Casa Antonieta
Colonial-meets-contemporary boutique. Calm, unhurried, and personal — feels more like a well-designed private home than a hotel. Built around a riad-style central courtyard. Strong artisan craft DNA throughout.
The cold brew at Muss is made by grinding beans with cacao nibs — worth ordering before anything else
Why It Matters
Listed in both the Michelin Guide and Tablet Hotels. One of very few small boutique hotels in Oaxaca Centro operating out of a genuine 1529 colonial structure, with rooms furnished using locally commissioned artisan pieces. Has its own all-day café (Muss) and rooftop cocktail terrace (Amá).
Casa Antonieta is a nine-room boutique hotel set inside a colonial building that traces its roots to 1529 — old even by Oaxacan standards. The original architecture is proudly on show: stone arches, symmetrical arcades framing a central courtyard, hand-applied clay plaster on the walls. But the rooms themselves are unmistakably contemporary, mixing local artisan crafts, Zapotec woven rugs from Teotitlán del Valle, macuil wood furniture, and rain showers edged with river rock. The hotel started life as a convent, then became a private mansion in the 1890s, and was reimagined by founder Helwig George and Mexico City architect Mariana Ruiz of At-te, opening to guests in April 2018.
Where You'll Stay
9 room types available
Antonieta Junior Suite (Room 3)
Features a private interior patio that floods the room with natural light. Has a spacious stone desk — good for working or writing. Wicker chairs and a handcrafted rug add character. The patio is a genuine private outdoor pocket.
1 King Size bedAntonieta Junior Suite (Room 4)
Shares a wall with the Centro Cultural San Pablo, one of Oaxaca's most iconic landmarks. The interior terrace looks directly onto the historic stone walls of San Pablo — a striking and unusual view. Natural, fresh design with a spacious bathroom.
1 King Size bedAntonieta Standard (Room 14)
Second-floor room with wooden furniture and natural materials. Soft violet tones come through the large window, giving the room a distinctive and calming light quality. One of the newer additions to the hotel — ideal for a couple.
1 King Size bedAntonieta Standard (Room 2)
Bright, minimalist room with white walls and a wooden headboard that adds warmth. Features a handcrafted Zapotec wool rug from Teotitlán del Valle. Simple and calm — designed purely for rest.
1 King Size bedAntonieta Standard (Room 6)
Sits next to the central courtyard, so large windows pull in natural light from the patio all day. Warm, cozy atmosphere with a simple balanced design. Spacious bathroom with natural stone finishes.
1 King Size bedAntonieta Suite (Room 1)
Corner room with a large window overlooking one of the city's main streets. Abundant natural light, colonial details mixed with a fresh contemporary atmosphere. Includes a living area and small kitchen — the most versatile room in the house for family stays.
2 Queen Size bedsAntonieta Suite (Room 16)
Second-floor suite with views of the rooftop terrace and central patio. Features a rattan headboard, a hallway with a spacious closet and seating area, and a large fully equipped bathroom. Good for extended family stays or friend groups.
2 Queen Size bedsAntonieta Suite (Room 5)
One of the most spacious and private rooms in the hotel, with an interior patio for natural light and ventilation throughout the day. Good for families or groups of friends. Preserves the colonial character of the building — open, light, and comfortable.
2 Queen Size bedsApapacho Suite (Room 15)
Spacious suite on the third floor with terrazzo floors, custom-built furniture in tropical hardwood indigenous to Southern Mexico, lighting by Taller Lu'um, and a Zapotec woven rug by studio Rrres. Has a galley-style kitchenette with macuil wood open shelving, pottery from nearby villages, and a spa-like rain shower edged with river rock drainage. Includes a mini studio/second room, good for extended stays. Stair access only.
1 King Size bed + sofa bed in mini studioThe Property
Eat & Drink
2 venues on property
Restaurant
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Riad-style interior courtyard with symmetrical stone arches and columns. A quiet, shaded common area where guests can sit, read, and have coffee from Muss Café. A collection of art and photography books is available.
Open-air rooftop terrace with city views, greenery, and a cocktail bar. Serves breakfast in the morning and transforms into a cocktail and food destination from the afternoon. A standout feature of the property.
Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Knowledgeable concierge team known for personalized recommendations on restaurants, experiences, and day trips around Oaxaca state. A personalized printed city guide is placed in every room.
A small shop within the Amá Terraza bar area sells artisanal objects from surrounding Oaxacan villages.
Airport shuttle and transportation arrangements can be made through the concierge team on request.
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