The Hacienda Santa Rosa was nearly one hundred years old when the restoration program began. Since the original buildings were still in reasonable shape, the developers changed as little as possible in order to preserve the great character and dignity of the colonial architecture. Rather than squeeze more rooms into the existing structures or add modern extensions, the charming guest quarters were fashioned along the boundaries of existing rooms.

This strategy gave rise to the glorious oversized bathrooms, soaring ceilings - some more than twenty feet high - and enormous, heavy doors that lend so much atmosphere to the amazing rooms and suites. Some original floor tiles also remain, and the rough walls have been repainted in typically Mexican yellows, oranges and blues.

To compliment the grand dimensions of the rooms, the interiors have been luxuriously furnished with antique iron bedsteads, delicate lace and hand-embroidered bed linen. Although the airy rooms are naturally cool, ceiling fans and high-tech air-conditioning have been installed. The indulgent bathrooms are equipped with a hairdryer and the bedrooms have a modern IDD telephone system.

In line with the original layout of the Hacienda, the guest rooms are housed in two distinct areas.

Adjacent to the main reception areas and restaurant are four rooms, including two junior suites with private, secluded gardens and small plunge pools.

On the other side of the fabulous main swimming pool, a further five rooms are fronted by tropical gardens.

The three furthermost rooms back onto another area of lawns that features a second, smaller swimming pool whose use is exclusive to occupants of these rooms.

The tenth room is the Cuarto del Patron - traditionally the quarters of the owner of the Hacienda and is adjacent to the restaurant.