I'm thinking of taking a day trip soon, but may decide to spend the night. Can anyone weigh-in on some safe, clean "budget" hotels that I won't necessarily need a reservation for? Ideally with A/C, the ability to flush toilet paper, and take a hot shower.
Can't say about the reservation but better safe than sorry. I've stayed there and have only the best things to say about it, but be advised that overnight parking is on the street. I had fishing and camping equipment with me and the owner was extremely gracious in opening the gate so I could park inside his patio wall each evening, but I felt a little bad about accepting his offer to do that. as it's a nuisance, If you can bring your valuable inside each night, it's not a problem. But even something of low value could result in getting a windown broken out at 2 a.m.
I have also stayed there. It is probably the nicest budget hotel I have ever stayed at. Clean!!
Bring your own pillow though. They don't have much in the way of fluff.
Can't beat the location either if you don't want to drive and the weather is nice. Very close to dinner and drinks.
I agree on calling ahead. Make sure you talk to the owner, he speaks very good English. I only say this because I tried to reserve and the girl got the days mixed up. No problem as they were not booked up anyway. http://hotelposadalaroca.blogspot.com/
I'm thinking of taking a day trip soon, but may decide to spend the night. Can anyone weigh-in on some safe, clean "budget" hotels that I won't necessarily need a reservation for? Ideally with A/C, the ability to flush toilet paper, and take a hot shower.
Thanks in advance!
I have stayed many times. Great little hotel. Great location. Free Wi-Fi. Free coffee. You won't regret staying there. Ask for Jorge the owner or Carla his daughter. 011-52-638-383-3199.
Naw, La Roca is up the hill from the noise and action. You prolly can hear the Malecon bands but only faintly if you went outside. Nice thing is you can walk down and enjoy listening to them.
Depends. You can buy it and much more at the little farmacia across the stret from La Roca. Friend/local Pharmacist told me the Old port is a 'free zone' for pharmaceuticals,, most anyway.
So, as I mentioned, I made a reservation at La Roca for the 23rd and 24th. Carla took the reservation and asked that I call the day before to confirm, since they don't take a deposit. I've been calling all day and no answer. How nervous should I be?
I also second Granada Del Mar. We stay in Playa De Oro and talk to many people that stay in the Granada and have never heard a complaint. Open the front door and 5 steps to the sand of the beach. They also have some rooms with a kitchen. In the $ 50.00 range and yes to the A/C.
Enjoy your trip where ever you stay.
There's a little motel called "El Ranchito" motel where we used to stay years ago. It was owned by Oscar who was indeed a character and a good friend. After Oscar passed away, Mario bought the place. Mario is a really nice man and has treated "El Ranchito" with love, just like Oscar did. I think there are 10 rooms....all small, clean, no frills. The place is off the beaten path....about 4 blocks west of the main hwy (Benito Juarez) and just a little south (about 4 or 5 blocks) of Sam's Club. There is a sign on the west side of the highway. A big plus is that it is not in town (noise-free.) There is a barbeque pit outside and places to sit outside. Also verrry affordable!
For an nice, quiet, no-frills hotel, try the El Ranchito Motel. Their phone # is from the US 011 52 638 383-5103. To get there, go south of Sam's Club, pass the first traffic signal and look for their sign on the west side of the road. The owner is Mario, a really nice man. I think they have 10 rooms...it's off the beaten path and no partying noise!