Casa Bonita Hotel and Luxury Residence is a four-star hotel on Calle Catalina in San Felipe del Agua, the quiet hillside district north of Oaxaca's historic centre. It offers seven room types, from premium rooms with a king bed to junior suites and larger master suites, several of which sleep four. Rooms have air conditioning, a workspace, premium bedding, rainfall showers and flat-screen televisions. The hotel has an outdoor pool with sunloungers, a garden and terrace, and a spa with hydrotherapy, body treatments and facials. Casa Bonita Cocina, the on-site restaurant, serves international dishes through the day, with options for dining outdoors, and room service runs around the clock. A full breakfast is included, parking is free, and the hotel accepts pets for a fee, with babysitting available for a surcharge. It is a polished, comfortable base for travellers who prefer space, a pool and a garden to the bustle of the centre, and it makes a relaxing contrast with a busy sightseeing schedule.
Location and getting around
The district is perched on the slopes above the city, which gives cooler air and quiet nights. The historic centre, with the Zócalo, Santo Domingo and the markets, is a few kilometres away, so most guests take taxis, ask the hotel to arrange transport or drive.
Guests often praise the cleanliness and service, while noting that the location is less convenient than the centre. If you plan to stay out late in the plaza, build in a taxi fare. Day tours to Monte Albán and the valleys can usually pick you up from the hotel.
Rooms and facilities
The suites are generous in size, and the layouts with two double beds or a king bed suit groups and longer stays. The garden and pool are the best places to relax, and the spa can arrange hydrotherapy and massages after a long day of walking. There is a hair salon, laundry and dry-cleaning service, and a banquet hall used for weddings and events, so ask about quiet rooms if you are a light sleeper. Wifi is free and the rooms have workspaces, which helps if you are mixing work and travel.
Good to know
Breakfast is included, and the restaurant also serves lunch and dinner, which is handy when you want to eat in. Rates can rise around the July Guelaguetza and Día de Muertos, so book early for those periods. Pets are welcome for a fee, so tell the hotel in advance.
Because the hotel sits outside the walkable core, it is best for guests who value a resort feel, privacy and parking, and for families who want space. Travellers who like to stroll to galleries and cafés in the evening may prefer a central address such as Casa Antigua or Casa del Sótano.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Spa with hydrotherapy
- ✓Garden and terrace
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Free breakfast
- ✓Free parking
- ✓24-hour room service
- ✓Pet-friendly (fees apply)
Good questions
Is Casa Bonita in the historic centre?+
No, it is in San Felipe del Agua, a few kilometres north of the centre. Most guests take a taxi or a car to reach the sights.
Is breakfast included?+
Yes, a full breakfast is included, and the on-site restaurant also serves lunch and dinner.
Are pets allowed?+
Pets are accepted for a fee. Contact the hotel before you travel to confirm the current policy.
