Is parking available at the hotel?

Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited. No reservation is required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Full breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 11 AM for a fee, approximately GTQ 60.00 to 125.00 for adults and children.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are not allowed at the hotel. However, service animals are exempt from this policy.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is by 12:00 PM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

Are airport shuttle services available?

A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge. Guests can arrange the transfer by contacting the hotel in advance.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. However, specific details about room accessibility are not provided.

Where is the hotel located in relation to local attractions?

The hotel is situated 0.1 km from Lake Atitlán and 0.2 km from Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó. Other nearby attractions include Santa Catarina Palopo Church (2.2 km) and Tzantizotz Nature Reserve (12.7 km).

Does the hotel have a swimming pool?

Yes, the hotel features 2 outdoor swimming pools, including a heated pool. The pools are operational seasonally, and specific hours of operation are not provided.

What are the policies for children staying at the hotel?

Children 9 years old and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding. The hotel is family-friendly.

What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?

The hotel offers cribs for infants at a fee of GTQ 150 per night and rollaway beds for the same fee. Advance request or confirmation is required for availability.

Villa Santa Catarina Hotel in Santa Catarina Palopo

What guests think

Travellers praise Villa Santa Catarina for its beautiful lake and volcano views, peaceful gardens, and relaxing hot‑spring pool, with generally friendly service, clean grounds, and a quiet village location a short walk from the lake and dock.

Rooms are comfortable with terraces and views, but several reviews note firm mattresses, no air conditioning, thin walls, and Wi‑Fi that can be weak in some rooms. Restaurant feedback varies: many enjoyed breakfast and meals, while others found dinners overpriced, portions small, or quality inconsistent. The setting is quiet and away from Panajachel’s nightlife, with limited nearby options and occasional festival or church noise; some guests also warn that hotel‑arranged tours can be expensive. Expect a scenic, relaxing stay focused on pools and views rather than nightlife.

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Facilities

Well‑kept grounds and pools, especially the on‑site thermal pool, are a highlight. A few guests noted occasional power outages and clarified there is no spa/temazcal despite some photos.

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Nina

Apr 3, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This is a beautiful property. Grounds are great, pool and hot tub are good and food at the on site restaurant was super convenient. There are not a lot of other good food options near by. If you can request rooms away from the hot tub as that stays a little noisy until 10pm.

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Margaret

Sep 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A really lovely property, everything is clean and beautiful. A couple of times the electricity went out, but it wasn't a big inconvenience. The staff are super helpful, we stayed here our last few days in Guatemala and the town and this place were the perfect way to end it. Also - best tortillas we had in Guatemala!!

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Jorge

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Personal muy amable. La habitación cómoda, buen desayuno. La piscina de aguas termales es un gran plus, luego de retornar de los paseos.

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Sunerth

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Estuvimos 2 noches y nos encantó, el lugar, todo super limpio, la vista y el trato excelente! La piscina de agua termal es deli! Así que Super recomendado

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Alexandra

Feb 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The warm pool was the only one we found while in Guatemala

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Tim

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was great value for the price. Rooms were comfortable but walls are a bit thin, can hear a bit of noise sometimes. The hot spring pool is a huge bonus, spent a lot of time in there. Restaurant was good ate a couple of dinners there. Good view of the lake too.

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Vanessa

Feb 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel is absolutely beautiful! There is a beautiful pool, a thermal springs hot pool, a game room with pool and ping pong, and gorgeous grounds. The rooms are comfortable and very nice. The dining is nice, but the food is ok. Having said that, the dining in the area, including Panajachel, is only average. Very safe place. It is right by the lake.

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Aurvil

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was more than amazing !! It was definitely beyond my expectations. The chef A everything I ate was absolutely Amazing. The location was perfect !!!!!!!! Staff was always cleaning and at night they empty the hot spring and gives it a good cleaning in the morning before guest goes in . I will definitely return !

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Clarissa

Dec 1, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Uma grata surpresa! Hotel lindíssimo, quarto super confortável, com piscina de água termal, localizado na beira do lago, com vista para os vulcões…não queríamos ir embora!

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Rosa

Aug 3, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The place is amazing. Peaceful Staff is super friendly. The restaurant has good food. There are two pools and activy play room.

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Cleanliness

Reviews frequently describe the property as very clean and well maintained, including the pools and outdoor areas. A few guests reported issues such as insects in rooms or older, worn bathrooms.

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Valarie

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice, but I did not like the bugs in my room. My waiter, Osman, was very kind. However, the front desk clerk, Glendy, was rude and unhelpful.

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Ana Mabel

Dec 13, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

The service was good, the rooms were clean and spacious, the food and drinks at the restaurant were great and the outdoor area was pristine and beautiful.

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Sunerth

May 25, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Estuvimos 2 noches y nos encantó, el lugar, todo super limpio, la vista y el trato excelente! La piscina de agua termal es deli! Así que Super recomendado

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Shanelle

Sep 1, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

The property had a beautiful view that allowed for a view of the volcano and water. It was near a few places to get items from the corner store. The heated pool was great and allows you to be outside even if it’s cooler. The three things that J struggled with is the influx ant infestation that takes over the rooms. I have to get them out of my items. The other thing is that the location doesn’t allow for much transportation options late so be aware. And also, the breakfast options is only 2 items which don’t leave room for differences because it’s the same every day. Other than that, the staff are nice.

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Veronica

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Property is old and not well maintained.. bathrooms had water leak and full of mosquito, look dirty, mattress are old dirty..

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Ana

Apr 12, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice and clean hotel!!

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Elle

Apr 27, 2023

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I had an amazing experience staying here! It was very clean and a beautiful property. Highly recommend.

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Russell H

Dec 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Todo estaba impecable y muy bonito

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Angela

Oct 10, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a very beautiful hotel. The pools are immaculate. It was quite a lovely, relaxing place to stay with my family.

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Alfonso

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Verdaderamente un lugar para desconectarse! Instalaciones limpias y muy bien cuidadas. Nos encantó la vista, buena gastronomía, la atención y servicio. Volveriamos sin duda, solo que nos gustaría en esa ocasión alargar nuestra instancia.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally comfortable with terraces and lake or volcano views, and some are spacious. Common drawbacks include firm beds, no air conditioning, thin walls, and mixed in‑room Wi‑Fi strength.

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Melvin

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The outdoors is the facility is beautiful but the rooms are super simple , beds are hard and super simple with old bed linens . Old pillows

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Julio

Jan 22, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful place. Rooms a bit small.

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Maureen

Jul 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing property with nice amenities. The view from the room was spectacular. No AC in the room. Highly recommended if you are looking for a quiet and private stay.

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Ana

Apr 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

El internet costo que llegará a la habitación pero se ahí todo súper bien!

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Raquel

Oct 1, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

The outdoor private patio and daily breakfast included was and added perk. The beds was a bit hard but nothing unbearable and the walls are thin so everything can be heard from the neighbors. The location was well kept and the staff was friendly. The pool was bigger than expected and the jacuzzi was a great bonus. The location was calming and serene. Would definitely stay here again.

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Vanessa

Jun 6, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Absolutely beautiful! Pools are nice, views are nice. It’s a bit far from the shops and night life but the cabs are accessible. The gate is closed at night so if you have no cell service you might be locked out. No AC but we had a fan. Overall very clean and very nice staff!

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Nancy

May 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

My experience was positive really liked this hotel the only down side is there is no AC so the room was as little stuffy other than that it was a good hotel

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Tim

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Hotel was great value for the price. Rooms were comfortable but walls are a bit thin, can hear a bit of noise sometimes. The hot spring pool is a huge bonus, spent a lot of time in there. Restaurant was good ate a couple of dinners there. Good view of the lake too.

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Sandy

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is the best! The view on Lake Atitlan is beautiful! The hotel is well located, easy to access, comfortable, clean, excellent wifi, very helpful staff. We loved our stay at Villa Santa Catarina.

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Holly

Mar 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Villa Santa Catarina is a lovely garden property tucked into the middle of a lively town. Wonderful place to relax, with the superb view Atitlán from your own balcony! The dining room is well run, with good food, and a personable staff. Enjoyed my stay, will return.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly and helpful across the restaurant and grounds. However, several reviews mention strict or impersonal front‑desk service, overpriced tour offers, and occasional unresponsiveness.

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McKee

Dec 28, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very clean hotel with very nice front desk woman that spoke great English and helped coordinate a private boat for 6 of us to take to an Airbnb across the lake. We only stayed one night but I’d definitely recommend for a longer period of time. The rooms aren’t huge but they are nice and the grounds are pretty, well kept and you feel safe.

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Valarie

Mar 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel was nice, but I did not like the bugs in my room. My waiter, Osman, was very kind. However, the front desk clerk, Glendy, was rude and unhelpful.

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Shivani

Jun 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This was such a wonderful hotel. The restaurant staff were amazing. Very accommodating. The reception staff were exceptional and beyond helpful. I extended my stay because I loved the vibe and feel of the hotel. I will be returning in the very near future.

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Joy

Feb 26, 2024

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Stayed 8 nights

The staff are amazing! The waiters, gardeners and cleaners couldn’t do any more to make this an excellent stay. The hotel is in a less busy village but a tuk tuk ride of ten mins to the busier Panajachel. This hotel is set in beautiful gardens by Atitlán lake. The pools are a delight. The food was well cooked and professionally served with attention to detail. Tastefully decorated with Guatemalan paintings and objects which reflect the Mayan culture. We will return and thoroughly recommend.

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veronica

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 5 nights

This property is located around beautiful surroundings, the lake and volcano views are breathtaking, the village Santa Catarina is very charming , make sure to walk around it’s very safe, the staff at the hotel is at another level, they provided me with outstanding service and care, covered all my needs and helped me out around the lake with instructions and booking of extra activities, Natalia, Sergio, Mananeses, Osman y todos en el resort mil y mil gracias 🙏❤️✨

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Sophie

Sep 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Con: Unhelpful staff. The tours organized by the hotel are overpriced. We were asked several times by the restaurant staff to buy them boat rides. The restaurant food is really not good. Didn't even think about doing laundry there: $2 US for panties and $1.50 US for boxer shorts (which is a bit sexist). You have to pay $5 US for a clean towel, even after 3 days at the hotel. Also, the bathroom was very old and not quite as good as the photos. The only positive point is the incredible view of the lake and the hotel gardens, which are very beautiful.

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randall

Apr 12, 2022

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Stayed 2 nights

No habian teléfono en las habitaciones para pedir algo a recepción teniamos que ir hasta el area de recepción para pedir o preguntar algo. En el área de recepción a veces no había gente. La atención de la muchacha de recepción que estuvo de día fue pésima con muy mala actitud de muy mala gana, como si uno estuviese de sobra. Los alimentos en el restaurante de la única cena que tomamos en el hotel estuvo buena la comida al igual que los desayunos muy ricos. La piscina de aguas termales excelente muy relajante.

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Stella

Jan 15, 2026

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Stayed 2 nights

O hotel é lindo, os quartos espaçosos. O hotel não disponibiliza shampoo nem secador, mas o chuveiro é ótimo. A equipe é mais formal e, mesmo o quarto já estando pronto, eles não permitem que você faça checkin nem um minuto antes. Mas todos do restaurante e recepção foram muito educados conosco. O café da manhã é gostoso e em boa quantidade, já os outros pratos que pedimos não nos agradaram tanto. Achamos as camas um pouco duras, mas, de maneira geral, é um ótimo hotel.

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Cindy

Oct 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel is beautiful and very comfortable. The staff helped us a lot. It is very close to Panajachel but in a quieter place.

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Vanessa

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is beautiful. The location is perfect. The restaurant has good quality food and very clean . I highly recommend this property. The staff is courteous and attentive.

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Location

Quiet village setting near the lake and dock, about 10–15 minutes by tuk‑tuk or cab to Panajachel. Limited dining and nightlife nearby, and occasional festival or church noise reported.

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Thaddeus

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is well maintained presently located and quiet. It is in the proximity of the town center an very close to the lake Atitlan. A great place to relax after touring other places.

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PERLA

Oct 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

La habitación esta linda comoda, algo que le agregaría es aire acondicionado. Opciones para trasladarse a Panajachel, ya que esta como a 15 minutos. La comida del restaurante es rica, solo deberian ampliar las opciones. La piscina y areas comunes todos bien. No queda a la orilla del lago, si esta a menos de 5 mins caminando.

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Manuel

Nov 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel santa catarine es un lugar bien callado y acogedor. Su personal es muy amable y servvicial. Tiene una excelente vista al lago Atitla. Y los volcanes y esta ubicado muy cerca de panajachel como a 10 minutos, es exelente lugar para relajarse, se les recomienda como cinco estrellas hotel

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Lynda

Jan 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Short walk to lake & shopping. 4x4 transportation to San Antonio 1 block away in front of catholic church. Amenities, food and staff great.

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Cinthia

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is beautiful and the condition of the property immaculate, however, there’s not much to do in the town where is located, so consider this is you’re trying to do some tourist stuff before booking, this is a place to relax and disconnect

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Rebecca

May 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely hotel, great place to stay when visiting the lake. Much better than Panajachel, though not much to do at night. Food options only in the hotel. Great pool and gardens. An evangelical church played super loud music til midnight one of the nights which was rough when you just need some rest. Hotel can arrange boat trips to nearby towns, highly recommend! But you have to ask, no handouts or information freely available when you arrive.

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Lori

May 24, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

Very beautiful and quiet hotel. Secluded, so need transportation to restaurants and shops.

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Brian

Jun 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Amazing property with beautiful views. Short cab ride to to Panajachel.

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cristina

Jul 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Property is beautiful. Arrived at night , very difficult to find and do not recommend driving your own vehicle

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filiep

Dec 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Prima ligging als er geen Santa Catarina feest gepland is, zoniet is er keiharde muziek tot 2u 's nachts. Gratis oordopjes aan de receptie te verkrijgen.

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Dining

Many guests enjoyed the breakfast and several meals. Others found the restaurant overpriced with small portions or variable quality, and breakfast choices can be limited.

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Azure

Jul 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This was a beautiful hotel very close to the lake. There was a couple things that were walkable nearby but for the most part, it would require a 15 minute ride to do anything else that would be my only complaint outside of my bed being very hard. The staff was great. The food in the hotel was a little inconsistent. I ordered the same breakfast on two different days. One day it was amazing the second time I ordered it I was really unhappy with it. Staff and presentation at the restaurant made up for it. They really cared and we’re very sweet.

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Jorge

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Personal muy amable. La habitación cómoda, buen desayuno. La piscina de aguas termales es un gran plus, luego de retornar de los paseos.

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Valeria

Jun 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lindo hotel, acogedor. A la comida le falta personalidad, me hubiera gustado ver platillos guatemaltecos. Un poco caros para lo que dan, por ejemplo en los postres.

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Ashley

Mar 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This place is beautiful and well maintained. Breakfast was included and was good. Not much to do around the property. I recommend searching for tours (not the one the hotel offered/tourist trap, way too overpriced) Cons: Dinner is way too overpriced, small portions and the food was not good unfortunately.

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Jessica

May 9, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Beautiful hotel right above the lake, nearby to Panajachel. The hotel was really tastefully decorated with small touches. The rooms are spacious and the grounds are really special. The staff was fine, not super friendly but not rude. The food at the restaurant was tasty. Would totally stay here again. You feel like you’re at a place that costs a lot more.

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Aurvil

Mar 17, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This property was more than amazing !! It was definitely beyond my expectations. The chef A everything I ate was absolutely Amazing. The location was perfect !!!!!!!! Staff was always cleaning and at night they empty the hot spring and gives it a good cleaning in the morning before guest goes in . I will definitely return !

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Vanessa

Nov 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

This hotel is beautiful. The location is perfect. The restaurant has good quality food and very clean . I highly recommend this property. The staff is courteous and attentive.

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Brigette

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Servicios el desayuno no es completo sino que tienen opciones o jugo o fruta deberia incluir todo.

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Akeese

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

the perfect place to stay. the view was amazing, the area is great; everyone super nice. check in was smooth and they even take your bags for you. breakfast is delicious

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Gabrielle

Jul 2, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice spot to stay at. Just food at hotel not many options and overpriced.

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