Mision Santa Isabel is the budget choice in this market, a straightforward downtown hotel on Avenida Adolfo Lopez Mateos with sixty-one rooms, an outdoor pool, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Rooms are basic but practical, with air conditioning, small flat-screen televisions and showers, and the room mix includes a king room, a double with two queen beds and a junior triple that sleeps up to four. There is no on-site restaurant, but a range of cafes and restaurants sits within a few minutes on foot, and the hotel's address keeps you close to the action. It is a good fit for travellers who spend their days out and want a comfortable, inexpensive place to sleep, and for groups or families who need an affordable base.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands on the main avenue in the centre, so the Riviera cultural center, the Riviera del Pacifico and the history museum are about a three-minute walk away, and the waterfront and the first street of shops and bars are a short stroll beyond. The Mercado Negro fish market is a reasonable walk, and taxis are easy to find for longer trips to the wine valley or La Bufadora. Free self parking is available, which is a real convenience in a busy downtown.
The rooms
The basic room has one king bed and sleeps two, the basic double has two queen beds and sleeps four, and the junior triple offers a king or two twin beds. Rooms include air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a television and a shower, with a vending machine and a 24-hour front desk on site. Expect a functional rather than stylish stay, and ask for an interior or upper-floor room if street noise concerns you.
Good to know
There is no restaurant at the hotel, so plan breakfast at a nearby cafe or taco stand, and note that pets are not allowed and the property is smoke-free. Check-in starts in the early afternoon and checkout is at eleven. The pool is a welcome bonus after a day of sightseeing, though facilities are modest. The hotel suits budget travellers, couples, small families and groups who want an affordable, central base, and it is less suited to anyone looking for a spa, an in-house restaurant or a boutique feel.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓King, double and triple rooms
- ✓Smoke-free property
- ✓Walk to Riviera cultural center
Good questions
Is Mision Santa Isabel a good budget option?+
Yes, it is a simple downtown hotel with a pool and free parking, aimed at travellers who mostly spend the day out.
Is there a restaurant at the hotel?+
No, there is no on-site restaurant, but cafes and restaurants are a short walk away on the main avenue.
Can I walk to the main sights?+
The Riviera cultural center and the history museum are about a three-minute walk, and the waterfront is a short stroll beyond.
