El Palacito Secreto

3.5 star property
3.5-star spa hotel near Paseo de Montejo

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Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Reception
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, body wraps
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
393 Calle 66, Centro, Mérida, YUC, 97000
  • Mérida Cathedral
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Yucatan International Convention Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • U.S. Consulate Merida
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Mérida

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

  • Parque Santa Lucía - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mérida Cathedral - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Yucatan International Convention Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • US Visa Applicant Service Center - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • U.S. Consulate Merida - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

  • Teya-Merida Station - 28 min drive
  • Mérida International Airport (MID) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Negrita Cantina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪El Apapacho - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Paleteria las Rellenas de la 60 - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Flamante Burgers & Friends - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cocina de Mar - ‬7 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, The Spa at Palacito. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

Languages

Dutch, English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • 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

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
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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.

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?

Pamper yourself with a day at The Spa at Palacito, where you can enjoy body wraps, hot stone massages, and mani/pedis.

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

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best Kept Secret

Beautiful location in the heart of Merida. Wonderful little secret palace. Go here and you will love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place but noisy at night
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property- would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Charming hotel but not the best location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

KIMBERLY

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).
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

tony

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Arul

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

THIBAUT

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David, Lakeland Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to stay

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Elzbieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazingly beautiful property , close to the center of Mérida
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie, Portland

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the first hotel my husband has actually ask to stay another night. We stayed here again despite us having a current non refundable amount at another hotel. You walk in and can not believe the amount of detail. Hand carved pillars and tile set against antique furnishings. We stayed in two different rooms and it felt like we were visiting the Queen of England. We purposely did not go see some sights so that we could have and excuse to come back to stay again. Fabulous staff and communication. The breakfast was hand prepared by a chef and was delicious. Only a few blocks from the square and supermarket. We ate at the Mercedo ( many venders) and the pizza place by the square both were excellent. The Mercedo also has live music every night of the week. The ruins Of Uxmal were even better then Chichen Itza. Dzibilchaltun has a fabulous Cenote. You will not be disappointed, I assure you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful b&b with unique antiques and a beautiful dining and pool area. The Carolann’s were very friendly hosts. We appreciated their and Gabriella’s suggestions for e plowing Mérida. Highly recommend staying here! Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place run by beautiful people

The beauty of a Roman villa combine with fine service to create an excellent stay. Behind a plain double door at the street truly sits a little secret palace.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's name is very appropriate! You would have no idea what is behind the front wall at the street. The property opens up to a grand classic Mexican style home with a centre courtyard pool that is out of this world. Stunning from all points. The staff were extremely friendly. Our rooms were absolutely gorgeous! The breakfast was a real treat! Just delicious! I don't think that we could say enough nice things about this property, it's staff, the owners or the experience itself. A lifelong memory for all of us! We will recommend and actually promote your hotel as often as possible. We were thrilled with everything! Thank you...
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019