| From: Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous. |
| Date of Stay: January, 2008 |
| We spent two weeks at the Hotel Siesta and loved every minute of it except up to the last night when our room was entered and some items removed: a camera, a leathermans tool, a pair of sunglasses and a change purse with money (and the key to the safety lock box at reception which entailed calling a locksmith). There was no sign of a forced entry and I have to assume it was an inside job (maids? maintenance? who else would have had keys?). Thank goodness I had placed our passports, credit cards etc in the lock box (as strongly recommended by the management). The odd thing was the lady at reception showed no curiosity, interest, or even care that this had happened to us (no apologies or anything!). And as we were leaving that morning, there wasn't much follow-up we could do. So my recommendation is: Go ahead and stay there - it's a great spot - but keep all valuables (even down to cameras, i-pods, etc) in the lock box at all times. |
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| From: Mark, Phoenix, AZ |
| Date of Stay: January, 2008 |
| The La Siesta is your basic ammentities hotel at a great value. Though this is an older hotel it's kept extremely clean by a friendly cleaning staff. It's located right across the street from the famed boardwalk and everything I needed was within walking distance. I must stress that this is a prime location. The staff is helpful with dining suggestions and directions. Oldtown Mazitlan is a very laid back area, for the most part you will not be bothered. No timeshare people work this area! I only have a few things that a perspective traveler should keep in mind. The beds in this hotel are very hard and the pillows very small. I was also warned that this hotel is located in the middle of the annual carnival celebration (early February), sleep will not be possible for these five days. |
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| From: Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous. |
| Date of Stay: March, 2007 |
| Location is in the middle of everything: make two rights and your in the center of town and the cathedral, take a 3 dollar taxi to the port and take a 1.50 boat ride two and from isla de los piedras....take a 4 dollar taxi to the monumetal plaza and see lucha libre, and take a 4 dollar taxi to the strip of tourist hotels and clubs. It was a nice break from the traditional tourist areas... |
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| From: Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous. |
| Date of Stay: September, 2007 |
| This hotel is an older hotel with the feel of the old way. It is definately not touristy. We loved the views. We took long walks on the boardwalk. It was very interesting---loved seeing the divers. The Shrimp Bucket restaurant was absolutely delicious---try the shrimp bucket. Best shrimp we have ever had. By the way I am from the east coast. We went to the Gold Zone one night--could not wait to get back. We liked it but you do need to be aware that it is not a modern hotel. Our room was clean and accomodated our needs. There are no bathtubs so if you like baths you will have to use the ocean or the pool. |
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| From: Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous. |
| Date of Stay: March, 2007 |
| The hotel was wonderful! The ocean view and location are excellent. Plus, we were able to enjoy the music and the Shrimp Bucket downstairs. I stayed for 9 days and was wonderful! |
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| From: GREGORY, Denver, CO |
| Date of Stay: August, 2007 |
| the infamous or famous jack kerouac was a guest at the la siesta in the 1950's. since that time quite a few coats of paint and perhap historic airconditioning have been added. this is very basic, if backpacking or hostel living appeals to you, yo might like this hotel. i will say that the ocean view remains and is good. |
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| From: Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous. |
| Date of Stay: December, 2006 |
| My husband and I respently spent a week at La Siesta hotel and were totally happy with our choice. It was exactly what we were looking for, a nice clean quiet hotel in Old Mazatlan next to the ocean. We found the hotel to be clean and friendly and the views were great with a balcony perfect for watching those perfect sunsets. The front end staff was pleasant and helpful, we would go back again. |
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| From: LAURIE, Minneapolis, MN |
| Date of Stay: July, 2007 |
| close to the beach, great walking and downtown mazatlan! |
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| From: Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous. |
| Date of Stay: December, 2006 |
| Unless you get a room with an ocean view, the rooms are like caves. Even the ocean rooms felt dirty. Damp, musty smell. Maid service was poor. Beds were small double beds and hard, hard, hard. Would not stay here again! Poor customer service. Unorganized staff, wireless access almost non-existent. No amenities. |
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| From: Beverly, Los Angeles, CA |
| Date of Stay: July, 2007 |
| La Siesta is situated right across from the beach and malecon. It is a great people watching area and a good place to take your morning walk or run. The BEST thing is sthat it is only a few blocks from the heart of the old historic area. Numerous resturants and botiques are situated there. At night the streets are closed around the Plazuela Machado and the resturants place tables outside for their diners' pleasure. Street musicians abound, playing anything from jazz to ranchero music. Situated in the same building as the hotel is Senor Frogs, which is a local favorite for breakfast. I found the ceviche to be the best I had tasted in years and the portion was ample for 2 people at only a pittance. The desk staff spoke English and were very healpful. A safe was available for storing passports. All in all a most favorable trip!! |
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| From: Bruce, Orange County, CA |
| Date of Stay: June, 2007 |
| Enjoyable visit. The room was sparten but clean. The towells are clean but thin and are not replaced at night if used during the day. The information sheet states that the maid will put a bottle of water in the room each day. That is no longer true. Water dispensers are located on each floor level. There is a computer in the office for E Mail use but it was inoperable for half the time I was there. The staff is very friendly except for one young man who had the late night duty. It is very helpful if you speak Spanish. |
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| From: Reviewer has requested to be kept anonymous. |
| Date of Stay: March, 2007 |
| La Siesta was a great hotel near the center of town. It's not the spring break touristy type of place. Knowledge of Spanish helpful. |
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| From: karmen, Reno, NV |
| Date of Stay: March, 2007 |
| The hotel and its staff were very friendly, however, the pool was not operating, and I was prepared to swim but no pool - very disappointing!!! There were no wash rags or face towels and no hair dryer, and since we had only carry-on luggage, fortunately had friend with a dryer, so that was O.K. My son hit his head on the overhead beam from the bathroom because of the large step into the bath room leaving little headroom. The drawers in the dresser were not clean and my small flashlight disappeared. The entire living area could use some sprucing up, i.e., new tile,wallpaper, etc. The best thing I can say about this hotel was that the hotel staff was very friendly and the fact we had friends living in Mexico made it a very fun and carefree stay. |
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