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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
“Sombra del Agua is a beautiful hotel in the very center of San Cristóbal. The staff is super professional and helpful, they helped us book a tour and were always kind and available. Breakfast was exceptionally good, we couldn’t try the restaurant...”
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Sharan
Netherlands
“It's a beautiful hotel in the center of San Cristobal.”
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Lars
Netherlands
“Beautiful hacienda - our room was in the basement, with not so much light. But we slept great as it was nicely cool and dark.”
Rafic
Switzerland
“Very central location.
The property is an old colonial house, which is really beautiful and very well maintained.
The food in the restaurant is just delicious and the staff extremely professional.”
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Judith
Australia
“Inclusive car park and location within the historical city and beautiful setting and cleanliness”
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Anton
Austria
“Perfect and quiet stay in the heart of San Cristobal. The best hotel we had on our trip.”
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Laura
United Kingdom
“Comfy beds, lovely shower, staff were very helpful and friendly. Could sit in the restaurant and play cards in the evening having a drink. Breakfast was amazing.”
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Astrid
France
“Very charming property at the centre of the city. I loved the dinner by the fire, in particular the personal préparation of guacamole in front of our eyes. I highly recommend this place.”
Alannah
Australia
“Great location and the suite is so lovely, comfortable and spacious. Delicious food too!”
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Tracey
Mexico
“I love this hotel and I return to it every year. The location is perfect - so close to all the markets and the rooms are clean and elegant with beautiful clean-lined wooden furniture. The courtyard is lovely, the restaurant delicious and the...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurante Tarumba
Cuisine
Mexican
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly • Traditional
House rules
Sombra del Agua takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
Free
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Sombra del Agua in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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