INDEPENDENCIA 3 · Cozy apt w/Private Terrace - 1 Block to The Zocalo

Elegant apartment nestled in the heart of the historic district. Stay in an apartment just two blocks from the Zócalo and five blocks from the Santo Domingo de Guzmán Church, and enjoy beautiful sunsets from your private terrace. Stay in a building dating back to 1900 with modern amenities, including memory foam mattresses, air conditioning in the bedrooms, high-speed internet, a TV with international channels, an induction cooktop, USB outlets, and a washer/dryer.
Guests have full and exclusive access to the third floor and the terrace.
Some services are located on the terrace, so maintenance and landscaping staff may occasionally access that area, always after notifying the guest in advance.

I’ll be available via messages, but if necessary, there will always be someone available to assist you


The building is located just a few blocks from downtown and is very close to everything: restaurants, bars, culture, history, and traditions.
The best way to get to the apartment is by taxi.

GARDENING
We have a trusted gardener who can access the terrace if necessary to water and tend to our plants. We always strive to keep these visits brief and schedule them at appropriate times, with the goal of keeping the garden in optimal condition for your enjoyment. We appreciate your understanding.

SECURITY:
Our properties have a night security guard who can assist our guests with whatever they need. If a neighbour is making too much noise, please let us know and we’ll send the security guard immediately to ensure the rules are followed.

PARKING:
Parking on the street in front of the building is not permitted, but you may stop briefly to unload luggage. Free parking is available on the side streets, and there are several paid parking lots on Morelos Street, right behind the building.

NOISE POLICY:
Oaxaca’s historic centre is a multicultural place, full of traditions and delicious food; an essential part of our customs includes folklore and music, which can often cause unexpected noise during celebrations. In addition, some residents have dogs as guard animals and some farm animals, such as roosters.

This may disturb your sleep; with this in mind, we’ve made sure to include earplugs in the first-aid kit for you to use if needed.

CLIMATE CHANGE:
Dear guest, when confirming your reservation, please check the weather forecasts for our city during the dates you plan to visit, so you can get an idea of the current temperature and whether you should expect rain or other weather events. This will help enhance your experience, and remember that, as mentioned above, we only have air conditioning in the bedrooms, not in the common areas

Guest Policies

I. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF THE RULES
These guest rules will be in effect from May 2025 through May 2026. By making a reservation, the guest expressly and tacitly acknowledges that they accept and are fully aware of these rules, and that they agree to and comply with all the provisions set forth herein; it is the guest’s obligation to read these rules and act in accordance with them.

II. PAYMENT FOR ACCOMMODATIONS
A reservation is confirmed only upon receipt of at least 20% of the total accommodation cost, including taxes. The remaining balance must be paid no later than 30 days before the start of the stay; if the remaining balance is not received, the reservation is immediately cancelled, thereby releasing AALOJAT from any liability to the guest, The minimum 20% required as a deposit is NON-REFUNDABLE after the dates specified in the policies.

III. CHECK-IN
Check-in time for the room is from 3:00 p.m. onward, and check-out time must be no later than 11:00 a.m. Management reserves the right to grant an early check-in if the property is available earlier, as well as to grant a late check-out if availability exists for the desired date; however, there is no obligation to grant these benefits even if the guest requests them.

IV. CARE OF THE PROPERTY
We recommend that you review the room inventory upon arrival, as it will be inspected upon checkout; it will be inspected, and in the event of any missing items or damage, the guest will be responsible for covering the costs, which will be charged in Mexican pesos to replace or repair the property.

V. USE OF UTILITIES
The utilities (water, electricity, gas, etc.) provided by the owners must be used in good faith; wasteful or excessive use of these services is not included in the price, helping us keep rates affordable and protect the environment; upon leaving the room, every guest is required to close the windows, front doors, and water valves, and to turn off lights and air conditioning units.

VI. PROPERTY CLEANING
The company’s properties offer different included services, as well as amenities, locations, and designs. Not all properties include cleaning services; however, you can confirm whether or not this applies to your stay in the manual sent to you prior to check-in. In that document, you can see whether you are entitled to this service or if you must pay a fee. If cleaning is included, you must request it in advance, and it will be performed between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. at the latest. Guests may opt for daily cleaning or follow the hosts’ recommendations. We recommend making the request well in advance, as it is subject to availability. Guests who do not make their rooms available during those hours will not receive cleaning services. Linens, such as towels and bed sheets, will be replaced after a 7-day stay, at which time the room will also be cleaned. If you require them before this date, there will be an additional charge. Stains on sheets that can be easily removed will incur an additional charge of MXN $50.00 per item. (Face towels are excluded.) Linen items with stains that cannot be removed (such as hair dye, paint, rust, sauce, permanent markers, etc.) will be charged at the cost of a new item in Mexican pesos; we will inform you of the amount if this occurs. (See the attached table).

VII. SECURITY MEASURES WITHIN THE ROOM
Any item or cash valued at more than $ $250.00 must be reported to management before the start of the stay so that its existence can be verified and a record made that it will be in the room. Guests must store their valuables in the safety deposit boxes located on the premises. Management is not responsible for any loss or misplacement of items or cash left in the rooms or in the public areas of the properties that have not been registered.

VIII. LOST AND FOUND ITEMS
Items or valuables left behind by a guest at any of our properties’ facilities will be held by management for up to fifteen days; after this period, they will be disposed of as lost and found items. If the guest wishes to recover them, shipping costs will be the guest’s responsibility, and the guest agrees to pay an additional 25% to cover the time spent by our employees on this extra task.

IX. QUIET AND RESPECT FOR OTHER GUESTS AND HOTEL STAFF
After 9:00 p.m., noise levels must be kept to a minimum in all rooms and units. Please also respect quiet hours in the hallways, stairwells, and common areas, avoiding any behaviour that may disturb other guests at the resort, including loud music and loud conversations. Parties are prohibited unless the entire resort is rented out. In the event of a violation of the preceding provision, if the guest has been asked to end the party or gathering and refuses to do so, management is authorized to terminate the stay immediately without any possibility of a refund. If we are unable to contact the guest, a fine of MXN $1,500.00 will be imposed, which must be paid in cash before the day of departure. Otherwise, a payment request will be submitted through the app.

X. DAMAGE, DIRTY PROPERTY, LOST KEYS
In the event of damage to the property or its furnishings, as well as the loss of keys, the person responsible must pay for the damage caused. (Cost per lost key: $20). Payments of this type must be made immediately in cash, by credit card, or via a payment link (the person who made the reservation is responsible for these payments). Theft or intentional damage will be reported immediately to the police, and management is authorized to terminate the stay at that time without any possibility of a refund. It is prohibited to engage in any act that causes damage or harm to the property or to other guests, or to engage in conduct contrary to decorum or social behaviour.

XI. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Management does not authorize access to the rooms to any person who has not been previously and expressly authorized by the person who made the reservation and whose information has not been previously shared with management. Persons acting on behalf of the company or providing services related to the lodging shall have free access to the rooms occupied by guests. In the