Hacienda Santa Cruz  

Set on Calle 86 in Santa Cruz Palomeque, Hacienda Santa Cruz is a 17th-century hacienda-turned-boutique hotel just outside Mérida, Yucatán. It sits about 10–11 km from Mérida International Airport and roughly 12 km from the historic center, with easy drives to archaeological sites such as Uxmal, Mayapán and Chichén Itzá.

Housed in a former 1640 Franciscan monastery across 5 hectares, the property keeps original features like the chapel, machine room and la casa principal. The 25 individually decorated rooms and suites mix colonial bones with modern comforts — air conditioning, pillowtop beds, plasma TVs and complimentary Wi‑Fi. Master Suites add in-room bathtubs, bathrobes, hairdryers, terraces and minibars.

Soak in two outdoor pools, unwind in the steam room or sauna, and treat yourself at the on-site spa offering massages, facials and body treatments (extra charge). On-site perks include a TV room, safe at reception, 24-hour front desk, concierge, shopping and free self-parking. Wake up to garden views and long, lazy hacienda mornings.

The hotel features a conference center and meeting room for events and presentations, plus luggage storage and multilingual staff. Complimentary wireless internet and a 24-hour reception support business stays.

Dine at Valentina, a poolside fine-dining restaurant with a bar/lounge and garden views, or grab coffee and bites at the café. A pool bar keeps drinks flowing and cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily (7:30 AM–11:00 AM) for a fee.