BajaNomad - Dog Friendly hotels on the baja

La Mision in Loreto is my favorite hotel in BCS. They are pet friendly.

Usually, I’d agree… in my experience. However last week they wanted an extra $100 (US dollars) if I wanted to stay with one dog. “Due to BCS COVID rules”.

I took my pesos down the road to the Oasis who didn’t care at all.

JZ - 7-8-2021 at 12:17 AM

La Mision in Loreto is my favorite hotel in BCS. They are pet friendly.

Use the elevator/entrance on the NW side of the property with your doggy.

Or shoot the chit with the guys at the front desk every time you go and they will waive it.

pauldavidmena - 7-8-2021 at 06:13 AM

We have found BringFido to be a good reference for dog-friendly hotels. When booking through them, we occasionally received a little gift pack for our dog, as well as lodging close to an exit for easy access/egress. I found the restaurant guide to be a little less reliable, and have been turned away at theoretically dog-friendly establishments. Generally speaking, the busier a place is, the less accommodating it needs to be in order to gain business.

[Edited on 7-8-2021 by pauldavidmena]

SFandH - 7-8-2021 at 08:15 AM

We paid a 200 peso dog fee at a motel in Guerrero Negro in May.

P.S. The phrase "on the baja" in the title of this thread really bothers me.

Pet peeve, so to speak.

[Edited on 7-8-2021 by SFandH]

Our dog experience

John M - 7-8-2021 at 10:34 AM

We've not tried just to sneak our dog in to hotels. For the most part either the dog is permitted without issue or they ask 100 pesos more per night. Not a big deal.

Anyplace my wife and I have eaten, if they have outside or open air dining, has allowed the dog. Some of the small restaurants along the highway don't mind if the dog is inside, she's well behaved.

We have been told that if the hotel clerk says no, then an offer of an extra 100 pesos may soften the "no" and the clerk relents.

John M

4x4abc - 7-8-2021 at 11:10 AM

La Mision in Loreto is my favorite hotel in BCS. They are pet friendly.

Oasis charges for pets - almost always

4x4abc - 7-8-2021 at 11:18 AM

US visitors and expats are the worst of all visitors to Baja California when it comes to local names. The only thing they get right is Taco and Margarita. Everything else is a free for all.

AKgringo - 7-8-2021 at 11:32 AM

The Hotel Hacienda in the center of Mulege is the only hotel I have checked into with my dog. It was almost five years ago, and there was no extra charge, but there were only a couple of rooms that pets were allowed to use.

At that time, it was 400 pesos for both of us (the peso was stronger then)

It was mandatory on leash in the court yard, but there was a trail down to the river for walking the dog.

Lee - 7-8-2021 at 12:57 PM

Quote: Originally posted by John M

We have been told that if the hotel clerk says no, then an offer of an extra 100 pesos may soften the "no" and the clerk relents.
John M

Seems like the only reason a clerk would say no, as in no pets, is because they were asked ''do you allow pets?''

I don't ask. If asked I say yes I have a dog. Don't mind a fee. $100-$200. No problem.

If a clerk says no pets, I negotiate. I have above average negotiation skills.

Once inquired about a pet room at The Villas in San Quintin. All rooms have carpeting except pet room. The room smelled like a kennel.

I believe everything is negotiable in MX. Don't take no for an answer.

BajaMama - 7-8-2021 at 02:27 PM

Baja Cactus in El Rosario, Mision Catavina, TerraSal in Guerrero Negro, Ignacio Springs Yurts in San Ignacio, all take dogs for a little extra. La Huerta used to but I hear they don't anymore. I could be wrong on that.

Huerta in San Ignacio

John M - 7-8-2021 at 02:52 PM

We stay there twice recently (May and June)- both times dogs weren't an issue. $100 peso extra was charged. With time my memory falters, it may have been $200 pesos - but it was the hotel policy that dogs are ok

David K - 7-8-2021 at 04:42 PM

Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc

US visitors and expats are the worst of all visitors to Baja California when it comes to local names. The only thing they get right is Taco and Margarita. Everything else is a free for all.

You need to include our good friends from the Great White North, who excel at saying "The Baja" or "On the Baja". I have wondered if it is sort of a hold over from the British Empire days? The Sudan, The Sahara, The Congo, etc.??

'The Baja' can also be excused as an abbreviation for The Baja Peninsula or The Baja Races, etc...

Before I ever heard Canadians use it, I grabbed this back in 1980 or about, when California added a 7th digit to their plates, short for 'The Baja Peninsula'... on my Subaru 4x4 wagon:

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phmilo - 7-8-2021 at 04:58 PM

Thanks all, this is about what I was hoping for.

SFandH - 7-8-2021 at 05:04 PM

Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc

US visitors and expats are the worst of all visitors to Baja California when it comes to local names. The only thing they get right is Taco and Margarita. Everything else is a free for all.

So it's your doing, eh?

"The Low"

OK, now I know where "the Baja" came from.

phmilo - 7-8-2021 at 05:09 PM

'The Baja' can also be excused as an abbreviation for The Baja Peninsula

This was the intended use. Next time I'll note it as "The Baja(abbrev.)"

aburruss - 7-9-2021 at 05:34 PM

My dog experience on my trip over the past three weeks:

San Ignacio - La Huerta: Dog OK, $200 peso per dog charge. In restaurant, on patio, and on property grounds no problem (leash optional).
Scorpion Bay Hotel: Dog OK. No charge. In restaurant and property grounds no problem (leash optional).
Mulege - La Serenidad Hotel. Dog OK. I think there was a $100 peso charge. Left dog in room for most of the stay.
Loreto - La Mision - Dog OK, $100 DOLLAR charge per dog. Did not stay. Again, my previous experience there has NOT been like this. Typically, it's fine.
Loreto - Oasis - Dog OK. $100 peso charge. In restaurant patio, on beach, and on property grounds no problem (leash optional).
Gurrero Negro - Los Caracoles - Dog OK. No problem; No fee. My pup met the hotel pooch (I think his name was "Vino Solo") and they hung out a bit in the parking lot and on our patio.

phmilo - 7-10-2021 at 11:24 AM

My dog experience on my trip over the past three weeks:

San Ignacio - La Huerta: Dog OK, $200 peso per dog charge. In restaurant, on patio, and on property grounds no problem (leash optional).
Scorpion Bay Hotel: Dog OK. No charge. In restaurant and property grounds no problem (leash optional).
Mulege - La Serenidad Hotel. Dog OK. I think there was a $100 peso charge. Left dog in room for most of the stay.
Loreto - La Mision - Dog OK, $100 DOLLAR charge per dog. Did not stay. Again, my previous experience there has NOT been like this. Typically, it's fine.
Loreto - Oasis - Dog OK. $100 peso charge. In restaurant patio, on beach, and on property grounds no problem (leash optional).
Gurrero Negro - Los Caracoles - Dog OK. No problem; No fee. My pup met the hotel pooch (I think his name was "Vino Solo") and they hung out a bit in the parking lot and on our patio.

Good info thanks. La Mission seem shocking and way off the norm, hopefully a one time thing.

shari - 7-10-2021 at 12:19 PM

I just dont get why people get their panties in a wad over The Baja! I love the Baja...aka peninsula and mexicanos use La Baja all the time...so there! haha

Here at La Bufadora Inn we are pet friendly...reluctantly...I like to say it depends on the pet. If it is an aggressive male dog and the owners are irresponsible and let it run around peeing on everthing...um no thanks.

I beg of you dog owners (I have 2 but dont travel with them or need to take them into restaurants) that you be a responsible pet owner and bring their own bed...I really hate it when people let their dogs on our beds...grrrr. If hotels dont charge a pet fee...we dont...leave a nice tip for the poor cleaners who have to do alot of extra cleaning. Keep your dog controlled and not running all over the place peeing on stuff and control barking so as not to disturb the other guests.

Lee - 7-10-2021 at 12:52 PM

Loreto - La Mision - Dog OK, $100 DOLLAR charge per dog. Did not stay. Again, my previous experience there has NOT been like this. Typically, it's fine.

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La Mision is gouging dog owners and blaming the pandemic. It's OK to call them on BS in your negotiation with them. First, ask for the Manager. Ask to speak privately. Tell him you'll pay $5.00. He counters with $75. You counter with $10.00 and tell him you'll be spending $100.00 on food and drinks. Tell him you tip house keeping well.

Be polite and professional. Practice your ''counters.'' I love negotiating.

Gnukid has some excellent advice on how to negotiate with cops.

JZ - 7-10-2021 at 01:09 PM

Quote: Originally posted by shari

I just dont get why people get their panties in a wad over The Baja! I love the Baja...aka peninsula and mexicanos use La Baja all the time...so there! haha

Here at La Bufadora Inn we are pet friendly...reluctantly...I like to say it depends on the pet. If it is an aggressive male dog and the owners are irresponsible and let it run around peeing on everthing...um no thanks.

I beg of you dog owners (I have 2 but dont travel with them or need to take them into restaurants) that you be a responsible pet owner and bring their own bed...I really hate it when people let their dogs on our beds...grrrr. If hotels dont charge a pet fee...we dont...leave a nice tip for the poor cleaners who have to do alot of extra cleaning. Keep your dog controlled and not running all over the place peeing on stuff and control barking so as not to disturb the other guests.

We don't make our dog sleep on the floor like a savage.

[Edited on 7-10-2021 by JZ]

windgrrl - 7-10-2021 at 01:22 PM

I beg of you dog owners (I have 2 but dont travel with them or need to take them into restaurants) that you be a responsible pet owner and bring their own bed...I really hate it when people let their dogs on our beds...grrrr. If hotels dont charge a pet fee...we dont...leave a nice tip for the poor cleaners who have to do alot of extra cleaning. Keep your dog controlled and not running all over the place peeing on stuff and control barking so as not to disturb the other guests.[/rquote]

Thanks, Shari!

Baja hotels are mostly dog friendly, and the extra charge is worth it for a decent room close to a walking area, but lately more guests seem to be challenging hotel keepers to ban dogs in rooms altogether.

When I hear “they’re friendly” it’s a red flag for an off-leash slobbering, pushy canine with no manners heading straight for trouble. Dogs that howl in the room while their family is out, that don’t get any exercise during their stay and that have to attend happy hour are not having a good Baja day. And the destruction some dogs leave in a room (anywhere) means responsible pet owners have to pay extra put up with the designated pet room.

Baja dogs are a different matter - usually having learned some good pack manners and largely predictable behaviours…one of my favourite Baja things is a well-seasoned night security bark alarm system protecting a neighbourhood long into the morning🤣

mtgoat666 - 7-10-2021 at 01:40 PM

Quote: Originally posted by shari

We don't make our dog sleep on the floor like a savage.

[Edited on 7-10-2021 by JZ]

This is why hotel pet cleaning fee should be $100 US dollars.

If you don’t like dogs peeing one everything, then get a female dog.
Boy dogs pee on everything.

P.s I have dogs. I leave them at home, too much work and inconvenience to travel with them.

David K - 7-11-2021 at 11:23 AM

JZ, you may have ruined it for all other dog owners with that stunt. If motel guests are lucky, the sheets are washed each day... but the comforter is not. Animal dander, hair, and insects, should stay on the floor in hotel rooms, if in there at all. I am a dog and cat lover, but I do not want to lay down where your dog was, sorry.

JZ - 7-11-2021 at 03:24 PM

JZ, you may have ruined it for all other dog owners with that stunt. If motel guests are lucky, the sheets are washed each day... but the comforter is not. Animal dander, hair, and insects, should stay on the floor in hotel rooms, if in there at all. I am a dog and cat lover, but I do not want to lay down where your dog was, sorry.

Was joking David. :biggrin:

The doggies sleep on the floor.

David K - 7-11-2021 at 04:27 PM

Oh, okay, sure... gotcha, wink wink!
How about let's talk more about Baja than about each other.

willardguy - 7-11-2021 at 04:27 PM