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SkyMedBarbara
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Hotel/Motel near Catavina
Is there a new hotel/motel around Catavina? I know about the BIG old one in Catavina but need to see if there is another one there or nearby.
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rts551
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yes. Smaller hotel on the other side of the street. Very basic. Hotel Linda if I remember right.
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David K
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Not new.
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MMc
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I would rather camp then stay at the "pink place". We striped the bed last time and the sheets had not been washed after the last folks had been
there, glad we had our sleeping bags.
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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Martyman
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Love the Pink Palace!
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bajabuddha
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Quote: Originally posted by MMc  | I would rather camp then stay at the "pink place". We striped the bed last time and the sheets had not been washed after the last folks had been
there, glad we had our sleeping bags.
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You can always go to the office and ask for another room, or if unfamiliar with a hotel ask to see the room before you rent it. Ya gits whatcha pay
for.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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David K
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If you search reviews of Cabanas Linda (the pink place in Cataviña), you will read of repeated reports they don't change the sheets between clients,
and other disgusting stuff that could make a great episode of Hotel Impossible.
The other option, if still available, are the bunk rooms at Rancho Santa Ynez, 1 mile south and 3/4 mile left on a paved driveway. The historic cattle
ranch, and cantina from before Hwy. 1 was built... a major checkpoint in the early Mexican 1000 and Baja 500 race days. Several former racers and
others have lots in the surrounding area and live part time.
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Bob53
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So what's wrong with the big place? Looks like a nice place.
[Edited on 9-4-2015 by Bob53]
The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten.
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David K
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It isn't that big... Hotel Misión Cataviñá (formerly Desert Inn, La Pinta, El Presidente), opened in 1974 shortly after the completion of Highway One.
Now owned by the Rodriguez Family (Los Pinos Tomato Farms). Only good reports since they took over.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/HOTEL-MISION-CATAVI%C3%91A/24...
http://www.hotelmisioncatavina.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g946502-d2558108-Rev...
[Edited on 9-4-2015 by David K]
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elgatoloco
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Nothing wrong with it except the pool table in the bar could be a little more level but then the cues would have to be straighter. Call your tequila
in the margies and all is good. 
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wilderone
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The hotel mision is nice. Big rooms, spring-fed swimming pool. Arroyo to hike in, pretty sunset, handy bar and food. Best choice.
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elgatoloco
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| Quote: Originally posted by wilderone | | The hotel mision is nice. Big rooms, spring-fed swimming pool. Arroyo to hike in, pretty sunset, handy bar and food. Best choice.
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Last year we stayed there on our way down to the whales and our group went for a walk down the arroyo at daybreak and saw lost of birds and a fox! It
was way cool. 
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SkyMedBarbara
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No Pets, we have a cat.
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David K
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? Isn't your cat a pet?  
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Hotel Catavina is a nice place except the price went up to $95. Unlike the hotel at Santa Maria which they lowered the price to $50.
Both were around $65 before the sale.
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I've bunked at Rancho Santa Ynez (back in 2003), and it is truly a rustic bunkhouse. Was a little pricey. I had my choice of rooms, and the one i
stayed in had 3 different beds... right out of Goldilocks, one bed was too soft, the 2nd too hard, and the third one was ok (but small). Plus, you
have to catch them when Oscar and family are there.
Rather than spend $95 for the Beeg Hotel in Cataviña, I'd just stay in El Rosario.... or check the rooms at La Pinka and if questionable, just ask 'em
to please change the sheets.
I don't have a BUCKET LIST, but I do have a F***- IT LIST a mile long!
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David K
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A 2015 update of Rancho Santa Ynez conditions would be nice!
I kind of recall Wilderone reporting on the bunkrooms there a few years ago??? It was one of the lady Nomads, so it was a good judge of comfort and
cleanliness vs. some of us guys who are desert rats and tolerate a lot just to be anywhere in Baja!
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| Quote: Originally posted by bajabuddha | I've bunked at Rancho Santa Ynez (back in 2003), and it is truly a rustic bunkhouse. Was a little pricey. I had my choice of rooms, and the one i
stayed in had 3 different beds... right out of Goldilocks, one bed was too soft, the 2nd too hard, and the third one was ok (but small). Plus, you
have to catch them when Oscar and family are there.
Rather than spend $95 for the Beeg Hotel in Cataviña, I'd just stay in El Rosario.... or check the rooms at La Pinka and if questionable, just ask 'em
to please change the sheets. |
I break out my sleeping bag and pillow at the La Pinka's....
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carlosg
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We stayed there a couple of years ago, rooms, landscape, pool ae okay, no restaurant service in late a September, wifi only in lobby; there was a big
momma at the front who really was a b...ch, she was as rude as you could imagine but the guy doing night watch was very polite, we had breakfast
across the road and I can tell you it was a great one!! Machaca, frojoles, tortillas de harina and café de olla. .. mmm... mmmm... mmmmmm. We WON'T
be staying there ever again, it's expensive and I rather drive to San Ignacio and stay at the old El Presidente for a lot less.
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David K
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Now in San Ignacio is the La Huerta just past the mission on the right, the Desert Inn (old El Presidente) was $85 this year.
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