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La Paz Hotels

Dusty - 7-25-2018 at 06:54 AM

Hi, looking for a good hotel in La Paz, close to Highway 1, with Secure parking. Only staying one night.
Any suggestions?

bajamary1952 - 7-25-2018 at 09:50 AM

AIRBNB. If you speak Spanish accommodations are much cheaper than those in English.

JZ - 7-25-2018 at 10:49 AM

Costa Baja is the top hotel in La Paz. The place is very nice, especially their suites.


[Edited on 7-25-2018 by JZ]

tiotomasbcs - 7-25-2018 at 05:10 PM

Think you gotta go into downtown/Centro. Nuthin on Hwy ! I know of but google ...Casa Azul and Casa Buena. You must be headed to Cabo?!

TecateRay - 7-25-2018 at 05:20 PM

Paradise Hotel near the airport. Good parking, nice rooms and a good restaurant.

Warf - 7-25-2018 at 05:26 PM

Casa Kootenay in La Posada. Close to everything. A nice B&B run by a great lady.

BajaBlanca - 7-26-2018 at 07:02 AM

welcome to bajanomads, Dusty!

if you haven't stayed and roamed around the malecon, you really should! it is a gem of a town.

mtnpop - 1-23-2019 at 10:27 AM

Good morning,
Picked up on this older thread, we are going to LaPaz in a couple of weeks for Dentist along with just getting away.
We have stayed at Casa Buena with Milton for several years and have had very good luck there. Taking some newer freinds down and thought we might try something else so if you have something let us know.. 3 or 4 couples probably.
Milton has always been a good host and the price is right but maybe kind of rustico for some of the new friends.
Let us know what you have experienced.

Lengua - 1-23-2019 at 11:40 AM

Hyatt Place at Costa Baja , overlooks the marina and SOC . Clean ,great staff and unbelievable breakfast each and every day. Hard to beat. But , if you want to experience something smaller, local and quaint then you need to stay closer to town.

4x4abc - 1-23-2019 at 12:13 PM

many of the proposed hotels are next to the highway and noisy
or, like in the case of Costa Baja, a bit out of town.

Quiet, downtown and super safe parking:
Hotel Catedral - http://www.hotelcatedral.mx/
Hotel 7 Crown - https://www.sevencrownhotels.com/seven-crown-la-paz-centro.h...

Warf - 1-23-2019 at 03:10 PM

La Concha, about a mile or so past the end of the Malecon.

https://www.laconcha.com/en

JZ - 1-23-2019 at 03:39 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Lengua  
Hyatt Place at Costa Baja , overlooks the marina and SOC . Clean ,great staff and unbelievable breakfast each and every day. Hard to beat. But , if you want to experience something smaller, local and quaint then you need to stay closer to town.


Hyatt is good for the price. Have stayed there several times. Plus close to all the good stuff at Costa Baja. The sushi restaurant near there is by far the best in Baja.

Definitely more of a corporate hotel though and not on the same level as a suite at CB.

john68 - 1-23-2019 at 03:43 PM

Hotel Catedral.

Underground parking, great breakfast, easy walking to many of the best restaurants.

Alan - 1-23-2019 at 06:18 PM

My neighbors
www.bandbhaciendaparaisodelapaz.com

mtnpop - 1-24-2019 at 09:56 PM

thanks for the input folks, much appreciated.

We will check them out and see what we want to do.

Downtown hotel

Phil S - 1-26-2019 at 12:57 PM

There is or was a downtown hotel Wendy & I had stayed for years when in LaPaz. It closed and stayed closed as a result of union difficulties. It also had an annex up the street, Is that reopened. They had great parking. Loved the personnel. Loved the food and the location. If it's reopened. What is it now called?
Fond memories of our many visits of LaPaz. How come no one mentioned the "No Tell Motel" as you entered town off the highway. Loved the 'drive into garages' walk into your room. A revolving tray that services couild place booze and I don't know what else without seeing who you were.
Great idea.. Beds were good. Rooms then were clean. I think mirrors on the ceiling were an interesting touch.

TMW - 1-26-2019 at 01:49 PM

The closed hotel was the Los Arcos. Still closed as far as I know. Loved the 3rd story room facing the water. Christmas of 1989 was the greatest. All the sail boats were lit up with Christmas lights and lots of Santas walking around. Just down the street from the hotel there was a triangle shaped block where people had put lots of gifts for kids and a big party broke out that night, I believe it was Christmas eve. For me it was a Christmas never to forget.

4x4abc - 1-26-2019 at 02:57 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Phil S  
There is or was a downtown hotel Wendy & I had stayed for years when in LaPaz. It closed and stayed closed as a result of union difficulties. It also had an annex up the street, Is that reopened. They had great parking. Loved the personnel. Loved the food and the location. If it's reopened. What is it now called?
Fond memories of our many visits of LaPaz. How come no one mentioned the "No Tell Motel" as you entered town off the highway. Loved the 'drive into garages' walk into your room. A revolving tray that services couild place booze and I don't know what else without seeing who you were.
Great idea.. Beds were good. Rooms then were clean. I think mirrors on the ceiling were an interesting touch.


several Notels at the major roads in and out of town. All clean, quiet, all inexpensive.

La Paz Hotels

Whiskey Witch - 1-27-2019 at 06:11 AM

we like Hyatt Place but La Catedral downtown looks very interesting. Los Arcos has been closed since at least 2011.

Mother of Dragons - 5-17-2019 at 03:44 PM

Quote: Originally posted by JZ  
Costa Baja is the top hotel in La Paz. The place is very nice, especially their suites.


[Edited on 7-25-2018 by JZ]


Is this worth visiting? I’ve been recommended to go there, eat there and absolutely stay there, although I will stay where I booked, by many.
I’ve always hit the accelerator when passing due to my aversion to “ I could be anywhere” hotels.
Quite frankly I am getting sick of people telling me to stay there but honestly, is it some place I should visit and am I being close minded?
Hate to shoot a place down based on photos. And preconceived notions.



[Edited on 5-17-2019 by Mother of Dragons]

willardguy - 5-17-2019 at 03:56 PM

Posada de la mision on the malecon is our favorite

fishbuck - 5-17-2019 at 04:03 PM

Try them all and make up your own mind.
I tried a few until I found the place up the hill a little.
Past the Chinese restarant and before a theater that was closed.
Top floor with view is best.
No elevator so you need to haul your gear up. Street parking.
I eventually went to a hostel, Convento" I think. It was fun. And cheap.

Mother of Dragons - 5-17-2019 at 04:26 PM

Thank you fishbuck .



[Edited on 5-17-2019 by Mother of Dragons]

Mother of Dragons - 5-17-2019 at 04:34 PM

Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  
Posada de la mision on the malecon is our favorite

Thank you, I booked there the first time coming to La Paz but then “had an problem’ with the person I was going with and went alone and just drove and found my place to be as an aloner. I made that word up.
Posada is romantic and looks beautiful but I just found where I should be at that time. One day I’ll stay there.

ETA: apologies willardguy, thought you were addressing me and not a year old post. My bad



[Edited on 5-17-2019 by Mother of Dragons]

Mother of Dragons - 5-17-2019 at 04:40 PM

Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  
Try them all and make up your own mind.
I tried a few until I found the place up the hill a little.
Past the Chinese restarant and before a theater that was closed.
Top floor with view is best.
No elevator so you need to haul your gear up. Street parking.
I eventually went to a hostel, Convento" I think. It was fun. And cheap.

Thank you fish buck.
I stay at La Perla. I just love the location, the open dining for my coffee and fruit in the morning and the old school feel of the rooms. Nothing fancy but clean and suited to my loner people watching days and nights.
I’m going to explore other places this trip and will try to find your “little place up the hill”. Not sure what hill but will try, lol, to figure it out.
Thank you

willardguy - 5-17-2019 at 04:43 PM

I was actually replying to Dusty, the OP :D

Mother of Dragons - 5-17-2019 at 04:44 PM

Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  
I was actually replying to Dusty, the OP :D

Oops, sorry, I’ll delete. His post was a year ago so I assumed you were answering me.
My bad *blushing*

[Edited on 5-17-2019 by Mother of Dragons]

willardguy - 5-17-2019 at 05:07 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Mother of Dragons  
Quote: Originally posted by willardguy  
I was actually replying to Dusty, the OP :D

Oops, sorry, I’ll delete. His post was a year ago so I assumed you were answering me.
My bad *blushing*

[Edited on 5-17-2019 by Mother of Dragons]


My bad, didn't pick up on the tread being a year old.....Dusty's long gone! :D

fishbuck - 5-17-2019 at 05:11 PM

Quote: Originally posted by Mother of Dragons  
Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  
Try them all and make up your own mind.
I tried a few until I found the place up the hill a little.
Past the Chinese restarant and before a theater that was closed.
Top floor with view is best.
No elevator so you need to haul your gear up. Street parking.
I eventually went to a hostel, Convento" I think. It was fun. And cheap.

Thank you fish buck.
I stay at La Perla. I just love the location, the open dining for my coffee and fruit in the morning and the old school feel of the rooms. Nothing fancy but clean and suited to my loner people watching days and nights.
I’m going to explore other places this trip and will try to find your “little place up the hill”. Not sure what hill but will try, lol, to figure it out.
Thank you


Never stayed. But it's fun to walk past with the restaurant sorta open air...
Maybe about 5 hills(streets). Past the pier and toward the smokestack.
You can the the Red Dragon on the Chinese place from the Malecon when you look up.
It's still on the "bottom" of the hill.

I remember the landmarks but not names...



Mother of Dragons - 5-17-2019 at 05:23 PM

Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  
Quote: Originally posted by Mother of Dragons  
Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  
Try them all and make up your own mind.
I tried a few until I found the place up the hill a little.
Past the Chinese restarant and before a theater that was closed.
Top floor with view is best.
No elevator so you need to haul your gear up. Street parking.
I eventually went to a hostel, Convento" I think. It was fun. And cheap.

Thank you fish buck.
I stay at La Perla. I just love the location, the open dining for my coffee and fruit in the morning and the old school feel of the rooms. Nothing fancy but clean and suited to my loner people watching days and nights.
I’m going to explore other places this trip and will try to find your “little place up the hill”. Not sure what hill but will try, lol, to figure it out.
Thank you


Never stayed. But it's fun to walk past with the restaurant sorta open air...
Maybe about 5 hills(streets). Past the pier and toward the smokestack.
You can the the Red Dragon on the Chinese place from the Malecon when you look up.
It's still on the "bottom" of the hill.

I remember the landmarks but not names...



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Got it, I navigate by landmarks myself.
Thank you!

fishbuck - 5-17-2019 at 06:17 PM


And If you see one of the loves of my life, Maria"... 
Tell her I still love her...

She lives on one of those hills...
I forgot which one...:cool:

Mother of Dragons - 5-17-2019 at 06:23 PM

Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  

And If you see one of the loves of my life, Maria"... 
Tell her I still love her...

She lives on one of those hills...
I forgot which one...:cool:


No prob! I’ll tell all Maria’s you love her. Doesn’t hurt ;)

TMW - 5-18-2019 at 10:15 AM

Quote: Originally posted by Mother of Dragons  
Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  
Try them all and make up your own mind.
I tried a few until I found the place up the hill a little.
Past the Chinese restarant and before a theater that was closed.
Top floor with view is best.
No elevator so you need to haul your gear up. Street parking.
I eventually went to a hostel, Convento" I think. It was fun. And cheap.

Thank you fish buck.
I stay at La Perla. I just love the location, the open dining for my coffee and fruit in the morning and the old school feel of the rooms. Nothing fancy but clean and suited to my loner people watching days and nights.
I’m going to explore other places this trip and will try to find your “little place up the hill”. Not sure what hill but will try, lol, to figure it out.
Thank you


I've always wanted to stay at La Perla but never have. Lots of history with the early Baja 1000 races. Some how I always ended up staying somewhere else. I have eaten there and thought it was good.

AKgringo - 5-18-2019 at 10:26 AM

Traveling with a big dog limits where I am able, or even allowed to stay. Traveling with dragons, it must be even tougher! :smug:

Mother of Dragons - 5-22-2019 at 06:56 AM

Quote: Originally posted by TMW  
Quote: Originally posted by Mother of Dragons  
Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  
Try them all and make up your own mind.
I tried a few until I found the place up the hill a little.
Past the Chinese restarant and before a theater that was closed.
Top floor with view is best.
No elevator so you need to haul your gear up. Street parking.
I eventually went to a hostel, Convento" I think. It was fun. And cheap.

Thank you fish buck.
I stay at La Perla. I just love the location, the open dining for my coffee and fruit in the morning and the old school feel of the rooms. Nothing fancy but clean and suited to my loner people watching days and nights.
I’m going to explore other places this trip and will try to find your “little place up the hill”. Not sure what hill but will try, lol, to figure it out.
Thank you


I've always wanted to stay at La Perla but never have. Lots of history with the early Baja 1000 races. Some how I always ended up staying somewhere else. I have eaten there and thought it was good.

For me it’s all location and I ended up there the first time after the hotel I was at had plumbing issues and I had to move.
The rooms are really big, old school Palm Springish feeling.
Not fancy, everything could be upgraded but then I would be in. A McDonalds hotel anywhere.
I like it and I really love it’s location.
I’ll post some pics of my room when I get there.

Mother of Dragons - 5-22-2019 at 06:59 AM

Quote: Originally posted by AKgringo  
Traveling with a big dog limits where I am able, or even allowed to stay. Traveling with dragons, it must be even tougher! :smug:


Ya know, everyone loves a dragon though 😂😂😂

Traveling with dogs can throw a kink in stuff. I’m leaving my dog at home with a sitter but tons of hotels let you bring them. La Perla doesn’t though.

boe4fun - 5-26-2019 at 12:20 PM

If you get the chance go down to El Triunfo on a Saturday or Sunday.
Hook up with Alejandro and Malvina - the white adobe hacienda across from the museum (they’re there most weekends). Visit the museum and do the self guided toor of the mining operation.

Mother of Dragons - 5-26-2019 at 02:02 PM

Quote: Originally posted by boe4fun  
If you get the chance go down to El Triunfo on a Saturday or Sunday.
Hook up with Alejandro and Malvina - the white adobe hacienda across from the museum (they’re there most weekends). Visit the museum and do the self guided toor of the mining operation.


Ok. Is El Triunfo a museum?
Only open weekends?