Best Western Posada Freeman is a 72-room hotel on Avenida Olas Altas in the Historic Center, rated 8.4 out of 10 by about a thousand guests, with a three-class rating. It is one of the best-value stays in the old town, because the rate includes a free full breakfast and free self parking, both unusual in this part of Mazatlán. The hotel has an outdoor pool with a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, two restaurants, a coffee shop, a game room, a concierge and a tour and ticket desk. Rooms have air conditioning and free Wi-Fi, and the hotel keeps a luggage store and a front-desk safe. Reviews are mostly positive, praising the staff, the location and the breakfast, with occasional comments that rooms or the pool are small and that some beds are firm. It is an easy, sensible base for travellers who want to walk to the old town sights and the seafront without paying boutique prices.
Location and getting around
The Malecón is a one-minute walk and Olas Altas Beach about two. Plazuela Machado is around five minutes on foot, so dinners, the cathedral, the theatre and the market are all close. The airport is roughly 28 minutes away by car, and the Zona Dorada is a taxi or pulmonía ride along the seafront. Because the hotel offers free parking, it works well for anyone who hires a car, which is rare in the old town.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are straightforward and comfortable rather than luxurious, and some travellers find them small. The pool is open from morning to evening rather than around the clock, so check the hours if you plan a late swim. The breakfast is a highlight and saves time and money on busy sightseeing mornings. Check-in is from 3 pm until midnight, and late arrivals after that cannot be accommodated, so tell the hotel if your flight lands late. Check-out is at 1 pm, which is later than at many hotels. Pets are not allowed.
Who it suits and good to know: couples, solo travellers, small groups and budget-minded families who want to explore the old town on foot. The seafront area is lively in the evening, so ask for a quieter room if you are a light sleeper. If you want a larger resort pool or a beachfront, look at the Zona Dorada hotels instead, and if you want an adults-only boutique feel, Casa Lucila is nearby.
Book early for winter and Carnaval, when the old town fills first, and read recent reviews to confirm current room standards before you reserve.
Why stay here
- ✓Free full breakfast
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Outdoor pool and poolside bar
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Two restaurants
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Tour and ticket desk
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Best Western Posada Freeman?+
Guest information describes a free full breakfast, though policies can change, so confirm what your rate includes when you book.
How close is it to the Malecón and Plazuela Machado?+
The Malecón is about a one-minute walk, Olas Altas Beach about two and Plazuela Machado roughly five minutes on foot.
Does it have parking?+
Free self parking is offered, which is uncommon in the old town. Ask about space if you arrive during a busy period.
