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Hotel Arrecife de Coral

Avenida Crescencio Rosas No. 29, San Cristobal de las Casas 29250 Mexico
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#73 of 106 hotels in San Cristobal de las Casas
Location
4.1
Cleanliness
3.6
Service
3.3
Value
3.1

Hotel Arrecife de Coral is an excellent choice for travelers visiting San Cristobal de las Casas, offering a family-friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay.

The hotel features room service, and you can stay connected during your stay as Hotel Arrecife de Coral offers guests free wifi. Plus, Hotel Arrecife de Coral offers an on-site restaurant, providing a pleasant respite from your busy day. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available.

While staying at Hotel Arrecife de Coral, visitors can check out Mirador de la Escuela SolMaya (0.1 mi) and Templo del Carmen (0.1 mi), some of San Cristobal de las Casas' top attractions.

Travelers looking to enjoy some tapas can head to La Vina de Bacco or El Cau. Otherwise, you may want to check out an Italian restaurant such as Pizzeria El Punto, Cocoliche San Cristobal, or Trattoria Italiana.

Looking to explore? Then look no further than Na Bolom Cultural Centre (0.8 mi) and Catedral de San Cristobal de Las Casas (0.7 mi), which are some popular San Cristobal de las Casas attractions – all conveniently located within walking distance of the hotel.

Enjoy your stay in San Cristobal de las Casas!

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Laura L wrote a review Nov 2023
Chicago, Illinois311 contributions100 helpful votes
The pros: clean , nice grounds and well located hotel in San Cristobal de las Casas. I found the room spacious - it even had 2 beds - so confused by another review posted about small rooms. I did find the beds to be 'extra firm' ... pretty much across the board in Mexico in general. Breakfast was nice EXCEPT ... this is the con ... seriously the worst coffee I've ever had! This was the general consensus of people I was with and general comments. This was surprising as we are in Chiapas ... known for it's coffee! People often walked several blocks into the town to get the 'good stuff'. The other con was most distressing. The supervisor (a middle aged woman with short tight curly hair) was absolutely atrocious to the staff. Then, she corners and interupts guests to DEMAND tips, quite rudely. I seriously doubt the actual staff get the tips based on her behavior.
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Room Tip: Don't worry - excellent coffee shops mere blocks away.
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Eaa1947 wrote a review Mar 2023
Gold Coast, Australia637 contributions280 helpful votes
It pretends to be a 4 star hotel, “proudly” displaying the 4 stars at the front of the hotel. It is no better than a 2 star hotel. The rooms are small and I have never seen a smaller bathroom especially the hand basin. There is no where to put your wet pack or other toiletries and no hooks. For 2 persons they give you a small sachet of liquid shampoo. In this day and age of reducing single use items came as a shock. There is a shower but no bath tub.in the room itself there is no furniture apart from the bed. No table or chair. The beds were rather hard. There is no fan or air conditioning but given it is rather cold they did have extra blankets. The walls of the room were just whitewashed with no artwork, photos or any other features. The TV is only in Spanish, at least we could not find an English Channel. There are very few electrical outlets so charging your devices was a painful process. Of course it seems Mexicans don’t drink tea or coffee as there are no tea or coffee making facilities or cups or saucers. I asked for a kettle and they said they did not have any. For a 2 storey building there is no lift and one has to lug ones own suitcases or pay the bell boy to do so. We are not used to tipping for such services. The breakfast was pretty ordinary and the waiters could not explain what the hot meals were, so we left it. There is a sort of water feature in the middle of the courtyard but no swimming pool. How on earth they can call themselves a 4 star hotel is a mystery. Overall I will rate this as a 2 star hotel at best.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: If you don’t want to carry you luggage a flight of stairs try to get a ground floor room, it...
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Colinsweeney wrote a review Feb 2020
London, United Kingdom171 contributions57 helpful votes
Spent two nights in San Christobel at this hotel. It was a reasonable base to see the town and the local sights. We only had the continental breakfast on the last morning which wasn’t that good - the juice came from a carton and the bread was a bit too sweet for my liking.
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Date of stay: February 2020Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Ines H wrote a review Sep 2019
11 contributions20 helpful votes
Nice hotel with clean/spacious rooms and bathroom near the Zócalo (city center). The staff is friendly and they offer a great breakfast. It is a five minute walk from the hotel to the bars and restaurants in center of San Cristobal.
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Merel J wrote a review Apr 2019
Nijmegen, The Netherlands7 contributions3 helpful votes
The walls of this hotel are made of paper; you can hear someone using the blowdryer 3 rooms further down the hallway. During our stay there was a group of 25-30 teenagers partying plus a wedding, with loud music until 4 in the morning. Even after complaints the staff did nothing except trying to sell (!!!) us earplugs for 60 peso’s per person. At 8 in the morning the hotel personell decided it to be the perfect time to start rebuilding a broken bed in the garden which woke everyone up. The people at the desk are rude, unfriendly and couldn’t care less. Especially the lady working at the evening is a real charm, not. The rooms smell funky, the electronic doorkey never works so you need to head to the reception every time you want to enter your room, and the WiFi doesnt work. Worst hotel ever. Avoid by all means.
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Steve W wrote a review Nov 2018
Wimborne Minster, United Kingdom580 contributions189 helpful votes
This is a lovely hotel, and such a welcome situation surrounding a garden and fountain. A very welcome prospect after Mexico City. We had two nights here and plenty of time to see the sights of this attractive mountain town.We were told it would be chilly, but it was very pleasant. Our room was compact but clean and comfortable. The breakfast was good, and the staff helpful and friendly.
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Date of stay: October 2018
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Trip type: Traveled as a couple
Room Tip: Overlooking the garden
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Esther P wrote a review Nov 2018
Chicago, Illinois1402 contributions792 helpful votes
I had room 310 on the upper level of the hotel (there are two floors). It is nice size with two double beds, a flat screen TV (no remote in room). Wi-fi is best at non-peak times. It is a well-used room and could use some attention: * the rod from the towel rack in the bathroom is missing * the pull-out clothesline is missing the cord - so it is non-useable * there are only three non-removable hangers; the fourth is missing If you stay here, bring a power strip. There is only one electrical outlet in the room, thankfully it is by the bed. Be sure to close the window in the bathroom as it gets very cold at night (I was there in November). There are ample extra blankets available on the shelf above the clothes rack. I do want to mention that the staff is very honest.I left my travel money out by mistake while I was gone for the day, and it was not touched. There were two groups staying on the property and the restaurant prepared a breakfast buffet for 95 pesos that included everything, except the tip. The tacos restaurant across the street is excellent. It has an open kitchen, friendly waiters and a good menu. Portions are huge.
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Date of stay: November 2018
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Room Tip: Look over your the room and make sure it is in good repair. Request another if it is not.
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Rinus W wrote a review Oct 2017
Heerlen, The Netherlands421 contributions94 helpful votes
Good hotel centrally in the city. You can find your way easy. It was busy in town, but in the hotel you can sleep quiet. Big rooms, good facilities, nice personnel. They think with the guests. Clean and tidy. We spent two nights with pleasure
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Date of stay: September 2017Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Tincek_757 wrote a review Feb 2017
Slap, Slovenia142 contributions141 helpful votes
I have spent only one night at this place. My findings are: Positive * close to city centre (walking distance) * lots to choose at breakfast buffet Negative: * the room was moist and EXTREMELY cold, i was freezing all night long * poor wifi signal (only in lobby area) * we arranged an early breakfast. At the time we should start there was still no food on the buffet table. Tip: If you feel hungry go to the new kebab place just across the main road. Delicious!
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Date of stay: November 2016Trip type: Traveled solo
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TalieMo wrote a review Sep 2015
London, United Kingdom31 contributions6 helpful votes
This hotel was lovely. Location, it is quite near to the main plaza. The gardens of the hotel are quite pretty and well maintained. The rooms are good size, clean but it was so cold. Even with extra blankets we struggled with getting warm. We didn't spend too much time at the hotel so this wasn't too much of an issue.The first night the hot water didn't work either but the next day it was back. Breakfast was a buffet and of a good standard. Staff are friendly and we had to leave early in the morning, we got breakfast/lunch boxes packed up to take with us with no issues.
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Date of stay: July 2015Trip type: Traveled with family
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hotel Arrecife de Coral
Which popular attractions are close to Hotel Arrecife de Coral?
Nearby attractions include Museo del Ámbar (0.3 miles), Museo del Ámbar, Lilia Mijangos (0.2 miles), and Mirador de la Escuela SolMaya (0.09 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hotel Arrecife de Coral?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Hotel Arrecife de Coral?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Hotel Arrecife de Coral?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hotel Arrecife de Coral?
Conveniently located restaurants include Tarumba Restaurante, Cacao Nativa, and Come Sano Restaurant San Cristobal.
Is Hotel Arrecife de Coral located near the city center?
Yes, it is 0.2 miles away from the center of San Cristobal de las Casas.
Is Hotel Arrecife de Coral accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.