Hotel Sombra del Agua

3.5 star property
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Smart TV
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds | Terrace/patio
Smart TV
Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Living area | Smart TV

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Parking included
    Parking included

Explore the area

Map
Calle 1, De Marzo 15, Esquina Avenida 16, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS, 29200
  • Mesoamerican Museum of Jade
    1 min walk
  • San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral
    3 min walk
  • Plaza 31 de Marzo
    4 min walk
  • Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ-Angel Albino Corzo Intl)
    72 min drive
VIP Access
Curated for quality and service, VIP Access stays consistently receive our highest guest ratings.
  • Expect exceptional service
  • Extra savings and perks for BONUS+ members

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Hotel Sombra del Agua

Colonial San Cristóbal de las Casas hotel in Zona Centro with a full-service spa
This smoke-free hotel features a full-service spa, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a conference centre and a meeting room.
Hotel Sombra del Agua offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a hairdryer. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

The on-site spa has 2 treatment rooms, including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. The spa is open daily.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Sombra del Agua. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a full-service spa are available.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Indulge with Swedish massages at the spa
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and a porter
  • Guests speak favourably about the central location and the overall condition of the property
  • Steps from San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral and Mesoamerican Museum of Jade
Hotel Sombra del Agua offers its guests a full-service spa. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Sombra del Agua. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Colonial San Cristóbal de las Casas hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to noon.
Hotel Sombra del Agua has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 80 metres
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 200 to 300 for adults and MXN 120 to 180 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Hot stone massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa tub
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1907
  • Colonial architecture
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MXN 200 to 300 for adults and MXN 120 to 180 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn San Cristobal-Espanol
Holiday Inn San Cristobal-Espanol Hotel
Holiday Inn San Cristobal-Espanol San Cristobal De Las Casas
Hotel Sombra del Agua Hotel
Hotel Sombra del Agua San Cristóbal de las Casas
Hotel Sombra del Agua Hotel San Cristóbal de las Casas

Hotel Sombra del Agua Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 744 out of 1045 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 221 out of 1045 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1045 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1045 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1045 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel in the center of San Cristobal, great design and adaptation to a colonial building, walking distance to the city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

juan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was in the heart of the city. Everything needed as far as food and entertainment was walking distance. Very clean and well kept. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

BRENDA, bakersfield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was beyond helpful and the hotel was beautiful and clean’
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Sal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice option in downtown, close to the main areas of the city
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danette, Whittier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, excellent restaurant and very centric. It's a very comfortable place to stay, clean, nice beds, a little rustic but it's part of the atmosphere of the beautiful town San Cristobal de las Casas is
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, beautiful hotel. The personnel very polite, and nice. everyone in the restaurant and reception was exceptional, everything very clean.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raechel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel close to everything. Room was clean and comfy. Would stay again and recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ANTONIO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great pleaces
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose, Tijuana

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Este hotel es de los mejores en San Cristóbal, el staff es muy amable y atento nada malo que decir del lugar al contrario es un lugar cómodo tranquilo y se siente un ambiente bastante agradable
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Jorge

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff is very friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, San Francisco

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo el personal que trabaja ahi son muy amables y siempre atentos a su hospedaje
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco, Shafter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rito

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfectly located hotel, walking distance from everything, staff was great, vibe was great. Very relaxing courtyard.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice and safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

4/10 Poor

joyce, Lawrenceville

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our hotel was full of ants. We left the hostel and still had ants crawling on us. They didn’t clean the room before we used it. The trash was full from the previous person.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa, El Paso

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a beautiful place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Delicious food!! Beautiful hotel and great location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan Pablo

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El mejor Hotel en San Cristóbal de las Casas...
Excelente hotel. Todo muy limpio, decoración de muy buen gusto. Personal muy cálido y amable. Precio muy accesible.Ubicación imperdible, muy cerca de todo.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justino Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024