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The Diplomat Boutique Hotel

4.0 star property
A tranquil retreat near Mérida's historic cathedral offers the perfect balance of relaxation and cultural exploration with thoughtful amenities

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A pool area with a clear view of the water, lounge chairs, and palm trees. - The Diplomat Boutique Hotel (Mérida)
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a chandelier, and a pool in the background. - The Diplomat Boutique Hotel (Mérida)
A hallway with a tiled floor, a wooden desk with drawers, shelves with various items, and a mirror with hats and bags hanging on the wall. - The Diplomat Boutique Hotel (Mérida)
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The Diplomat Boutique Hotel in central Mérida offers a sophisticated haven. Guests enjoy a full breakfast, refreshing pool dips, or quiet garden moments. Multilingual staff assist with visits to nearby Mérida Cathedral, and free WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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A neatly arranged bedroom with two beds, a bedside table, a hanging light fixture, and a wall-mounted artwork.

Suite, 2 Queen Beds (PARAMOUNT)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 King Bed (FRONTIER) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, Tempur-Pedic beds, desk

Suite, 1 King Bed (FRONTIER)

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

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A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, and a painting on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed (CAPITAL)

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

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bedside table with a lamp, a mirror, and a checkered floor.

Suite, 1 King Bed (COLONIAL)

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

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A neatly made bed with white linens, a bedside table with a vase of pink flowers, and a framed picture on the wall.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Mérida Centro, a neighborhood in Mérida, The Diplomat Boutique Hotel is near the airport. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Paseo de Montejo and Plaza Altabrisa. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estadio Salvador Alvarado or Estadio de Beisbol Kukulkan. Visit our Mérida travel guide
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Calle 78, No. 493A, 59 & 59a, Mérida, YUC, 97000

What's nearby

  • A historic building with a clock tower, a street with light trails from moving vehicles, and a red building with a sign.
    Mérida Cathedral
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • A park with benches, trees, and a large sign spelling "MÉRIDA".
    Plaza Grande
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Santiago Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Parque Zoológico del Centenario
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • US Visa Applicant Service Center
    16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Taquería La Lupita
    8 min walk
  • Galerón Club de Café
    5 min walk
  • El Cardenal
    11 min walk
  • Placer & delirio
    6 min walk
  • jajajana
    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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Tempur-Pedic mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 46-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock
  • MP3 dock
  • Netflix

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Dryer
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 7 days before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

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
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does The Diplomat Boutique Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Diplomat Boutique Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Diplomat Boutique Hotel?

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: 9 PM.

What time is check-out at The Diplomat Boutique Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Diplomat Boutique Hotel located?

Located in Mérida Centro, this boutique hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Casa Frederick Catherwood, Plaza Grande, and Mérida Cathedral. Paseo de Montejo is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

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Reviews

The Diplomat Boutique Hotel Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the staff we met were amazing. Jete made us an incredibly delicious vegan breakfast. This is my favorite hotel ever.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

meryl

Fabulous stay with an oversized super comfortable room. Wonderful breakfasts and warm hosts start every day. Beautiful boutique spot
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

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The week-long stay was a gift for a loved one with special very-tall-XXL considerations, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. From start to finish, the staff made sure my nephew was completely comfortable—going out of their way to accommodate him and guide him through the city’s attractions, making the whole visit easy and enjoyable.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ashique

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Inside the property was amazing and the staff is great! I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Bradley

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

Can't wait to go back

The hotel and the room were beautiful, clean, and comfortable, but the standout feature of the Diplomat was the service and the attention to detail.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Newton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb attention to detail and needs of the client. Great breakfast prepared by their chef. Very helpful in every way. Can’t wait to return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nitin

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

Best place to stay in Merida

It was one of the best stay in our travels - ‘a home away from home’. The room, location, gourmet breakfast is outstanding but what truly sets this place apart is the warmth of the hosts. Sara and Neil are so friendly, kind and knowledgeable. I wouldn’t even consider staying at a different place next time I am in Merida.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Sara and Neil are wonderful hosts. The staff was very attentive to any requests we had. Thank you for a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Great Merida Stay

Our stay was generally exceptional as the staff and owners were among the kindest people we have ever encountered. The overall atmosphere of the property was phenomenal- the gift shop was a neat touch. The complimentary breakfast was outstanding and the staff makes excellent lower sugar margaritas and mojitos. They were all very kind. Our biggest issue was bed comfort. Perhaps it may be time to update box springs or mattresses. Never have we woke up hurting every morning at a higher end property. We asked for an extra mattress topper, however, none was made available. Luckily, they offered a couples massage on site- which was much needed. We would stay here again, but perhaps we will look for a property with more comfortable beds and compare the overall experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sovan

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

Excellent and Amazing

The entire staff were friendly and amazing, they go above and beyond. They were very helpful with making recommendations and booking private tours all over Yucatán. We had the staff arrangement a few tours for us and the tour guide (Raul and Alfonzo) were very professional, friendly and shared a lot of information about the Mayan History and the Culture of Merida Yucatán. Our tour guided provided cold water and bug spray as well. Since our tour starts early in the morning, the staff made us breakfast to go that are very delicious with fruits and snacks along with towels for the Cenotes. The Boutique was very cleaned and well kept with great breakfast that are freshly made, served and explained along with freshly cut fruits and salsas. Big shout out to Elly (sorry misspelled your name), Melissa and the whole staff for our incredible time and experience in Merida. We highly recommended the Diplomat Boutique and will return to Merida, Yucatán soon.
View from our room, amazing!
Various salsa for breakfast.
Amazing and delicious daily breakfast at 8:30am.
Freshly cut fruits served with breakfast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Lilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Patty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attention to detail was outstanding. Very welcoming! Cant wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an incredible property -- the owners, the staff, the breakfasts, the suite -- a rich, comfortable experience -- like coming home each day. The attention to detail -- the stay -- upon arrival to departure -- cannot be fully described -- it must be experienced first hand. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

MARION

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

Hôtel parfait avec des hôtes parfaits !

Hôtel charmant à Merida. Sara et Neil sont des hôtes parfaits, de très bons conseils sur Merida et la péninsule du Yucatan. Hôtel à taille humaine (5 chambres), on s’y sent comme à la maison. Encore un autre positif : le petit-déjeuner est exquis et change tout les jours. La décoration est recherchée et soignée. Vous pouvez réserver les yeux fermés.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners and staff are so amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

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Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

April

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

The hospitality you have been looking for

If you are heading to Merida- this place is such a wealth of comfort, style and amazing people. The owners, sara and Neil have so much knowledge of the region and the local sights- it'a impossible to truly articulate what a special place this is from their hospitality to the environment, the beautiful design, the delicious food and the overall safety. Truly cannot say enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

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

Inesquecivel!

Experiência incrivel! Tudo o que você precisava, os anfitriões se disponibilizavam a resolver! Hotel boutique exclusivo com 5 suítes extremamente sofisticadas. O cafe da manhã mexicano-vegetariano é inesquecivel!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We recently spent a wonderful holiday in Merida. We loved the city and all it has to offer. Staying at The Diplomat was definitely our most favorite discovery. The attention to detail can be appreciated as soon as you set foot on the property. The owners, who manage the property, are wonderful hosts who make sure your stay at their hotel is second to none. Can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing boutique property. Sara & Neil, and their staff were 10's all around. They are so helpful and knowledgeable with anything you might need during your stay in Merida or anywhere in the Peninsula. Delicious home cooked breakfast of local cuisine everyday was an even bigger plus. Community pay as you go Beers and soft drinks. Hand crafted cocktails made to order poolside. Updated modern rooms, TVs with Netflix and local cable, soft sheets, nice bathrooms, and GREAT A/C. Uber anywhere in centro Merida within 10 mins. And most importantly, top notch, timely email communication with the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful small elegant hotel with just five guest rooms, warmly hosted by the owners (a lovely Canadian couple). Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

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

Among the best hotels anywhere!

I have traveled all over the world (no lie!) and have had the privilege of staying in some of the finest hotels. And this would rank among one of the best hotel experiences I have ever had. The suites are huge. The property is beautiful, private and intimate. The service is personal, accommodating and friendly...never stuffy! The owners’ knowledge of the area was impressive as was their guidance for our best touring options. Sara and Neil got it right! Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atendido por sus propios dueños, personas cultas, cálidas y amables, que se preocupan por las necesidades individuales de vada huésped.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best Boutique Hotel In Merida. Spacious rooms. Personalized service. Delicious breakfasts. Sara & Neil have a passion for Mérida they share with each guest. A u inquest & special experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019