Mérida Centro stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Mérida Centro hotel, you'll find Merida English Library and Santa Ana Park. Paseo de Montejo and Remate de Paseo Montejo are also within half a mile (1 km).
What's nearby
Paseo de Montejo - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
Parque Santa Lucía - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Mérida Cathedral - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Plaza Grande - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
Getting around
Teya-Merida Station - 28 min drive
Mérida International Airport (MID) - 15 min drive
Restaurants
La Negrita Cantina - 6 min walk
Blue Bag Coffee - 2 min walk
Huniik - 6 min walk
Nítido - 4 min walk
La leon negra - 4 min walk
About this property
El Palacito Secreto
3.5-star spa hotel near Paseo de Montejo
El Palacito Secreto offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. Spa services, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly El Palacito Secreto. Free self parking is available.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Mérida hotel.
8 guestrooms or units
Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
Poolside lounge chairs
Self-service laundry
Front desk (24 hours)
Storage area for luggage
Front-desk safe
Tour and ticket information
Terrace
Garden
Smoking in designated areas
Refrigerator in a common area
Water dispenser
El Palacito Secreto offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas and include desks. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Couples/private dining
Things to do
2 outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Room amenities
Bathroom
Bathrobes
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
More
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Separate sitting area
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children.
Rollaway/extra 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.
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent
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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
We should mention
Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
Property is also known as
El Palacito Secreto Hotel Merida
El Palacito Secreto Hotel
El Palacito Secreto Merida
El Palacito Secreto Hotel Mérida
El Palacito Secreto Mérida
El Palacito Secreto Hotel
El Palacito Secreto Mérida
El Palacito Secreto Hotel Mérida
Frequently asked questions
How close is El Palacito Secreto to the airport?
El Palacito Secreto is 5 mi (15-min drive) away from the Mérida International Airport (MID) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
How much does it cost to stay at El Palacito Secreto?
As of Jun 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Palacito Secreto on Jun 15, 2026 start from $178, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Does El Palacito Secreto have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at El Palacito Secreto.
Does El Palacito Secreto offer free breakfast?
El Palacito Secreto offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Is there a casino at El Palacito Secreto?
No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Casino La Cima (16-min walk) and Diamonds Casino (7-min drive) are nearby.
What time is check-in at El Palacito Secreto?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
Is there free parking at El Palacito Secreto?
This hotel offers free self parking.
Does El Palacito Secreto have a pool?
El Palacito Secreto features 2 outdoor pools.
Does El Palacito Secreto have a spa?
This hotel has a spa, which features massages, body wraps, and body treatments.
How close is El Palacito Secreto to downtown Mérida?
El Palacito Secreto is 0.7 mi away from Mérida.
El Palacito Secreto Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Lovely boutique hotel, an oasis of calm and very helpful staff. Good breakfast every morning and we had an excellent stay for a week, using it as a base to explore all round Merida. Highly recommended
Stayed four nights and highly recommend this hotel.
Michael
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Loren
Jan 28, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Secret Palace was truly an oasis of calm and beauty in an otherwise plain corner of Merida. The room was lovely, the garden serene and the staff charming. Highly recommended.
Beautiful oasis of calm , lovely decor and design boutique hotel , and lovely pool , with different style rooms ! Definitely a great choice when in Merida
Beautiful location in the heart of Merida. Wonderful little secret palace. Go here and you will love it.
Gene
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Raven
Dec 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an exceptional space. It truly feels like you are staying at a palace. Among the finest hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Amazing staff, amazing amenities, amazing space. Close to city center. Close to restaurants. A SPA. Wonderful breakfast. Sexy bar. Laundry. Everyone speaks English, if that’s your thing. If you don’t stay here, you may hate yourself.
We had a very pleasant stay at this small hotel fashioned from an historic building. It is nicely appointed. The rooms are elegantly furnished and very comfortable. The pools at the center of the courtyard form an oasis from the outside world.
The hotel was so close to great restaurants and all the areas you should go see. All the downtown attractions were a 10-15 min pleasurable walk. The snacks and water and coffee/ tea always available was amazing too! Definitely one of the nicest places I’ve stayed…. The room was so romantic!
Lovely hotel with excellent staff. Delicious breakfast. Location was a little out of the way. More than a half mile to the major squares, restaurants and shopping. Pretty much nothing in the
immediate area. That said Ubers are very inexpensive if you don’t want to walk.
Verified traveler
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
8/10 Good
KIMBERLY
Feb 9, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Pros and cons
Gorgeous small hotel about 1 mile from Centro. Nothing nearby, a long walk to restaurants, shops , etc. excellent staff, great breakfast included, pool too cold to swim in, showers terrible (low water pressure and shower head way too high. I’m 5’4, was about 2 ft above my head so I never could get hair rinsed).
There were 3 big C. ROACHES in the room. I had a terrible night and no they didn't even refund me. The pool was not operational. I have a picture of a big roach on the bed if anyone wants to see it.
Een verborgen parel in een mooie stad. Dit is heet hotel maar is, zoals de naam al zegt, een paleis. Mooie kamer, heerlijk bed, fijne badkamer. En alles is mooi en verfijnd. Het zwembad, het ontbijt, het personeel. Alles is gewoon perfect.
El hotel está muy bonito, no me gustó que el agua de la alberca estaba helada! No tenían caldera por lo cual no la pudimos utilizar.
El menú del desayuno (venía incluido) era lo mismo todos los días y no tenías más opciones.
No había Televisión en la habitación.
La lámpara de la habitación con polvo, el agua de la habitación sabía raro y no la cambiaban todos los días.
Nos cobraron comisión por el pago con Tarjeta de crédito de consumos, no nos informaron con anticipación.
No regresaría a este hotel.
This place is a hidden gem! Its a real hidden palace. The staff was extremely helpful and always available for advice. The bed was comfortable and showers luxurious. Food was delicious. The place was quite and well kept. My only problem was that wifi was not reaching my room so had to walk across the hallway to get connected
The name says it all. The hotel is barely noticable on the street unless you are looking for it. When you walk in it opens into a beautiful courtyard that screams "relaxation!". The staff was wonderful and helped us schedule a COVID test to return back home. There was breakfast in the morning to start our day and a nice pool for a swim to end our day. We received a nice massage from the spa too. Note to travelers Merida is VERY hot compared to oceanfront cities. Drink plenty of water.
This hotel in the US would cost over $1000 per night . It’s such a beautiful boutique hotel, I felt like royalty when staying there. Beautifuly furnished , landscaping and pool areas rival a mansion.
The hotel is well kept and updated with modern features. The bath is excellent as well as the staff. Bring a mosquito repellent and you will be set. Very clean and warm staff. Highly recommended!