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Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park

The essential Baja halfway stop — and the world capital of gray whale watching Dec–Apr

Location: Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico, MX-BCS

Price: From $20 per night

Price range: $20–$60 per night

Rating: 4 out of 5 (156 reviews)

Elevation: 20 feet

Season: Year-round (whale watching Dec–Apr)

Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park sits right on the border between Baja Norte and Baja Sur in Guerrero Negro — the natural halfway stop on the Baja Peninsula road trip between San Felipe and Loreto or Cabo. Hotel rooms, RV parking with hookups, restaurant, and convenience store. From December to April, Guerrero Negro is the #1 destination in the world for gray whale watching — whales calve and nurse their young in Laguna Ojo de Liebre (Scammon's Lagoon) just minutes away. Malarrimo is the local institut

Amenities: Hotel rooms, RV parking with hookups, Restaurant, Convenience store, Gray whale watching tours (Dec–Apr), Fuel nearby, Tourist office on-site, Free parking

They also have a hotel restaurant which is very good and you can book a tour here on spot. Full hookups, Pricing: good prices.

Insider tips for Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park: They also have a hotel restaurant which is very good and you can book a tour here on spot. That's an office to check in and a restaurant. So if you ever make it to Guerrero Negro, check out this place. Pricing on-site: good prices

Best time to visit Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park: December–April — Gray whale watching season at nearby Laguna Ojo de Liebre — world's best gray whale viewing. Book tours from the tourist office on-site.. Year-round (road trip stop) — Natural overnight stop at the midpoint of the Baja peninsula. Open all year..

Nearby campgrounds: Bahía de los Ángeles (Bahía de los Ángeles, Baja California, Mexico).

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Guerrero Negro, Baja California Sur, Mexico, MX-BCS★ 4 (156 reviews)From $20/night20 ft elevationPrivate campground · book on CamperWatch
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Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park sits right on the border between Baja Norte and Baja Sur in Guerrero Negro — the natural halfway stop on the Baja Peninsula road trip between San Felipe and Loreto or Cabo. Hotel rooms, RV parking with hookups, restaurant, and convenience store. From December to April, Guerrero Negro is the #1 destination in the world for gray whale watching — whales calve and nurse their young in Laguna Ojo de Liebre (Scammon's Lagoon) just minutes away. Malarrimo is the local institution for whale watching tour bookings.

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Check-inFlexible
Check-out11:00 AM
SeasonYear-round (whale watching Dec–Apr)
Stay limit14 days
Max RV45 ft
HookupsBasic electric + water at RV sites
Max/site6 people

Amenities

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Hotel roomsConvenience storeTourist office on-site
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RV parking with hookupsGray whale watching tours (Dec–Apr)Free parking
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RestaurantFuel nearby

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Known issuesGuerrero Negro is a working salt town — industrial, not scenic. Worth it only for whale watching season or as a fuel/sleep stop.

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They also have a hotel restaurant which is very good and you can book a tour here on spot.

That's an office to check in and a restaurant.

So if you ever make it to Guerrero Negro, check out this place.

Pricing on-site: good prices

Best: December–April

Gray whale watching season at nearby Laguna Ojo de Liebre — world's best gray whale viewing. Book tours from the tourist office on-site.

Best: Year-round (road trip stop)

Natural overnight stop at the midpoint of the Baja peninsula. Open all year.

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Pro tips

  • Book whale watching tours from Malarrimo — they run the best pangas in Guerrero Negro.
  • Gray whale season is Jan 15 – Apr 15. Whales allow physical contact with pangas — truly extraordinary.
  • The 28th Parallel Monument on Hwy 1 marks Baja Norte/Sur border — great photo stop.
  • Fill up on fuel here — next reliable Pemex south is in Vizcaino (40 mi).

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4Check in from 4 PMCheck-in: Flexible. Office at the entrance.

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How much does Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park cost per night?+
Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park costs $20–$60 per night. Hookup options: Basic electric + water at RV sites
What season is Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park open?+
Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park is open Year-round (whale watching Dec–Apr). Check-in is Flexible, check-out is 11:00 AM.
Does Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park have hookups?+
Basic electric + water at RV sites
What is the maximum RV length at Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park?+
Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park can accommodate RVs up to 45 feet.
How do I make reservations at Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park?+
Book Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park directly at camperwatch.org/book/malarrimo-hotel-guerrero-negro. No booking fees.
What season is Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park open, and what are check-in times?+
Malarrimo Hotel & RV Park is open Year-round (whale watching Dec–Apr). Check-in is Flexible, check-out is 11:00 AM.
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$20–60 /night★ 4 (156)
Sites available· availability synced every 30 min
SeasonYear-round (whale watching Dec–Apr)
HookupsBasic electric + water at RV sites
Max RV45 ft
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