Santa Cecilia Hotel is a small gem of a hotel located in the fascinating Xochimilco neighborhood of Oaxaca, the oldest neighborhood in town. There are gorgeous colorful houses and priceless murals in the Mexican tradition all around. The hotel itself is simple yet beautifully decorated with an artistic eye that combines style and sustainability. The brother/sister team who run Santa Cecilia Hotel are incredibly gracious and friendly, and stop at nothing to meet any need. In addition they provide access to a clean, safe and inexpensive taxi service on an day. Drinking coffee as I enjoyed a gorgeous view from the rooftop terrace was as good as it gets. The hotel is a 20-25 walk from the core of the Centro district, along one of Oaxaca's best streets, Calle Rufino Tamayo, which becomes Calle de Manuel Garcia Vigil, lined with galleries and high-quality arts & crafts shops

Stayed in March 2024

There was a dog on a balcony right next to us in the neighboring property that kept barking. The location wasn’t super convinient but it was good enough! The shower was odd, it took like 5 mins for water temperature to change and the preassure was not great.

It was super clean, rooms were nicely decorated, the whole hotel felt very private and modern. Pretty, colorful and a lot of natural light. There is also a restaurant on the top floor which has great views, serves great food and is just epic!!! Super nice!

Stayed in February 2024

A comfortable, affordable accommodation that was an easy walk to the city center. The hospitality at Santa Cecilia was exceptional. The staff were helpful, kind and available.

Stayed in February 2024

Queen bed was a little small.

The terrace was so peaceful and had a fantastic view. Tastefully decorated. The team were so helpful and accommodating. They were fantastic. Very clean. Drinking water stations avaliable on every floor. Fantastic neighbourhood with great coffee shops and restaurants.

Stayed in March 2024

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Location, Staff, cleanliness,

Stayed in March 2024

Everything was great

Very delicious breakfast

Stayed in March 2024

Keep in mind that it is a 15-20min walk to town. but great for our fitness. ;)

Beautiful and quiet hotel in a beautiful quarter of Oaxaca (lots of beautiful streeart and some nice appearing Cafes and Restaurants nearby). The room itself was spacious and very clean, beds comfortable. The hotel offers free coffee and water and the have a nice roof terrace. We felt very comfortable there and the staff was always welcoming.

Stayed in March 2024

It's a bit far from the city center. The hotel is new, but some things just don't make sense and could be improved, shower isn't great and the bathroom door doesn't close. They provide tours, but you can get it cheaper in the city as they charge you extra.

The place is new

Stayed in February 2024

Santa Cecilia was comfortable and quiet in a great location. Lovely walk into town, lovely to get back to! Excellent breakfast on the roof terrace. We did a trip from the hotel with Alberto that was one of our best days out!

Stayed in February 2024

Nice people.

Stayed in February 2024

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I enjoyed my stay so much I extended a few nights. The staff are incredibly kind, my room was very clean and cozy, and I enjoyed walking around the neighbourhood. The wifi was good and suitable to take a work call from my room.

Stayed in February 2024

Breakfast area was closed one morning

Great location, chic design

Stayed in January 2024

Short stay

Location, extremely helpful staff, room, internet, water availability and fantastic breakfast

Stayed in January 2024

Excellent property, clean and beautiful. Very friendly staff

Stayed in January 2024

We couldnt open the window in our room bcs it was at the passage and would have allowed ppl to get in without issue.

Really pretty hotel in a super calm location. Beautiful room. Very nice staff.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

This is the most lovely little hotel which we loved everything about. We were busy exploring oaxaca so didn’t spend a huge amount of time there but the room was dreamy and the staff so lovely. I can’t wait to come back to oaxaca and would definitely stay here again. The neighbourhood was perfect, a bit out of the main town but an east walk. Beautiful coffee shops and bakeries along the way not to mention all the amazing street art.

Stayed in January 2024

It’s such a small thing but maybe a lamp in the room would be nice. The main light is so bright

Very clean and lovely setting. Very secure The route down to the Centro is absolutely incredible. It’s super safe and has incredible cafes and street art on the way

Stayed in January 2024

Unfortunately, the house next door has a dog on the roof that is abandoned to its fate and the hotel does not respond to the situation of the poor animal that spends its time barking and crying all night, making it difficult to sleep and not think about the suffering of the animal

The hotel and the rooms are nice and clean, the restaurant does not have good food and it is impossible for the chef to be the cook, waiter and cashier during breakfast, maybe a little help would improve the service and food.

Stayed in November 2023

I didn't like barking and howling dogs next door but got used to them. Just expect a little noise whenever you are in me8

Great front office staff and cleaning staff. They were always knowledgeable and accessible. I like the location. I walked to my Spanish language school and city center in 15 or 20 minutes.

Stayed in December 2023

Water pressure was challenging the 3 nights we stayed

Beautiful hotel in a great location!

Stayed in November 2023

No gym or pool (It wasn't advertised so just flagging!) Wifi was iffy. No bathtubs (even though the listing said "shower or bathtub"). This should just be clarified. Cold at night during winter (no heat) -- but they did provide extra blankets when we asked.

Great people. Quiet location. Free papaya for breakfast :) Chic design and overall cozy and comfortable.

Stayed in December 2023

- on arrival reception tried to give us an inferior and cheaper room compared to what we'd booked via Booking.com. Had we not flagged it to them, we would have been stuck - I am sure it was only an honest mistake - providing guests with a free water cooler is a nice touch but not when it's right outside the door to your room and the other guests form an orderly queue to it first thing in the morning like animals descending to a water hole

- quiet location if your room faces the "river" and not the street. Please be mindful that there is not much water in the canal and it's mainly raw sewage so air the room at your discretion and you won't spend much time on the balcony either - peaceful inner patio, walkable neighbourhood from town - great level of cleanliness and functioning wi-fi

Stayed in November 2023

Santa Cecilia Hotel was a great experience! 15 min easy walk to town center. The hotel was super helpful with booking different tour options to see the popular sites and artists nearby.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing.

The staff are very friendly. I liked the water available to drink. I had to leave Arely for the airport and there was a little food and coffee in the garden.

Stayed in November 2023