went south? Bet it was not as far south as GN.

Exactly

Lengua - 9-30-2014 at 06:24 PM

What is the most secure Hotel in Guerro Negro????

WE are hauling our truck and boat North from Cabo on Oct 14th

BajaBlanca - 9-30-2014 at 06:57 PM

That new place looks really nice! If we give it business they will be able to maintain the place. Very smart move Shari to include the new hotel as the place to stay for whale watchers.

Unfortunately, it is too close to home so I guess we will never check it out ourselves.

mtgoat666 - 9-30-2014 at 07:16 PM

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Originally posted by dtbushpilot

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Originally posted by MMc

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When was the last time Goat went south? Bet it was not as far south as GN.

Exactly

You guys shouldn't worry about me, I don't need your mommying. I can do just fine without you

P.s. Y'all have fun staying and eating at the prison, I will stay at mallarimo's!

Bajahowodd - 10-1-2014 at 04:59 PM

Keep living in the eighties. It's so comforting.

chuckie - 10-1-2014 at 05:13 PM

Mallarimos takes food stamps?

shari - 10-1-2014 at 05:55 PM

Lengua...I suggest La Posada Don Vicente for ease of parking, turning around and security...they are completely walled in and close a big gate at night...nobody gets in there. They have king size good beds,good internet, an indoor pool, goodies in the office and is a hop skip and a jump away from Las Cazuelas restaurant which is excellent or Cowboy Tacos across the street...tell em Shari sent ya!

As mentioned old Don Vicente is a "character" and getting rather ummm...testy...his son is mostly running things and he is very quiet. Jesus, the afternoon and night guy is super nice.

David K - 10-1-2014 at 06:07 PM

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Originally posted by chuckie
Mallarimos takes food stamps?

MALARRIMO

An easy way to remember this common Baja place misspelling and for LOS BARRILES too is that two L's together make the Y sound... Mayarrimo or Barriyes... NOT! :light:

Bajahowodd - 10-2-2014 at 03:59 PM

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Originally posted by David K

Quote:

Originally posted by chuckie
Mallarimos takes food stamps?

MALARRIMO

An easy way to remember this common Baja place misspelling and for LOS BARRILES too is that two L's together make the Y sound... Mayarrimo or Barriyes... NOT! :light:

Everyone certainly needed that.

David K - 10-2-2014 at 04:00 PM

I am truly thrilled you agree! Have a nice day...

Fernweh - 10-3-2014 at 06:48 PM

I just stayed one night in the new hotel.
Thanks to Shari, $480 Mex for one person....

No WiFi in the restaurant or room, no A/C - probably not needed in GN,
the restaurant nothing to write home about, no alohol, but everybody very friendly.

Yes, you need the swan from the bed, its the only towel

shari - 10-3-2014 at 07:12 PM

thanks for the report...I shall be calling them to check up on the wifi thing as they said they had good wifi...although it has been awful service the last few days, in and out so maybe you caught a bad time and the system was down...it seems to go down for a bit then come back...I will check on it. No booze??? maybe they are awaiting a permit...we hope...was the bed comfy?

Fernweh - 10-4-2014 at 07:46 AM

Shari,

the bed was comfi, but the pillows were as soft as my BFG MT tires on my truck.

Always travel with my own pillows anyhow.....

The hotel is located perfectly, just across the turn-off to BCS, so I didn't need to go into my least favorite town.

Marc - 10-21-2014 at 05:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by shari
Lengua...I suggest La Posada Don Vicente for ease of parking, turning around and security...they are completely walled in and close a big gate at night...nobody gets in there. They have king size good beds,good internet, an indoor pool, goodies in the office and is a hop skip and a jump away from Las Cazuelas restaurant which is excellent or Cowboy Tacos across the street...tell em Shari sent ya!

As mentioned old Don Vicente is a "character" and getting rather ummm...testy...his son is mostly running things and he is very quiet. Jesus, the afternoon and night guy is super nice.

We spent the night there October 6. Great A/C and killer shower. Parking security was great.

oxxo - 10-21-2014 at 07:05 AM

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Originally posted by Fernweh
I just stayed one night in the new hotel.
Thanks to Shari, $480 Mex for one person....

No WiFi in the restaurant or room, no A/C - probably not needed in GN,
the restaurant nothing to write home about, no alohol, but everybody very friendly.

Yes, you need the swan from the bed, its the only towel

I stayed there on Oct. 11. Five bars WiFi in the room, ice cold A/C, and very clear picture Mexican TV. Very nice staff, they will bring more towels if you want them. My traveling partner and I found the beds and pillows very comfortable. My biggest complaint was no hangers. They are still working the kinks out. It is now my "Go To" place in GN.

[Edited on 10-21-2014 by oxxo]

shari - 10-21-2014 at 08:47 AM

thanks for the report Oxxo....I called them and mentioned Fernweh's complaints and they said they were working on the wifi and AC so good to know they are getting it together...did you try the restaurant?

oxxo - 10-21-2014 at 02:41 PM

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Originally posted by shari
thanks for the report Oxxo....I called them and mentioned Fernweh's complaints and they said they were working on the wifi and AC so good to know they are getting it together...did you try the restaurant?

No, didn't try the restaurant but looks as nice as the rooms. Prices seemed very reasonable. Will try it next time. Just too tired that night to be hungry. We found the WiFi signal to be very strong in our room.

Bajahowodd - 10-21-2014 at 05:00 PM

Does anyone know who is behind this project? Caracoles was built by a guy who was a jefe at the salt plant. Cowboy was built by a long time panguero. So who's putting the money into this place? Just wondering.

shari - 10-21-2014 at 06:03 PM

I tried to get some info out of the receptionist and accountant and some workers but all are very tight lipped...hmmmm....another mystery for Nomads to work on! :cool:

Bajaboy - 10-21-2014 at 06:27 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd
Does anyone know who is behind this project? Caracoles was built by a guy who was a jefe at the salt plant. Cowboy was built by a long time panguero. So who's putting the money into this place? Just wondering.

Maybe a farmer

Bajahowodd - 10-22-2014 at 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by shari
I tried to get some info out of the receptionist and accountant and some workers but all are very tight lipped...hmmmm....another mystery for Nomads to work on! :cool:

Outside money? The photos I've seen show it to be a very expensive build given the town.

I guess we'll check it out soon.

monoloco - 10-22-2014 at 05:04 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd

Quote:

Originally posted by shari
I tried to get some info out of the receptionist and accountant and some workers but all are very tight lipped...hmmmm....another mystery for Nomads to work on! :cool:

Outside money? The photos I've seen show it to be a very expensive build given the town.

I guess we'll check it out soon.

I know nothing about this particular hotel, but in general, hotels are a common money laundering vehicle in Mexico. It's pretty easy to own a hotel that sits empty a good part of the time, but show 100% occupancy on the books.

Bajahowodd - 10-23-2014 at 03:54 PM

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Originally posted by monoloco

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd

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Originally posted by shari
I tried to get some info out of the receptionist and accountant and some workers but all are very tight lipped...hmmmm....another mystery for Nomads to work on! :cool:

Outside money? The photos I've seen show it to be a very expensive build given the town.

I guess we'll check it out soon.

That may account for the fact that they have not created a web site. Who Knows? But the photos look really good.

Reeljob - 11-3-2014 at 12:52 PM

Wife, Me & dog stayed there last week on the way to Cabo. Great room, confy beds. clean, secure parking. Ordered from Restaurant, delivered to room, excellent.

rts551 - 11-3-2014 at 01:31 PM

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd

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Originally posted by monoloco

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Originally posted by Bajahowodd

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Originally posted by shari
I tried to get some info out of the receptionist and accountant and some workers but all are very tight lipped...hmmmm....another mystery for Nomads to work on! :cool:

Outside money? The photos I've seen show it to be a very expensive build given the town.

I guess we'll check it out soon.

That may account for the fact that they have not created a web site. Who Knows? But the photos look really good.

like a lot of folks now-a-days...using facebook and twitter etc.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hotel-Terra-Sal/4843142550045...

1Bajalover - 3-23-2015 at 09:47 PM

the snakes (towels) on the bed are an unusual touch - the place looks clean - but very americanized -but is good to know about as it is true that G N is very busy all year long and is in a place where the weary can stop for the night so good for them!-

BajaBlanca - 3-24-2015 at 07:05 AM

I had a maid show me how to do those swan pillows once - turns out it was pretty easy but ask me if I remember ????? not a chance.

Personally, I love the look of the hotel - very pretty choice of furniture etc.

Each year there are more and more people coming for whale watching. It may be a short season but it is very busy during this time of year.

shari - 3-24-2015 at 08:04 AM

we had pretty good feedback from our whale watching guests this season...very good front desk staff, most of whom speak English and very attentive and organized. Our nephew Alberto is one of them!

The owner is often there and very receptive to constructive criticism and actually acts on it. Internet is a never ending challenge there as it is sort of off grid for some reason so comes from someone else s antennae but they are working on it and I have had internet in some rooms. They have a complimentary computer in the hallway by the office to use too.They are putting a racquetball court in as well as building more rooms out back.

Seems they are now charging extra for dog rooms. The restaurant has some good meals...I like the breakfast and french fries! The beds and bedding are nice but the rubber mattress & pillow covers squeak!

They were full many nights so make sure you have a reservation. I wonder when they will raise their prices as this 550 pesos was just a special. All in all, it is a professionally operated place, very very clean with huge rooms with 2 king beds in each room. I hope they make some singles.

Lee - 3-24-2015 at 08:19 AM

Quote: Originally posted by shari

Seems they are now charging extra for dog rooms. The restaurant has some good meals...I like the breakfast and french fries! The beds and bedding are nice but the rubber mattress & pillow covers squeak!.

Can someone elaborate on ''rubber mattress?'' Which rooms?

vandenberg - 3-24-2015 at 08:41 AM

Quote: Originally posted by monoloco

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Hotels are a common money laundering vehicle in Mexico. It's pretty easy to own a hotel that sits empty a good part of the time, but show 100% occupancy on the books.

You're showing a devious mind loco. :light:

carlosg - 3-24-2015 at 06:06 PM

My family and I spent a night at TerraSal on our way back from Mulege after Thanksgiving, we were hauling a 16' boat and had the truck loaded with our camping gear, the "velador" directed me to park at the far north end of the property along the wall (about 10' tall) and I was kind of worried about my stuff, but just as I was told at the reception: "no hay problema", there was nothing to worry about, the watchman is there all night long taking care of business. The room was very clean, good ac, good tv reception, huge and clean bathroom, the only downside was the automatic air "freshener" spraying its crap all night long... the overall design is poor to say the least.... just as dry as the surroundings. In the morning (sunday) we enjoyed a great all you can eat buffet breakfast: eggs, machaca, bisteck ranchero, menudo, beans, tortillas and even some hotcakes, coffee, milk and juice... it seems the locals enjoy as well because they just kept walking in from the street. When we arrived during the night I was worried because of the entrance layout: when you can't see the inside in most mexican hotels, it's because it's a stop-n-go place (for a quicky) I asked the receptionist straight out if that was the case and she responded: "not art all this is a family hotel", which I can certainly bow for; and then the price: it's unbelievable!!! THIS IS A GREAT PLACE!!! We'll be staying here on our next trip during the fall.

oxxo - 3-25-2015 at 07:21 AM

We have stayed at Terrasal about 6 times now including earlier this month. We have never encountered "squeaky rubber mattresses" or "automatic air fresheners." Maybe just lucky. We wont stay anywhere else but Terrasal in GN now. Good french fries at the restaurant!

Elona - 3-25-2015 at 07:58 AM

We stayed 3 times there - 2 nights last week and we had "squeaky rubber mattresses" :biggrin:

and "automatic air fresheners", too :yes:

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But my husband removed the spray can and put it back the next morning.

shari - 3-25-2015 at 06:00 PM

I think they have rubber mattress and pillow covers on all the beds...maybe some people dont notice. I actually cant sleep well because I get too hot with that non breathing rubber and there is no option to use less covers as there is only the duvet. We also had to "dismantle" the toxic air fresheners every time...I'm jonesin for those fries now!

Lee - 3-26-2015 at 06:11 AM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

So what happened to the Caracoles and Cowboy? They used to be all the rave here?

Is there no business sense to keep up quality or respond to comments and try and satisfy the customers? Too bad they all can't have the leadership of Baja Cactus to maintain standards?

Is the Malarrimo just worn out or how about the first motel in town, the Dunas? Didn't they remodel and expand?

Just wondering why they don't want to keep customers coming back?

Don't think MX focus on what gringoes want. I've never heard of rubber mattress OR automatic air fresheners. And have never encountered them in motels. This is the owners GREAT idea of providing hospitality.

So, I travel with my own sheets, comforter and pillows. Since MXdon't believe in wash cloths, I bring my own.

Just as long as the mattress doesn't have dried blood on it.

It's not fair to compare but I will. GN can't touch Baja Cactus or Cocos in Loreto. GN is the weak link in the trip along the Peninsula.

shari - 3-26-2015 at 07:40 AM

David...Terra Sal is the new kid on the block so is getting alot of attention...plus the owner is proactive when we make suggestions of how to improve his hotel. He has the right idea...I see all the staff always cleaning cleaning cleaning when they have a moment free and they seem to be trained in service too. Plus the low price they are offering is very alluring...but if they raise the price to reflect the quality of the hotel...maybe the old places will be more attractive to the budget minded traveler. It was a smart move on his part to start off with a good price so people go there and see what they offer.

I have had some long chats with Chavelo, the owner of Cowboy Hotel, who is really trying hard to create a nice hotel. He explained that his project has phases and now that he has finished all the rooms he plans to build, he will focus on improvements like paving the parking lot and address the other issues like garbage, expand the parking, security and staff. He replaced beds and pillows and seems very willing to make changes to improve his hotel. I know he has limited funds, unlike other hotel owners so I give him some kudos for what he HAS accomplished and look forward to staying there again.

rts551 - 3-26-2015 at 08:24 AM

I am surprised to hear they don't want to keep customers coming back.

My impression is they were doing a pretty good business at the various hotels in GN. For an excellent business model on how to fill a hotel...go to Jardins Baja in San Quintin.

shari - 3-26-2015 at 09:35 AM

FYI on Las Dunas...they did not remodel and although very cheap...it probably wont due for most gringos.

mtgoat666 - 3-26-2015 at 10:00 AM

RubbEr sheets? Automatic spray air fresheners? Well, that sounds appealing!

Re the new hotels,... Ugh!

I still like the worn out mallarimos, it has ambiance and character, and good restaurant, nice bar too. Cost a couple extra bucks, but worth it.

DianaT - 3-26-2015 at 10:24 AM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

So what happened to the Caracoles and Cowboy? They used to be all the rave here?

,,,,

The old phrase of, whose train are you on comes to mind.

David K - 3-26-2015 at 03:12 PM

Train? No train to Guerrero Negro. :?:

I am asking why nobody (I recall) has mentioned either this past year. A while back, that's all we heard about... Cowboy and Caracoles. Maybe I am wrong, but that is what I noticed... so I was wondering why.

I ask questions to get the information, I don't just repeat what my party tells me is so.

motoged - 3-26-2015 at 03:21 PM

David, David, David....

You said " Just wondering why they don't want to keep customers coming back? "

What a strangely assumptive and accusatory comment to make :?:

Perhaps the owners of other motels cannot afford upgrades to please all Nomads...or have them up to standards of some motels NOB....

While I enjoy Baja Cactus motel if I can get a new room there, I have found other motels in Baja to also be quite nice.

And the El Jardines in San Quintin is a remarkable find.....even by NOB standards.

As for " I don't just repeat what my party tells me is so." , I have to disagree: you constantly repeat the limited script of "your" party ... :rolleyes:

[Edited on 3-26-2015 by motoged]

willardguy - 3-26-2015 at 03:29 PM

davids having a party! WOOHOO :bounce:

DianaT - 3-27-2015 at 08:13 AM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

Train? No train to Guerrero Negro. :?:

.....

Yes, there are no real trains to Guerrero Negro.

[Edited on 3-27-2015 by DianaT]

Lee - 3-27-2015 at 08:30 AM

Quote: Originally posted by DianaT

Quote: Originally posted by David K

So what happened to the Caracoles and Cowboy? They used to be all the rave here?

,,,,

The old phrase of, whose train are you on comes to mind.

I've never heard this phrase. What does it mean?

DK: don't recall raves about either place above. I've stayed at Mallarimmos -- old, stuffy, but I'll give it another look soon. Thought Caracoles was a step up. I've only stayed in Suite 2 and last time thought it was depressing. Bed, tv, room generally though everything seemed clean. I've seen the regular rooms there and would NOT stay in one. Small, depressing.

Cowboy seemed like a step up. Except touches I thought were lacking. I've covered the blood stained mattress -- only other objection would be the parking lot when it fills up and the noise with people checking in. Can be rowdy and noisy in the morning.

I won't stay at Cowboy or Caracoles again. Terra Sal will have to work. Wonder if there's a mattress pad between the bottom sheet and the rubber mattress.

DK: now might be a good time to bring up Al Gore? Ted is looking good, too, though Jeb might be a better pick.

WTF????

bajaguy - 3-27-2015 at 08:54 AM

Only here (it seems) the "usual suspects" can take an innocent thread about accommodations and turn it into (another) political rant.

I'm really tired of it.......why don't all of you - yeah, both sides - take your political crap to off topic where it (and you) belong and leave this side to those who want to share Baja information without being bombarded by lefty or righty comments.

willardguy - 3-27-2015 at 09:15 AM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

Quote: Originally posted by motoged

David, David, David....

You said " Just wondering why they don't want to keep customers coming back? "

What a strangely assumptive and accusatory comment to make :?:

[Edited on 3-26-2015 by motoged]

Jed, down here, how to keep customers coming back is not rocket science if you are in business for yorself. However, when the government is involved there is no incentive to be productive... it's not your money on the line.

So, when you do things that people hate and won't come back, it is like not wanting to have more business... Hopefully these basic capitalistic ideas will sink in. I wish all Mexican business to be successful... it's just hard to visualize what some are thinking when they do what they do.

talk about people not coming back! how many folks land on this site, take a look at this chit, and never come back?....
bajaguy's spot on.

motoged - 3-27-2015 at 09:27 AM

DK is sounding bitter... he needs a taco and a trip to the dez

Maybe a few nights at a nice Baja motel. :light:

[Edited on 3-27-2015 by motoged]

mtgoat666 - 3-27-2015 at 03:04 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

Yet it was not me who took this thread and went off topic...

"The old phrase of, whose train are you on comes to mind."

What did this reply by Mrs. T directed to me have to do with discussing motels in Guerrero Negro?

If you guys don't want my feed back, stop feeding me the un-kind comments! It's really that easy...

????

how did the "train" comment set you off????
seemed innocuous to me,... in fact, i don't think it means anything, it's a phrase i have never heard

Quote: Originally posted by DianaT

Quote: Originally posted by David K

So what happened to the Caracoles and Cowboy? They used to be all the rave here?

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The old phrase of, whose train are you on comes to mind.

dk, i think you are hyper-sensitive

[Edited on 3-27-2015 by mtgoat666]

David K - 3-27-2015 at 03:15 PM

Yet, it is you guys getting all bent that I actually dare to defend myself after DT's assertion I am on some "odd ball train" for wondering why the anti-customer actions were performed... Stop personalizing me with insults and stick to the substance of the thread. An idea may seem nutty, but don't call the person nutty. Can you see the difference?

rts551 - 3-27-2015 at 03:44 PM

having a bad day are we David? on topic - not all hotels want to cater to the gringo tourist. Some hotels are just plain nice by Mexican standards and there is nothing wrong with that..and they seem to stay busy.

David K - 3-27-2015 at 03:55 PM

You see that's the difference, I don't put people into 'groups' or voting blocks. Mexican standards? How demeaning! How about good people standards. If given a choice between a place like Baja Cactus and others of less 'quality', people (the Mexicans to you) fill up Baja Cactus first. So, if you want to call that 'gringo standards' rather than just good business practices, then whatever it takes to help a business stay in business or get more business.

Bajahowodd - 3-27-2015 at 03:57 PM

Having stayed at both Caracoles and Cowboy when they first opened, I have a couple of observations. In the case of Caracoles, I have made my displeasure clear to the on site staff about the fact that it appears the owner Raul has not put a single peso into maintenance. Walls are dirty, screens are torn and bed frames are broken.

In the case of Cowboy, I have noticed a certain amount of deterioration as well. But it is newer. Give it time.

Maybe a fundamental problem is that given the seasonality of the crowd (whale watchers), there may just be too many hotel rooms in the town to sustain profitability year round.

Has anyone stayed at the old La Pinta/ Desert Inn just outside of town recently?

motoged - 3-27-2015 at 05:05 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

You see that's the difference, I don't put people into 'groups' or voting blocks. Mexican standards? How demeaning! How about good people standards. If given a choice between a place like Baja Cactus and others of less 'quality', people (the Mexicans to you) fill up Baja Cactus first. So, if you want to call that 'gringo standards' rather than just good business practices, then whatever it takes to help a business stay in business or get more business.

David,
1)You are constantly putting people into groups and voting blocks with your incessant right-left/ right-wrong/ capitalist-socialist commentaries;

2) Standards vary from area to area in both the USA and Mexico....heck, even up here in the frozen netherworld of Canada....and that is an acknowledgement of reality...not inherently a "demeaning" distinction.

:light:

DianaT - 3-27-2015 at 06:56 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

Yet, it is you guys getting all bent that I actually dare to defend myself after DT's assertion I am on some "odd ball train" for wondering why the anti-customer actions were performed... Stop personalizing me with insults and stick to the substance of the thread. An idea may seem nutty, but don't call the person nutty. Can you see the difference?

Sincerely, thanks for the good laugh. How you managed to twist that comment is something else. It was an answer to your question.

I assumed more people would have heard of that expression, but I guess not. It is one we learned when we worked for the Department of Corrections ---- in order to promote one's own advancement, we would refer to whose car or train one was on. It is like who your wagon is hitched to.

The comment was about the hotel --- do yourself a favor DK, don't be so paranoid. Still can't figure out how you twisted it the way you did. It was a possible answer to your question, and nothing else. It is like Baja Cactus is definitely on your train.

And if you can't understand it yet, well..........

To everyone else, I apologize that the comment set DK off on a political rant. I had no way of knowing he would twist it that way.

I hear good things about Mario's just outside of town.

[Edited on 3-28-2015 by DianaT]

Lee - 3-28-2015 at 10:01 AM

Cowboy and Caracoles are mentioned because they were the game in town. Neither are great games but a step up somehow. Now Terra Sal is in the game with their rubber mattresses. I don't think the owner knows better and automated air freshener is probably fine with Mexicans and they even like it. I gag. I travel with a fan blow the smell out.

Repeat business is an enlightened concept. Not sure these owners think that way. I've never seen Cowboy not full. Think Caracoles will feel the pinch if there is one.

güéribo - 3-28-2015 at 11:06 AM

The last time I stayed in Malarrimo, I did like the room. But the restaurant wasn't *quite* as good as I remembered.

Bajahowodd - 3-28-2015 at 05:14 PM

Quote: Originally posted by güéribo

The last time I stayed in Malarrimo, I did like the room. But the restaurant wasn't *quite* as good as I remembered.

It has been that way for about five years. I have felt the same way about the restaurant. Not as much choice. Not as much food, and waiters who, even when the place is almost empty will rush you through dinner by bringing you the main course right after they deliver an appetizer or salad.

And a big beef I've had is that a few of the most recent times we have been there, the waiter tells me when he delivers the check that he won't accept a credit card. I don't know if that is the policy of management, or just the idea of a waiter who wants to go home after the shift with tip cash in his hands. But, I have always b-tched and had to go over to the jefe who said he will gladly take plastic.

güéribo - 3-28-2015 at 05:16 PM

Yes, that happened to me as well. I'm not sure what changed. I used to really look forward to meals there.

Bajahowodd - 3-28-2015 at 05:17 PM

Quote: Originally posted by DianaT

Quote: Originally posted by David K

KurtG - 4-1-2015 at 08:11 AM

Quote: Originally posted by shari

I think they have rubber mattress and pillow covers on all the beds...maybe some people dont notice. I actually cant sleep well because I get too hot with that non breathing rubber and there is no option to use less covers as there is only the duvet. We also had to "dismantle" the toxic air fresheners every time...I'm jonesin for those fries now!

Stayed there last night. Large room with two queen size beds (#120), we removed the plastic mattress shield that was between the sheet and mattress. Very clammy feeling and uncomfortable. The one big problem with the room that will keep me from returning: the entry is a sliding glass door and once that is closed there is absolutely no ventilation. No air conditioning which GN rarely needs but it is like being inside a cave or bunker. No source of outside air except the tiny window high above the shower. We had a fan with us and with the ceiling fan we got enough air movement but no fresh air source.

Elona - 4-2-2015 at 05:55 AM

But the towel swans are really nice :biggrin:

Tomas Tierra - 4-14-2015 at 05:55 PM

Stayed at terra sal the other night. Didn't mind it. Cranked the ceiling fan and left the screen open til night night. New and clean. With good showers and wifi. And, yes, the towel swanns!!

Edit. And ten bucks cheaper!

[Edited on 4-15-2015 by Tomas Tierra]

Tomas Tierra - 4-14-2015 at 06:05 PM

Stayed at terra sal the other night. Didn't mind it. Cranked the ceiling fan and left the screen open til night night. New and clean. With good showers and wifi. And, yes, the towel swanns!!

windgrrl - 4-14-2015 at 07:40 PM

Stayed here in November with our dog in March in a room assigned for people with dogs. Very large and nicely decorated room. The decor is simple and modern. There was minimal Internet reception in the room, just enough for e-mail, but pretty good TV. The Banda video channel is very interesting and there were a few decent movies to watch.

The automatic air conditioner was a bit annoying, but we managed to sleep through the night. I didn't notice that the bedding protectors, but it was cool the night we stayed. Everything was in good working order. The toilet lid that closed automatically was an intriguing addition.

Our little dog had lots of space to play inside and to walk around the grounds and we could park right outside our room. There were quite a few Mexican professional people staying there along with tourists.

It is a secure place, but felt a bit cut off from town because of the high concrete walls around the grounds, but there is some nice landscaping started and could be a nice oasis with the addition of trees. The staff were friendly and our reservation was waiting for us when we arrived.

I did miss staying on the 2nd floor of Cowboy's for the views over the land. There is just something so liberating about catching the breeze and surveying the rosy crystalline light of dawn and dusk of the salty GN atmosphere.

Bajahowodd - 4-15-2015 at 04:59 PM

Quote: Originally posted by windgrrl

Stayed here in November with our dog in March in a room assigned for people with dogs. Very large and nicely decorated room. The decor is simple and modern. There was minimal Internet reception in the room, just enough for e-mail, but pretty good TV. The Banda video channel is very interesting and there were a few decent movies to watch.

The automatic air conditioner was a bit annoying, but we managed to sleep through the night. I didn't notice that the bedding protectors, but it was cool the night we stayed. Everything was in good working order. The toilet lid that closed automatically was an intriguing addition.

Our little dog had lots of space to play inside and to walk around the grounds and we could park right outside our room. There were quite a few Mexican professional people staying there along with tourists.

It is a secure place, but felt a bit cut off from town because of the high concrete walls around the grounds, but there is some nice landscaping started and could be a nice oasis with the addition of trees. The staff were friendly and our reservation was waiting for us when we arrived.

I did miss staying on the 2nd floor of Cowboy's for the views over the land. There is just something so liberating about catching the breeze and surveying the rosy crystalline light of dawn and dusk of the salty GN atmosphere.

They did not have a second floor until 2014.

cabo-ash - 7-29-2015 at 07:41 AM

Stayed at the Terra Sal twice in the last 2 weeks - rooms were identical but on the second time the room didnt have A/C, even though they charged us 40 Pesos more than the first night. :?:

We didnt make an issue about the lack of A/C as the nights get cold enough there anyway.

We are going to stay there again next week so will see what changes this time...