BajaNomad - Hotel Mision Catavina contact info

Hotel Mision Catavina contact info

KasloKid - 2-14-2016 at 09:54 AM

Does anyone have a Mexican phone number for this hotel?
They have a toll free number from the US, but will be looking to make a reservation from Baja while we're northbound.
Thanks in advance.

BajaBreak - 2-14-2016 at 12:07 PM

I'll try answering the question here, since I can't figure out where it was moved to.

Latest brochure I have from September 2015, the phone # is, 200 124 9123.

[Edited on 2-14-2016 by BajaBreak]

Udo - 2-14-2016 at 12:24 PM

The area code has to start with 615 or 616, not 200.

I have a couple of US phone number for them: 866-332-3590 and 800-491-9657

BajaBreak - 2-14-2016 at 12:39 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Udo

The area code has to start with 615 or 616, not 200.

I have a couple of US phone number for them: 866-332-3590 and 800-491-9657

I thought that was odd, but it's on the brochure I got from the Hotel Mision Santa Maria(their # is 616 165 9008, so the 200 must have been a typo).

KasloKid - 2-14-2016 at 12:45 PM

Thanks.. I'll have all these numbers with me, so I'll try them all!!

David K - 2-14-2016 at 01:26 PM

Here is their website: http://www.hotelmisioncatavina.com/

These are the phone numbers on it:
US:888-205-7322
UK:0808 145-3778
EU:+1 469-610-3608

Here is their Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/HOTEL-MISION-CATAVI%C3%91A-24856112...

This is the phone number on it: +52 200 124 9123

Bajahowodd - 2-14-2016 at 05:47 PM

Especially in whale season, it is nearly impossible to get a room there without a reservation.

A few years ago, we walked into the Desert Inn in San Ignacio and request they call ahead to Catavina for us. We got there around dusk, and many people were being turned away, but our reservation was golden.

Have no idea if the place in San Ignacio is even related to the Catavina hotel these days.

KasloKid - 2-14-2016 at 08:23 PM

Thanks David... Which ever area code it is, I'll figure it out. (I never remember to check Facebook for info......)

Does anyone know if the Desert Inn in San Ignacio is connected to the Hotel Mission Catavina (which was once was a Desert Inn)? I wonder if they called ahead for Bajahowodd just as a courtesy?

bajabuddha - 2-15-2016 at 12:19 AM

Ol' Wodd prolly has his own table reserved in the restaurant, with personal embroidered nappies. Went to school with Clinton, the Old Chap... :lol:

David K - 2-15-2016 at 09:21 AM

Quote: Originally posted by KasloKid

Thanks David... Which ever area code it is, I'll figure it out. (I never remember to check Facebook for info......)

Does anyone know if the Desert Inn in San Ignacio is connected to the Hotel Mission Catavina (which was once was a Desert Inn)? I wonder if they called ahead for Bajahowodd just as a courtesy?

The Cataviña and Playa Santa María (south San Quintin) hotels are owned by Sr. Rodriguez (Los Pinos tomatoes). He bought them from Desert Inn.

Bajahowodd - 2-15-2016 at 05:19 PM

Quote: Originally posted by bajabuddha

Ol' Wodd prolly has his own table reserved in the restaurant, with personal embroidered nappies. Went to school with Clinton, the Old Chap... :lol:

Problem?

bajabuddha - 2-15-2016 at 05:40 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Bajahowodd

Quote: Originally posted by bajabuddha

Ol' Wodd prolly has his own table reserved in the restaurant, with personal embroidered nappies. Went to school with Clinton, the Old Chap... :lol:

Problem?

Not a bit, Old Sod. This is the 2nd thread someone merely asks for a phone number and you have to interject your breeding and 'inner knowledge' of the high-life.

Chin up! Pip-Pip! Have a jolly, jolly day! :lol:

BajaCactus - 2-16-2016 at 11:59 AM

Bajabreak is correct, the number to reach Cataviña is (200) 124-9123.

Cataviña has no land line phone service. Lines end at El Rosario. Hotel Misión has a Satellite phone and that is why the (200) area code. From Mexico you have to dial (01-200) 124-9123.

Safe travels!!!

Antonio Muñoz
BajaCactus

[Edited on 2-16-2016 by BajaCactus]

Udo - 2-16-2016 at 12:41 PM

Mil gracias, Antonio.

I had no idea that there were no land lines (or cell reception for that matter) in Cataviña.

Elona - 2-17-2016 at 06:11 AM

I did the room reservation last year by mail:

lapintacatavina@hotmail.com

The manager confirmed the booking immediately.

[Edited on 17-2-2016 by Elona]

David K - 2-17-2016 at 08:50 AM

Interesting they are still using a La Pinta name in their email? Great, as no new email seems to be on the Facebook or web page?

Bajahowodd - 2-17-2016 at 05:17 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

Interesting they are still using a La Pinta name in their email? Great, as no new email seems to be on the Facebook or web page?

Just curious, DK, inasmuch as you know so much about the family behind Los Pinos, what you know about the hotels from the old La Pinta/ Desert Inn such as the one in San Ignacio and the one in Loreto.

Just who owns those properties? And especially the one in Loreto, because that property, while very long in the tooth these days, sits on a long expanse of beach front on the sea Of Cortez.

I have wondered why the Villa Group sought to build where they did, essentially replacing what what a great eco-hotel Danzante that was lovingly run by Lauren and Mike Farley on a property that is located far away from the town of Loreto, while the old Desert Inn property would have seemed to me to be the better choice.

[Edited on 2-18-2016 by Bajahowodd]

[Edited on 2-18-2016 by Bajahowodd]

David K - 2-17-2016 at 07:58 PM

I don't know much about Rodriguez Family any more than what is common knowledge to Baja regulars.

They own Los Pinos tomato production.
The own Rancho Grande market, and the beach palapas and runways south of Alfonsina's. There was an illustration in the market, of a future hotel on the beach back to about 1999, I recall.
In recent years, they bought the Desert Inn hotels (formerly La Pinta, formerly El Presidente) at Playa Santa María (South San Quintin) and Cataviña.

I think that's about the limit to my info on them?

TMW - 2-17-2016 at 09:05 PM

When I stayed at the desert Inn in Loreto two of years ago the manager there said their headquarters was in Mexico City. I was complaining about the restaurant and bar not being open when we were there in Nov. and he said it was headquarters orders to close them for the season. Whether that's true or not I don't know.

Bajahowodd - 2-18-2016 at 04:35 PM

Quote: Originally posted by TMW

When I stayed at the desert Inn in Loreto two of years ago the manager there said their headquarters was in Mexico City. I was complaining about the restaurant and bar not being open when we were there in Nov. and he said it was headquarters orders to close them for the season. Whether that's true or not I don't know.

Such a great location, but currently a crappy place to stay.

David K - 2-18-2016 at 05:26 PM

Stayed there in July 1973 when it was called Playa Loreto... The only sizable sand beach at the time. Played ping pong in the rec room when we came back from fishing out of Juncalito.

Let me look for their ad...

Here it is:

[Edited on 2-19-2016 by David K]

Bajahowodd - 2-19-2016 at 04:56 PM

So fascinating that ad. Thanks DK for posting it.

David K - 2-19-2016 at 05:06 PM

Now you see, I don't know if you are serious or facetious. Either way, have a wonderful weekend!

Bajahowodd - 2-21-2016 at 05:35 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K

Now you see, I don't know if you are serious or facetious. Either way, have a wonderful weekend!

Serious! Thanks.