Hotel Sombra del Agua

3.5 star property
Colonial hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant

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Smart TV
Suite, 1 King Bed | Bathroom
Superior Room, 2 Double Beds
Smart TV
Restaurant

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is AU$148
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

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)
    ‪115 min drive‬

Room options

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. .Places within a 5-minute walk of this 3.5-property class Zona Centro hotel include Museo de San Cristóbal and Church of San Nicolás.

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

Colonial hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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

  • No on-site parking available

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

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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and cash.

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 2 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Sombra del Agua on 1 Dec 2025 start from AU$148.17, 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.

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.