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4-star hotel

Doce Ballenas

Doce Ballenas offers free Wi-Fi, parking, and kid-friendly service in Ciudad Insurgentes, B.C.S., Mexico. Close to Loreto International Airport and local attractions.

Blvd. Benito Juarez, Fundo Legal, 23700 Cdad. Insurgentes, B.C.S., Mexico View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 96 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free parking Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable and clean accommodations with some practical drawbacks

Guests appreciate the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms, though some mention issues with water temperature and minor maintenance. Ideal for travelers seeking a good base for sightseeing and recreation.

Guests often praise

  • Cleanliness and well-maintained, newly remodeled rooms
  • Comfortable beds and good quality linens and towels
  • Spacious rooms with practical layouts
  • Good value for price
  • Availability of Tesla and J1772 electric vehicle chargers

Worth knowing

  • Water pressure in showers can be low and water temperature sometimes not hot enough
  • Some guests noted minor maintenance issues, such as faulty door locks
  • No mini-fridge, coffee maker, or microwave in rooms
  • No fitness center or pool on site
  • Free Wi-Fi and free parking available

Best for

  • Travelers looking for a clean, budget-friendly hotel in a small town setting
  • Visitors focusing on sightseeing, recreation, and easy access around the area
  • Families traveling with children seeking kid-friendly accommodations
  • Guests with electric vehicles needing charging options
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About this property

Welcome to Doce Ballenas

Doce Ballenas is a modest hotel located on Blvd. Benito Juarez in Ciudad Insurgentes, B.C.S., Mexico. It offers a practical setting for visitors focusing on sightseeing and getting around, with a satisfactory rating of 4.2 based on 95 reviews. The property provides essential amenities including free Wi-Fi and free parking, catering well to travelers with children, although it does not feature a pool or fitness center.

The hotel presents clean and comfortable accommodations, as highlighted by several guests who appreciate the quality of the beds and linens. Some reviews mention the positive aspects of newly remodeled rooms and warm water in showers, while a few also note areas for improvement such as water pressure and minor maintenance issues. Overall, it suits travelers looking for a no-frills stay at a reasonable price.

Conveniently situated near local attractions in Ciudad Insurgentes, Doce Ballenas serves as a functional base for exploring the area. The Loreto International Airport is about one and a half hours away by car, making the hotel accessible for incoming flights. Nearby lodging options include other well-reviewed hotels within walking distance, offering alternative accommodations close by.

Guests valuing cleanliness, basic comfort, and practical amenities will find this hotel a reasonable choice, especially for short stays or those prioritizing local recreation over extensive on-site facilities. The mixed guest feedback suggests a straightforward experience without luxury frills but with generally dependable service.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free parking
Kid-friendly

Not available at this property

Pool
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

PI
Patricia Izar Apr 16, 2026
8.0

Las camas están muy cómodas, el cuarto está limpio, el agua de la regadera no es muy caliente, el agua de la regadera es de un flujo muy suave por lo que tú baño va a durar más de lo que acostumbras.

CH
Cheryl H Apr 11, 2026
8.0

VERY clean - newly remodeled, rain-fall shower head (!!), nice warm water for shower. i wish there was a mini-fridge, coffee maker & microwave. Maybe in the future the owner will add this!

J
J Mar 20, 2026
10

Clean and good linens and toewls, small awsome for a little Town,

MR
Marina Rodelo Feb 27, 2026
10

Esta muy bien el hotel, solo que en nuestra habitación estába en mal estado la chapa de la puerta!

TM
Tom Mendez Feb 23, 2026
8.0

Read previous reviews. I agree with all of them. ••• Tom

RV
Rodrigo Vazquez Jan 25, 2026
10

Rooms were way better than exoected. Very clean, confortable, great space, nice beds, nice bathroom. All that for 700 pesos. 2 big beds

DB
Dean Broersma Jan 11, 2026
8.0

Nice, clean, new, good price but no hot water. I would definitely stay again

GA
Gone Awol Dec 26, 2025
10

Very clean newer hotel with both Tesla and J1772 chargers

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Doce Ballenas

Ciudad Insurgentes, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around

  • Loreto International Airport 1 hr 34 Car
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Baja California Sur. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Ciudad Insurgentes, BCS 1 reviews

Ciudad Insurgentes, BCS

Fundo Legal, 23700 Ciudad Insurgentes, BCS, Mexico

5 · Bus Stop
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