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Reviews of Posada Don Jose

Emiliano C. Garcia 204, 81820 El Fuerte, Mexico

#5 of 7 hotels in El Fuerte

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Review Score

Based on 36 hotel reviews

8.6

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.6

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: February 17, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    Small Room but absolutely fine. Walking distance to City Center. It gets cold in the morning and evenings, so a warm shower is best to take in the afternoon. The owner gott me a lift to the El Chepe Station for 100 mx$

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The owners were very nice, they let me check-out later until my afternoon train ride and were very helpful with information. I think the room is nicer in person as well.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2024

    10
    I should have come earlier, to enjoy this place and the relaxing vibes of the town a little longer.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The accommodation was simple, rustic and very clean, which was exactly what I liked. The Interior is partly hand-crafted out of the wooden pallets. In Berlin, Germany where I come from, this is very trendy, because it’s chique and sustainable upcycling. It fits perfectly with the brick wall.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room is small, but enough for me.

    Excellent location, friendly owner, nice and clean, cold air con (and it's needed!), working wifi, and cheap. What more could you want?

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2024

    8.0
    Cosy stay in El Fuerte
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bathroom is quite small. Otherwise all good!

    Cosy hotel in a quiet street, yet close to the center of El Fuerte. The host was friendly, and the room was basic but nice; AC worked well and it was useful to have a fridge in the room.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    some minor repairs to room needed. very memorable.

    Omar drove back to the train station to return my husband’s hat. Very very kind of him.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    8.0
    Walking distance from train station and downtown area. Restaurants close by.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Floor not very clean

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: April 26, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Owners were very kind and very helpful.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2023

    9.0
    Good value option in a friendly guesthouse
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Watch out for the mozzies, they bite :-(

    I arrived off an overnight bus at 08:30 and the owner immediately cleaned my room so I could check in and have a shower. She was also able to arranfge a transfer the next day to the train station for the Chepe train. The photos don't do the room justice as they are actually quite bright and come with both air con and a fan so you have the choice. The bed was comfortable, WiFi worked well and the shower good and hot.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Dangerous shower!!! Open wires on the water heater, inside the shower area. I was really worry to shower No place to store your clothes

    Cute room

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 12, 2023

    10
    Beautiful hotel with a very resourcing night !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The floor is a little painful because it is made of pebble, though it’s beautiful

    Beautiful discovery arriving at this hotel! The room was very pretty, cozy, well decorated and clean. one of the nicest room we’ve had during our trip. The owners were very sweet and friendly. They offered to drive us to the train station, for a small fee, allowing us to avoid more expensive taxi.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2023

    10
    Great Friendly Host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great accommodation, we only stayed one night as were getting the El Chepe Train in the morning and the host dropped us to the train station in the morning which was great as it was a small town and our Uber wasnt working so this was greatly appreciated.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2022

    10
    Omar, El Fuerte y naranjitas
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only two small points: the shower is very narrow so it's hard to turn around in, and there was no bath mat. Normally not a big deal, but the floor is made up of pebbles (free acupressure!). The following wasn't a problem for me, but the room might be too small for some people, even if you're by yourself; I enjoy small spaces so it was perfect.

    Omar knows everything. I ask a lot of questions, and he answered every one. He even gave me a ride to the El Chepe train station when the taxi didn't come. He is nothing short of amazing! I will definitely be back - not sure when, but there are hot springs not too far away that I must visit, and the town of El Fuerte is really awesome.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2022

    9.0
    the location is very quiet and the hotel is safe to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    for me was excellent the price very good and the service was excellent, i don not add anything else.

    the room was clean and complete it had everything we need, i was very satisfied with the service, if i need to travel, i would like to stay there, thanks

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: June 27, 2022

    9.0
    Great place, very central and the helpful manager
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No facilities to make tea/coffee

    It's a great and very clean place with a very helpful manager and reliable WiFi.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: May 31, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    -

    We only stayed one night on our way to the Chepe. It was well located, small but confortable. We liked that there was a fridge.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2022

    8.0
    The host was friendly and helpful.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom is very pretty, but too small. When you sit on the toilet, your feet are in the shower, no room to put your stuff while you shower. Too tight.

    It was very clean and cozy. It has air conditioner fabulous. The kitchenette was handy and the decoration nice.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2023

    7.0
    Itchy in El Fuerte.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    NO see-ums. Not a town we were too impressed with even though it's a Pueblo Magico. Certainly has character and it seems as if things are being improved.

    Road was all dug up out front. Omar the owner was great. We said the construction situation was unacceptable, as we needed secure parking and couldn't enter the property. He gave us cash back to cover the amount he was receiving. We ended up driving to Los Mochis and found a hotel to stay in there. The midges, no- see-ums were terrible in El Fuerte. Never had so many bites. Not on the top of my list of Pueblos Magicos. I have visited 36 out of 134 of them.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room was quite small for staying with a friend. would recommend more for a solo traveller.

    good location near square and felt safe in the day

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2022

    7.0
    Posada Don Jose was just we had expected for the price except the rooster crowing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There is a rooster that crowed for hours and hours until sunrise for the 3 nights that we were there. I do not think Omar the owner could do anything about the rooster noise because it's on someone else's property.

    Omar the owner is a great person and very accommodating.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: July 8, 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom was too small

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: July 5, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

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