Hacienda de San Antonio - San Antonio, Mexico

About this Chic Retreat

Hacienda de San Antonio is a luxury hotel in Colima, Western Mexico. This 19th-century manor was built by a German planter & his Mexican wife and sits in 470 acres of land with beautiful Alhambra-inspired landscaped gardens watered by a working aqueduct. Among the lush greenery are fig trees and blue agave, the plant used to make tequila, Mexico's national drink. This beautiful casa fits perfectly with the natural surroundings, with a warm, earthy palette of terracotta reds and coco browns, and art from some of Mexico's finest craftsman decorates each luxurious suite and living room. Within the estate is an opulent chapel which stands as a remembrance of the Hacienda's survival during an eruption from the active volcano, Volcán de Fuego.

Part of a 5,000-acre working ranch, guests have much to explore including the coffee plantation, cheese factory & organic farm and the estate is great for walking and nature watching as well as simply relaxing by the outdoor pool and out on the terraces with a spring-time air all year round. Hoteliers Goffredo & Alix Marcaccini, daughter of Sir James Goldsmith who formerly owned this sumptuous retreat, have created a haven in the highlands of Mexico, along with their beach estate, Cuixmala, where luxury and a strong focus on great service means guests are sure to feel right at home.

This fabulous property is also available for exclusive rental.

Accommodation

There are 25 individually-decorated suites at the Hacienda de San Antonio, including 3 spacious Grand Suites. Decorated in natural hues with an array of crafts from Mexico's leading artisans, rooms are warm & inviting with carved wooden furniture, plump seating, fireplaces and elegant touches from intricately painted vases and lamps to extravagant mirrors which lend a grand feeling to these beautifully-designed rooms. The ground-floor suites lead out to the courtyard garden and up the volcanic-stone staircase, the suites have balconies with spectacular views of the gardens or volcano. All rooms have large king-size or double beds, Satellite TV, complimentary WiFi and en-suite bathrooms with baths & showers, and the Grand Suites have 2 large bathrooms. All en-suites have luxurious bath products using the most exclusive natural & organic oils presented in hand-blown glass bottles.

Activities

There are few opportunities to get up close to an active volcano so make the most of Hacienda de San Antonio's expert local guides and take a tour around the granite precipices with views over the hacienda and mountains. The Hacienda guides also lead excursions to Guadalajara by plane or to the colourful town of Tlaquepaque where guests can pick up some great craft souvenirs from the numerous boutiques. Guests can also arrange a trip by the hotel's chartered private plane or explore the area by horse or mountain bike and there are plenty of bird species in the area for a pleasant day birdwatching.

In addition to the chapel, this grand hacienda has an outdoor ampitheatre often used for theatrical & musical performances, a library stocked with interesting books on Mexican art and a variety of fiction & non-fiction books, a roof-top lounge with a large TV and a boutique / dining room filled with regional arts & crafts with an open-fireplace made from volcanic stone. Guests can relax by the heated outdoor swimming pool, take a massage on the terrace or work up a sweat on the tennis courts, and with Mexico's stunning beaches an hour & a half from the property, guests can spend the day by the sea before returning for an evening cocktail in the gardens.

Dining

Dine outdoors, by the open fire in the club room or in the romantic candlelit restaurant. Hacienda de San Antonio serves Mexican-European cuisine from tacos to tamales made with organic ingredients from the ranch including fruit & vegetables, meats and cheeses. All meals can be taken anywhere in the hotel, so choose your favourite spot. The Yellow Bar serves a mean margarita, a great pre-dinner treat made with homemade mango grappa.

Rates

Rates at Hacienda de San Antonio are per room per night and are subject to 15% VAT, 3% Lodging Tax & 10% Service Charge. Rates include activities in the grounds and ground transfers from and to Colima's domestic airport. Ground transfers from other nearby airports can be arranged on request as well as air charters between Guadalajara and the hacienda. The hacienda is also available for exclusive rental. A meal plan arranged at USD 140 per person per day including all daily meals and soft drinks. Extra beds for children can be arranged at USD 75 per night and El Sol & El Quetzal can be joined together for larger families. Reservations are confirmed by credit card.

Rates (USD)

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Room:

Suite

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Mar:

720

Apr:

720

May:

540

Jun:

540

Jul:

540

Aug:

540

Sep:

540

Oct:

540-720

Nov:

720

Dec:

720-770

Jan Next:

720-770

Feb Next:

720

Mar Next:

720

Apr Next:

720

May Next:

540

Jun Next:

540

Jul Next:

540

Aug Next:

540

Sep Next:

540

Oct Next:

720

Nov Next:

720

Dec Next:

720

Room:

Grand Suite

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Mar:

1320

Apr:

1320

May:

990

Jun:

990

Jul:

990

Aug:

990

Sep:

990

Oct:

990-1320

Nov:

1320

Dec:

1320-1430

Jan Next:

1320-1430

Feb Next:

1320

Mar Next:

1320

Apr Next:

1320

May Next:

990

Jun Next:

990

Jul Next:

990

Aug Next:

990

Sep Next:

990

Oct Next:

1320

Nov Next:

1320

Dec Next:

1320

* Rates in USD

Cancellation policy

Cancellations made 3 days prior to arrival will avoid penalty fees. Any reservations cancelled 2 days or less prior to arrival will be charged 1 night per suite reserved. For bookings over Christmas and New Year's (December 15 - January 18) a 50% deposit is required to confirm the booking with a minimum stay of 4 nights. Cancellations made within 60-31 days prior to arrival will be charged 50% of the total stay per suite reserved. Reservations cancelled within 30 days prior to arrival will be charged 100% of the total stay per suite reserved.

Additional information

Neareast Airport: Manzanillo / Colima.
Distance from Airport: 2 hours / 30 minutes.
Additional Info: Hacienda de San Antonio has a private landing strip suitable for single & twin propeller aircraft and planes can also be chartered on request.

Hide & Chic Retreats

25 suites

Good for:

a perfect beach, beautiful rooms & wonderful service

Facilites:

babysitting, bar, car parking, gardens, gym/fitness room, home cinema, pets allowed, restaurant, swimming pool, tennis court, spa treatment room, WiFi/Internet, child friendly, weddings