Vacation packages
Stays
Cars
Flights
Support
AARP Member Savings
My Trips
AARP.org
Join
Renew

El Palacito Secreto

3.5 star property
Hotel with 2 outdoor swimming pools, near Paseo de Montejo

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for El Palacito Secreto

Free daily cooked-to-order breakfast
Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Pool View | Room amenity
Terrace/patio
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, body wraps
Body treatments, hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, body wraps
El Palacito Secreto, in the heart of Mérida Centro, offers a calm atmosphere. Visitors can book spa treatments, swim in two pools, or wander the garden. The attentive staff consistently earns praise from guests.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
Spa

Spa

The on-site spa has some ways to help you relieve stress. The hotel's spa offers deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages. Types of treatments available include body scrubs, body wraps, facials, and manicures/pedicures.

Spa
Spa

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Sep 5 - Sep 6
Check availability for tonight Sep 5 - Sep 6

Tomorrow

Sep 6 - Sep 7
Check availability for tomorrow Sep 6 - Sep 7
Available filters for rooms
Showing 9 of 9 rooms

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Bathtub, Pool View

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

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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace

Luxury Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Terrace

Highlights

Terrace
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Exclusive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Pool View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Room

Luxury Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Luxury Room

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

You may also like

Ad
Outdoor pool

Apartamentos 31

Progreso
  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
Apartamentos 31

About the neighborhood

Map
393 Calle 66, Centro, Mérida, YUC, 97000

What's nearby

  • Parque Santa Lucía - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mérida Cathedral - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Yucatan International Convention Center - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • US Visa Applicant Service Center - 2 min drive - 1.0 mile
  • U.S. Consulate General Mérida - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Negrita Cantina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pizza E Core - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Él Apapacho - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Family Pizza - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Barullo de la Carmela - ‬2 min walk

About this property

El Palacito Secreto

Hotel near Paseo de Montejo
Near Mérida Cathedral and Yucatan International Convention Center, El Palacito Secreto provides free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage, a body wrap, or a facial at the onsite spa. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • A water dispenser, a vending machine, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as air conditioning and separate sitting areas, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

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

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

El Palacito Secreto Hotel Merida
El Palacito Secreto Hotel
El Palacito Secreto Merida
El Palacito Secreto Hotel Mérida
El Palacito Secreto Mérida
El Palacito Secreto Hotel
El Palacito Secreto Mérida
El Palacito Secreto Hotel Mérida

Frequently asked questions

Does El Palacito Secreto have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is El Palacito Secreto pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at El Palacito Secreto?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Palacito Secreto?

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

What time is check-out at El Palacito Secreto?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is El Palacito Secreto located?

Located in Mérida Centro, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Merida English Library and Paseo de Montejo. Mérida Cathedral and Yucatan International Convention Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

El Palacito Secreto Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria del Sagrario

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Rolando Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

tony

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

  • † More information about the $50 gift card with flight package benefit may be found at: https://www.expedia-aarp.com/lp/b/vacationpackages50prepaid

  • English Copyright 1995 – 2025. All rights reserved. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the Expedia User Agreement and Privacy Policy. Expedia pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purpose of AARP. All goods or services and discounts offered via the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia ®, are provided by third-party suppliers. AARP and its affiliates do not endorse and are not responsible for the goods or services and discounts made available on this site. Offers are subject to change and may have restrictions. Please contact the AARP® Travel Center powered by Expedia® directly for full details. AARP and its affiliates are not insurers.