Yucatan International Convention Center - 17 min walk
U.S. Consulate Merida - 3 min drive
Getting around
Mérida International Airport (MID) - 15 min drive
Teya-Merida Station - 28 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
El Palacito Secreto puts you just a 5-minute drive from Paseo de Montejo and Mérida Cathedral. You can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, body wraps, or mani/pedis. Other highlights include 2 outdoor pools, a terrace, and a garden.
Languages
Dutch, English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
8 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Private dining
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Mosquito nets
2 outdoor pools
Full-service spa
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
What to enjoy
Balcony or patio
Individually furnished and decorated
Separate sitting area
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 percent
Renovations and closures
This property is closed from January 18 2025 to January 19 2025 (dates subject to change).
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Also known as
El Palacito Secreto Hotel Merida
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El Palacito Secreto Hotel Mérida
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Frequently asked questions
Is El Palacito Secreto currently open?
This property is closed from January 18 2025 to January 19 2025 (dates subject to change).
Does El Palacito Secreto offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Palacito Secreto does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at El Palacito Secreto?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at El Palacito Secreto?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at El Palacito Secreto?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at El Palacito Secreto?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at El Palacito Secreto?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Casino La Cima (16-min walk) and Diamonds Casino (7-min drive) are both nearby.
What is there to do at El Palacito Secreto and nearby?
El Palacito Secreto has 2 outdoor pools and a spa, as well as a garden.
Does El Palacito Secreto have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a balcony or patio.
What's the area around El Palacito Secreto like?
El Palacito Secreto is a short 10-minute walk from Paseo de Montejo and 17 minutes' walk from Mérida Cathedral.
El Palacito Secreto Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.8/10
Staff & service
9.8/10
Amenities
9.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
December 25, 2024
Best Kept Secret
Beautiful location in the heart of Merida. Wonderful little secret palace. Go here and you will love it.
Gene
Gene, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 30, 2024
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!
Kimberly
Kimberly, 4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 16, 2024
Nice place but noisy at night
Gabriela
Gabriela, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
February 24, 2024
Excellent property- would highly recommend!
Robert
Robert, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
February 12, 2024
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.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
February 9, 2024
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).
KIMBERLY
KIMBERLY, 8-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
January 12, 2024
tony
tony, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
September 14, 2023
Christine
Christine, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
June 3, 2023
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.
Arul
Arul, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 9, 2023
Adrian
Adrian, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
March 30, 2023
John
John, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
March 28, 2023
John
John, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
June 29, 2022
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 1, 2021
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
Ali Hassan
Ali Hassan, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 11, 2021
Jenn
Jenn, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
August 24, 2021
THIBAUT
THIBAUT, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
April 17, 2021
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.
Verified traveler
4-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 13, 2020
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.
David
David, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
December 11, 2020
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!
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
March 1, 2020
Amazingly beautiful property , close to the center of Mérida
Elzbieta
Elzbieta, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
February 22, 2020
Amazing!
Ellen
Ellen, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
November 26, 2019
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.
Katie
Katie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
August 2, 2019
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.
Verified traveler
4-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
March 30, 2019
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.
Jack
Jack, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
March 28, 2019
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...