Pension Baja Paradise — Hotel in Baja California Sur

I booked this place based on the amazing reviews from TripAdvisor and Booking.com. But boy, did I make a wrong decision. For $20 a night, I've stayed in hostels that run for a cheaper price and still get a much much better accommodation than here. For an economy room with a private bathroom, there's a pretty hard spring bed, a fridge, a night stand with a lamp, some random purse/coat hanger stand with really old and twisted hangers, and a patio-style table with a chair. Everything's there to sufficiently meet your basic needs for lodging, albeit at a very low-end of the quality. The bathroom has a strange smell of old mildew of some sort that I couldn't quite place. Perhaps this could be due to poor ventilation. The shower caddy and some toothbrush holder are both made of rusty metals, which is a sign that they're due to be replaced. The lighting in the bedroom could also use a change since the whiter hues are too harsh for a calm and relaxing setting. But nevermind the furnitures--the worst part of my stay was in the placement of the kitchen at this place. I don't know if I just happen to book a night in the middle of a family gathering or what, but it was loud as hell from the time I checked in (~3PM) until 9PM. There were people talking, banging stuff on the wall and/or ground, babies screaming, literally all right outside of my door. I was tired from a 3 hour bus ride and trekking on foot with all my stuff all the way to the hotel, but I couldn't even take a quick nap since my ear plugs couldn't even block out the sound. And the next morning, the whole thing repeated again at 6AM. I can't stand it. Despite what everyone else says on here, I totally disagree with their gushing reviews. Only stay here if you're really desperate for a quick sleep (if you can manage to get some), or otherwise spend a few more bucks to stay at other hotels where you could actually feel like you're on vacation instead of sleeping in...

I booked this place based on the amazing reviews from TripAdvisor and Booking.com. But boy, did I make a wrong decision. For $20 a night, I've stayed in hostels that run for a cheaper price and still get a much much better accommodation than here. For an economy room with a private bathroom, there's a pretty hard spring bed, a fridge, a night stand with a lamp, some random purse/coat hanger stand with really old and twisted hangers, and a patio-style table with a chair. Everything's there to sufficiently meet your basic needs for lodging, albeit at a very low-end of the quality. The bathroom has a strange smell of old mildew of some sort that I couldn't quite place. Perhaps this could be due to poor ventilation. The shower caddy and some toothbrush holder are both made of rusty metals, which is a sign that they're due to be replaced. The lighting in the bedroom could also use a change since the whiter hues are too harsh for a calm and relaxing setting. But nevermind the furnitures--the worst part of my stay was in the placement of the kitchen at this place. I don't know if I just happen to book a night in the middle of a family gathering or what, but it was loud as hell from the time I checked in (~3PM) until 9PM. There were people talking, banging stuff on the wall and/or ground, babies screaming, literally all right outside of my door. I was tired from a 3 hour bus ride and trekking on foot with all my stuff all the way to the hotel, but I couldn't even take a quick nap since my ear plugs couldn't even block out the sound. And the next morning, the whole thing repeated again at 6AM. I can't stand it. Despite what everyone else says on here, I totally disagree with their gushing reviews. Only stay here if you're really desperate for a quick sleep (if you can manage to get some), or otherwise spend a few more bucks to stay at other hotels where you could actually feel like you're on vacation instead of sleeping in...

Very laid-back & friendly - loads of folk art touches done by Takako's very talented husband - painted chairs & mosaic tables. Very friendly Japanese, Spanish & English spoken here. An inner courtyard with a goldfish pond, cacti, & blooming flowers in November. Onsite restaurant & food bar with wholesome, delicious food, plus communal kitchen. Very affordable, but clean & comfortable. Upstairs rooms with bathroom, shower, small refrigerator & hot plate, television, large, decent bed, air-conditioning & outdoor balcony over courtyard. Ideally located just a block up from the Malecon - walking distance of everything. Nearby grocery store & also a shopping district, blooming town plaza & cultural center. Excellent, affordable place - I will stay here again next time I...