Hotel Spa Hacienda Real la Nogalera sits along the Tequisquiapan-Peña de Bernal highway in a rural setting near Peña de Bernal, roughly midway between Tequisquiapan and Bernal in Querétaro's wine and cheese country. The property is built in a hacienda style with extensive gardens, positioning it as a countryside spa retreat rather than a downtown hotel, and it draws on the region's traditions with an on-site temazcal, a pre-Hispanic steam-bath ritual, alongside a full spa offering massage and body treatments. Rooms are divided into Standard Rooms, Junior Suites, and Master Suites, most opening onto garden views and furnished in a rustic-elegant hacienda style with modern amenities including wifi. An outdoor pool anchors the property's leisure offering, and the restaurant serves regional Querétaro cuisine, drawing on the area's known cheese and wine production around Tequisquiapan. The bar operates through the evening for guests staying on the grounds rather than heading out to town. Because of its rural location, the hacienda is best suited to travelers with a car who plan to visit Bernal's Peña and Tequisquiapan's town center as day trips rather than relying on the hotel as a walkable base. Ample on-site parking supports this pattern of arrival, and the gardens and temazcal make the property a common choice for wellness-focused getaways, couples' retreats, and small groups seeking a countryside alternative to Querétaro city's hotels.
Room types
- Standard Room
- Junior Suite
- Master Suite
Amenities
- pool
- spa
- restaurant
- bar
- wifi
- gardens
- parking
- temazcal
Location
Carretera Tequisquiapan-Peña de Bernal Km 19.1, 76750 Tequisquiapan, Qro.
20.5734, -99.8735 View on map
Highlights
- On-site temazcal, a traditional pre-Hispanic steam-bath ritual
- Full spa with massage and body treatments
- Hacienda-style architecture set within landscaped gardens
- Outdoor pool for guests spending full days on the property
- Rural setting midway between Tequisquiapan and Peña de Bernal
Tips for visiting
- Rent a car, since the property sits between towns without easy public transit
- Book the temazcal ritual ahead, as sessions are limited and often require advance scheduling
- Plan day trips to Bernal and Tequisquiapan, both reachable within about 20-30 minutes by car
- Reserve Master Suites early for weekend wellness getaways
- Bring layers for the temazcal, since guests often feel warm afterward despite cool evening temperatures
Accessibility
The hacienda's gardens and temazcal area involve gravel paths and some uneven ground typical of a rural property; guests with mobility restrictions should ask staff about accessible routes between rooms and the pool or spa.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a temazcal?
It is a traditional pre-Hispanic steam-bath ritual, offered on-site as part of the hotel's spa program.
Is the hotel walkable to any town center?
No, it is in a rural location between Tequisquiapan and Peña de Bernal, best reached and explored by car.
Does the hotel have a pool?
Yes, an outdoor pool is available alongside the spa and temazcal facilities.
How far is the hotel from Peña de Bernal?
It sits along the Tequisquiapan-Peña de Bernal highway, roughly a short drive from the monolith.