Posada de las Flores is a boutique hotel on Álvaro Obregón, the seafront boulevard that runs along the Malecón in La Paz, in the Esterito area. It is a small property with a personal feel, built around a garden and terrace, with a solarium, sun decks and a bar and lounge for evening drinks. The guest score is outstanding, about 9.4 out of 10 from nearly three hundred reviews, which reflects the friendly multilingual staff and the attention to detail that small hotels can offer. A free full breakfast is served each morning in the early part of the day, and concierge staff can arrange tours and tickets. Rooms range from a standard room with a queen bed to junior suites and suites with king beds and partial sea views, and all rooms have air conditioning, a safe, a coffee and tea maker, a minibar and free Wi-Fi. It is a calm, characterful alternative to larger hotels, and one of the best-rated places on the seafront.
Location and getting around
The hotel faces the Sea of Cortez from the Malecón side of town, so the promenade is across the street and the sunset is a short stroll. The Malecón kiosk, Constitution Square and the cathedral are within roughly a fifteen-minute walk, and restaurants, cafes and ice cream shops are all nearby.
Many tours meet along the seafront or can collect you here, and taxis cover Balandra and the airport. Information about parking is mixed, with street parking available near the Malecón but no guaranteed on-site spaces, so ask the hotel if you plan to rent a car.
Rooms and facilities
Standard rooms are compact and comfortable, while junior suites and suites offer more space, king beds and partial views over the water. All rooms are air-conditioned and include a television, a safe and tea and coffee facilities. The front desk keeps set hours and is not staffed around the clock, so guests arriving late in the evening should tell the hotel in advance and complete the online registration before they travel.
There is no elevator, which may matter for guests with limited mobility, and the property does not accept pets and is smoke-free. Check-in is from 2 pm and check-out is by noon, and the minimum check-in age is 18. Some information about a plunge pool is inconsistent, so confirm with the hotel if a pool matters to you.
Who it suits and good to know: couples, solo travellers and small groups who prefer a boutique atmosphere and want to walk to the seafront, the museums and dinner. It is a good base for combining a boat day with slow evenings on the promenade. Because the hotel is small, it fills early in the busy winter and spring weeks, so reserve ahead.
Children are welcome, but cribs may not be available, so ask if you need one. Rates change by date and the cancellation conditions vary by rate, so read them carefully, and consider asking for a room on a quieter side if you are a light sleeper.
Why stay here
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓Solarium and sun decks
- ✓Bar and lounge
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Concierge and tour help
- ✓Luggage storage
- ✓Air conditioning, safe and coffee maker in every room
Good questions
Is Posada de las Flores on the Malecón?+
Yes, it sits on Álvaro Obregón facing the sea, so the promenade is across the street. The cathedral and Constitution Square are within about a fifteen-minute walk.
Is breakfast included?+
A free full breakfast is served each morning during a fixed window, so check the hours when you reserve.
Is there parking or a pool?+
There is no guaranteed on-site parking, though street parking is found nearby, and information about a pool is mixed. Confirm both with the hotel if they matter to you.
