Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa

3.5 star property
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Host gatherings and events in this historic space, featuring a central table, decorative vases, and exposed wooden beams.
Enjoy formal dining in a historic setting with rustic charm and elegant touches.
Experience the warmth of a traditional space with a high, vaulted ceiling and arched brick wall, perfect for meals or social gatherings.
Cozy interior with exposed brick walls, vaulted ceilings, and a fireplace, perfect for relaxing or dining.
Enjoy a formal dining experience in this beautifully set room with a long bench and arched doorway leading to an outdoor area.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Ramon Diaz Ordaz No.2-1, Ahualulco de Mercado, JAL, 46750
  • Teuchitlan Plaza
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Guachicmontones Interpretive Center
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Guachimontones Archaelogical Site
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

El Carmen

In Ahualulco de Mercado .You'll be 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Guachicmontones Interpretive Center with a stay at this Ahualulco de Mercado hotel.

What's nearby

  • Teuchitlan Arches - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Teuchitlan Plaza - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Teuchitlan Square - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Guachicmontones Interpretive Center - 15 min drive - 7.9 miles
  • Guachimontones Archaelogical Site - 16 min drive - 8.3 miles

Getting around

  • Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Soky Ahualulco - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Choza Mayahuel - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Restaurant Monte Carlo - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Tacos de Borrego y Lechon - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Carnitas el Michoacano Ahl - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Spa services, a terrace, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free valet parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Ahualulco de Mercado hotel.

  • 27 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1722
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa offers 27 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. This Ahualulco de Mercado hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Languages

Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: MXN 310 for adults and MXN 310 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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 310 for adults and MXN 310 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 4500 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 10)

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Outside food is not permitted on the premises.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hacienda El Carmen
Hacienda El Carmen Resort
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel And Spa
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel El Carmen
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa Mexico - Jalisco
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel Ahualulco de Mercado
Hacienda El Carmen Ahualulco de Mercado
Hacienda El Carmen Resort Spa
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel Spa
Hacienda El Carmen & Spa
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel Spa
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa Hotel
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa Ahualulco de Mercado
Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa Hotel Ahualulco de Mercado

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa to the airport?

Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa is 53.3 mi (78-min drive) away from the Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa have an airport shuttle?

Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of MXN 4500. per vehicle, roundtrip.

Does Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of MXN 310 for adults and MXN 310 for children. It's available every day from 8 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa?

This hotel offers free valet parking.

Does Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa features an outdoor pool.

Does Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa have a restaurant?

Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa is home to Don Bocho, which features international cuisine.

Does Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, body scrubs, and aromatherapy.

How close is Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa to downtown Ahualulco de Mercado?

Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa is 0.2 mi away from El Carmen.

Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 256 out of 326 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 52 out of 326 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 326 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 326 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 326 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent relaxing hotel and spa. Great grounds beautiful attention to detail, my only sadness was the pool was closed during our stay :(
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is absolutely beautiful. It's been wonderfully restored and it was a delight to stay here. Make sure you stay more than one night, due to other parts of our trip we were only able to stay one night and didn't get to take full advantage of the property. Definitely leave time to explore the grounds. Our only disappointment about the facilities is that the outdoor pool and hot tub were closed even though it didn't say anything about it on the website and they didn't mention it to us (we were there in March).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, san fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
An annual visit for my family. Each visit better than the last.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marisela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toda la gente bien amable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hacienda El Carmen is a rare gem! an oasis of tranquility where time slows down, and every visit is more magical than the last. This was my third stay, and each time, the experience somehow becomes even more extraordinary. The property itself is breathtaking, a beautifully preserved masterpiece that transports you to another era. But what truly makes it unforgettable is the people. The owner personally connects with each guest, and the entire team embodies genuine warmth and impeccable service. It’s a level of hospitality that feels almost lost in today’s fast-paced world. Mornings are extra special with the sounds of the birds, horseback rides through the serene grounds, interacting with the donkeys and geese, and the stillness of nature around us. The spa is beyond indulgent, offering treatments that melt away stress in one sitting. And the food? Absolutely divine! Every meal is a masterpiece, showcasing the rich flavors of Mexico in the most exquisite way. Just over an hour from Guadalajara, this is more than a getaway, it’s a sanctuary! If you're searching for a place to truly unwind, recharge, and be immersed in authentic Mexican hospitality, look no further. Hacienda El Carmen is simply paradise.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Veronique

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hacienda is a beautiful place but the food was very average. There were very few people there so the hacienda felt gloomy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

VALENTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was adorable and unique. It was surrounded by beautiful antiques that took me back to yesteryear. The staff was exceptionally friendly and accommodating and we all had a magnificent experience at the health spa where we were treated like royalty. I will to return and stay at a different room every single time. Congratulations to the owners on such an exceptional property and unique surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beatifull
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aurora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This Hacienda is amazing, just what we were looking for! From the moment we were greeted till the time we left the whole staff was wonderful! Fabiola the server at the restaurant was so kind and wonderful. Gave us ideas of where to visit and was always so cheerful! If your looking for a quite area to relax this is the place! Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is a beautiful place!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Saul Ivan, Tlajomulco De Zúñiga

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This a beautiful Hacienda from the 16th century with a building from the 18th century. Very well kept and maintained, clean all around. However, expect a lot of critters since it is located in a rural area. Some staff were nice and others were indifferent and less helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelica, Los Angeles

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I thought I was in a movie, this property was awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Citlalli

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No les gustó que reservé en Expedia (mejor precio) y me cobraron extra a mi hija de 3 años,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esmeralda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hacienda el Carmen was the most beautiful experience I've had in any of my travels. Absolutely breathtaking!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Saul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elva

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is absolutely beautiful, the food was great, and the staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

MA MARTHA

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Santiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to visit. The hacienda is beautiful. Staff is awesome.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hacienda Del Carmen is an amazing treasure. The property takes you back 500yrs. As soon as you enter, one feels the history. The owner Monica Baez is 5th generation owner and has done an amazing job restoring it while keeping the culture and history intact. The spa and its services are remarkable. The ancient building has been turned into a 5star experience. Keep in mind that the Hacienda is over 500 yrs and in the middle of working ranches, so you will occasionally smell unpleasant scents but nothing that made our stay unpleasant. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023