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Hotel Sombra del Agua

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
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Restaurant
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds
Located in Zona Centro, this tranquil retreat offers rejuvenating sports massages at the spa and a relaxing garden. Guests love the cooked-to-order breakfast, reliable high-speed WiFi, and the helpful staff that has impressed many previous visitors.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$156
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct

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Room options

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Classic Room, 2 Double Beds

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

Deluxe Suite, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Cable/satellite channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
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About the area

Located in San Cristóbal de las Casas, Hotel Sombra del Agua is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huitepec Ecological Reserve and Grutas de San Cristóbal, while Mesoamerican Museum of Jade and Regional Costume Museum are cultural highlights. Guests appreciate the hotel's central location.
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Map
Calle 1, De Marzo 15, Esquina Avenida 16, San Cristóbal de las Casas, CHIS, 29200

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
  • Plaza 31 de Marzo - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santo Domingo Handicraft Market - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ciudad Cuauhtemoc - 13 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

  • Tuxtla Gutierrez (TGZ-Angel Albino Corzo Intl) - 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

Hotel located in Zona Centro
At Hotel Sombra del Agua, you can look forward to a garden, a bar and a conference centre. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a hot tub and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), 1 meeting room and a reception hall
  • Tour/ticket information, wedding services and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 78 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, heating and daily housekeeping

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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

  • 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

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 centre
  • 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
  • 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

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Sombra del Agua pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 18 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sombra del Agua on 19 Oct 2025 start from AU$156.37, 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.

How much is parking at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

Self-parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Sombra del Agua?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Sombra del Agua located?

Located in Zona Centro, this spa hotel is steps away from Mesoamerican Museum of Jade, San Cristóbal de las Casas Cathedral and Museo de San Cristóbal. Church of San Nicolás and Plaza 31 de Marzo are also within 5 minutes.

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