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Villas Arqueologicas Cholula

Puebla · Mexico

2 Poniente No. 601View location

8.4/10Excellent294 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort7.4/107.4
Condition8.0/108.0
Location8.4/108.4
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Quality10.0/1010.0
Value9.0/109.0
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Villas Arqueologicas Cholula

This charming hotel is situated in the heart of Cholula and within a 12-minute walk of the famous Great Pyramid of Cholula, topped by the Church of Our Lady of Remedies.

Visitors might also take a short walk to the San Gabriel Convent or a 20-minute drive into Puebla to visit the Amparo Museum and ornate Puebla Cathedral. The spacious, inviting guest rooms are decorated in the local style with bright, cheerful colours and cool tile floors.

Each room features a handy work desk, an en suite bathroom, and beautiful garden views. Guests might choose to breakfast, lunch and diner at the onsite restaurant, which serves traditional regional dishes as well as international specialties, or relax with a drink and a snack after a busy day.

The hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a television and games room for guest convenience, all for an exciting holiday or business trip.

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With a stay at Hotel Villas Arqueológicas Cholula in San Andrés Cholula (Cholula), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Great Pyramid of Cholula and Angelopolis Commercial Center. This family-friendly hotel is 7.9 mi (12.6 km) from Zócalo de Puebla and 8 mi (12.9 km) from Puebla Cathedral.

Make yourself at home in one of the 43 guestrooms. Cable television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and a 24-hour front desk.

Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Pool access available from 8 AM to 8 PM.
    • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • 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.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • A late check-out fee will be charged

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Great Pyramid of Cholula 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
La Virgen de los Remedios Sanctuary 1 km / 0.6 mi
Container City 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
La Barrica Museum 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
University of the Americas Puebla 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Plaza de la Concordia 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Capilla Real 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
San Gabriel Convent 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Templo de San Gabriel 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Ex-Convento de San Gabriel 1.6 km / 1 mi
Museo de la Ciudad de Cholula 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Botanic Garden Tzapoteca Dra Helia Bravo Hollis 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Templo San Francisco Acatepec 4 km / 2.5 mi
Church of Santa María Tonantzintla 4.1 km / 2.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of most recent renovation: 2007
  • Total number of rooms: 40
  • Number of floors (main building): 2
  • Double rooms: 39
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
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  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Secure parking
  • Room serviceExtra charge
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • LaunderetteExtra charge
  • 24-hour security
  • Hotel safe
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Bicycle storage
  • Concierge
  • Sun terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Clothes dryer
  • Ski to door acces
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Smoking area
  • Poolside snack bar
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room: 6
  • Projector
  • Printer
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Audio-visual equipment rental
  • Breakfast a la carte
  • À la carte lunch
  • À la carte dinner
  • Full board with drinks
  • Non-smoking establishment
  • Billiards
Meal plans

Meal plan types

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Room types

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: SGL.ST-1

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 25 m²DBL.ST
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    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    25 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • TV
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Safe
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi
    • 220V power supply
    • Alarm clock
    • Toiletries
    • Trouser press
    • Satellite TV
    • Cable TV
    • Plug adaptor
    • Housekeeping

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  • SINGLE STANDARDSINGLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 25 m²SGL.ST
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    Smoking room
    Room size
    25 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SINGLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SGL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Safe
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • TV
    • 220V power supply
    • Toiletries
    • Cable TV
    • Plug adaptor
    • Housekeeping
    • Alarm clock

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    Double or Twin
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBT.ST

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 25 m²TPL.ST
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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    25 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 3–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width, Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Safe
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Wi-fi
    • Individually adjustable heating
    • Housekeeping
    • TV
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower
    • 220V power supply
    • Alarm clock
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Trouser press
    • Cable TV

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Villas Arqueologicas Cholula

8.4
Excellent
294 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
7.4 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Location
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Quality
10.0 /10
Value
9.0 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Teresa
Calm, lovely place. Restaurant on premises was very good.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Feb 2026
Gabriel
Okokok
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
JOSE JUAN
Great
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2025
Huitzilin
Excelente localidad al Teokali y la área turística por ahí. todo el diseño y las obras de arte, por dentro, representan nuestra hermosa cultura de la Anáhuac
Business Self
2/10
Poor
07 Jul 2025
Pedro
I didn't go there, I found a bette hotel close to my event and I couldn't cancel my reservation there, i hope I get some credit for another reservation
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
26 Mar 2025
Evelia
This property is very pretty , I love the installation and the staff was friendly and polite, the only disappointment was there’s no coffee in the rooms, or complimentary coffee , and the restaurant doesn’t open until 8 so we have to get dressed and go to the Oxxo instead of enjoying a cup of coffee in the beautiful poolside terrace , I hope that change and make a package that includes breakfast so we can come back next year, but I do recommend the hotel, is safe and clean
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
28 Sep 2024
Carmen maria
It was no air. The room was pretty hot.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2022
Kara Ayn
Loved the location and how close it was to the pyramid. Lovely and clean room. Very comfortable. Nice pool.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jan 2022
Jorge

Great stay

Great location and service!
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
09 Dec 2021
Sharisse
The restaurant food was mediocre. Some food was good, but some was poor.
Business_and_leisure Self
2/10
Poor
16 Aug 2021
Francisco R

Thieves worst service ever do not recommend this h

I was forced to leave after one night stay, hotel stolen my money charging for 2 nights as the reservation established first, so I stayed one night and to leave was forced to pay for the 2 nights in my reservation, and they sold my room right away cashing double money for that room
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2021
Verified traveler
La limpieza de las instalaciones y el servicio de meseros
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
07 Dec 2020
Verified traveler
Buen hotel! Muy bueno el servicio de restaurante y el personal muy accesible y atento
Business_and_leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
24 Sep 2018
guadalupe d

Awesome stay

Great place to stay just a block from the piramid
Family
6/10
Pleasant
10 Sep 2018
Ruben
Good location, hotel is old and need an update, mold in the ceiling, no automatic control to heat, paint peeling, hot water takes too long to get to the shower, nice restaurant, friendly staff overall, wish is was better kept.
10/10
Exceptional
30 May 2018
Verified traveler
Staff very friendly food was excellent... Very clean close to important sights...
8/10
Excellent
31 Jan 2018
Verified traveler

Good Experience, Would Stay Again

I really like that this hotel utilized the area and the culture to maintain a theme unlike so many hotels that are colorless and bland and you feel like you could be anywhere instead of Mexico. My stay at this hotel enhanced my overall experience in visiting Mexico.
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2017
Luis
The hotel facilities were lovely. Most of the rooms face the inner atrium which houses the pool and hotel restaurant. I guess my one suggestion would be to have a stronger central wifi system.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Aug 2017
Theresa

In the heart of Cholula, safe, family friendly!

We loved our stay here! Very close to pyramids and church. It felt secluded yet close walking distance to everything we wanted to see. The hotel staff was very accommodating and helped us get a taxi to airport. Restaurant had a great menu and food was very good. Loved the pool, my 4 young children and husband all enjoyed our stay here!
Family
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2017
Janet

Beautiful, but needs work

Grounds were beautiful as well as pool area, except the pool wasn't clean. The rooms were nicely designed, but the walls and closets had mold from apparently unsealed spots on roof or walls. Our clothes were damp from staying just one night and smelled like mold. The food was good in the restaurant, but the service was super slow. We waited 20 minutes for service until my husband got up and had to speak to the waiter. Service was worse after that. Breakfast service was great, however.
Great location near the pyramid.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2017
Nicole

Beautiful Hotel; Close Walk to Tourist Attractions

The hotel is beautiful and has a unique archaeological decor, matching the main attraction of the temple ruins practically across the street. The staff was very friendly and accommodating, especially considering that we spoke very little Spanish. In addition the pool is gorgeous and the food incredible.
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

Siesta and/or Fiesta in Hacienda Style Hotel

Short walk to pyramid and a hopping eatery/pub lane. Uber service made it easy to explore further out in Puebla as well. Nice, too, to just sit out on patio area by pool and enjoy the temperate weather.
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2017
Verified traveler

Perfect location, walkable to downtown

We just stayed one night but that was enough to enjoy the peaceful place and ate at their restaurant which food was delicious!!! It's just across the main Church which is built on top of the largest pyramid of the world! We loved Cholula!
8/10
Excellent
10 May 2017
Simon

Decent hotel but great location.

Decent hotel with decent service. Great location ! Be advised this hotel does not have A/C in the rooms as indicated by Hotels.com. It did get hot in the room but the front desk provided a fan.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Mar 2017
Christian D

Good location, affordable stay

Overall good stay
4/10
Poor
20 Oct 2016
Jose

Disappointing old and outdated room

I ended in another hotel. Simply could not stay there. Old, smelly dirt beds, dirt bath. It is the same hotel since the 1980's. All outdated. Worst WiFi ever. Stay away from this hotel.
6/10
Pleasant
11 Oct 2016
Verified traveler

Old hotel

Room has an old design, not functional, very small and dark
10/10
Exceptional
09 Aug 2016
Puebla 2016

Nice place, friendly and helpful staff

Very nice hotel close to everything: restaurants, church, market
We love to have heated pool
10/10
Exceptional
14 May 2016
Ernesto

Great place to stay near the Cholula pyramid

The hotel is very nice. Spanish style building, with a large courtyard and a nice swimming pool (though the water was cold!). The room was small but cozy, with a twin and a full size beds. I had a bit of trouble with the TV remote, but that was no big deal since I wasn't there to watch TV. I'm not sure if the room had A/C as the weather wasn't hot enough to need it. The hotel staff was friendly and helpful with whatever I needed. My only problem was that sound carries in this place. You can hear people talking in the courtyard, people eating at the restaurant, and the music being played out by the pool. This was only a thing on the weekend, when the hotel comes alive with weekend guests. So, bring earplugs if you want to sleep in on the weekend. Aside from this, this hotel is great! Other great reasons to stay here include proximity to the pyramid and the Zocalo de Cholula, as well as many of the local churches and exconvents.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2015
Lou

Better than Puebla

We've stayed here at least a half dozen times before -- we love it. Walking distance from downtown Cholula, as well as the side of town full of amazing street art. We'll be back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2015
John W.

Great vacation

The hotel location is great right next to pyramids and easy walk to both San Andres and San Pedro Cholula. Hotel food is good. Awesome Sunday brunch. Setting is beautiful - garden surrounding pool. Only drawback is bed in first room was too hard as bed was set on cement slab but hotel moved us to a room with better bed at no extra charge.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2015
Sara

Relaxing by the sacred ruins of Cholula

The most amazing colonial hotel in the Archeological site!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2015
Eduardo
I loved it
Family
8/10
Excellent
14 Jun 2015
Daniel

Very nice hotel and great location

We only stayed a few nights to visit the archeological sites, which is literally across the street!Great location imdeed. Also a very short walk to the center of the town. It was nice to have a pool too. The room was comfortable and clean and the hotel restaurant was nice but huge portions so I am glad we shared. reasonable price and nice bathrooms. Recommended.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2015
Adam

Beatiful hotel, near the main pyramid

We greatly enjoyed our stay in the hotel. Hotel is in very condition, rooms are spacious, nice, comfortable and clean. The buffet breakfast was fantastic, lots of variety of food. We will definetiley go back.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Mar 2015
Verified traveler

Good

Good, simple but good. No luxury but very mexican style.
Family
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2015
Jasper

Comfortable hotel with a touch of style

The rooms are arranged around a courtyard and swimming pool (which no one was using). On two of my three mornings I enjoyed an excellent breakfast outside. The bedroom was smart but also rustic, with red tiled floor and white stone walls.
8/10
Excellent
26 Dec 2014
Verified traveler

Nice hotel

Check in was great. Restaurant had good food. Loves the huge fireplace. The cleanliness of the room was good. When u open the door to your room, you can smell the pinesol mopped floor. Take a tour bus when in town it's worth it.
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2014
Emsaf

Acivities just outside Puebla

It is clean, colorful, mexican colors, good food in the beautiful small town of Cholula.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Sep 2014
Johanna

Close to pyramid

Adequate hotel, walking distance to pyramid. Food okay for breakfast. No AC was a problem because there was a loud feria til 2 AM in the zocalo and no way to block the noise. Lovely pre-Colombian artefacts in the walkways and very nice waiters
8/10
Excellent
27 Aug 2014
Verified traveler
I had a good experience.. Room was clean. Had plenty of space for clothes. Definitely would stay there again. Would have liked to have A/C.
8/10
Excellent
17 Aug 2014
Jessica

Beautiful quiet hotel

My husband and I stayed here for a week during his summer break from school. We loved how beautiful, quiet and peaceful the hotel was, and the price was very reasonable. All of the staff were very nice and helpful. We weren't able to enjoy the pool as the weather was a little on the cool and rainy side during our visit, but it was lovely to sit next to it and read. The WiFi service was not good in our room, but was fine out in the courtyard. The bed itself was fine, but having two sides of it integrated into the wall made it hard for the person sleeping on the inside to get up without disturbing the other person still sleeping. There was a sign in the main lobby that advertised several of the different tourist attractions in Cholula and Puebla, including mountain bike rentals and riding, but when we asked the concierge about it, she said there was no place to rent bikes in Cholula and no guiding service. I was disappointed by that, but we found other things to do. Overall, this hotel is a great value and we would stay here again.
6/10
Pleasant
16 Jul 2014
Daniel

Hotel close to ruins... so?

Hotel was way run down. Shower rod rusty all the way, the lamp shade sported a perfectly sprayed edge and last but not least.... there was a one inch hole in one shower towel.
All that, I could stand (really) but neither in-room air conditioning nor a plain fan??
They told us it's usually cold in Cholula/Puebla.
It's not so much anymore... (climate change?)
We needed a pressing iron, which was not available in the room,but immediately at the reception, provided you go get it.
While at it.. we asked for a fan which the lady in charge said there was none available.
A little later I called the reception to ask again for a fan, room was way warm. This time the gentleman in charge said there were no fans but he manged to find and send one to our room. A big, super noisy (taken from an office, maybe) yet super efficient fan!
The guy in charge resolved the matter accordingly, kudos to him.
This was Saturday July 11, 2014, at around 10 pm
The room was overall comfortable and that's why I would recommend this hotel, they still hold the ambience from when they were owned (still are? Not sure if it still exists...?) by Club Med.
They should work on those little details for they're not the only 3-star (or more) hotel in the area anymore, like they were back in the 80's
10/10
Exceptional
04 May 2014
Alan

Villas Archeologicas by far the best

This hotel and every one of these Villas Archeologicas are my favorite in Mexico. This place is very clean and beyond safe. Theres also a mini strip of drinking joints next door that are also safe and mello. Lots of loose dogs wandering around though. (I saw them doing some scratching so stay away) Parking is included in a lot that closes it's gate at eleven. The rooms surround a really sweet courtyard with a small but nice swimming pool. One downside is the beds ain't the softest and are in these kind of porticos that person six foot plus may be annoyed with. Didn't bother me but some may not dig it. Excellent restaurant and the staff are very helpful and always polite. I don't care if this sounds like a bogus reveiw but for the money these hotels are always the closest to the ancient Mexican sites. Totally the one to stay at.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2014
Lou Bank

My fourth visit, and planning my fifth

I've stayed here four times over the last six years, and I can't say enough good about this hotel. It's beautiful, affordable, and within easy walking distance from downtown Cholula. It's also a quick, easy drive to Puebla. And there's some real hidden beauty in non-downtown Cholula, where art students have made some of the most beautiful \"graffiti\" I've ever seen. It's like a driving art installation. I can't recommend this hotel enough!
Family
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2014
David M

Hmm

Where to start.. There was a problem with the reservation I made. I had paid in advance through Hotels.com but the hotel did not see it in their system and wanted me to pay again! A 20 minute phone call to Hotels.com however fixed it and it was fine after.

The hotel grounds are beautiful. And walking around gave me a nice relaxing feeling. There is a pool in the courtyard that looked real inviting, but it was unheated and I would had been crazy to jump in during the middle of winter.

The room they gave me was small and segmented so into little cubby holes, one for each of the beds, another for the desk. The bathroom as well. It's the kind of layout I would have loved as a kid, but as an adult I think I prefer things a little more open. Still, it was maintained very well and if nothing else was a lot more interesting than other typical hotel rooms.

Wifi worked well throughout the complex and at the desk in my room, but not in the bed a few feet away. I suspect the compartmented nature of the room with all the heavy walls probably reakef Havoc with the signal.

The shower was pretty nice with modern hardware and the water was almost instantly hot which is a lot more than I can say for other hotels.

The location was okay. Besides the pyramid which was about a 5-10 min walk there was not much in the area and the streets are dark at night and not too pedestrian friendly. Central Cholula with most of the businesses is on the far side of the pyramid and about a 10-15 min walk.

I found other hotels in Central that advertised a lower walk up rate, than what I found online, but they were not as nice.

I'd be likely to stay here again if the price is a little lower next time, or they could offer a larger room for the same price.
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jan 2014
Diana

Exelent view and location

This hotel is perfect for any occasion. The location is perfect, close to everywhere, the view is amazing. Service provide by the staff is great. Low price for the excellence. Love it.
Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Sep 2013
Alex

great location

It is very nice hotel very relaxing, greta view of the church on top of the pyramid, the bar excellent service very friendly guys and the servers too, the only thing they do need to upgrade is the TV for flat screen and also the mattress they need better ones and I believe will be a 4-5 star place to stay
8/10
Excellent
30 Jul 2013
Jenna

Charming Villa

Visiting Puebla for a tournament and booked Villa Arqueologica based on photos and reviews. Charming place, comfortable room, homey touches. Cholula is a nice city, the people are friendly and we visited during festival time, so we got to participate in several church festivals. Only downside to our stay was the afternoon rain storms (and drop in temperature), which came just about every day by 5pm - because we were out most of the day, only to return in the evening, we never got to take advantage of the warm afternoon (before it rained) and the beautiful pool.
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2013
Verified traveler

Cholula

Good hotel, priced correctly. Service needs to improve in order to satisfy demanding clients.
6/10
Pleasant
29 Apr 2013
Tbird99

OK hotel for the value

Its a very nice hotel in the middle of Cholula and next to the pyramid. The room is not that big but they are nice. They don't believe in AC so don't expect one! What can I say about the bed?... OMG! hard as a rock! The staff is very friendly. I would stay here again since the price of the room is not as expensive as some of the other hotels in the area
Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Mar 2013
Lady Barb

A nice hotel

We stayed at this hotel for three nights and quite enjoyed it and Cholula. The hotel is located on the other side of the pyramid from town, but it was a pleasant walk to the zocolo and the mercado in one direction and Container City in another. The view of the pyramid was stunning and worth the climb. The hotel was very clean and most of the staff were very professional. The restaurant staff took a while to come around and service improved over the course of our stay. However, Jesus, the maitre'd, was outstanding and we would have enjoyed spending more time talking to him and getting to know him better. Although there were reviews elsewhere that complained about the comfort of the beds, it must depend on which room because ours were great! The walls are a little thin when the neighbours decided to watch TV at three in the morning at full volume. The hotel is overall lovely, large and very quiet. Rooms are on three sides of a spacious courtyard containing a nice-sized pool. The restaurant and general hotel access are on the fourth side. When we visit Cholula again, we will most likely stay here.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Dec 2012
Michael

Old world class and not far from the zocalo

The hotel offers an alternative experience to the big chains of hotels so it may not appeal to everyone. However, Cholula is not an sophisticated, urban environment. The hotel offers a genuine authentic Mexican experience to the foreign traveler and nice accommodations for the native business travelers and tourists as well. The restrauant is definitely above average and reasonably priced. Most importantly, the wait staff was very professional while offering genuine Mexican hospitality; likewise for the front desk and security personnel. I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Oct 2012
Jorge

Very good place!

Good service, clean, very well located just steps from ancient pyramid!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Aug 2012
Josh

A perfect place to relax

A lovely hotel set in the fascinating town of Cholula. It is literally minutes away from the huge pyramid that dominates the area and easy to find. The hotel is in a delightful building set around a central courtyard with a large swimming pool. My only complaint is that the beds weren't overly-comfortable. I would definitely go back though.
Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2012
Maha

Charming hotel!

Staying at Villa Arqueologica was a very pleasent surprise! I did not expect it to be as charming! Very authentic and beautiful little hotel..I would stay here again any time.
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jul 2012
elnido

ok, but not very comfortable

Good: Close to the Great Pyramid. Not so good: Beds are hard as rocks, dark rooms. Pool not very clean or maintained. Local celebration (virgin being moved from Church on Pyramid) meant fireworks going off around the clock making sleep difficult.
Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Apr 2012
slojim1

Very nice vacation

This hotel is located close to the Great Pyramid of Cholula, we walked there once or twice a day. It is also located close to the center of town and shopping, all within a mile. The walk was a little dusty but we found no need to rent a car or use a taxi. The Hotel staff was excellent. The food was some of the best we had. The ossobusco was fantastic as was the cheviche de pescado. Would definitely stay there again. The trip by taxi from the airport to the hotel was 230 pesos, about $20.00.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2011
ArchaeologicalAdventure

A really beautiful hotel

Stayed here for two nights in May 2011. The hotel was great. Clean, comfortable, food was fantastic. Our room looked out onto an archaeological plaza and it was very peaceful. A former club Med and the hotel manager stated that they had big ideas for the place. (He even asked me to write a written review to submit to the corporate office.) It is a bit off the beaten path, but the hotel arranged for an all day taxi (very reasonably priced) to take us to additional archaeological sites we wanted to visit. The town center (about 2 blocks away) was filled with tiny restaurants and tiendas. The people in the town were very friendly and happy to see tourists. My husband and I were very comfortable there. It was quiet and enjoyable to sit by the pool and enjoy some drinks. Good service was the key -- after coming and going, it was nice to look at the servers and they remembered what you drank and brought it to you. After having traveled from noisy Mexico City, it was a luxurious break!
10/10
Exceptional
09 May 2011
Liz

Loved the authenticity

This was our first stay at this hotel. We were very impressed with the cleanliness, the charm and the \"real\" Mexican experience. It was close to the Pyramid, downtown, and the track! We would walk to the track every morning and do a bit of exercise, then go to La Lunita for breakfast (much less expensive than the hotel, although we ate at the hotel many times for convenience). The pool was small, but it was perfect for the amount of guests staying at the hotel. The staff waited on us like we were royalty! We are going to stay there whenever we visit Cholula.

Bring ear plugs because there isn't any AC and you need to keep the window open for the cool air. The dogs bark and there are fireworks during the holidays.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
08 May 2011
Katherine

Nice quiet location, pool was beautiful

We stayed at the Villas April 25-29th and had a very pleasant experience. It was close to several cute \"townships\" - San Pedro de Cholula and San Andreas de Cholula, and the ruins across the street were incredible. Rooms were clean and cute, beds were hard by American standards but we slept well. The pool was a great place to relax, and the Wi-fi worked perfectly on my I-phone.
6/10
Pleasant
25 Mar 2011
Mario

Arqueological Villas, Cholula, a great location to visit Puebla and learn Mayan cultue

At the reception of the hotel or in the room, there is no information available about the two Cholulas...or how to find places where to eat near by or how to go to Puebla using public transportation...The public transprtation is located about 15 minutes walking from the hotel and it cost about US$0.75 the trip to a terminal just out of the Historical Center of Puebla. The food at the hotel was no particularly good and rather expensive. Puebla has a rich culinary cousine and rather close to the hotel accross the Zocalo of San Andres Cholula there is a clean, good and unexpensive restaurant. Yes, Mexican have their lunch from 2PM to 4PM...and they tend to have a rather heavy breakfast.

Puebla is a beautiful place to visit and enjoy...yes...Visit to the church and piramide accross the hotel is also a must but give at least two or three days to enjoy the variety of beautiful things around Puebla..
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2010
Anna

Quiet and convenient location for those who want to see Cholula/Puebla

The location was great - 5-10 minute walk to the Catedral de Cholula and the center. The room was very clean and cozy. Towels/sheets were changed daily. The personnel at the reception was helpful, but it should be noted that a basic level of Spanish would be greatly advantageous and much appreciated by the staff. Although we did not check out the pool or the restaurant, both looked very presentable. We had had a plumbing incident that was fixed that day. It was somewhat difficult to explain the location to drivers. Make sure to indicate that it is in San Andres Cholula and to carry a map of the area, if you can.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jul 2010
Music Lover from California

Wonderful place!

The staff were wonderful. When the woman changing the room sheets noticed I was working at an outside table (in a very beautiful alcove), she took the initiative to move a beautiful desk and chair into my room so I could work in my room. Everybody was helpful. The hotel is so close to the zócalo (plaza) and cathedral that I was almost inside the cathedral grounds! The furniture is exquisite, and this was the most comfortable bed I have ever had in Mexico. Lots of towels, pillows, etc. It is a gorgeous building (I guess it used to be the Italian consulate.) I highly recommend this hotel on every account.
8/10
Excellent
12 Jul 2010
Anonymous

beautiful!

We loved the hotel, excellent service, excellent food, Great location, and the room was great!!! What we hated is that our room was just in front the pool restaurant and we had the unfortune to hear a bunch of women having a baby shower. Like 40-50 women screaming and talking loud just in front of our room!!! It was very annoying!!!!!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2009
Victor

Great place to relax and enjoy the world at your frnt steps

I first was introduced to Villas Arqueologicas almost 30 years ago, I am pleased to see that it remains with the same concept, simplicity but charm, this is not a luxury hotel or spa, but a small place in the country close to the Arqueological sight, the Gran Piramide de Cholula, so you go there to enjoy the views and the Pyramid, in addition there is a short walk, maybe 20 minutes walk, to the town that is also full of charm, simple not fancy stores, or malls, no supermarkets or tall buildings, just a simple town with many churches and a Zocalo, main square, like probably it was at least 100 + years ago. The Hotel has a nice court yard, tennis courts and a small pool; rooms are small but unique and comfortable, in the morning you can hear the bells of the churches ringing, birds chirping, and one in a while a rooster crocking; you come to this place to relax and walk around, at night the view of the Virgen de los Remedios church at the top of the Pyramids is lit up and magnificent. If you stay in this Hotel enjoy Cholula, if you want to visit Puebla then stay in Puebla.
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2009
ap

Nice hotel for visiting Cholula, not Puebla

Good value for money , great for visiting Cholula town, its churches and arqcheological zone, however Puebla downtown is far away.
Clean rooms, warm, but very small beds & hard pillows!
8/10
Excellent
24 Sep 2009
Verified traveler

Great authentic Mexican hotel

Loved the hotel, very authentic Mexican hotel. The only thing I didn't like was the noise from the firecrackers all day and all night long along with the church bells from the church right across the street. We also could have used a fan at night...no air conditioning, but they didn't have a fan. The room was very clean and the hotel is kept very nice.
4/10
Poor
26 Aug 2009
oscar

plan ahead , what you are up to

hotel pictures are deceving , for one the std room is crowded with two beds , no choice ! the web page shows rooms with air condition , is false NO AIR ,the 'featured pool' is dirty and just big enough for kids , the location sucks, unless you have a car or just want to hang around the hotel, you'll be waking on the hiway , the hotel's restaurant is very expensive , only good thing is the Piramid is accross the hiway , rigth there !
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2009
Anonymous

Very nice... but very hot rooms.

Nice hotel. Old but clean. Great restaurant. Only problem: rooms don't have air conditioned or fans, only a heater; if you go in summer, room can become VERY hot even in a cool night. I stayed in room 229 mid May 2009; the whole area was very hot. Stay away from it. I don't know if it's the same heat in other rooms on a different orientation.
Would I return to this hotel? YES.
Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Feb 2026
Isaac
En general nuestra experiencia fue muy buena.
El personal del hotel es muy amable y dispuestos a ayudarte.
No consumimos alimentos dentro del hotel, pero lo que podemos decir es que está cerca de lugares muy ricos para comer y tomar un trago.
O desayunar muy completo.

El único detalle es que las habitaciones suelen ser muy oscuras, con poca luz natural y las lámparas/focos internas no ayudan mucho a la iluminación general.

Regresaríamos sin duda. .
Partner
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2026
Johan
Bra pool och parkering. Lugnt läge. Hotellfrukosten på vardagar verkar inte vara särskilt bra, men de har frukostbuffé på helger. Säng med lakan/filttäcke.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2026
Graciela
El hotel está muy lindo. Las habitaciones muy limpias y bonitas. Muy agradables
4/10
Poor
22 Dec 2025
Raymundo
las habitaciones estan muy descuidadas, el servicio de agua en la regadera y en el lavamanos cae muy poca y lo peor de todo es que el colchon estaba mega incomodo, no se duerme nada bien, el costo del hotel no esta a la altura de lo que se ofrece
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2025
Bárbara
Todo muy bien solo quizá si agregaran refrigeración a las habitaciones y quizá incluir en sus hospedajes desayuno.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2025
Emili
Apodria mejorar
10/10
Exceptional
25 Sep 2025
Beatriz
La vista es muy bonita y los jardines
10/10
Exceptional
24 Aug 2025
Patricia
Mr encanto las habitaciones y el ser icio
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Aug 2025
CARLOS
El agua de la alberca estaba fría.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Jul 2025
Alejandro

Muy ruidoso. Buen hotel.

Hubo una fiesta de pueblo y la música sonó a todo volumen hasta las 3am. A las 6am empezaron los cuetes.
La gente del hotel súper amable, excelente desayuno y buenas instalaciones.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2025
Aida Araceli
Buen, limpia y agradable
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
28 Jun 2025
Adrián Pérez
No nos pudimos bañar porque no tenían agua, la tele es muy pequeña, el control remoto nos lo dieron solo con una pila, la caja de fuerte no servía. Por la mañana se escucha mucho ruido del restaurante en la habitación ya no se puede dormir
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jun 2025
CARLOS
Ubicación
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2025
Fernando
Mi y
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2025
Zyanya Fernanda
pueden darle mantenimiento a zonas que lo necesita
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
04 Feb 2025
Eduardo
En general bien.
No tapan la alberca durante la noche, por lo que el agua muy fría.
Las toallas están muy usadas, y ya no absorben.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jan 2025
Gustavo
ES UN GRAN LUGAR REALMENTE.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2024
Elías
Muy bonito lugar, las habitaciones muy lindas y limpias.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
08 Dec 2024
Edmundo
Las habitaciones son muy chicas. Está accesible hacia para ir caminando al centro de Cholula y hacia la zona arqueológica. A veces organizan eventos en sus jardines y es muy ruidosa, si van en plan de descanso no sería la opción más adecuada .
8/10
Excellent
28 Oct 2024
Tania
Es un lugar bonito, cómodo, accesible y con una vista maravillosa
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2024
JUAN LUIS
Mantengan el excelente nivel de servicio
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Feb 2024
Karla
Mejorar el servicio en la recepción del hotel
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2023
Cecilia
Muy agardable, buen servicio el jardín lindo y la comida buenísimo el bufete de fin de semana muy rico, las habitaciones cómodas, buena regadera todo bien
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2023
Martin Elias
Muy buen servicio
Business_and_leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2023
María Missuky
Muy bonito el lugar
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
14 May 2023
Ma. Elena
Las instalaciones muy buenas excelente servicio solo un pequeño inconveniente la comida de restaurante no es muy buena me parece de muy mala calidad
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2023
Verified traveler

Estancia corta

Las instalaciones estan limpias y en buen estado, la atención del personal es buena.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2023
Alejandro
Todo estuvo genial.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2022
Abraham
Bien la propiedad pero mal que no te digan que las habitaciones de 2 puede entrar un niño
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 May 2022
Verified traveler
Muy mal ese hotel. No conozco otros en la zona, no se si hay competencia o si es el único disponible.

Las habitaciones muy obscuras y chicas, el colchón malísimo. Por lo menos el baño era bueno!

Servicio mediano. No regresaría a menos que fuera necesario.
Partner

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2 Poniente No. 601, Cholula, Mexico

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