Hotel Jaguar Inn Tikal

Pros - 1. friendly and helpful staff. Jonathan was a great help! 2. Good food with a surprisingly large menu. 3. Beautiful grounds. 4. Great location, just a few hundred yards from the park entrance. 5. For those who like to rough it and want to save money, this is your best bet. We thought it was better than the Tikal Inn next door Cons: 1. No AC. Ceiling fan wasn't enough to allow us to sleep comfortably 2. Mattress was extremely hard 3. Hardly any water pressure in shower 4. Mosquitoes ate me alive at night. At least offer guests mosquito nets for protection and replace screens on the windows and add weather seals on the door. Note: many reviews stated that the electricity was shut off every night. That did not happen at all during our stay. This might be because there were not as many guests, and power demand was not as high. If you want AC and are willing to pay more to have it, try Jungle Lodge, which is also inside the park.

The hotel is nice and particularly convenient for Tikal tours. If you're planning sunrise and sunset tours, this hotel could be your best option as it's within walking distance of the park entrance. However, the facilities are somewhat dated; for example, our shower was broken, which could be hazardous if you have children. Despite this, the eco experience is fantastic! We visited in March, and although there's no AC, the temperatures were high. The fan provided wasn't sufficient during the day, so we spent most of our time outside enjoying the surrounding areas. Thankfully, we had a great experience observing the local wildlife, and the people were friendly and welcoming. The restaurant food is excellent, and we highly recommend dining there at least once. Alternatively, there are typical food options nearby, but be aware that most places close at 6pm due to sunset and limited energy usage. Despite the room being a bit warm, we had an amazing experience exploring Tikal both in the morning and at night. The service at the hotel was exceptional!

Very basic hotel to say the least. WiFi in the rooms is useless.

This is a really nice jungle stay. You’re off the grid, the wifi comes and goes, and there’s no service. But you don’t go to places like this for the connectivity! I think Jaguar has exceptional service, and the rooms are very clean. The food and drinks are unbeatable. You can walk into Tikal and it’s an unbeatable experience. Jaguar offers shuttles from Flores, yes you have to pay, but it’s not much and the drivers are very friendly. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.

Be advised that Expedia does not give all the details around the power shutoff at 10pm and no hot water after 9pm. When a ceiling fan is advertised in the jungle and it’s THE JUNGLE you definitely need air circulation. The restaurant was mediocre at best and expensive, but it was nice to have an option on site. We ended up checking out a day early of our 2 day stay to change to a hotel in El Remate - Las Gardenias with AC and slept much better there and there were many more food options in El Remate.

Great property right by the entrance to the temples. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Do keep in mind that the power goes off at 9pm which means no fans or air-conditioning at night. I wish I had bought along my small portable fan (just would have made the sleeping more comfortable). I was disappointed that the back end system with Expedia had not recorded my booking which mean the staff and I had to find proof in my emails and bank statement of payment when we arrived late. Thank goodness all was sorted the next day by checkout time. Love to go back and have more time exploring.

+good food, nice staff, adjustable fan speed, access to Tikal. -Mold on the ceiling and walls. Bedding was damp from humidity. Hot water only available during limited hours in morning and evening. Our experience at Tikal Inn was more comfortable overall.

The staff was very friendly and accomodating we arrived at 9 in the morning from Guatemala City, ate breakfast there (which was fabulous), and they allowed us to stow our suitcases behind the counter until we could checkin. We went and toured the main plaza of the temples and came back and they allowed us to check in about an hour early. The room was tidy and the beds comfortable. All three of us (me, wife, and son) used the hammock on the porch at various times and loved it. We ate three meals at the restaurant and everything was delicious. The one knock off was the water in the bathroom. My son has been living in Guatemala for the last 2 years, and is basically a native now. Even he couldnt figure out the shower. What little water we got was absolutely frigid, and very low pressure. He went and asked at the desk for help (he's fluent) and they couldn't do anything to help, I guess. 8/10 and will stay again.

This hotel is located right inside Tikal National Park, making it perfect if you’re planning the sunrise or sunset tour. Surrounded by jungle, it’s not a city-style luxury hotel, but that’s part of the charm. The property runs on solar power, so there’s no AC—but you won’t need it, as the natural breeze keeps the rooms cool. Everything was surprisingly clean, even by city standards, and the on-site restaurant serves very good food.

Because the hotel is eco-friendly they cut the electricity atc9:30 pm and was so hot and humid. Not a/c at all very uncomfortable, ano hotel next to this one even have a/c all the time even if they cut the power. A/C with photocells power. I try to book there but was all booked..wonder why.

Comfy, clean room. Great location. Super friendly staff. Great restaurant.

If you want to spend the smallest amount of money….go there but know your stay will be equivalent to camping but with four walls. The roaches, poor ventilation, the heat trapped in each room, no running water with an expectation of a normal hotel stay…is why I give 1 star. We were up all night killing HUGE roaches. So we missed the sunrise tour. Spend more and go to Jungle Hotel. Totally diff experience.

Bathroom not that clean old tolitiries left in it warm room other than that staff was friendly and helpful

Le ménage de la chambre était déficient. Et l'endroit a besoin d'être rafraichie. La bouffe du resto était excellent ainsi que le service.

Nous sommes arrivées dans la chambre et aussitôt deux grandes araignées ont traversées un des deux lits. Après avoir essayé de les éliminer, nous nous sommes rendu compte qu'il y en avait plusieurs autres en dessous du lit et entre les draps contours du matelas qui s'y cachaient. Toiles d'araignées également sur les plafonds de la salle de bain et haut de la douche. Nous avons demandé à changer de chambre mais on nous a dit qu'ils n'avaient rien à nous offrir de mieux. Après avoir insisté, nous avons visité quelques autres chambres et même chose partout, fenêtres et moustiquaires non scellées ou fixées avec des espaces assez grands pour passer nos doigts. Nous sommes retournées au village chercher un autre hôtel. On nous avait assuré qu'on allait nous rembourser mais qu'on devait passer par Expédia. Rien de ça n'a été. Quand Expédia a communiqué avec l'hôtel, l'hôtel a refusé de nous rembourser. Expédia n'a jamais voulu nous aider plus que ça en prétextant de pas avoir plus de pouvoir que ça et nous a jamais remboursé malgré les preuves de communications que nous avions eu avec l'hôtel. Nous ne voyageons pourtant pas dans des 4 et 5 étoiles, nous en avons vu beaucoup et ne sommes absolument pas regardante sur l'état des chambres, mais cet hôtel, ne représente en rien de sa description sur le site. C'est de la fausse représentation à notre sens et avons eu l'impression de complètement s'être fait avoir.

+good food, nice staff, adjustable fan speed, access to Tikal. -Mold on the ceiling and walls. Bedding was damp from humidity. Hot water only available during limited hours in morning and evening. Our experience at Tikal Inn was more comfortable overall.

In the park there are only 3 hotels to choose from. Jaguar inn is the most budget friendly. I was able to take my 2 children and spend very little. The restaurant serves excellent food, it’s clean, and friendly staff. The rooms are surrounded by nature where you will see wild turkeys, ant eaters, capibara and unique birds right outside your window. If you are used to higher end hotels, stay at the jungle lodge. There they have air conditioning, fancy restaurants, a pool and a more upscale environment, however, expect to spend a lot more money ! If you don’t mind a regular fan and no ac or pool you will save money and still have a good time. This is I unrelated to the hotel but I wanted to warn you to do your homework when purchasing the park passes. It can be a confusing and is best to understand what you are purchasing prior to arrival.

Location is amazin, in the middle of the jungle, only steps from park entrance, museums and restaurants. Room were clean and comfortable, staff was kind

The staff was very friendly and accomodating we arrived at 9 in the morning from Guatemala City, ate breakfast there (which was fabulous), and they allowed us to stow our suitcases behind the counter until we could checkin. We went and toured the main plaza of the temples and came back and they allowed us to check in about an hour early. The room was tidy and the beds comfortable. All three of us (me, wife, and son) used the hammock on the porch at various times and loved it. We ate three meals at the restaurant and everything was delicious. The one knock off was the water in the bathroom. My son has been living in Guatemala for the last 2 years, and is basically a native now. Even he couldnt figure out the shower. What little water we got was absolutely frigid, and very low pressure. He went and asked at the desk for help (he's fluent) and they couldn't do anything to help, I guess. 8/10 and will stay again.

This hotel is located right inside Tikal National Park, making it perfect if you’re planning the sunrise or sunset tour. Surrounded by jungle, it’s not a city-style luxury hotel, but that’s part of the charm. The property runs on solar power, so there’s no AC—but you won’t need it, as the natural breeze keeps the rooms cool. Everything was surprisingly clean, even by city standards, and the on-site restaurant serves very good food.

Pros - 1. friendly and helpful staff. Jonathan was a great help! 2. Good food with a surprisingly large menu. 3. Beautiful grounds. 4. Great location, just a few hundred yards from the park entrance. 5. For those who like to rough it and want to save money, this is your best bet. We thought it was better than the Tikal Inn next door Cons: 1. No AC. Ceiling fan wasn't enough to allow us to sleep comfortably 2. Mattress was extremely hard 3. Hardly any water pressure in shower 4. Mosquitoes ate me alive at night. At least offer guests mosquito nets for protection and replace screens on the windows and add weather seals on the door. Note: many reviews stated that the electricity was shut off every night. That did not happen at all during our stay. This might be because there were not as many guests, and power demand was not as high. If you want AC and are willing to pay more to have it, try Jungle Lodge, which is also inside the park.

Perfect area to relax nice and quiet only thing I didn’t like was not air conditioning for the hot weather ceiling fan not enough

The hotel is nice and particularly convenient for Tikal tours. If you're planning sunrise and sunset tours, this hotel could be your best option as it's within walking distance of the park entrance. However, the facilities are somewhat dated; for example, our shower was broken, which could be hazardous if you have children. Despite this, the eco experience is fantastic! We visited in March, and although there's no AC, the temperatures were high. The fan provided wasn't sufficient during the day, so we spent most of our time outside enjoying the surrounding areas. Thankfully, we had a great experience observing the local wildlife, and the people were friendly and welcoming. The restaurant food is excellent, and we highly recommend dining there at least once. Alternatively, there are typical food options nearby, but be aware that most places close at 6pm due to sunset and limited energy usage. Despite the room being a bit warm, we had an amazing experience exploring Tikal both in the morning and at night. The service at the hotel was exceptional!

Very basic hotel to say the least. WiFi in the rooms is useless.

Staff is great, on top of every detail. Property needs upgrade. It’s not like we expected it to be like its neighbor Jungle Lodge, but bathroom had some minor issues (odor, loose sink faucet), some room tiles were broken, and general appearance for the room could improve with minor upgrades in bed sheeting, decoration. Everything else was great, restaurant food quality is very good, service is great as well, location is superb.

Nice location, comfortable, clean hotel just nearby the park

Great way to experience the park. We had a triple room that was as comfortable as could be with smoke and temperatures over 100 and no A.C. The ceiling fan worked well. You will see and hear lots of beautiful birds and hear the howler monkeys. I am so glad we stayed here because we could go in for the sunrise tour and come back and sleep and then go out for a second visit to the park before dinner and bed.

We were very happy to stay here---it's the closest Inn to the actual site. The staff are friendly and helpful and do speak some English (because alas we speak very little Spanish). We ate at their restaurant too, and the food was fine. We had a room upstairs in the one building---it's fairly basic but quite comfortable, and the ceiling fan made the temperature bearable. They also organized a shuttle from and back to Flores airport, which is very useful. Sitting on their small outside patio listening to the sounds of the jungle in the evening was really fantastic.

It's a very pretty setting in a great location for visiting Tikal. The dining room is nice and airy and there were many menu options. The small half-cottage we stayed in was somewhat rundown and there wasn't really much hot water for a shower at the specified times. The beds were comfortable but the walls are thin. Otherwise, it is very quiet. Staff were friendly.

Room was clean and comfortable, but on the small side. Hooks in the bathroom to hang clothes and towels would be helpful. Also, the hinges on the bathroom door could use oiling (loud creaks in the middle of the night). The hotel restaurant is excellent!

This property is in the park and so you can get to the entrance by 6am when they open. The grounds are lovely as you are in the tropical forest. The first night we were there we heard howler monkeys close by and saw a Toucan (wild) and many birds. The hotel is supposedly run entirely on solar power, although that’s not something I could verify. But kudos to them. The room was very spacious for my son and I and so was the bathroom. The second night a troop of spider monkeys went by. What more can you ask for? There’s no air conditioning and you can’t use hairdryers due to the energy consumption, but I don’t use a hair dryer anyway and there’s an overhead fan and they will bring you a second one if you ask, which we did, because it was a particularly hot week. We were comfortable. The hotel’s restaurant will take cards, but the other one close by will not. Bring quetzales! You need cash for certain things simply because you are in the park and there’s no ATM around. The staff were all friendly and professional. It’s a beautiful setting. I would definitely return here in a heartbeat!

Pros - 1. friendly and helpful staff. Jonathan was a great help! 2. Good food with a surprisingly large menu. 3. Beautiful grounds. 4. Great location, just a few hundred yards from the park entrance. 5. For those who like to rough it and want to save money, this is your best bet. We thought it was better than the Tikal Inn next door Cons: 1. No AC. Ceiling fan wasn't enough to allow us to sleep comfortably 2. Mattress was extremely hard 3. Hardly any water pressure in shower 4. Mosquitoes ate me alive at night. At least offer guests mosquito nets for protection and replace screens on the windows and add weather seals on the door. Note: many reviews stated that the electricity was shut off every night. That did not happen at all during our stay. This might be because there were not as many guests, and power demand was not as high. If you want AC and are willing to pay more to have it, try Jungle Lodge, which is also inside the park.

We were very happy to stay here---it's the closest Inn to the actual site. The staff are friendly and helpful and do speak some English (because alas we speak very little Spanish). We ate at their restaurant too, and the food was fine. We had a room upstairs in the one building---it's fairly basic but quite comfortable, and the ceiling fan made the temperature bearable. They also organized a shuttle from and back to Flores airport, which is very useful. Sitting on their small outside patio listening to the sounds of the jungle in the evening was really fantastic.

Very friendly staff. Helpful and courteous. Great restaurant and great location.

I love the fact that it is right outside Tikal ruins, this gave us the unforgettable experience to do the sunrise and sunset tours. Staff was wonderful setting up our tour even thou we arrived very late they were also very helpful in getting us transportation to Belize

Great property right by the entrance to the temples. Staff were really friendly and helpful. Do keep in mind that the power goes off at 9pm which means no fans or air-conditioning at night. I wish I had bought along my small portable fan (just would have made the sleeping more comfortable). I was disappointed that the back end system with Expedia had not recorded my booking which mean the staff and I had to find proof in my emails and bank statement of payment when we arrived late. Thank goodness all was sorted the next day by checkout time. Love to go back and have more time exploring.

Nous sommes arrivées dans la chambre et aussitôt deux grandes araignées ont traversées un des deux lits. Après avoir essayé de les éliminer, nous nous sommes rendu compte qu'il y en avait plusieurs autres en dessous du lit et entre les draps contours du matelas qui s'y cachaient. Toiles d'araignées également sur les plafonds de la salle de bain et haut de la douche. Nous avons demandé à changer de chambre mais on nous a dit qu'ils n'avaient rien à nous offrir de mieux. Après avoir insisté, nous avons visité quelques autres chambres et même chose partout, fenêtres et moustiquaires non scellées ou fixées avec des espaces assez grands pour passer nos doigts. Nous sommes retournées au village chercher un autre hôtel. On nous avait assuré qu'on allait nous rembourser mais qu'on devait passer par Expédia. Rien de ça n'a été. Quand Expédia a communiqué avec l'hôtel, l'hôtel a refusé de nous rembourser. Expédia n'a jamais voulu nous aider plus que ça en prétextant de pas avoir plus de pouvoir que ça et nous a jamais remboursé malgré les preuves de communications que nous avions eu avec l'hôtel. Nous ne voyageons pourtant pas dans des 4 et 5 étoiles, nous en avons vu beaucoup et ne sommes absolument pas regardante sur l'état des chambres, mais cet hôtel, ne représente en rien de sa description sur le site. C'est de la fausse représentation à notre sens et avons eu l'impression de complètement s'être fait avoir.

Pleasant stay. Enjoyed the hammocks. Reception arranged guide for sunrise tour and guide was good. Stowed our baggage after checkout. Restaurant was good. Would stay again.

The staff was very friendly and accomodating we arrived at 9 in the morning from Guatemala City, ate breakfast there (which was fabulous), and they allowed us to stow our suitcases behind the counter until we could checkin. We went and toured the main plaza of the temples and came back and they allowed us to check in about an hour early. The room was tidy and the beds comfortable. All three of us (me, wife, and son) used the hammock on the porch at various times and loved it. We ate three meals at the restaurant and everything was delicious. The one knock off was the water in the bathroom. My son has been living in Guatemala for the last 2 years, and is basically a native now. Even he couldnt figure out the shower. What little water we got was absolutely frigid, and very low pressure. He went and asked at the desk for help (he's fluent) and they couldn't do anything to help, I guess. 8/10 and will stay again.

Amazing staff, they make the experience wonderful. Great english skills.

This property is in the park and so you can get to the entrance by 6am when they open. The grounds are lovely as you are in the tropical forest. The first night we were there we heard howler monkeys close by and saw a Toucan (wild) and many birds. The hotel is supposedly run entirely on solar power, although that’s not something I could verify. But kudos to them. The room was very spacious for my son and I and so was the bathroom. The second night a troop of spider monkeys went by. What more can you ask for? There’s no air conditioning and you can’t use hairdryers due to the energy consumption, but I don’t use a hair dryer anyway and there’s an overhead fan and they will bring you a second one if you ask, which we did, because it was a particularly hot week. We were comfortable. The hotel’s restaurant will take cards, but the other one close by will not. Bring quetzales! You need cash for certain things simply because you are in the park and there’s no ATM around. The staff were all friendly and professional. It’s a beautiful setting. I would definitely return here in a heartbeat!

It was great to just walk out your room and enter the tikal ruins.

National park is right there walking distance. Hotel and food are great. I’ll be back

Great location , In the middle of the rain forest steps away from the Tikal ruins . The restaurant has great food , reception very helpful , other observation, bring cash and buy tickets before you get there no credit card accepted in gift shops . Rain gear is suggested . There is entrance fees to rain forest in local money and not credit card or dollar

I love the fact that it is right outside Tikal ruins, this gave us the unforgettable experience to do the sunrise and sunset tours. Staff was wonderful setting up our tour even thou we arrived very late they were also very helpful in getting us transportation to Belize

In the park there are only 3 hotels to choose from. Jaguar inn is the most budget friendly. I was able to take my 2 children and spend very little. The restaurant serves excellent food, it’s clean, and friendly staff. The rooms are surrounded by nature where you will see wild turkeys, ant eaters, capibara and unique birds right outside your window. If you are used to higher end hotels, stay at the jungle lodge. There they have air conditioning, fancy restaurants, a pool and a more upscale environment, however, expect to spend a lot more money ! If you don’t mind a regular fan and no ac or pool you will save money and still have a good time. This is I unrelated to the hotel but I wanted to warn you to do your homework when purchasing the park passes. It can be a confusing and is best to understand what you are purchasing prior to arrival.

Location is amazin, in the middle of the jungle, only steps from park entrance, museums and restaurants. Room were clean and comfortable, staff was kind

Good location

A very nice hotel. The restaurant meals were excellent. Perfect location, 30 yards from the entrance to TIKAL. Staff was helpful and friendly

It was a beautiful hotel in walking distance to the park the staff were wonderful, the food was great

Comfy, clean room. Great location. Super friendly staff. Great restaurant.

Muy bien ubicado para visitar Tikal, muy tranquilo y con excelente cocina en el restaurante. Atención excelente de todo el personal.

Fantastic place. I have used this before the staff are extremely helpful and the food is excellent. Will always come back here

Perfect place to stay in the park. The restaurant was convenient and had good food.

Beautiful location and nice rooms, but the food in the restaurant wasn't that interesting.

Be advised that Expedia does not give all the details around the power shutoff at 10pm and no hot water after 9pm. When a ceiling fan is advertised in the jungle and it’s THE JUNGLE you definitely need air circulation. The restaurant was mediocre at best and expensive, but it was nice to have an option on site. We ended up checking out a day early of our 2 day stay to change to a hotel in El Remate - Las Gardenias with AC and slept much better there and there were many more food options in El Remate.

Can’t beat the location and it felt like we were right in the middle of a dream. So convenient to walk in and out of Tikal National park at will during the day. They cleaned daily, which was appreciated. The cabanas are getting a little worse for wear and the only reason we couldn’t rate it higher is a good part of our group were sickened by the restaurant fresh vegetables and fruit that we specifically asked if they were washed with soap and water. They were not!

Room was clean and comfortable, but on the small side. Hooks in the bathroom to hang clothes and towels would be helpful. Also, the hinges on the bathroom door could use oiling (loud creaks in the middle of the night). The hotel restaurant is excellent!

The staff was very friendly and accomodating we arrived at 9 in the morning from Guatemala City, ate breakfast there (which was fabulous), and they allowed us to stow our suitcases behind the counter until we could checkin. We went and toured the main plaza of the temples and came back and they allowed us to check in about an hour early. The room was tidy and the beds comfortable. All three of us (me, wife, and son) used the hammock on the porch at various times and loved it. We ate three meals at the restaurant and everything was delicious. The one knock off was the water in the bathroom. My son has been living in Guatemala for the last 2 years, and is basically a native now. Even he couldnt figure out the shower. What little water we got was absolutely frigid, and very low pressure. He went and asked at the desk for help (he's fluent) and they couldn't do anything to help, I guess. 8/10 and will stay again.

Bungalows located adjacent to the jungle: Howler Monkey Troupe wake up! Great staff and exceptional vegetarian dinner option! 45 min shuttle to Flores Airport