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Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia

Property class: 3.5

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A castle-like building with a swimming pool in front. - Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia (Guanajuato)
A stone building with a staircase leading to an entrance, arched windows, and a lantern post. - Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia (Guanajuato)
A courtyard with brick arches and a flower bed. - Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia (Guanajuato)
A wooden hallway with a bench, a statue, and a framed picture on the wall. - Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia (Guanajuato)
An indoor dining area with tables and chairs, a chandelier, and decorative banners. - Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia (Guanajuato)
You can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and 2 bars at Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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A four-poster bed with a floral bedspread and matching footboard. There is a small wooden stool beside each bed.

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(196 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a small table. There are two archways leading to another room.

Standard Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(88 reviews)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Guanajuato is home to Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia. Alley of the Kiss and El Nopal Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Macrocenter I and Guanajuato Funicular. Visit our Guanajuato travel guide
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Camino a la Valenciana s/n Km. 1, Guanajuato, GTO, 36020

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a prominent staircase, and a clear blue sky with clouds.
    University of Guanajuato
    6 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Macrocenter I
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Alhondiga de Granaditas Museum
    20 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Alley of the Kiss
    5 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Mummies Museum
    6 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bajío Intl. Airport (BJX)
    32 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante La Huerta Café
    4 min walk
  • Tacos don taco
    10 min walk
  • Hacienda El Fresno
    5 min walk
  • Restaurant Bar
    2 min walk
  • Birriería Tafoya
    8 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee: MXN 160 to 340 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • El Comedor Real

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1952
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Tudor architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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 or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MXN 160 to 340 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 700 per vehicle (roundtrip)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia?

Check-in begins at 3 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of MXN 700 per vehicle applies.

Where is Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia located?

Situated in Guanajuato, this historic hotel is within a 10-minute walk of El Nopal Mine and Macrocenter I. Public Granary and Alhondiga de Granaditas Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Hotel Castillo Santa Cecilia Reviews

7.6

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

7.6

Staff & service

6.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 868 out of 2257 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 547 out of 2257 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 415 out of 2257 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 196 out of 2257 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 231 out of 2257 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s a historic place to stay. The amenities need updating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The place was clean, staff was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
H
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was not
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Has not been maintained and is very rundown. It is a great location, but that’s about it
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room needs improvement, the ceiling was releasing dust , the beds need new mattress and more
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities
my room was bad at all
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
K
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a unique experience to stay at a castle
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great, simple place to stay. Just be mindful that it's an old castle, so the amenities are older as well. Overall, it was a great and unique experience and I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower head was spraying water in different directions. Shower was clogged. Toilet wouldn't flush. The rooms were horrible. The dining room was bad.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place, we were here 17 years ago and it still looks great for being such an old and historic building.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This room had to be the worst room I’ve ever booked. Room is very old and dirty. When we got to the room the housekeeper was still in there cleaning states she hasn’t made our bed yet and she’ll be back. Mold in the bathroom shower and sink. Trash was left in the room. Air conditioning was leaking water called front desk several times no one answered so we immediately checked out of our 2 night stay and book a different hotel in town. The idea of a castle was cool but it was so ran down inside. This place has so much potential but they have failed it. Blanket on the bed was ripped towels were gray no amenities. By far the worst hotel I’ve ever booked!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No phones accesible, bugs on the rooms. Some electrical outliers are non working.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was, without question, the most unsanitary and unsafe hotel experience I have ever had. I have stayed in roadside motels that were in far better condition than this property. The room was in extremely poor condition. The towels, which appeared to have once been white, were gray, stained, and full of holes. Towel racks were rusted, there was visible mold throughout the room, and hair was scattered across the shower floor upon arrival. The toilet was filthy, with apparent fecal residue on and around the seat and bowl. The bed linens were dirty and contained debris that felt like dirt or sand. Several amenities were broken, including the hair dryer, room phone, and in-room safe. The property also appeared to lack adequate security. We had no hot water during our stay, and after showering, I developed a skin rash. On our first morning, we woke up to find vomit outside our door, which remained there for several hours before being cleaned up. When I asked the front desk for a refund so we could check out early, I was told refunds were against hotel policy. Instead, we were moved to another room that was just as unacceptable. In that room, the shower door would not close because it was stuck due to heavy mold and rust buildup. The air quality was so poor that it was difficult to breathe comfortably. To make matters worse, I was informed that the front desk is only staffed from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. because it is considered unsafe for employees to remain on the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is badly in need of repairs. Our room walls were peeling paint and it reeked of dampness. The bed, bedding, and all furniture was super old including the box TV (90s?).The humidity smell was bad and our room had no window to open. Bathroom entirely was in bad shape and barely had water come out of shower along with counter with sink was broken and dirty. The room we got should have never been rented out. Also the place is haunted. Had a horrible night. Got there late and stayed a few hours only but almost left 10 min in. Decided to stay only because of how late it was. They should just turn it into a museum. Place looks magical from the outside don’t fall for it. Just visit during the day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
DO NOT STAY HERE! - ¡NO SE QUEDEN AQUÍ! We made our reservation for 2-nights thinking we were giving our son a one in a life time experience, staying in a “castle”. When we arrived and received our rooms they were in very poor conditions and seemed to need dusting. We tolerated that, but then in the afternoon when my husband tried to shower there was NO hot water. My husband went to reception to try and get the issue resolved and discovered that the only person working was the receptionist. She informed us that the owner and the maintenance person who could turn the hot water on were at a town party and was unsure when they would return. She “upgraded” our rooms, which were still questionable. But the maintenance person was still a no show. When my husband went to speak to the receptionist again he overheard another customer complain about being without hot water for 2 days. At that point we decided to leave and look for another place to stay. Also, my confirmation charge was $211.68 and the hotel tried charging $333! I disputed the charge with my card company! Please be careful when booking here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En muchas partes no ahí luz , el hotel es muy oscuro , No nos dieron control para la tele , no te prestan toallas , y en si el lugar se nota con instalaciónes muy viejas , si da miedo quedarse ahí El baño estaba muy sucio
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
El hotel es muy bonito, el Castillo es muy impresionante. Desafortunadamente todo lo demás es muy malo, no hay agua caliente, el check-in es supuestamente a las 3pm pero no te entregan a tiempo. hay muy poco personal, Los muebles son muy antiguos. Te cobran antes de llegar. El personal de limpieza hace lo que puede con mínimos recursos, no recomiendo de ninguna manera que se hospeden ahí. Si recomiendo que visiten el lugar para recorrerlo y tomar buenas fotos.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Habitación limpia, lo único es que el internet no llegaba hasta mi habitación y la alberca no la tienen climatizada
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La arquitectura es muy bonita sin embargo deja muuuucho que desear. Las habitaciones si, están viejas perl fuera de eso, esta. Descuidadisimas!! No teníamos agua caliente para bañarnos, no había secadora, no hay teléfono en los cuartos para comunicarte a recepción y ni siquiera teníamos ni toallas, el papel en el piso porque el dispensador no servía, nuestra habiatacion tenía únicamente 1 foco en una lámpara por lo tanto, estaba muy oscuro. La cama parecía de agua porque todo te hundías y te movías a parte de que rechinaba muchísimo. El control de la TV ni quisiera tenia. U la tapita en donde van las pilas 🤧 El piso de madera todo levantado. Nos hospedamos porque teníamos una boda y como mencioné, no había ni toallas y cuando nos dieron las toallas, de verdad que parecían las que pones cuando te sales de bañar porque estaban suuuuoer chiquitas…. La verdad el hotel es solo la fama del castillo, no lo eecomiendo para nada.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel está muy bonito por fuera, la historia y leyendas del mismo son muy interesantes y hasta cierto punto ciertas, pero....... El personal muy grosero, ni los buenos días, buenas tardes, buenas noches, nos respondieron, ¡¡¡¡NO HABIA PAPAEL DE BAÑO EN LOS SANITARIOS!!!! y nos vieron que salimos a comprar y nadie dijo nada. Las toallas rotas y viejas, las camas estaban sucias y las almohadas estaban sucias, manchadas y olían feo, se les comento la situación, ¡¡¡¡¡pero dijeron que tenían mucha gente y que casi casi era lo que había!!!!! Como experiencia y por la anécdota, nos hospedamos ahi, PERO NO VUELVE A PASAR!!!!! PESIMA EXPERIENCIA
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026