Guest house · Malecón, La Paz
Casa Alaia
A room-rental house within short walking distance of the seafront.
CA
Guest house · Malecón
About Casa Alaia
A room-rental house within short walking distance of the seafront.
The location is Malecón — and in a city shaped this narrowly along the water, location is most of the decision. Paseo Álvaro Obregón — the five-kilometre seafront promenade where La Paz takes its evening walk. Rooms here trade quiet for sunsets and street food. It is a guesthouse, so expect a handful of rooms, an owner or manager on site, and a level of informality that suits some travellers exactly and irritates others. Officially rated 3 stars.
The essentials
Features and facilities
- Value
- Central
- Terrace
Facilities listed are indicative. Confirm the exact room configuration, inclusions and policies on the booking page before you reserve — details change by season and by room type.
Where it is
NeighbourhoodMalecón, La Paz, Baja California Sur
Satellite view. Centred on Malecón rather than the building — this property’s exact street address is not independently confirmed, so the pin shows the neighbourhood. Drag to pan, or open it full screen for the 3D and Street View controls.
- To the Malecón kiosk250 m
- To the cathedral524 m
- To La Paz airport (LAP)11.3 km
- To Balandra beach17.3 km
- To the Pichilingue ferry terminal12.4 km
- To CostaBaja Resort & Spa5.9 km
Within walking distance: the Malecón kioskthe cathedral
Distances are straight-line from the mapped position, so road journeys run longer — La Paz is built along a curved bay and the beach road doubles back on itself.
Getting around from here
You are on the promenade, so the evening walk, the taco carts, the boat-tour offices and most of the bars are outside the door. Downtown is a few blocks inland. Beaches are 25 to 30 minutes north by road; agree a return pick-up time with your driver if you go to Balandra.
How it compares
Against the hotels in the same area it trades service for price, and often trades a private bathroom for a conversation with someone who did the whale shark trip yesterday. Nearby alternatives worth pricing include Baja Club Hotel, Casa al Mar, Hotel HBlue Malecón. If you want a resort with a spa and a golf course instead, that is CostaBaja.
Also in Malecón
Nearby alternatives
BCHotelBaja Club Hotel
A restored 1910 merchant's mansion on the seafront with a five-storey addition behind it, rooftop pool and...
HHHotelHotel HBlue Malecón
Contemporary rooms facing the bay with a rooftop pool deck, at the busier end of the seafront.
SCHotelSeven Crown La Paz Malecón
Balconied rooms overlooking the promenade and an outdoor pool, on the corner of Lerdo de Tejada.
Questions
About staying here
Where is Casa Alaia?
In Malecón, La Paz, Baja California Sur. Paseo Álvaro Obregón — the five-kilometre seafront promenade where La Paz takes its evening walk. Rooms here trade quiet for sunsets and street food. The Malecón promenade is on or beside the promenade from here.
Can I walk to the Malecón and downtown?
Yes. Everything central is within a short flat walk.
How do I check prices and availability?
Use the live rates for Casa Alaia and enter your dates. Current prices, the property's own photo gallery and verified guest reviews are all there, and the same search lets you compare it against everything else in the city.
Is it a good base for Balandra and the island trips?
It works, with the caveat that Balandra and Tecolote are 25 to 30 minutes north by road. Espíritu Santo day trips leave from the city marinas and from Playa El Tecolote, and most operators will collect from central hotels.
How far is it from La Paz airport?
11.3 km in a straight line — reckon on 20 to 35 minutes by road depending on traffic through town. There is no airport train or public bus; it is a taxi, a pre-booked transfer or a hire car.
Is there parking?
Downtown and Malecón properties vary — some have a gated lot or valet, others expect you to use street parking, which is free but fills up on weekend evenings. Confirm it on the booking page if you are hiring a car.