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Plaza Chapala Hotel

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to Lake Chapala

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Plaza Chapala Hotel sits at the center of Chapala Centro, where guests enjoy full breakfast and complimentary in-room WiFi. The property's restaurant serves authentic local cuisine, and the 24-hour front desk ensures travelers have assistance whenever they need it.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Junior Suite 1 | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Junior Suite 1

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Master Suite 2 | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Master Suite 2

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Estandar 3 | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Estandar 3

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Estandar Amplia 6 | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Estandar Amplia 6

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Garden suite 7 | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden suite 7

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Penthouse | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Penthouse

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
  • City view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed

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Garden Villa 9 | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden Villa 9

Highlights

Yard
Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Garden | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Standard Garden

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
Premium bedding
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Garden Master | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, in-room safe, individually decorated

Garden Master

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Yard
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Memory foam bed
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Francisco I. Madero 232, Centro, Chapala, JAL, 45900

What's nearby

  • Chapala Malecon - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Crafts Market - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Expo Guadalajara - 51 min drive - 36.6 miles
  • Plaza del Sol - 52 min drive - 36.1 miles

Getting around

  • Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fonda chapala's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Taqueria Arandas - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beer Garden - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafeteria De Vuelta A Ti - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Micheladas Don Gallo - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Plaza Chapala Hotel

Boutique hotel near Lake Chapala
Consider a stay at Plaza Chapala Hotel and take advantage of free full breakfast, a garden, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • A 24-hour front desk and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 50-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking; reservations required
  • Offsite parking; reservations required
  • Limited onsite parking (max 5 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bathtub
  • Grab bar in bathtub
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Window screens

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Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MXN 500.0 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: MXN 500.0 per day

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, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Plaza Chapala Hotel Hotel
Plaza Chapala Hotel Chapala
Plaza Chapala Hotel Hotel Chapala

Frequently asked questions

Is Plaza Chapala Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available. There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Plaza Chapala Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Plaza Chapala Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Plaza Chapala Hotel located?

Located in Chapala Centro, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chapala Malecon and Lake Chapala. Jesus Gonzalez Gallo Cultural Center is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) away.

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Plaza Chapala Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 126 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

redvers bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming atmosphere in the centre of the town.
Street front façade.
Panorama of back garden.
Patio/garden.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay....
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alinna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! We will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quiet and clean good staff, good security. Good breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient. The garden is very pretty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The downtown area and the pier were within walking distance. Very beautiful city.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wonderful. Hotel is beautiful. Food was delicious. Love that everything is walking distances
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Garden with hot tub was nice and relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Yanet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cleanliness and the staff. Also the food was excellent as well as the service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great property and the staff are extremely attentive and kind. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

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

Wonder stay - We will be back soon!

Easy check in, very friendly service. Beautiful courtyard and good location. Breakfast was a nice bonus. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location Great room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JANET

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming atmosphere, welcoming staff and unique! Furnishings and courtyard area were beautifully decorated. Stayed for 5 nights and enjoyed our room. Very clean and daily delicious breakfast . The chilaquilles verde were my favorite! Super comfy bed and wonderful shower! Felt very secure with our garden suite and in room safe.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Allison

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

Retreat on the Lake

Lovely quaint hotel in the heart of the strip. Delicious breakfast and lovely garden.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a clean comfortable hotel. Great manager and staff.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Small friendly hotel

Small friendly hotel with super location. Near bus stop, taxi stand, lake, shopping, etc. If you stay here you don’t need to rent a car. Lovely rooms, super clean, nice breakfast included. You won’t regret your stay here!
Hotel entrance
Lake Chapala
Chapala cathedral
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My family and I recently stayed at this charming hotel and we were thoroughly impressed. From the moment we arrived, the customer service was excellent—every staff member was friendly, attentive, and genuinely eager to make our stay comfortable. The free breakfast was amazing and delicious. I recommend the chilaquiles and their pancakes. The hotel itself had a warm, inviting atmosphere with thoughtful touches that made it feel special and unique. One of the best parts of this hotel is its prime location—just a short walk to local stores, restaurants, and shops, and incredibly close to El Malecón, making it easy to enjoy everything the area has to offer. Highly recommend this spot for anyone looking for comfort, convenience, and a touch of charm! Muchas gracias a Santiago, who treated us like family when we were there.
View from the junior suite.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

NOHEMI

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in great, staff was wonderful, room was ok, biggest thing for me was the aweful Smell we had from the bathroom, make aure to put water in the drains to avoid this, be prepared for the loud cars and the muaic from the area places, you can hear them but over all it was a good stay, I would stay here again prepared for the items I stated.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

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

Great!

A truly lovely boutique hotel with a very comfortable room, lovely garden, and a very friendly, warm, accommodating staff. A gem!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the traditional Mexican style of this hotel. The garden room was lovely with a terrace opening out to a beautiful green space. It felt very luxurious breakfast was included with our room. The plaza is right across the street. The town is very walkable. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Is very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful garden.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant and helpful staff. I traveled alone but felt safe the entire time.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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