Oaxaca City, MexicoCentro Historico
Majagua Hotel Boutique Oaxaca.
Art Deco mansion
Centro Historico Oaxaca City, Mexico
Opened
2023
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
Art Deco mansion
The restored 1950s residence trades Oaxaca's typical colonial stone for crisp Art Deco geometry and welcome cocktails at check-in.
What it’s good at
Listed
Rooftop terrace cocktails and artisanal mezcals overlook the colonial rooftops of Centro Histórico.
Listed
The in-house kitchen prepares regional tlayudas and chilaquiles using ingredients from Oaxaca Valley.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
It’s housed in a restored 1950s Art Deco mansion, a rarity in the region, and is strictly adults-only, with complimentary craft cocktails served at check-in.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Santo Domingo church and the Ethnobotanical Garden sit a short walk south through the historic center.
The rooms
Large ironwork windows pull in daylight. Beds are topped with animal-shaped tivichi cushions handmade by valley weavers.
Restaurant
Endémico Restaurante
Chef Luis Santibañez serves fresh tiraditos in the courtyard patio, and bartenders pour artisanal mezcal around the rooftop firepit.
How it began
The building began as three identical mid-century apartments before architect Daniela Jara linked them and added a second floor.
Oaxaca City
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.