Title: hotel sarita & apartamentos Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # hotel sarita & apartamentos Hotel in San Miguel de Allende, 4-minute walk to Church of San Miguel Arcángel ## Photo gallery for hotel sarita & apartamentos ![Comfort Studio | Free WiFi - hotel sarita & apartamentos (San Miguel de Allende)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123190000/123181400/123181325/3dd04735.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Comfort Studio | Free WiFi - hotel sarita & apartamentos (San Miguel de Allende)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123190000/123181400/123181325/5e7f08bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Studio | Free WiFi - hotel sarita & apartamentos (San Miguel de Allende)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123190000/123181400/123181325/a7fae804.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Studio | Free WiFi - hotel sarita & apartamentos (San Miguel de Allende)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123190000/123181400/123181325/52c2ef1f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Comfort Studio | Free WiFi - hotel sarita & apartamentos (San Miguel de Allende)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123190000/123181400/123181325/73ecbe0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Near Church of San Miguel Arcángel, hotel sarita & apartamentos provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available £94 includes taxes & fees 16 Jan - 17 Jan ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Jan 15 - Jan 16](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=123181325&PinnedHotelID=123181325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=123181325&PinnedHotelID=123181325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Jan 16 - Jan 17](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=123181325&PinnedHotelID=123181325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-17&selected=123181325&PinnedHotelID=123181325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Jan 16 - Jan 18](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=123181325&PinnedHotelID=123181325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-16&endDate=2026-01-18&selected=123181325&PinnedHotelID=123181325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Jan 23 - Jan 25](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=123181325&PinnedHotelID=123181325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-23&endDate=2026-01-25&selected=123181325&PinnedHotelID=123181325&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 2 of 2 rooms ### View all photos for Comfort Studio ![Comfort Studio | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123190000/123181400/123181325/73ecbe0e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Comfort Studio ### Highlights Separate dining area Kitchenette Mini-fridge Private bathroom Hairdryer Oven Cookware/dishes/utensils - 269 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 1 Queen Bed ### View all photos for Deluxe Double Room ![Deluxe Double Room | Free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123190000/123181400/123181325/d9103719.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds ## You may also like Ad ![42-inch TV with cable channels](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/2000000/1530000/1529900/1529814/31a22727_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Real de Minas San Miguel de Allende San Miguel de Allende - Pool - Pet-friendly - Kids’ pool - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 1,638 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 18 Jan - 19 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Miguel-De-Allende-Hotels-Real-De-Minas-San-Miguel-De-Allende.h1529814.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-1-18&chkout=2026-1-19&rm1=a2®ionId=9796&destination=San Miguel de Allende&destType=MARKET&latLong=20.91445,-100.745232&searchId=078a7c4b-92c1-44e9-8659-bfd2aa8f6c05&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9720000/9719600/9719507/a0631220.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hotel Hacienda Monteverde San Miguel de Allende Zona Centro - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 8.6 Excellent 1,023 reviews £53 includes taxes & fees 27 Jan - 28 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Miguel-De-Allende-Hotels-Hotel-Monteverde-Best-Inns.h9719507.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-1-27&chkout=2026-1-28&rm1=a2®ionId=9796&destination=San Miguel de Allende&destType=MARKET&latLong=20.91445,-100.745232&searchId=078a7c4b-92c1-44e9-8659-bfd2aa8f6c05&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Master Suite with Balcony | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://a.travel-assets.com/media/meso_cm/PAPI/Images/lodging/119000000/118920000/118918700/118918661/f0a4323f_b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Crisol - Frente a la Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel Zona Centro - Spa - Pet-friendly - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 8.6 Excellent 58 reviews £82 includes taxes & fees 19 Jan - 20 Jan [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Miguel-De-Allende-Hotels-Crisol.h118918661.Hotel-Information?chkin=2026-1-19&chkout=2026-1-20&rm1=a2®ionId=9796&destination=San Miguel de Allende&destType=MARKET&latLong=20.91445,-100.745232&searchId=078a7c4b-92c1-44e9-8659-bfd2aa8f6c05&top_cur=GBP) Ad ![Deluxe Room, Courtyard View | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, in-room safe](https://mediaim.expedia.com/lodging/124000000/123350000/123344400/123344389/6f317d46.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=357&h=201&p=1&q=medium) #### Hotel C. 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[Visit our San Miguel de Allende travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Miguel-De-Allende.dx9796) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C20.91554%2C-100.74373&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=xZkYfDR-CidTMznny_ejYek8iLE=) 62 Mesones, 62, San Miguel de Allende, GTO, 37700 ### What's nearby - Allende Garden \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - San Miguel de Allende Historical Museum \- 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Church of San Miguel Arcángel \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - San Miguel de Allende Public Library \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Plaza de Toros San Miguel de Allende \- 7 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Querétaro, Querétaro (QRO-Querétaro Intl.) - 85 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Los Milagros - ‬1 min walk - ‪Hank's San Miguel de Allende - ‬1 min walk - ‪Le macaron boutique - ‬1 min walk - ‪Trazo 1810 - ‬1 min walk - ‪Aquí es México - ‬1 min walk ## About this property ### hotel sarita & apartamentos Hotel near Church of San Miguel Arcángel hotel sarita & apartamentos provides everything that you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 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Valet parking fee: MXN 400 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 This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## Frequently asked questions ### Is hotel sarita & apartamentos pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at hotel sarita & apartamentos? ### How much is parking at hotel sarita & apartamentos? ### What time is check-in at hotel sarita & apartamentos? ### What time is check-out at hotel sarita & apartamentos? ### Where is hotel sarita & apartamentos located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ---