1Bajalover
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T J Crossing from San Diego going south
How is the road for traveling right now? is it confusing - etc - is it
less hastle to cross in Tecate? (besides the time it takes to drive over
there)?
Can Anyone recommend a safe, quiet and reasonably clean hotel
on the south end of Ensenada? We used to stay at the Joker but
could not find it last year...perhaps another road but happy to find
something safe and quiet and not too many twists and turns to get
there
thanks for any suggestions
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Alm
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Quote: Originally posted by 1Bajalover  | How is the road for traveling right now? is it confusing - etc - is it
less hastle to cross in Tecate? (besides the time it takes to drive over there)?
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I didn't experience any confusion or "hassle" at San Ysidro in the last 2 years. Fast and easy. Can't imagine anybody driving on purpose to Tecate if
they are closer to SY.
All hotels around Chapultepec look safe to me. Can't comment on "clean", this is subjective. Peeled-off tile and rust in bathroom was fine with me,
and so was $20 price. No roaches. Wouldn't want to pay 3 times as much for a mint on my pillow. "Quiet" is more difficult, you have to go off the
main drag, pay more, and then would suddenly discover that sound insulation between the rooms (or between the floors) is nonexistent. I carry ear
plugs when hotel night is imminent. Though, that old motelito in 'Tepec - not on the Hwy 1 - was quiet until the morning traffic and guests warming up
their cars at 6.30-7.00 am, but by then I was leaving too.
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Along the Costera is the Corona Hotel. It's just south of the "Riveria" Civic and Cultural Center. Secure parking and an upscale restaurant that is
popular with locals. Further south, the hotel at Estero Beach is nice. Estero also has a really nice restaurant and a very pleasant and scenic
boardwalk. Both places can be found on Google Maps. My wife and I have stayed at both several times. Always pleasant at both places.
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| Quote: Originally posted by 1Bajalover | | Can Anyone recommend a safe, quiet and reasonably clean hotel on the south end of Ensenada? We used to stay at the Joker but could not find it last
year...perhaps another road but happy to find something safe and quiet and not too many twists and turns to get there thanks for any suggestions
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The Joker is gone, a Circle K/PEMEX is there now, Clean restrooms and as a bonus, Subway Subs.
Try the Ensenada Inn.....As you are headed south through town turn left at the Navy Base (Delante/Sanguines) It will be about 2 blocks up on your left
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I guess I ought to have mentioned something perhaps 35-40 tops
can do without the mint but also without the roaches -
sorry about the Joker - it was an interesting place as well as a haven
right off the road
thanks for all the suggestions
Estero Beach sounds wonderful - is that a long way off of 1? have
never been there
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Estero is easy to find but it costs more than $35-$40 - if that's what you're looking for price wise. Corona is more than that too.
[Edited on 3-30-2015 by Warf]
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Ensenada inn
http://www.ensenadainn.com/ing.htm
As with most motels in Baja, bring your own washcloth
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Hotel Hacienda
Another choice
http://www.booking.com/hotel/mx/hacienda.html
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Alm
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Though - probably - not "quiet" as they are on Hwy 1, but you may check those too. Between "south end of Ensenada" and Chapultepec. One is Azteca,
another one - La Quinta Bonita. One is just before Cipres airbase, another one is shortly past the base. Both are on the left (East) side, so you have
to make a U-turn. Both are under $40. Didn't stop there, just drove by, both have fenced and gated parking - if this is important. I don't think
there is anything else that one should be concerned with, when it comes to safety. I didn't care about parking gate, as my car doesn't attract much
attention, remembered that motel name now - Motel Venegas. No gate.
You won't find a truly quiet place under $40 that close to big city. Estero Beach is - I think - a bit beyond what represents the "south end of
Ensenada", but let people more proficient in geography debate this. And it's over $40 anyway.
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How about Las Palmas? I don't think it was too expensive last time...........maybe $60/night?
http://resortlaspalmas.com/hoteleng.php
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| Quote: Originally posted by Alm | Though - probably - not "quiet" as they are on Hwy 1, but you may check those too. Between "south end of Ensenada" and Chapultepec. One is Azteca,
another one - La Quinta Bonita. One is just before Cipres airbase, another one is shortly past the base. Both are on the left (East) side, so you have
to make a U-turn. Both are under $40. Didn't stop there, just drove by, both have fenced and gated parking - if this is important. I don't think
there is anything else that one should be concerned with, when it comes to safety. I didn't care about parking gate, as my car doesn't attract much
attention, remembered that motel name now - Motel Venegas. No gate.
You won't find a truly quiet place under $40 that close to big city. Estero Beach is - I think - a bit beyond what represents the "south end of
Ensenada", but let people more proficient in geography debate this. And it's over $40 anyway. |
Avoid Hotel Azteca. The 300 peso price on the sign out front if for 4 hours only. La Quinta Bonita. is just a block south of where Joker used to be
(PEMEX/ Circle K now) and is clean and recently upgraded and even has a pool.
www.hotelquintabonita.com
[Edited on 3-30-2015 by durrelllrobert]
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I always stay at La Quinta Bonita when over nighting in that area..
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Alm
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300 pesos sign on Aztecas was not why I mentioned it  - Mexican hotels often put
these misleading signs for 4 hours stay.
I mentioned Aztecas and La Quinta Bonita because both of them are popular with transient gringos, both look well kept up on the outside, and both have
gated parking. If you check booking.com, Aztecas cost $US 31 for a single room.
To me, sleeping few blocks from highway for $20 is a better deal than sleeping on the highway for $31, even if there is no pool, no gate at parking
and no WiFi. But this is just me.
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