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Balboa Towers – reviews, photos

3.0 of 5
Ave Camaron Sabalo s/n, Mazatlan 82110, Mexico
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Ranked #67 of 72 hotels in Mazatlan
2.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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Pottsboro TX
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Like others have said----- I agree you should RUN away.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2011
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Wish I wouldve listened to what everyone said. I was seriously hoping that the others were right about it not being that bad. I booked through rci and called them the first day and made them move me and my family to a new place. Furniture was just old it was very worn and dirty. I didn't want to sit on it. Missing drain cap in bathroom. Gross. Kitchen was absolutely disgusting. Beds and couches where worse than out door furniture. I pulled the covers back and there was sonethkng on the sheets. When I confronted the desk clerk he informed me the maid doesn't come everyday so he and the security guy straightened it up. Seriously!! This place would be shut down in the states. And hope you don't mind being extremely hot, since the AC doesn't work well. Asked for a new room and he said this was the best. The elevator is a 2 person elevator, the floor was wet and had sand on it, not sure the last time it was cleaned. I will try to submit some photos

  • Stayed August 2010
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Iowa
2 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Love the Balboa”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2011
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My husband and I have stayed at Balboa Towers for the last 6 years and love it! You couldn't ask for a better location, the staff is wonderful and the price is right! They are making great progress on the remodeling which is to be done by December. Counting the days will we return!

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Chula Vista, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“The renovations are very impressive”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2010
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Me and my husband went to Mazatlan in November and stayed at the Balboa Towers, he had gotten a recommendation from some friends who used to go there when they were younger and seemed to enjoyed it a lot. I agree with the other users commenting about the lobby being dark, elevators too small and slow, pools are cold....but let me tell you that they´ve been working on this place for a month now and you can really see the difference in the new areas. We went to check out the 4th floor (which is where the models are being done) and man those are incredible! Everything they´re putting up there is brand new; floors, bathrooms, kitchen, terrace, you name it! Everything is coming along pretty nice, besides the construction I really think the location is the best. Walking distance from the beach, markets, hospitals, bars, restaurants, you name it! We are definitely coming back next year to see how everything turned out.

  • 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Getting much much better”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2010

THis hotel is going to be the place for Spring Break 2011, All three student tour companies are putting all their customers in the hotel to take it over. This will be party central this year. Great Location, huge 2 bedrooms and sweet drink specials during the day.. Photos will be uploaded shortly

  • Stayed October 2010, travelled on business
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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Tucson, Arizona
1 review
“Concerned-- BUT”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2010

With another couple we acquired our reservations thru RCI several months ago for a 7 day stay. As time went on we keep reading reviews (neg) about the hotel. So, on our driving trip to Mazatlan we had concerns about staying in the BT and made jokes about what we should do. Upon arrival, we checked in an were overly surprised to find our two bedroom suite was very nice. Not a "5 star" but very roomy, clean and delightful comfortable. The staff -- you couldn't ask for more! The restaurant food was very good - a bit over priced but I think they are working on getting their act together. All I can say is -- try it ... you may like it.

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled with friends
    • 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
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: Ave Camaron Sabalo s/n, Mazatlan 82110, Mexico
Price range (per night):* INR6,465 - 8,861

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