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Rosarito -below Punta Prieta

Nappo - 10-15-2016 at 07:42 PM

I think I've seen a little motel at Rosarito way down south, not the Rosarito below TJ. Thinking of doing the 5 route but not going all the way To Guerrero Negro after getting back on the 1 for stopping for the night. Anyone have any suggestions or info?
thx

rts551 - 10-15-2016 at 08:30 PM

There is a little hotel in Nuevo Rosarito by the restaurant. Its advertised as a truck stop, but I have never stayed there.

Roger182 - 10-16-2016 at 07:10 AM

How about pulling into Bay of LA, they have lots of choices

weebray - 10-16-2016 at 07:12 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Roger182  
How about pulling into Bay of LA, they have lots of choices


"Pull in" to BOLA?

KurtG - 10-16-2016 at 09:01 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Nappo  
I think I've seen a little motel at Rosarito way down south, not the Rosarito below TJ. Thinking of doing the 5 route but not going all the way To Guerrero Negro after getting back on the 1 for stopping for the night. Anyone have any suggestions or info?
thx


Motel Cactus next to Mauricio's Rest. and I believe same owner. I stayed there a couple of years ago,basic clean, plenty of hot water and inexpensive. I would stay there again.

honda tom - 10-16-2016 at 09:33 AM

Yep, motel cactus. room was clean, hot water, about 20 bucs last november. resturant was impressive with the seafood. i will stay there again.

woody with a view - 10-16-2016 at 02:45 PM

Ask for a burrito de pollo del mar. You can thank me later.

dtbushpilot - 10-16-2016 at 04:20 PM

I've eaten at the restaurant, it was good. Always wanted to try the motel but haven't yet. If you stay there please post a trip report.

David K - 10-16-2016 at 06:05 PM

I had the fish dinner and Elizabeth had the chicken. We both enjoyed our meals at Mauricio's.

mtgoat666 - 10-16-2016 at 06:20 PM

Personally, the hotel rooms mentioned here are pretty spartan sleep boxes, not very enticing. In this stretch of hwy 1 I suggest camping instead of hotels.
You might want to do some prospecting to identify camp spots in daylight of some trip,... then you'll be prepared on next trip to catch dinner at a restaurant, then head off to find your pre-identified camp spot in the dark.
It rarely rains here, just roll out your mattress and bag and watch the stars as you fall asleep.
If you sleep inland you'll have better star gazing. Closer to the coast, coastal crud often obscures stars.

norte - 10-16-2016 at 06:24 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
I had the fish dinner and Elizabeth had the chicken. We both enjoyed our meals at Mauricio's.



Why didn't you know about the Hotel? Must not be easy to spot.

David K - 10-16-2016 at 07:57 PM

Kurt and Honda Tom knew it, I could only confirm the food review. Like Goat, I prefer to camp under the stars.

[Edited on 10-17-2016 by David K]

norte - 10-16-2016 at 08:21 PM

Quote: Originally posted by David K  
There's a motel in Villa Jesus Maria, which is between Rosarito and Guerrero Negro.


Oh I see. Just wondering.

AKgringo - 10-16-2016 at 08:23 PM

I went ahead and invested in a metal tent. It has a seat that reclines like a barber chair, a power source if I feel like watching a movie, keeps critters out (and mine from running off) and has a four cylinder engine to get to the next campsite!

David K - 10-17-2016 at 09:23 AM

Quote: Originally posted by norte  
Quote: Originally posted by David K  
There's a motel in Villa Jesus Maria, which is between Rosarito and Guerrero Negro.


Oh I see. Just wondering.


I saw that place driving by, but did not note the name... just mentioned it as an option.