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Hotel Sombra del Agua

3.5 star property

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Outdoor dining
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds
Exterior detail
Interior
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$191
includes taxes & fees
12 Apr - 13 Apr

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)
    ‪116 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

San Cristóbal de las Casas

Hotel Sombra del Agua puts you in the heart of San Cristóbal de las Casas, within steps of Mesoamerican Museum of Jade and San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include in-room free WiFi, free high-speed Internet and Smart TVs. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a snack bar/deli. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Zona Centro hotel include Museo de San Cristóbal and Plaza 31 de Marzo.

What's nearby

  • San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mesoamerican Museum of Jade - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Foro Cultural Kinoki - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Plaza 31 de Marzo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santo Domingo Handicraft Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mezcalito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tarumba Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Via Vai Caffetteria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Santa - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Revolución - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sombra del Agua

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.

  • 1 building
  • 78 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1907
  • Deli
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
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.

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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
  • 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 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

Hotel Sombra del Agua offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sombra del Agua on 12 Apr 2026 start from NZ$191, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

Onsite parking is limited.

What makes Hotel Sombra del Agua a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Sombra del Agua.

Does Hotel Sombra del Agua serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is offered daily between 7:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

No, Hotel Sombra del Agua does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Hotel Sombra del Agua Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 783 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1001 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

adrian

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel super bien ubicado en el centro de San Cristobal
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Julia

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

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raquel

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

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

10/10 Excellent

Neda

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

ABDUR, DECATUR

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The team at Sombra del Agua went above and beyond to make our recent trip a truly unforgettable experience. Not only did they provide exceptional accommodations and service at their beautiful hotel, but they also facilitated a fabulous dinner for our large group. The beds were very comfortable and the location is perfect. The hotel used to be an old home, so there isn’t the best insulation. They have a sister hotel that has more updated rooms and a spa & gym. Both restaurants are amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Restaurant service was very slow. We cancelled our order and had bfast at another place
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrice

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Zayra

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

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Siempre un placer poder regresar a este Hotel. Excelente atención.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Thornton

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra, Thornton

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oralia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very please with everything
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

Fabulous stay in Chiapas

We had a wonderful Time - hotel is very stylish and comfortable and the staff are fantastic - friendly and charming. The food in the restaurant was extremely good too for breakfast and dinner with local ingredients and all with the chefs little twist on things. I look forward to returning
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025