master suite

By the time the demand for sisal had reached its peak, around the beginning of the twentieth century, the hacienda owners had ploughed much of their riches into creating lavish accommodations with all the latest comforts of that time.
When Merida sweltered in the summer heat, they escaped with their families to the fresh breezes of the hacienda estates. Each hacienda traditionally had a suite of rooms called the cuarto del patron that was reserved for the owner during his visits. At the Hacienda San Jose, the cuarto del patron is now the Master Suite.

Located next to the chapel, the Master Suite boasts a bedroom, spacious bathroom and a separate sitting room. The sitting room opens out onto the terrace and is equipped with a hammock.

All the Master Suites' rooms overlook pretty gardens and have high, beamed ceilings. A stone terrace encircles the accommodations and leads to the pool.

The suite's private swimming pool has been converted from a former water reservoir and the ancient walls can still be seen around its perimeter. Set on a secluded terrace adjacent to the suite, the pool is fed by natural mineral water and is always cool and refreshing.

This is no plunge pool - it's around twenty feet square and big enough for swimming.  The pool terraces are furnished with loungers for sunbathing.

A shady verandah runs along the side of the Master Suite and overlooks beautiful semi-private gardens.