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Santa Ines bunkhouse?

CharlieR - 2-8-2022 at 11:36 AM

Hi!
Years ago, we stayed at the Santa Ines bunkhouse, about a mile south of Catavina, and off the highway a bit. I preferred it to the Mision Hotel. Does anyone know whether rooms are still offered at Santa Ines? We'll be on motorcycles without camping gear, and would like to sleep inside.
Next question: If there are rooms, how could I contact them to let them know we would like to stay?
Or: Anyone know of any other options close by? At one time, there was a hotel, painted pink, across the road and a bit north from the Mision Hotel. Also, I remember some rooms behind the restaurant at Rancho San Ignacito about 10k south of Catavina.
Thanks very much for any recent info you may have!
Charlie

bajatrailrider - 2-8-2022 at 12:10 PM

both places beyond bad I dont expect much but never again same owner.

CharlieR - 2-8-2022 at 01:30 PM

"beyond bad" is OK with us. Just wondering whether we'll be able to sleep indoors.
fun fun
Charlie

David K - 2-8-2022 at 02:15 PM

Let us know about Santa Ynez. The bunk house is where the president of Mexico slept, 50 years ago. Matilda or her daughter run the place. Oscar passed away.

Paulina - 2-8-2022 at 02:36 PM

Elena la Loca was there recently visiting w Mathilda. She may know the status of the rooms. I'll send her a message and see if she can reply to this thread.

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[Edited on 8-2-2022 by Paulina]

bajatrailrider - 2-8-2022 at 02:53 PM

This was few years ago Bunk house closed roof falling in. we went to pink motel I always ask questions. Do you have hot water for shower and at least solar power one light bulb. Answer Yes no lights no hot water for shower . So cold shower water on floor total room. Way better sleep in my truck.

Don Pisto - 2-8-2022 at 02:56 PM

Cabana's Linda, it won't kill you for a night and you can say you slept there!:D

CharlieR - 2-8-2022 at 03:35 PM

“Cabanas Linda” right! I had forgotten the name. Yes, we stayed there once! I think we had to find and move some beds into the rooms. At least the dogs were friendly. No cold beer.

David K - 2-8-2022 at 03:35 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Don Pisto  
Cabana's Linda, it won't kill you for a night and you can say you slept there!:D


It had been witnessed that after guests left, the bed was remade with the same sheets. Maybe just put your sleeping bag on top and don't get under those covers?!!

bajatrailrider - 2-8-2022 at 06:14 PM

David all the years you have been in Mexico . Its called Air Washing ;)

freediverbrian - 2-8-2022 at 10:06 PM

Who would sleep in the sheets? Not me! I would roll out my sleeping bag, sleep for 4-5 hours get up hope for hot water to make coffee. And hit the road.

bajatrailrider - 2-9-2022 at 12:22 PM

HAHA good point never again for me rats nest.

TMW - 2-10-2022 at 08:07 PM

I'd spend a few $$more and get a room at the Hotel Mission Catavina or whatever they call the former La Pinta hotel.

mtgoat666 - 2-10-2022 at 08:35 PM

Quote: Originally posted by TMW  
I'd spend a few $$more and get a room at the Hotel Mission Catavina or whatever they call the former La Pinta hotel.


I concur. Nice hotel.

If you can’t afford mission Catavina, you would be better off camping than staying at pink nightmare or old bunkhouse.

David K - 2-11-2022 at 08:53 AM

Hotel Misión Cataviña

formerly Desert Inn
formerly Las Pintas
formerly El Presidente