Hotel Sombra del Agua

3.5 star property
Colonial hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk
VIP Access

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Smart TV
Restaurant
Smart TV
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, iron/ironing board
Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service

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, Santo Domingo Handicraft Market
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ-Angel Albino Corzo Intl)
    ‪81 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 Rewards members

Room options

Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

San Cristóbal de las Casas

Located in Zona Centro, Hotel Sombra del Agua is next to Mesoamerican Museum of Jade and San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral. This 78-room, 3.5-star hotel has a restaurant along with conveniences like a full-service spa and free in-room WiFi.

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
  • Plaza 31 de Marzo - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santo Domingo Handicraft Market - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ciudad Cuauhtemoc - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Angel Albino Corzo Intl Airport (TGZ) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mezcalito - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Revolución - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Fogón de Jovel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Long Cheng - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Santa - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Sombra del Agua

Colonial hotel with a full-service spa and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Hotel Sombra del Agua enjoy features like a full-service spa, free WiFi in public areas, and a conference center. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and luggage storage. Other amenities at this spa hotel include a porter/bellhop, wedding services, and a reception hall.
Guests can expect Smart TVs with cable channels, along with free WiFi and wired Internet. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in premium bedding. Other amenities include safes, ironing boards, and wardrobes or closets.
The onsite 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.

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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 transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Things to do

  • Full-service spa

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

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • 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
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MXN 450 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

Hotel Sombra del Agua provides free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What is there to do around Hotel Sombra del Agua?

This hotel is situated in Zona Centro, just steps from Mesoamerican Museum of Jade and Museo de San Cristóbal, and within a short walk of Plaza 31 de Marzo. You'll also find Ex-Convent of Santo Domingo and Santo Domingo Handicraft Market less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

Yes, secured self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include sports massages, hot stone massages, and couples treatments.

Does Hotel Sombra del Agua have a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Sombra del Agua doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hotel, including a bar, a restaurant, and a full-service spa.

Does Hotel Sombra del Agua have a hot tub?

Yes, guests can enjoy a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel Sombra del Agua have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hotel Sombra del Agua serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Hotel Sombra del Agua allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel Sombra del Agua though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel Sombra del Agua?

The closest major airport to Hotel Sombra del Agua is Angel Albino Corzo Intl Airport (TGZ), which is about 28 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

No, at Hotel Sombra del Agua, there aren't any guestrooms that list a balcony.

Does Hotel Sombra del Agua host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at Hotel Sombra del Agua if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.