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Hotel Sombra del Agua

3.5 star property

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Outdoor dining
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior
Restaurant
Exterior detail

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $100
$85 nightly
$100 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

Explore the area

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Calle 1, De Marzo 15, Esquina Avenida 16, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS, 29200
  • Place, San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Mesoamerican Museum of Jade
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza 31 de Marzo
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ-Angel Albino Corzo Intl)
    ‪146 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, white bedding, a dark throw blanket, and two bedside lamps.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a wooden headboard, two pillows with yellow buttons, a black throw, and a wall-mounted monkey decoration.

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room | Premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

San Cristóbal de las Casas

A stay at Hotel Sombra del Agua places you in the heart of San Cristóbal de las Casas, steps from San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral and Mesoamerican Museum of Jade. .This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Regional Costume Museum and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Plaza 31 de Marzo.

What's nearby

  • San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Mesoamerican Museum of Jade - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Café Museo Café - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plaza 31 de Marzo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santo Domingo Handicraft Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Angel Albino Corzo Intl Airport (TGZ) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mezcalito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Fogón de Jovel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tarumba Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Via Vai Caffetteria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Revolución - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sombra del Agua

Hotel Sombra del Agua offers 78 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Smart televisions come with premium cable channels.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 78 air-conditioned rooms featuring Smart televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming provides entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this Colonial hotel include wedding services and a reception hall.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Limited parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and noon.
Hotel Sombra del Agua has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

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 center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden

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
  • Smoking not allowed

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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MXN 450 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MXN 200 to 300 for adults, and MXN 120 to 180 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: MXN 450 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Parking height restrictions apply

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. 788 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 154 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1000 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, near most major attractions in town, excellent staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms comfortable environment.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy coming here. Great ambiance and excellent food in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location & beautiful colonial building.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Tom Leon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always enjoy coming back here.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely beautiful boutique hotel. I loved everything about it. Very conveniently located to everything. Very Walkable to all major restaurants cafes and landmarks. The only thing I would suggest is a coffee machine in the rooms for those who love there coffee early in the morning like me.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Guadalupe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect, clean rooms , friendly staff, good food at Tarumba, and perfect location
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Zayra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, very nice staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente personal y habitacion
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Undoubtedly one of the most beautiful hotels in SC. Would stay again. The staff is phenomenal.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely hote, great restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Daren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean and nice hotel in a great town
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had my wedding ceremony and dinner here and it was absolutely marvelous.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean and bed was comfortable. The dining was amazing. I have to say I miss the meals that were on the menu. The staff was super friendly and always attentive. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Beverly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great except they sprayd bug killer And the room smelled terrible for a day
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and staff were kind and amazing. We will be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location in the heart of the city. The restaurant was very good, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An excellent stay

Stayed here for a few days and thought it was an excellent place in terms of location, style, and service. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service overall
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant stay, great location, was comfortable, and had everything I needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful hotel with wonderful service and delicious food. 10/10 I will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025