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El Palacito Secreto

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

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A luxurious outdoor dining area with a pool, surrounded by ornate architecture and tropical plants.
A luxurious indoor setting with elegant furniture, a patterned carpet, and a chandelier.
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Pool View | Room amenity
A grand hallway with ornate wooden doors, large potted plants, and a tiled floor with intricate patterns.
A lobby with a bar area, two armchairs, a chandelier, and a patterned floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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393 Calle 66, Centro, Mérida, YUC, 97000
  • Place, Paseo de Montejo
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque Santa Lucía
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Mérida Cathedral
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Merida, Yucatan (MID-Manuel Crescencio Rejon Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a patterned rug, and a balcony with curtains.

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a green chair, and a view of the outside.

Luxury Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, and a view of a garden through a sliding glass door.

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

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside | Room amenity

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

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

  • Santa Ana Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Paseo de Montejo - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parque Santa Lucía - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Mérida Cathedral - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Plaza Grande - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Negrita Cantina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bardo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Dzalbay - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Café Riqueza de Chiapas - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Nítido - ‬4 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. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is open daily.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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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El Palacito Secreto Hotel Mérida
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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.

How much does it cost to stay at El Palacito Secreto?

As of Jul 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at El Palacito Secreto on Aug 1, 2026 start from CA $207, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, body scrubs, and deep-tissue massages.

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. 48 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 57 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Spectacular experience, 1.5 km from key areas.
Breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed four nights and highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel, an oasis of calm and very helpful staff. Good breakfast every morning and we had an excellent stay for a week, using it as a base to explore all round Merida. Highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Secret Palace was truly an oasis of calm and beauty in an otherwise plain corner of Merida. The room was lovely, the garden serene and the staff charming. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

Charles Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was stunning! The staff was beautiful and so helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful oasis of calm , lovely decor and design boutique hotel , and lovely pool , with different style rooms ! Definitely a great choice when in Merida
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NEIL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay at this small hotel fashioned from an historic building. It is nicely appointed. The rooms are elegantly furnished and very comfortable. The pools at the center of the courtyard form an oasis from the outside world.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This is an exceptional space. It truly feels like you are staying at a palace. Among the finest hotels I’ve ever stayed in. Amazing staff, amazing amenities, amazing space. Close to city center. Close to restaurants. A SPA. Wonderful breakfast. Sexy bar. Laundry. Everyone speaks English, if that’s your thing. If you don’t stay here, you may hate yourself.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria del Sagrario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
EXCELENTE
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

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

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
NA
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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
Verified

8/10 Good

ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place. Only complaint is the dogs next door barking all the time at night. Very annoying.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In der Nähe vom Zentrum Histórico
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inge

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Een verborgen parel in een mooie stad. Dit is heet hotel maar is, zoals de naam al zegt, een paleis. Mooie kamer, heerlijk bed, fijne badkamer. En alles is mooi en verfijnd. Het zwembad, het ontbijt, het personeel. Alles is gewoon perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Blanca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El hotel está muy bonito, no me gustó que el agua de la alberca estaba helada! No tenían caldera por lo cual no la pudimos utilizar. El menú del desayuno (venía incluido) era lo mismo todos los días y no tenías más opciones. No había Televisión en la habitación. La lámpara de la habitación con polvo, el agua de la habitación sabía raro y no la cambiaban todos los días. Nos cobraron comisión por el pago con Tarjeta de crédito de consumos, no nos informaron con anticipación. No regresaría a este hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel typique. Très bon séjour. Cocktail très bon, ainsi que le petit déjeuner. Je recommande
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

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