We recently enjoyed a delightful stay with Captain Moe, Admiral Dorothy and their canine deckhand Zoe. Booked direct with their toll free number. Cost was $60 and included a couple of phone calls home to let everyone know we arrived OK. Our room opened direct onto the garden. The bed was very comfortable (unusual in Mexico). The private bath was basic but very acceptable. Breakfast was coffee, juice, bagels with cream cheese, fresh fruit, granola and yogurt and eggs if you wanted them. The breakfast was wonderful but not as good as the conversation.

Captain Moe is a retired riverboat (barge freight) captain who worked the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri Rivers. He now likes to ride motorcycles and generally enjoy life. His wife Dorothy is a jewel. She offers up social commentary al a Andy Rooney except she is funnier. Their banter on life in Mazatlan (restaurants, bars, grocery stores, shopping etc), Mexico in general, visits back to the US, politics both places, economic circumstances, etc was quite enjoyable. They have a large cooler stocked with beer to enjoy on the honor system that you put a dollar in the can. The garden features a large table where we enjoyed both the cervesa in the evening and breakfast in the morning. They also have a rooftop sitting area where you can see the ocean and enjoy your beer if the weather is pleasant.

The dog Zoe enjoys attention but makes it clear it will be recieved on her terms. You can pet me if I am close but I won't come when you call.

We had a great visit. We felt so much more confident for the rest of the week (went into our timeshare the second day) relying on their great advice and knowing we had friends to call on if we needed help. Thank you Captain and crew!!

We planned to visit Mazatlan over the busy Easter holiday and were surprised to find that our reservations at Marina El Cid didn't start until Sat. and we were to arrive on Good Friday! (yikes) In a panic, I searched Trip Advisor for alternate accomodations and was beyond lucky to have found Captain Moe's!! It was awesome! We arrived ,had a cold drink and immediately felt at home. We enjoyed hearing Moe's stories about the Merchant Marines and Dorothy recounting what brought them to Mazatlan and the extensive remodeling to their home! It was fun to get a glimpse of the life that they've built South of the Border. They don't normally have many kids stay there as they don't have a pool,etc... but my 4 kids (9-17) LOVED it there! My son,Coop, loved that he could talk to Dorothy at length about Flat Stanley and my daughters got the lowdown from Dorothy about where to get spa treatments! We played games up on their rooftop deck, enjoyed a beautiful breakfast in the courtyard and Moe & Dorothy were so nice and gracious that we found ourselves not wanting to leave! We left to walk over to "Baby Jesus' house" (ask Dorothy) and when we returned and were going to call for a taxi, Moe had his van all ready and said he'd be happy to drop us off! I'm telling ya--They were such sweethearts! They opened their home to us and made us feel more like family rather than guests! Nothing against Marina El cid--it's beautiful, but when my kids are asked about our Mazatlan highlights,they always tell people about Moe&Dorothy! :)
Go see them! We can't wait to go back and stay a while!
~~Gary and Shelby, MN

We just returned from our first visit to Mazatlan and glad we chose to stay at Captain Moe's. The location is right in the middle of everything. Just a short walk to the beach, restaurants and shopping. Our room was very cute and comfortable. Lots of goodies for breakfast and fun to sit and talk with Moe and Dorothy. They were very helpful with planning our day by offering suggestions and directions. At the end of a busy day it was nice to come back to a quiet neighborhood and relax. We would definitely stay at Captain Moe's again.

What a great place. Quiet, warm, beautiful, with the most generous hosts, Dorothy, Moe, and Zoe. The courtyard was a beautiful haven after days of riding pulmonias, and spending time on the beach. The breakfasts were delicious/ casual/ and wonderfully prepared. Our time in Mazatlan was outstanding and I have been meaning to write a review for some time. Staying at Cap'n Moe's made the whole visit a special treat. If you want to visit Mazatlan, don't stay in the hotels on the beach, but stay where you will be treated like family, and want to return again and again. Jennie and Phil.