Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Room service
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Ironing service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Comfortable beds
Convenient location
Nice room
Lovely bathroom
View and doors to courtyard
Excellent breakfasts
Cons:
Limited parking
Expensive breakfast
No spa services
Low water pressure
Issues with bathtub
Uncomfortable sheets
Inconsistent A/C
Internet quality
Noise from A/C
Water spillage from bathtub

Categories

Cleanliness
7.8
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, although some guests mentioned minor maintenance issues.
Service
8.3
Service was generally appreciated, although a few guests had complaints about wait times.
Location
8.3
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms were spacious and comfortable, with some maintenance issues reported.
Amenities
7.2
The amenities provided were satisfactory, with some guests highlighting the gym and pool, while others mentioned the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
6.9
Some guests felt that the price was a bit high for the services offered, while others thought it was reasonable given the location.
Food and Beverage
7.3
Breakfast and restaurant services were generally well-received, although a few guests thought there could be more variety.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-06-29 08:13

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in the Heart of Oaxaca

Charming Rooms with Spa Bath: Experience classic-style décor and modern amenities in our rooms, including air conditioning, cable TV, and private bathrooms with free toiletries. Relax in a soothing spa bath after a day of exploring the city.

Convenient Location: Situated just steps away from Oaxaca Cathedral and the vibrant Zocalo Square, Marhialja Hotel Boutique offers easy access to key attractions such as Benito Juarez Market, 20 de Noviembre Food Market, Rufino Tamayo Museum, and Santo Domingo Church.

Personalized Service: Let us enhance your stay with our attentive staff who are ready to provide information about the city and ensure you have a memorable experience in Oaxaca.

Book your stay at Marhialja Hotel Boutique now and indulge in luxury and comfort during your Oaxacan getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 41 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.8
Service: 8.3
Location: 8.3
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 7.2
Value for Money: 6.9
Food and Beverage: 7.3
Overall Experience: 8
M
Mikiko couple jp
9
great 🥰
Pros:

great location, easy walk to zocalo, friendly staff

2025-11-04 via Nuitee
J
Jacques couple au
10
Perfectly located boutique hotel
Pros:

Small hotel of 3 rooms only. Rooms are spacious. Staff absolutely lively. Location is perfect, only two blocks to the central plaza - Zocalo

Cons:

All was great

2025-11-03 via Nuitee
B
Bruno couple fr
9
Très bien pour découvrir le centre de Oaxaca à pied
Pros:

Emplacement

Cons:

Manque de fenêtre
Puits de lumière

2025-11-01 via Nuitee
S
santico84 solo_traveller us
10
2025-09-07 via Nuitee
A
Abdiel couple mx
9
Excelente, si despiertas antes que los demás inquilinos
Pros:

La ubicación está bien, el lugar es limpio y el desayuno está muy bueno

Cons:

Que el área de desayuno está frente al cuarto y se escucha el ruido de los otros inquilinos desde muy temprano.

2025-07-30 via Nuitee
E
Elias solo_traveller us
8
Good overall, some minor complaints
Pros:

The location. The overall level of comfort.

Cons:

Little inconveniences and broken things. The doors to the balcony wouldn't close fully. Water leaked out of the shower. There was some noise from the street, but it wasn't too bad. Every time I entered or left the hotel, someone had to come and remove a padlock from the door.

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
K
Kelly family with young children gr
10
Great location, even better staff
Pros:

We were so happy that we found this place it was perfect. Excellent location about 1 block from the Zocalo, quiet at night, super kind and helpful staff, giant rooms with aircon, and had an amazing breakfast that changed every day. Could not have had a better experience.

Cons:

My dad did struggle a bit with the bath/shower combo so if someone has super limited mobility that is something to be aware of.

2025-04-29 via Nuitee
D
Doug young couple ca
8
Very good
2025-04-04 via Nuitee
L
Leslie young couple ca
9
Great place highly recommended
Pros:

Exceptional staff. Very kind and lovely to deal with.

2025-03-17 via Nuitee
D
David young couple us
7
It was wonderful and relaxing
Pros:

The location of the property was perfect was walking distance to all the activities plus the Zocalo and all the Beautiful museums easy to get back to the room. Plus, the room was so insulated that you could not barely hear the outside world - plus.

Cons:

The water pressure was very, very low. Not just one day but for the whole week that we were there. And the shower bath was constructed in such a way that after your shower, you had to use your towels to soak up all the water that came out of the tub. Not too mention getting
in and out was tough on a non-usage Jacuzzi tub where you had to take your shower. Otherwise, the room was very nice and large and of course Netflix on the TV was the best.

2025-02-14 via Nuitee
J
Johanna young couple mx
9
We loved it! Bigger and poshier hotels available but this hote gave us exactly what we needed as we only ate there and
Pros:

We loved this small bed and breakfast hotel. We chose it because it was close to the zocolo (main square)

Both Veronica and Mara were exceptional hosts. Our breakfasts were delicious with a different entree each morning of our 8 days.
Rooms were spotless.

Veronica booked a tour for us, Ruta 1 which was a wonderful day away. We saw so much of nature, landscapes and culture. That is your best choice for a tour. Cost us $500 pesos plus entry of $220 pesos and includes an amazing buffet lunch. A full day on the road 8 am to 8 pm. Canadian the cost is around $60 for the whole day.

Taxis are readily available outside the front door however they will book a car for you.

Note that nights are quiet and you can get a good rest.

Cons:

They advertise a hot tub but with a water shortage that was not possible. Please booking.com remove that from the list of
amenities.
Also it’s true about the slippery nylon polyester sheets. It would be nice to have cotton. Minor things really as we slept like logs each night.

2025-02-13 via Nuitee
R
Rochelle solo traveller us
8
Overall enjoyable
Pros:

Convenient location, nice room, lovely bathroom, view and doors to courtyard, excellent breakfasts, wonderful staff.

Cons:

Sheets were very uncomfortable, not cotton. A/C didn’t really cool the room. Couldn’t keep courtyard door open because of bugs. 24/7 padlocks on all doors was a little disturbing- unable to get out quickly in emergency. Shower was always cold water.

2025-01-19 via Nuitee
D
Dhaval young couple us
8
Ok room but great location
Pros:

The staff and location were very good. We were the only people staying there so got more attention.

Cons:

Internet was not good. The room was okay. AC made loud noises. Bathtub/shower spilled a lot of water out on the floor. Bedsheets were not cotton but polyester.

2025-01-11 via Nuitee
A
Annelisa solo traveller sg
10
Exceptional
2025-01-03 via Nuitee
D
Dhirendra young couple us
10
Exceptional
2025-01-01 via Nuitee
S
Sara young couple gb
9
Superb
Pros:

Very friendly staff, clean and I really appreciated the changes at breakfast because of dietary requirements
Good location

Cons:

It can be a tiny bit noisy due to open courtyard but it stopped after 22.30

2024-12-06 via Nuitee
J
Josh solo traveller gb
10
Exceptional
2024-09-03 via Nuitee
J
John young couple mx
6
Very nice but do t believe all you read!
Pros:

The property is beautiful and meticulously maintained. The room was very comfortable. The bathroom was a challenge with entry and exist of the bathtub being an issue. You have to step up and then a long step down into the tub over the edge of the jetted tub. He exist was more challenging when the tile is wet.

Cons:

I didn’t like the fact that I feel victim of bait and switch advertising. The property boasts whirlpool tub and shows it prominently in the fotos. However upon arrival we discovered there was no water to the tub. This was not mentioned when we booked or when we checked in. We had just been on a 12 drive to reach Oaxaca and the whirlpool tub was highly anticipated. Well, that dream was gone in an instant when the ask agent said we they don’t work and have not worked in some time. If they don’t work don’t advertise them as an amenity. That is false advertising and not fair to the renter!

2024-04-20 via Nuitee
R
Robert young couple us
8
We had a comfortable stay in a friendly and accomodating place.
Pros:

The staff was very accommodating. For example, I needed a small desk for my computer work, and they brought in a table and chair. The breakfasts were excellent. The location is a block and a half from the Xocolo, the central square.

Cons:

Our room didn't have much outdoor light, and because of the location, the door to the street was always locked, so someone needed to unlock the door every time we departed.

2024-03-12 via Nuitee
S
Simon young couple us
10
Exceptional
2024-03-11 via Nuitee