The Hacienda Santa Cruz was our special treat, during our Yucatan holiday in February 2009. The hacienda has been entirely renovated and decorated with exquisite taste. Everything about it is absolutely lovely and I highly recommend it. The restaurant is very nice, but expensive for Mexico. The hacienda is located just outside of the circular road of Merida and approximately... more

This hacienda is the perfect place for a holiday: it lies outside Merida ( buses pass by all the time and taxi's are available to get you into town in 20 minutes). Robert and Caroline Franck are such wonderful hosts, friendly, informal and they anticipate on everything you might me needing. Caroline is also a very good cook, she mixes... more

We spent a few nights at the Hacienda Santa Cruz and could believe our luck in finding this place. This hacienda is located on a large property that has been completely renovated by the French owners. There are only 9 rooms but they have been beautifully renovated with all of the modern conveniences. The food is prepared by the owners... more

Hacienda Santa Cruz is a truly special property and anyone traveling to Merida should consider staying here. The hotel has not yet made it into U.S. guide books, an omission that I hope will be corrected in forthcoming editions. The owners, who acquired the property just seventeen months ago, left their lives in Paris to run this hotel, and their... more

Our one week stay at Santa Cruz was beyond perfect! The hacienda is beautiful and quiet, yet in a convenient location in regards of the airport, Merida and most touristic attractions. The place is gorgeous, the renovation is very tasteful, respecting the historical beauty of the construction while adding tasteful decor and modern conveniences (fabulous bathrooms and silent AC). The... more

Hacienda Santa Cruz was the highlight of our Yucatan visit. The grounds were lovely, and the small pueblo just outside the gates was charming and genuine. We felt like we were in a “real” part of Mexico, not just some park designed for tourists. The owner was a lot of fun and quite a character; it’s worth picking her brain... more

This Hacienda is not for every traveler, but for our family it was one of the best places we have ever stayed. - Location: the Hacienda is located about 20 minutes from the center of Merida. It is easy to find and get around. It is located in a quiet village -- we awoke each morning to roosters crowing (way... more

Hacienda Santa Cruz is a carefully restored 17th century hacienda, with baby ostriches (our children loved them), a pool (everyone loved it), wonderful food, and convenient location (close to central Merida and in visiting distance of major Mayan ruins. We stayed 7 nights and loved it. The owner is as helpful as you wish her to be in advising on... more

Hacienda Santa Cruz is just getting started as a hotel, so it needs to iron out a few things.....but what a great place! what a great location! How often do you get a chance to stay overnight in a little Mayan village? And still be twenty minutes from an international airport? The grounds are beautiful, the buildings are old, the... more