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22 km outside Creel, Creel 31000, Mexico
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4.0 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
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Muskoka, Ontario
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“A pleasant change but the novelty wears off”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 November 2011

We were prepared for the non-electric facilities and did enjoy the change from city locations. I did add some new birds to my list, so that made me happy. My husband would have liked to be able to read once darkness fell at 7-8 pm. and some of the more efficient kerosene lamps available now would have helped. For me no power does limit the time to stay to the extent of back up batteries for my camera.
It is easy to see why there are such differing views on the food -one meal was a lovely breast of chicken on julienned veggies. But in 3 days there we were served the same thing three times- tomato soup broth with tiny noodles and lovely fresh made tortillas-great the first time...but for the $180 per night not what I would expect..
The Tarahumara guide, Monserat, who walked with me to the falls and tried to call out Mountain Trogans was patient with my Spanish, and explained many examples of his culture and beliefs. He showed me peyote plants, pictographs and stone formations..He said the lodge is still owned by Skip Williams, but I would feel better about staying on leased Ejido (Tarahumara) land if they were part owners or got a share of the profit.

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 2 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Aesch, Switzerland
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54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 30 cities Reviews in 30 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
“authentic trekking feeling”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 September 2011
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We stayed for a night here during our recent trip through the Copper Canyon.

The rooms are authentic with a fireplace, and petroleum lamps. Clean and nicely decorated.
If you need to charge your camera / cell phone etc, ask the owner, as the rooms don't have electricity.
Food was cooked by the local Tarahumara staff of the lodge, excellent home cooked chicken, same for breakfast.

It's located by the Casurare waterfalls. The walk from the lodge to the fall is nice, pretty flat, takes about 45 minutes. There's longer guided hikes available, also to some hot springs, unfortunately we weren't there long enough.

The landlord took us to the train in Creel the next day.

Very nice, would definitely go back there.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Milan
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“one of the most charming hotels in barranca del cobre”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 August 2011

great place, full of charme. We spent there one night and we enjoyed the special atmosphere due to no presence of electricity (candle lights and wooden fire heating) and to a very good menu prepared by tarahumara cooks (one of the few places where you can have that). From the bungalows very nice trail to waterfalls.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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San Antonio, Texas
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“A Charming Step Back in TIme”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2011
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This lodge is a quaint, hotel tucked in the edge of a forest, next to a stream. Spotlessly clean, and immaculately maintained, this hotel has no electricity, so be aware, it is difficult to read by lamplight. And, it is cook in this part of the canyon, so the room will be cold. The staff will light the lamps and stove and/or fireplace for you, and it will take the chill off in short order, but you will need to maintain the fire, because it burns down fairly quickly. So be forewarned. You will get four-star service, but you will need to rough it a bit during your stay, so be sure to bring a flashlight.

The food was good. Two indian women cooked a family-style meal for the hotel guests. The food, is generous and tasty, but basic fare. Not what I would call gourmet, but still good. The Lodge also served margaritas in the large diningroom, complete with oil lamps and fireplace. Nice touch. The night I was there we did not have any entertainment other than visiting with the few guests staying at the hotel.

As this was a package, I'm not sure how much I was charged, but the Web site says it is $70 per guest per night, which includes meals. With three meals $70 is a fare price, but if heat and electric lights are more important than ambience, then one can opt for the Best Western in Creel. For me, a night or two without electricity is more memorable than than staying in a generic motel in town.

Glad for this experience. Sure makes you appreciate the ability to flip a switch for lights and heat. Didn't miss the phone or Internet, although, it would be nice if the office offered these amenities in case of an emergency. Cell phone service didn't work out here, as this is a remote area.

Enjoyed interacting with the indians throughout the trip. However, at Sierra Lodge this got intrusive. If you choose to rest in your room, the mother's will bring their children and sit directly outside your hotel room door (literally), setting up all their products. There is no way to avoid them, unless you choose to stay in your room.

While I appreciate their need to make money, and did purchase several things from this woman, I strongly suggest that hotel management restrict them to setting up their store outside the diningroom instead of on the porch outside of the hotel guests front door. (The children were cute, and I know this is how they earn their living, but . . .

No question, I would stay here again. It was a refreshing change for the typical motel room.

  • Stayed February 2011, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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salem, or
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Rustic, but great”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 December 2010
1
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Stayed here 2 nights. If you are looking for luxury, look elsewhere. My wife and I tent camp 1-2 months per year, so having kerosene lamps for lighting and a fireplace for heat, were not a big deal. In fact. they were quite enjoyable. Food (included) was simple but excellent, as was the nightly pitcher of margaritas. The staff were friendly and helpful. Lots of places to walk and things to see nearby. We were the only ones here, which is a shame because it was high tourist season. Safety? I felt much safer throughout our trip to the Copper Canyon area than I do walking down the street in the middle of the day in LA

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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22 km outside Creel, Creel 31000, Mexico
Price range (per night):* INR3,361 - 3,641

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