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Reviews of Santa Cecilia Hotel

Calle José López Alavez 1508-A, 68040 Oaxaca City, Mexico

#26 of 198 hotels in Oaxaca City

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 84 hotel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.1

  • Free Wifi

    8.4

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  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    10
    I had a great time, would certainly stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There were times that it would have been nice to be more centrally located, like when it started to rain a little bit one night, but other than that I don't have any cause for complaint.

    I enjoyed the location, but it is about a 25 minute walk to the Zocalo. The neighborhood is very pretty, and there are good places to eat nearby. The room was excellent, really nicely furnished and it had everything that I needed.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    8.0
    Charming and Comfortable Stay in Oaxaca
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel was everything we needed and more for our stay. Its nicely decorated, adding to the Oaxacan charm of the city. It was clean and comfortable and a short work to the centre. We really enjoyed our stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    10
    Perfect peace in Oaxaca
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Absolutely nothing

    This was a lovely quiet hotel. Despite not being in the centre, there were 3 great restaurants a few minutes walk away - Mexican, Moroccan and Wholefood. Our outlook was onto a sweet little garden. Refillable bottled water was always available. The staff were always at reception. Good morning coffee was served downstairs and was included. The room was light and well fitted out, with a small balcony and two fans, one in the ceiling which we much preferred to aircon. A pleasant 25 minute walk into the centre of town . Perfect for us and very relaxing at the end of hot, busy days

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 18, 2024

    9.0
    Great stay in an artsy neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Super cool hotel, beside a beautiful aqueduct. Lodged in a artsy and old neighborhood. About a 10-15 mins walk to the Centro and the walk is absolutely fabulous (straight line) with all the gorgeous buildings. Personel was A+. The room had a king bed and was very comfortable. Shower was always over leaking but all was okay in the end. Be sure to check out Chepiche Café nearby for delicious coffee and breakfast/lunch with a huge terrace. The pizza place beside was also good. Definitely recommend this place of you’re up for walking a bit more. Trust me, you’ll love it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2024

    10
    Lovely spot in colorful, historic Oaxaca
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    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

  • Reviewed: March 20, 2024

    9.0
    Friendly staff, clean rooms, pretty hotel with weird shower and not so great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

  • Reviewed: March 14, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Location, Staff, cleanliness,

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    10
    Excellent hotel will definitely be back
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was great

    Very delicious breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2024

    10
    Peaceful hotel in a beautiful area of Oaxaca
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2024

    9.0
    A really lovely base, wonderful staff, beautiful view of the aqueduct, outstanding breakfast on the terrace.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice people.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    N/A

    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

  • Reviewed: January 31, 2024

    10
    Excellent place to stay in Oaxaca City
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast area was closed one morning

    Great location, chic design

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Short stay

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

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excellent property, clean and beautiful. Very friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    10
    Fully worth the money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    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

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2024

    10
    Perfection
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    10
    Incredible location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2023

    8.0
    I will return and recommend the hotel if the dog's situation is resolved
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    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

  • Reviewed: December 12, 2023

    10
    Thoughts and Impressions
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    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

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    9.0
    Great value hotel in a lovely neighborhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water pressure was challenging the 3 nights we stayed

    Beautiful hotel in a great location!

    Stayed in November 2023

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