QUINTA REAL OAXACA, Oaxaca

Quinta Real Oaxaca - 16th Century Convent with Heated Pool and Colonial Architecture

Located in a converted 16th-century convent of St. Catherine of Siena, this 5-star Oaxaca hotel features 91 air-conditioned rooms spread across two stories of colonial architecture. The Quinta Real showcases five flower-adorned patios and accommodations with king-size beds, minibars, plasma TVs, and premium bedding. Guest rooms include tiled floors, bathrobes, and views of either the historic streets or interior courtyards. The property features a year-round heated outdoor pool and El Refectorio restaurant serving local and international dishes. A traditional Guelaguetza dinner show with live music, folkloric dancing, and Oaxaqueño buffet takes place in one of the event spaces. The former chapel accommodates up to 600 guests for functions. Quinta Real Oaxaca sits 0.5 miles from the Zocalo and Cathedral, with the Rufino Tamayo Museum of Pre-Hispanic Art and Museo Textil within 0.5 miles. The Benito Juarez International Airport is 6 miles away.

Pros

Original 16th-century convent architecture preserved throughout the property

Five interior patios decorated with flowers maintain authentic colonial atmosphere

Complimentary access to gymnasium located two streets away

Traditional Guelaguetza dinner shows feature local music, dance and cuisine

Cons

30-minute drive to Monte Albán archaeological site and Vistahermosa golf course

Parking availability may be limited in the historic center location