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Sombra del Agua, the most emblematic hotel in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, offers its guests a unique experience in each stay, in a historical monument dating from 1907 that has been adapted with modern and elegant facilities and that welcomes its visitors with refined and attentive service. In our restaurant Tarumba we present you a menu of origin where the experience begins by interacting with the environment, Tarumba tastes like comales made of clay, smiles that are born from the heart, at hands that from ancient tradition know the spiritual by bringing it to a table;Service hours: 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sombra del Agua is a 2-minute walk to La Paz Square and Central Park, in San Cristóbal de las Casas. This charming colonial city has beautiful cobbled streets and many historic buildings.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in San Cristóbal de Las Casas, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.8

Free private parking


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
2 full beds
1 king bed
Bedroom :
2 queen beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.8
Free WiFi
8.2
High score for San Cristóbal de Las Casas
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Ayala
    United States of America United States of America
    I recommend Hotel Sombra del Agua with enthusiasm! Excellent location - right in the center of town. Yet the floor plans, massive architecture and good building materials insulate it from the city's noise. It is a heavenly oasis. Impeccable,...
  • Maria
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful courtyard and the interior patios is lovely.
  • Dana
    United States of America United States of America
    This is such an amazing hotel for its location, value, staff, and food at its restaurant! It was such a tranquil hotel with exceptional service and ambiance! Would definetely recommend!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Mexican

Amenities of Sombra del Agua
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Activities
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
    Services
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    • Room service
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Safe
    General
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Spa facilities
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      Additional charge
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    • Spa
      Additional charge
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules

    Sombra del Agua takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 3:00 PM

    Check-out

    Until 12:00 PM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

    Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Sombra del Agua accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    FAQs about Sombra del Agua

    • Sombra del Agua offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Spa
      • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
      • Fitness center
      • Sauna
      • Massage
      • Back massage
      • Themed dinners
      • Head massage
      • Spa facilities
      • Foot massage
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Full-body massage
      • Neck massage
      • Hand massage
      • Couples' massage

    • Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sombra del Agua on this page.

    • Sombra del Agua has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurante #1

    • Room options at Sombra del Agua include:

      • Double
      • Suite
      • Family

    • Sombra del Agua is 800 feet from the center of San Cristóbal de Las Casas. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Sombra del Agua may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Sombra del Agua is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.