Villa Santa Monica

The hotel Santa Monica is a very beautiful small boutique hotel. The service is very good. The location is excellent. The courtyard is amazing and the back area with the pool is just right. However, you CANNOT stay here if it is overt 65 degrees outside. INCREDIBLY there is no air conditioning anywhere at this hotel. They do not list the fact that there’s no air conditioning on their website. They were very understanding when we told them we would be canceling our last night. Only stay here October to April until they update the facilities

We had a wonderful stay with our family during the Chris**as break. The staff are absolutely wonderful and Jorge, the General Manager is extremely helpful and so attentive. They organized a delicious 4 course meal for our family of 12 on Chris**as Eve and even had some special activities for our kids and a complimentary birthday cake for my son. Property is beautiful and well maintained. We cannot wait to visit again.

The architecture, staff, location and furnishings are all very beautiful. I did find it a little odd that the room I was in opened onto an outdoor dining area. It was strange to go into my room while skirting diners, though it didn't ever seem too busy.

You can’t find a more beautifully curated place. From the architecture to all of the decorative items so carefully selected and then of course the colorful birds sprinkled throughout just brought this place to life. It feels like you’re in a private oasis right in the middle of the city and the staff is just right amount attentive without being pushy.

Such a beautiful hotel! Loved the location at the top of Parque Benito Juarez, which is so lovely in itself. Both the hotel courtyard, where we had breakfast every day ( always delicious), and our room were exquisite. Hummingbirds in abundance! Huge bathroom, antique-filled bedroom, super high ceilings— it felt grand and elegant. In January, the courtyard was chilly in the morning, so plan on a jacket. We had some plumbing issues on our first day (not exactly surprising for a building of this age), but they were completely fixed by the time we returned in the afternoon. If you like American style amenities— TV, microwave, tech upgrades— this is not for you. It’s an historic old building and provides an old school hotel experience. Silent at night, comfortable bed, great linens. Our room had a pretty private patio, but the furniture wasn’t too inviting (seriously weathered). However, it was great to leave the doors open and sit on the big comfy chairs with the sun streaming in. The staff, led by Lulu, was fantastic—you are completely taken care of in such a personal and caring way. The walk to the town center is about 10-15 minutes and we loved escaping back to this quiet and beautiful spot every night.

The nicest staff you will ever meet. Quaint property. Excellent food and beverage.

This hotel is one incredibly beautiful, the food was fantastic, and the service was better than I’ve had anywhere else. My room was unique, comfortable, with a fireplace and very traditional. Perfect

Really beautiful place to stay at. Easy to get to and close to the center of the city. Only about a 10-15 minute walk to the center.