Hotel Sombra del Agua

3.5 star property
VIP Access

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An outdoor dining area with wooden tables and chairs, string lights, and potted plants.
A hallway with stone flooring, white walls, and wooden beams.
A wooden door with a keyhole, set in a white-walled room with an arched doorway.
A restaurant interior with wooden tables and chairs, hanging lights, and potted plants.
A neatly made bed with white and dark pillows, a wooden headboard, and a small wooden nightstand beside it.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar

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
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
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Sombra del Agua

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a conference center, a meeting room, and concierge services.
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.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Sombra del Agua. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Mesoamerican Museum of Jade. Features include free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
  • Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance, and a porter
  • Guests speak favorably about the overall condition of the property and the central location
  • Steps from Mesoamerican Museum of Jade and San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. Multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Hotel Sombra del Agua. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services.

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

For a fee, guests can enjoy 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.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free offsite parking within 100 metres
  • Limited on-site 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 centre
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MXN 450 per night.
  • Cribs (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
  • Rollaway bed fee: MXN 450 per night

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
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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. 785 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Teona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay was absolutely wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very friendly, the location is perfect, cleanliness, everything is great!!!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing property, great decor and service. Perfectly located and the restaurant is outstanding, amongst the 200 best in Mexico
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

nina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was on the small side with only an interior window so it was darkish. The a/c was great. Both the rooms and public areas were nicely decorated. Beautiful old colonial building with high ceilings, centrally located. Great amiable helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location & beautiful colonial building.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tom Leon

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice. It is a very clean hotel. The restaurant is very nice. All was good, except the property was noisy. Very noisy. On Saturday night there were people talking next to our room until 3 am. The rooms are not separate from the restaurant and sitting areas. All is open and connected. You year every noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zayra

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

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

astrid

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

8/10 Good

Cynthia

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

10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
lovely hote, great restaurant
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente personal y habitacion
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed. Housekeeping never came to clean our room. When we asked for clean towels we were told they would be back in an hour but never showed. We finally found a house keeper cart and grabbed a couple of towels. Breakfast was not very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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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
Verified review

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 review

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