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Accomodations. Reservations for large quad group? San Felipe to Cabo

RBoffroad - 10-30-2015 at 04:28 PM

Hi. We are group of 11 quadding from San Felipe to Cabo. Planning Alfonsinas, BOLA, San Ignacio, Loreto, Puerto San Carlos and La Paz for stops. Leaving Felipe on the 16th of January.

Given the need for 5 rooms at each stop, do u think we will have any problems getting rooms with no reservations? Given that timetables can change, do not want to commit to dates etc...

Other than Alfonsinas, any recommendations at the other stops for hotels?

Thanks



[Edited on 11-1-2015 by RBoffroad]

mcnut - 10-30-2015 at 05:38 PM

You should make reservations for a group that large.
It it not uncommon for Alfonsinas to be fully booked. Most of the areas you mention have multiple options for lodging but the best places fill up first.

Bruce

pelone - 10-30-2015 at 07:59 PM

Check out Oasis in Loreto---on the beach and close to Augie's.

bajabuddha - 10-30-2015 at 11:10 PM

Quote: Originally posted by RBoffroad  
Given the need for 5 rooms at each stop, do u think we will have any problems getting rooms with no reservations? Given that timetables can change, do not want to commit to dates etc...


....... Is that a rhetorical question??? :smug:

BajaBlanca - 10-31-2015 at 03:19 AM

we are off the beaten path and pretty flexible with days.

it would be great to share our part of the world with your group.

price includes breakfast and Les is famous for his Polish eggs! Our restaurant on the beach is very relaxing and beautiful after a long ride. You might want to head to Bahia Asuncion first and then follow the coast down to us? From us head over to San Ignacio and I can make the reservation there when you are ready to move on.

http://www.labocanahotel.com

Have a great trip - Blanca and Les

edit to add that LA HUERTA seems to be a good place in San Ignacio.


[Edited on 10-31-2015 by BajaBlanca]

wilderone - 10-31-2015 at 08:18 AM

Small towns like San Ignacio have several places to overnight - and all relatively close together. In larger towns, accommodations are more numerous. If you have to find more than one hotel (Plan B), it shouldn't be much of a problem to re-group for meals and departure.

mtgoat666 - 10-31-2015 at 08:46 AM

Quote: Originally posted by RBoffroad  
Hi. We are group of 11 quadding from San Felipe to Cabo. Planning Alfonsinas, BOLA, San Ignacio, Loreto, Puerto San Carlos and La Paz for stops. Leaving Felipe on the 16th of January.

Given the need for 5 rooms at each stop, do u think we will have any problems getting rooms with no reservations? Given that timetables can change, do not want to commit to dates etc...

Other than Alfonsinas, any recommendations at the other stops for hotels?

Thanks



I would make a reservation. Its an easy call, and its no fun having to stay in crappy place because you did not book the good place.
Just call ahead to reserve one or 2 days in advance, you probably dont need to book weeks ahead of time in mid Jan.

TMW - 10-31-2015 at 12:08 PM

Most of the places you mentioned will not be a problem for getting rooms except Alfonsinas. San Felipe, BOLA, San Ignacio, Loreto and La Paz all have plenty of hotels. San Carlos I don't know.

o3dave - 10-31-2015 at 02:19 PM



Sounds like a blast. If you need one more. Just holler!

[Edited on 10-31-2015 by o3dave]

Hook - 10-31-2015 at 03:30 PM

There are many more experts on your question than me, since I don't live on Baja.

But I sure would love to hear about your route and other logistics associated with your trip. What percentage of the trip is on pavement vs. dirt? Do you have a support vehicle that will be carrying personal supplies, fuel, mechanical parts, etc.? I would imagine you'd have to.

TMW - 10-31-2015 at 03:59 PM

You guys interested in the No Wimp Trail being discussed in the off road section. http://forums.bajanomad.com/viewthread.php?tid=80670

It's not just a ride it's an adventure.

RBoffroad - 10-31-2015 at 05:17 PM

I've read the No Wimps Trail is in pretty rough shape so are going to bypass it. Trying to get from BOLA to San Ignacio in one day and the NWT would take too long. Gonna head down towards El Arco from San Fransquiti.

Logistics and trail route:

Have a truck driven by a friend hauling 5 quads and 3 side-by-sides down from Vancouver to San Felipe. We are flying down to PalmSprings to meet truck.Truck loosely following us to Cabo and turn transporting bikes back. Riders are flying home from Cabo.

Planning 7 or 8 days and expect to hotel each night. With 3 SxS's, should be able to carry most of what we need. Each will have a spare tire and rim, tubes, belts etc....one guy in the group is a mechanic and we all have at least 10 years quading experience and do most of our own maintenance. Each will be packing 5 extra gallons with the SxS'S packing 10. Should give us a good 200 mile range.

Route will loosly be San Felipe, Gonzaga, BOLA via Calamajue, San Ignacio via El Arco, Loreto via San Juanico-La Purisma-Comandu, San Carlos on Pacific Coast, La Paz and then East Cape road into Cabo.

Not planning on much slab except between San Felipe and Gonzaga and where necessary from trails/roads end into towns or gas stations?

Using MotionX HD GPS in Ipad Mini with waterproof case. Have downloaded previous GPS routes and placed 100's of waypoints from previous rides. Moto Vaqueres trip report in Advrider is excellent and is loosely the route we will follow. I have the 132 GB Ipad with built-in GPS and have downloaded high def Google Earth maps of the whole Baja. Makes looking at options to travel very easy. Also have the good old AAA Baja paper road map.

pangajohn - 11-2-2015 at 02:26 PM

San Carlos is a chit hole as I fish out of there often. Try Lopez Mateos and get ahold of me via u2u if you would like to stay at Mangroveinnbaja.com. Private, secure and right on the estuary. Only 15 miles from San Carlos. You will be much happier

BajaRun - 11-3-2015 at 07:25 AM

Sounds like a fun trip !! Some of those days are pretty aggressive. (depending on skill level). BOLA to San Igncaio is a long day, San Igncaio to Loreto is a long day, Loreto to La Paz is a very long day!!

As previously stated Alfonsinas would be my only accommodation concern. Otherwise wide open. Pro-Tip.. Take Camping gear just incase ;)

Pacifico - 11-3-2015 at 09:50 AM

Quote: Originally posted by BajaRun  
Sounds like a fun trip !! Some of those days are pretty aggressive. (depending on skill level). BOLA to San Igncaio is a long day, San Igncaio to Loreto is a long day, Loreto to La Paz is a very long day!!

As previously stated Alfonsinas would be my only accommodation concern. Otherwise wide open. Pro-Tip.. Take Camping gear just incase ;)


I agree....camping gear is great to have in case you get stuck out on the trail. Sometimes it happens when you don't expect it!

motoged - 11-3-2015 at 12:03 PM

I have ridden that route a number of times on dirtbikes.....riding quads on the highway will be a bit of an issue for you guys re: speed and traffic.....dirtbikes can do the slab way better than quads...(SXS better)....keep that in mind between Vizcaino and San Ignacio for instance....unless you are riding west of the highway for that section...

Just sayin'.....

Have fun.....:cool:

basautter - 11-3-2015 at 05:37 PM

I would make reservations where possible, and recommend Guillermo's in BoLA. Have fun!

TecateRay - 11-3-2015 at 07:24 PM

Lots of good info above. Here are a few more to consider:
1. Pick places with secure parking and/or all night security. Bring locks and cables or chains for your quads.
2. Make reservations! Nothing worse than getting into town after dark and trying to herd that large group from place to place.
3. Mid January is early whale watching season and Cataviņa, San Ignacio, Guerrero Negro, and Puerto San Carlos often fill up.
4. Try Mar Y Arena in Puerto San Carlos. They can handle your group size, right on the water, good restaurant, and they will add a night watchman at your request.

You have a pretty aggressive schedule, add a few days if you can. Bikes break, guys get tired, #%^** happens. Maybe add a rest/maintenance day in Loreto. Have fun.

RBoffroad - 11-3-2015 at 08:35 PM

Thanks for all the informative replies. Plan on avoiding slab where possible. Will try and make reservations a day or two in advance. All our quads are 800's and capable of 60 mph in 2wd. Security is at the top of our list and with a large group should be able to pay alittle extra for a watchman. Have our truck and trailer meeting us each night so if any break downs or tired guys we can load "em up. Got the route all GPS'd up and ready to go. 10 week count down.

TecateRay - 11-3-2015 at 09:40 PM

"Will try and make reservations a day or two in advance".
Bring sleeping bags.

bajatrailrider - 11-4-2015 at 07:55 AM

Always have back up plan,before you start.

RBoffroad - 11-5-2015 at 05:39 PM

I imagine most places in the Baja would require payment up front by credit card to reserve? Will do with Alfonsinas regardless as they are the only game in town and we want to stay in Gonzaga.

dtbushpilot - 11-6-2015 at 09:29 AM

Quote: Originally posted by RBoffroad  
I imagine most places in the Baja would require payment up front by credit card to reserve? Will do with Alfonsinas regardless as they are the only game in town and we want to stay in Gonzaga.


Not so much. Many do not take credit cards and those that do find their card reader "no funciona" as often as not. Common excuse "it's the wind"....it has become our favorite inside joke every time something goes wrong on our adventures. Some places want you to deposit funds in their bank account to hold your reservation. Bring enough cash for your trip just in case.

PPDBJA - 11-6-2015 at 05:46 PM

Send You a U2U mesage.