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Villa Maria Cristina

5.0 star property
Belle Époque hotel with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa

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Sauna, hot tub, steam room, body treatments, hot stone massages
Indoor pool, outdoor pool, open 9 AM to 8 PM, pool umbrellas
Property grounds
2 bars/lounges
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
In Guanajuato's heart, Villa Maria Cristina offers a luxurious retreat with indoor/outdoor pools, sun loungers, and umbrellas. Guests relax at Terma Spa, join yoga classes at the 24-hour health club, or bring children to the playground—all experiences previous visitors loved.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Superior Suite

Highlights

Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Junior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2016
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Fan
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite Master

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room Standard

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

About the neighborhood

Map
Paseo de la Presa de la Olla No. 76, Col Centro, Guanajuato, GTO, 36000

What's nearby

  • Juarez Theater - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Union Garden - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • University of Guanajuato - 3 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • Regional Museum of Guanajuato Alhondiga - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Mummies Museum - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Bajío Intl. Airport (BJX) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Amatxi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Gregario Coffee House - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Victoriana - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Parlamento - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪México Lindo y Sabroso - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Villa Maria Cristina

Luxury family-friendly hotel renovated in 2016 and located near Union Garden
Located close to Juarez Theater and Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato, Villa Maria Cristina provides a rooftop terrace, a garden, and a playground. Indulge in a massage, a body wrap, and a facial at Terma Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour health club; the property also has an arcade/game room, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals on site. In addition to 2 bars and conference space, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An indoor pool and an outdoor pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • 1 meeting room, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Villa Maria Cristina boast thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Designer toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and fans

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: MXN 250 to 500 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Things to do

  • 24-hour health club
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 861 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Full-service spa

  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Prenatal massages
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 3 buildings
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Belle Époque architecture
  • Built in 1895
  • Renovated entire property - October 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday:
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Sunday:
  • Children's pool
  • Fitness facility
  • Full-service spa
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 6 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately MXN 250 to 500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: MXN 1800 per vehicle (one way)

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 smoke detector

We should mention

Pool access available from 9 AM to 8 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Maria Cristina Guanajuato
Villa Maria Cristina
Villa Maria Cristina Guanajuato
Villa Maria Cristina Hotel Guanajuato
Villa Maria Cristina Hotel
Villa Maria Cristina Hotel
Villa Maria Cristina Guanajuato
Villa Maria Cristina Hotel Guanajuato

Frequently asked questions

Does Villa Maria Cristina have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9 AM–8 PM.

Is Villa Maria Cristina pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Villa Maria Cristina?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villa Maria Cristina?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Villa Maria Cristina?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Villa Maria Cristina provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of MXN 1800 per vehicle applies.

Where is Villa Maria Cristina located?

This family-friendly Guanajuato hotel is located in De La Presa, within 1 mi (2 km) of Union Garden, Juarez Theater, and Basilica of Our Lady of Guanajuato. University of Guanajuato and Regional Museum of Guanajuato Alhondiga are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Villa Maria Cristina Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 385 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 385 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 385 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 385 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 385 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yuridia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel with a great Spa!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The best hotel in Guanajuato
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evodia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property and grounds are amazingly beautiful. The staff provided excellent service which included a tour of the facilities and history.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very attentive, helful, and nice staff. From the valet parking, recepcionist, and the cleaning ladies. All of them deserved two thumbs up. Very nice and spacious room with 2 bathrooms, each with bathtube and each with massage water jets. Everything was excellent, including the price. The only suggestion would be for the TVs to have platforms, e.g., netflix for us visitors to sign in and out. Thank you 😀 😊 my wife and I we will go back definitely.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lolita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This resort is beautiful. Very clean and well maintained. I would definitely come back to this hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Elsa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
P
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelent, except for a barking dog.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Needs better attention at the spa
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible place to stay for tour of Guanajuato

We loved this stunning place and would like to come back soon. Breakfasts were superb, (coffee so so). We ate dinner one night and it was disappointing. Rooms are quiet, roomy and comfortable. Most require 2-4 flights of stairs which enables views of the historic buildings and mountains in the distance . Staff was outstanding at every level. Spa was enjoyable with first rate massage therapists on the team.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A Hidden Gem: Exceptional Stay at Villa Maria Cristina Villa Maria Cristina exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I arrived, I was welcomed by the warm and friendly staff who were incredibly helpful throughout my stay. Their genuine hospitality made my visit truly special. The property itself is stunning—every corner is a visual delight. The architecture and design of the buildings are so unique and beautifully preserved, making it a treat to explore. My room was spacious, impeccably clean, and thoughtfully designed for comfort. One of the highlights was the free parking, which added convenience to an already flawless experience. From the serene ambiance to the exceptional service, my entire day there was among the best I’ve had. If you’re looking for a luxurious yet welcoming retreat, I can’t recommend Villa Maria Cristina enough. It’s a perfect blend of beauty, comfort, and top-tier service. I can’t wait to return
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean great service very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
This is a lovely hotel with beautiful, large, classy rooms that have a bit of a colonial feel, and the property has several extra benefits with two pools and spa facilities, We loved the location slightly outside of the very crowded historic center, making our stay move quiet and less chaotic. Bed was very comfortable, the staff is friendly and helpful, and the housekeeping is exceptionally professional. However, there are a few things that could be improved to make this truly a 5 star stay. Most notably, the hotel plays constant music throughout the hotel starting early in the morning (around 7am) that completely disrupts the tranquility of the place. You hear it at the pool, sitting outside for a meal, and even in your rooms and it's mostly like 80s disco and rock, completely out of place for the atmosphere of the hotel. It's so unnecessary and annoying. The second area that doesn't meet the potential of the hotel is the food. We ate at the restaurant twice and had room service once and in all three occasions it was gouts poor quality, especially for the prices they charged
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Fer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pésima atención del personal
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Enrique Torres Septien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No puede ser que Arturo que atiende en recepción no sepa hacer una factura. Tenía una junta y llegué tarde no obstante antes de desayunar se las pedí, y se tardó posteriormente casi una hora para hacerla. Al final le dejé los datos esperando que me la enviaran. Un día después no lo ha enviado. Porque ponen a una persona que no está capacitada para hacerlo.se comunico telefónicamente con tres personas para que lo auudaran. ayudaran. No puede ser.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SANDRA LORENA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Todo
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo muy bien, sólo las temperaturas de las albercas subterráneas, es lamentable que ya no estén tan calientes como antes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gabriela Ponce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy hien
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hidekazu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
とても素晴らしい
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was phenomenal from the door man to the bell boy front desk management and the maids!! They really take customer service to the next level GREAT PLACE!!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

GABRIELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente siempre, muy cómodo, tranquilo, limpio y relajante
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo fue excelente! Gran experiencia!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
El hotel es hermoso, la comida deliciosa y excelente servicio del personal. Muy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ma. Eugenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Elegante, tranquilo, equipado, y muy relajante; excelente hotel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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