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KurtG
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Dunas (MGM) is still the budget champ. Spartan but clean rooms with lots of hot water. Foam mattresses on concrete base. Still around $15. My
current budget favorite hotel is Ballenas. Quiet, clean, good wifi, owned by nice family who live there. $400 pesos. GN is often an overnight stop
southbound, a bed and some good street tacos are all I need to be happy. For whale watching nothing compares to camping at the lagoon.
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David K
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Thanks Kurt!
Dunas was the only place in town in 1973 when we rolled in after miles of dirt Hwy. 1, and then pavement, since around Jesus Maria, while it was under
construction that summer.
Actually, the town wasn't out that far in '73. The motel was about midway between the Y Intersection and the town.
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Udo
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Woody...your internet is smoking something.
Shari's link works OK for her tour.
Udo
Youth is wasted on the young!
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dtbushpilot
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I sent them a facebook message but never got a reply, just showed up, no problem. Asked about the phone, he said "it's the wind", my favorite Baja
excuse. The room was great. I noticed the new "auto hotel" rooms in back but there weren't and doors on the garages so it kinda defeats the purpose of
going incognito, maybe they will be complete next time.
I haven't eaten at the Malarrimo in a few years preferring the El Poblano taco joint across the street and down a bit from the Cowboy. I decided to
give Malarrimo another try, ordered grouper filet. It was tasty but had the consistency of a flip flop, I'm sure it was frozen when I ordered it,
pretty grim. Back to Poblano next time....
"Life is tough".....It's even tougher if you're stupid.....
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bajaguy
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Quote: Originally posted by dtbushpilot  |
I haven't eaten at the Malarrimo in a few years preferring the El Poblano taco joint across the street and down a bit from the Cowboy. I decided to
give Malarrimo another try, ordered grouper filet. It was tasty but had the consistency of a flip flop, I'm sure it was frozen when I ordered it,
pretty grim. Back to Poblano next time.... |
Try the stuffed baked potato at the Cowboy
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shari
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woody was right...whether he was smokin or not...I forgot to put the word tours on the end of the original link I posted...must have been smoking or
something! hehehehe
a quick bit to add about La Dunas where we have often stayed too is that you need to check the room first as some have awful bed, ripped screens, no
fan etc. I wouldnt call it quiet either as the big freezers from the supermarket humm all night and sometimes on SAturdays it has super loud music
from the party venue behind it...just a heads up. Great coffee across the street at the little store which also has a stellar liquor selection.
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David K
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Too bad that most restaurants in Baja lack consistency. I would guess it is hard to keep good chefs or fresh ingredients when business is so variable
from month to month.
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shari
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One restaurant that has NEVER disappointed me in 25 years is Don Gus in the middle of town on the west side of the main street...big sign. This
restaurant has always had high quality everything...food, service and nice decor too and always consistent. It must be well managed as the same folks
worked there for many many years happily. Try it...you'll like it!
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Marc
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Tera Sal. The place looked empty. Got the stink-eye and runaround. I don't think they like Gringos.
[Edited on 8-11-2016 by Marc]
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shari
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wow that is really weird....my nephew is on vacation who works at the desk but the other fellow is super friendly, bilingual and very professional. Of
course they like gringos as they are in the hospitality industry...who was at the desk? Maybe they were hungover? Maybe there was some
misunderstanding? In what way did you get the runaround? Why on earth would hotel staff give you the stinkeye???????
With more detail we can get to the bottom of this and report it to the owner if needs be.
It may seem empty during the day as travelers arrive later and it is their off season too as many dont travel in the heat of summer. They often fill
up. Perhaps they were waiting for a bus tour to arrive?
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BajaBlanca
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quite odd to feel that they don't like gringoes - we were so well taken care of when we went there.
I love malarrimos' filet mignon with gravy. It is so very delicious. Of the many, many times we have ordered it over the past 10 years: only once
were we disappointed.
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mojo_norte
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Maybe it's a Trump thing.
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mtgoat666
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| Quote: Originally posted by Marc | Tera Sal. The place looked empty. Got the stink-eye and runaround. I don't think they like Gringos.
[Edited on 8-11-2016 by Marc] |
I have stayed at tera sal a couple times. The staff is friendly. The place is a bit barren, wide seas of concrete, tiles with minimalist
decoration,....
For the decoration and tradition and food I prefer malarimo.
P.s. Special spelling mistakes inserted so special k has something to do.
[Edited on 8-12-2016 by mtgoat666]
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David K
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Yes, I believe the cereal name is capitalized. 
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Bajahowodd
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| Quote: Originally posted by shari | FYI Howard....El Morro has been remodelled.
Terra Sal is really very nice and extremely well run....very professional and they respond well and quickly to any complaints or issues....best run
joint in GN as far as I can see. |
That is nice to hear because it was a total crap hole when we stayed there many years ago. The beds were awful. The toilet leaked all over the floor.
It was, at the time, perhaps 15 years ago, the worst hotel we have stayed in.
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BajaBill74
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I will be staying at Tera Sol this Saturday (8-20) and will throw in my two bits. That is unless they are full. I have no reservations.
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BajaBill74
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Survived the pot holes south of Catalina and here I am at Terra Sol.
Their minimum room is $550 and they had none available. I paid $560 ($36us) and have a large room with a Jacuzzi. That makes it the best stopover
motel I've stayed at in Baja. The Jacuzzi is great for these old bones.
I didn't use the restaurant because I've always gone ror my favorite dish in Bara at Malarrimo. unfortunately they have taken it off the menu.
Wi-Fi works great. Reception spoke English and does a good job.
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shari
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Wooo Hooo...what's your room #? Jes kiddin! enjoy your night!
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David K
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Nice report Bill!!!
I would love a hot tub in the room!
[Edited on 8-21-2016 by David K]
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tiotomasbcs
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Hot tube, DK, or Hot tub? You got us all doin spell check. A Hot Tube could be interesting.... just before all your detractors get after you! Tio
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