Kula Maya Boutique Hotel and Spa

My friends and I loved our stay here! The staff, rooms, and dining were amazing. The pool and jacuzzi can use some TLC and refurbishing, but that’s about the only issue I saw. Great boutique hotel!

This property is gorgeous and has restaurant and spa amenities. The view of the mountain is stunning. This property doesn’t have AC but a portable fan is included and you can open up the windows and doors to feel the breeze off the lake. I would recommend staying here. The staff is very nice and accommodating.

Kula Maya was very nice, clean and had a good selection of foods. The pool area is much smaller than it looks in the pictures and it only has 4 lounge chairs. The room was cleaned very nicely and the location is very close to the dock. Transportation set up by the hotel was pricey.

The hotel staff are friendly and helpful and the hotel is pretty overall. I appreciated the two pitchers of filtered water provided in our rooms daily for drinking and brushing our teeth. The bed was comfortable as well. Some drawers in the room would be very helpful as it felt like we couldn't really unpack. Unfortunately, absolutely no soundproofing was considered when the property was built, so getting sleep is difficult. Additionally, while I understand the lack of air conditioning, the king rooms dont have screens on the windows or balcony doors which would go a long way in allowing for a cooler and more comfortable stay. Opening the windows or balcony doors for more than a second or two isnt feasible unless you want a room full of bugs. The on site restaurant isn't bad but we were informed just the day before arriving that it would be closed on our final day there, meaning our plan to rest and lounge around was gone and we had to find other options for all meals and drinks that day. Would've been nice to know that earlier. The hot tub that was supposed to be on for 2 hrs per day wasn't functioning during our stay. While the views are beautiful, I wouldn't recommend this hotel as there are other options in other towns along the lake with better amenities, same views and an overall more relaxing experience.

The food was great at this property and its very close to the water taxi dock. The only downside is the pool jacuzzi is only open for a couple of hours in the early evening.

This was quite possibly the best hotel we've ever stayed at. The views of the lake from every vantage point on the property are beyond stunning. The food at the hotel was by far the best we had anywhere in Guatemala. The staff were friendly and extremely accommodating. The room was stunning. And we absolutely loved San Marcos - everything you need is at most a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Truly can't recommend Kula Maya enough.

This hotel is very beautiful and comfortable. The location is great, close to many restaurants, shops, and to the water taxis. We had some of the best food on our trip at the restaurant. If you are vegan, the restaurant has plenty of options. The staff are also wonderful, they helped us decide where to visit and helped us book a taxi back to the airport. I would definitely recommend staying here!

Beautiful property, friendly staff, great location, delicious restaurant and bar on property. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

amazing place, the view the pool the dome

El gotel es magnífico! El diseño arquitectónico y la decoración son profundamente acogedores y agradables. El personal en todo momento super lindo y servicial, todas nuestras comidas las realizamos en el restaurante Amo que está en el interior del hotel y no les puedo explicar lo delicioso! TODO! No tuvimos ni deseo ni necesidad de buscar otra opción. El servicio de spa fue satisfactorio y las chicas super amables. 1000/10 de calificación.

I like the bed quality. It was really confortable and clean.

Kula Maya was very nice, clean and had a good selection of foods. The pool area is much smaller than it looks in the pictures and it only has 4 lounge chairs. The room was cleaned very nicely and the location is very close to the dock. Transportation set up by the hotel was pricey.

The hotel staff are friendly and helpful and the hotel is pretty overall. I appreciated the two pitchers of filtered water provided in our rooms daily for drinking and brushing our teeth. The bed was comfortable as well. Some drawers in the room would be very helpful as it felt like we couldn't really unpack. Unfortunately, absolutely no soundproofing was considered when the property was built, so getting sleep is difficult. Additionally, while I understand the lack of air conditioning, the king rooms dont have screens on the windows or balcony doors which would go a long way in allowing for a cooler and more comfortable stay. Opening the windows or balcony doors for more than a second or two isnt feasible unless you want a room full of bugs. The on site restaurant isn't bad but we were informed just the day before arriving that it would be closed on our final day there, meaning our plan to rest and lounge around was gone and we had to find other options for all meals and drinks that day. Would've been nice to know that earlier. The hot tub that was supposed to be on for 2 hrs per day wasn't functioning during our stay. While the views are beautiful, I wouldn't recommend this hotel as there are other options in other towns along the lake with better amenities, same views and an overall more relaxing experience.

The property is beautiful, just like the pictures with a great lakeside view of the volcanos. I stayed in a dome which was well decorated and very large, I particularly liked the deck with chairs to enjoy the view. The downside: - It’s very pricey! You’re basically paying for the view. Breakfast isn’t included in the price. Whilst it is beautiful, there are airbnb options nearby with similar views at a fraction of the cost. - It’s very noisy. My room was next to the road that has karaoke bar. They played loud music until midnight. The hotel provides earplugs but they do nothing to help you get to sleep. This should be reflected in the prices the hotel is charging. A good night’s sleep is the minimum I would expect. - Hot water is minimal. Both times I used the shower the water was cold. After letting it run for a few mins it was lukewarm at best. Again this should be reflected in the prices the hotel is charging. Overall a decent stay for a couple of nights. The staff are friendly and it was a convenient location for the activities I wanted to do. The hotel should adjust its prices for a fairer reflection of the stay. At the current cost I would stay elsewhere if I visited the area again.

Great view, nice staff, and clean room! Wished I had time to stay longer.

The property was beautiful . The room had a tree inside of it that the wall and ceiling was built around. Unfortunately it rained and the entire floor including parts of the bed, desk and carpet were completely soaked. The room also had a glass ceiling/skylight that opened to an atrium where construction was taking place. I was not able to use the room with any privacy because there were multiple people on the roof that could see directly to the bed area. The balcony was just above the outdoor dining area so again no privacy.

Hermoso hotel con excelente servicio. La habitación era hermosa y limpia.

While the view and bathroom were beautiful, and the food at the restaurant delicious, we weren't able to have our room cleaned each day of our stay. Additionally, we ordered room service one night and were told the wait would be 45 minutes, however we didn't get our food until 90 minutes later when my partner went up to ask about our food (I had already asked 30 minutes prior). Finally, the hotel is located right next door to a club - you can hear the music clearly every night. Thankfully, the music stopped each night at 10:00PM; we were still able to sleep each night, but I would have liked to know about the noise prior to our stay.

Personal muy amable en general todos son atentos y serviciales. Muy buenas vistas. Muy buena limpieza y

We loved our room it was super nice with beautiful view of the lake. The room was spacious and clean, the bathtub was nice addition. Sadly the WiFi wasn’t working that well, but is the only bad thing we can say. Really recommend this place.

Kula Maya is definitely the highlight of San Marcos, having the most excellent views and a friendly staff. The town is very charming and much more enjoyable than some of the busier towns on other parts of the lake. The restaurant has great food and a nice high-end bar selection. Prices are quite a bit higher than anything in the area, but the atmosphere makes it very worth it. The rooms could have been better-sealed to keep wind and bugs out, but I guess it can't be perfect in an eco-friendly resort in paradise. Definitely worth staying here, highly recommend.

The room it's self was beautiful and the view from bed was world class! The bed was very comfortable and the room was spacious with a nice closet space and a huge bathroom. We loved sitting on the porch and watching the view. Walking from the dock to the hotel was more confusing than I would have thought. Probably just paying the little kids at the dock to carry our luggage and show us the way would have saved us a grumpy moment of getting lost while carrying heavy backpacks. Lots of wonderful restaurants are very walkable. The hotel restaurant was sadly closed while we were there but the menu looks amazing.

This property is gorgeous and has restaurant and spa amenities. The view of the mountain is stunning. This property doesn’t have AC but a portable fan is included and you can open up the windows and doors to feel the breeze off the lake. I would recommend staying here. The staff is very nice and accommodating.

The hotel staff are friendly and helpful and the hotel is pretty overall. I appreciated the two pitchers of filtered water provided in our rooms daily for drinking and brushing our teeth. The bed was comfortable as well. Some drawers in the room would be very helpful as it felt like we couldn't really unpack. Unfortunately, absolutely no soundproofing was considered when the property was built, so getting sleep is difficult. Additionally, while I understand the lack of air conditioning, the king rooms dont have screens on the windows or balcony doors which would go a long way in allowing for a cooler and more comfortable stay. Opening the windows or balcony doors for more than a second or two isnt feasible unless you want a room full of bugs. The on site restaurant isn't bad but we were informed just the day before arriving that it would be closed on our final day there, meaning our plan to rest and lounge around was gone and we had to find other options for all meals and drinks that day. Would've been nice to know that earlier. The hot tub that was supposed to be on for 2 hrs per day wasn't functioning during our stay. While the views are beautiful, I wouldn't recommend this hotel as there are other options in other towns along the lake with better amenities, same views and an overall more relaxing experience.

Spectacular view, location and restaurant. Little privacy if you are choosing the dome and a little expensive, but great spot to live the San Marcos experience

The property is beautiful, just like the pictures with a great lakeside view of the volcanos. I stayed in a dome which was well decorated and very large, I particularly liked the deck with chairs to enjoy the view. The downside: - It’s very pricey! You’re basically paying for the view. Breakfast isn’t included in the price. Whilst it is beautiful, there are airbnb options nearby with similar views at a fraction of the cost. - It’s very noisy. My room was next to the road that has karaoke bar. They played loud music until midnight. The hotel provides earplugs but they do nothing to help you get to sleep. This should be reflected in the prices the hotel is charging. A good night’s sleep is the minimum I would expect. - Hot water is minimal. Both times I used the shower the water was cold. After letting it run for a few mins it was lukewarm at best. Again this should be reflected in the prices the hotel is charging. Overall a decent stay for a couple of nights. The staff are friendly and it was a convenient location for the activities I wanted to do. The hotel should adjust its prices for a fairer reflection of the stay. At the current cost I would stay elsewhere if I visited the area again.

The property was beautiful . The room had a tree inside of it that the wall and ceiling was built around. Unfortunately it rained and the entire floor including parts of the bed, desk and carpet were completely soaked. The room also had a glass ceiling/skylight that opened to an atrium where construction was taking place. I was not able to use the room with any privacy because there were multiple people on the roof that could see directly to the bed area. The balcony was just above the outdoor dining area so again no privacy.

We loved our room it was super nice with beautiful view of the lake. The room was spacious and clean, the bathtub was nice addition. Sadly the WiFi wasn’t working that well, but is the only bad thing we can say. Really recommend this place.

Stayed at one of the domes, and it got really warm during the day.

I loved everything about this hotel. The views were stunning. The bathroom was so beautiful. My bed was so comfortable. I usually travel to explore but I booked this hotel specifically to relax and enjoy the hotel itself. Food and drinks were good as well. You can hear everything from the nearby rooms and the dogs will wake you up at 5:30am, but just in time for sunrise. The area itself is full of backpackers and hippies, not my scene but I stayed in the hotel. A 3 min walk is a park where you can jump off into the lake. I stayed on a rainy Sunday night so I didnt experience the loud music from neighboring spots. No ac but the fan was perfect. Definitely will stay here again.

I have never been to a hotel with staff this wonderful. The views are idealic. The restaurant on site was excellent and a good value. We felt at home very quickly. The hotel only has 10 total rooms. We were able to chop it up and meet other guests. A+. Staff always cheerful and helpful! I only have one complaint that is the same at every other hotel I have stayed at around Lake Atitlan. That complaint is the dogs! They are barking all night and here is a disco which can get rather loud. The hotel actually has ear plugs laid out for guests when they checkin.

Excelente experiencia, sumamente relajante y el personal siempre tiene una respuesta a tus inquietudes.

Amazing stay! The most beautiful views and property at the lake. The drinks and food were delicious! The staff was so helpful, accommodating asks super generous!

My husband and I had wonderful stay at Kula Maya, and we saw the most beautiful sunrise from our balcony. Sofia and Wendy, who were at the front desk, were really serviceminded both prior and during our stay.

This hotel is very beautiful and comfortable. The location is great, close to many restaurants, shops, and to the water taxis. We had some of the best food on our trip at the restaurant. If you are vegan, the restaurant has plenty of options. The staff are also wonderful, they helped us decide where to visit and helped us book a taxi back to the airport. I would definitely recommend staying here!

Personal muy amable en general todos son atentos y serviciales. Muy buenas vistas. Muy buena limpieza y

Kula Maya is my favorite oasis on the lake! The property is breathtaking, a peace of Heaven in nature. The team is so kind and professional, very accommodating. Sofia is the sweetest and so quick to help us plan transportation, laundry, reservations, etc. Our room was so unique and super comfortable, they thought of the smallest details to make our stay memorable. The food was phenomenal, and the hotel restaurant was the best from our entire trip in Guatemala :) Thank you, we will be back!

The staff was so kind and accommodating! We felt so safe and welcome!

I wish I could rate this higher than 5 stars. The location is beautiful. Breathtaking views. I prefer a more laid back and quiet vibe. Kula Maya and the town of San Marcos provided that. But when my group and I wanted to have more of an outing, San Pedro was a short ferry ride away. It felt so remote and convenient all at the same time. On top of that, one of the members in our group suffered from appendicitis in the middle of the night on our first night's stay here. We were so scared and the night security guard went out of his way to find us a tuk tuk driver to drive us to the hospital in San Pedro. Following the initial emergency, all the staff at Kula Maya were so attentive to our needs. They were ready to arrange transport for us at a moments notice. I cannot say enough positive things about Kula Maya. Just book your stay here, I promise you won't regret it. It was better than anything we could have imagined. Thank you for a memorable stay Kula Maya! We love you!

Property is beautiful and the staff was amazing. The views are exceptional with a cup of coffee in the morning. I highly recommend anyone looking for a relaxing stay, book at Kula Maya

Kula Maya is definitely the highlight of San Marcos, having the most excellent views and a friendly staff. The town is very charming and much more enjoyable than some of the busier towns on other parts of the lake. The restaurant has great food and a nice high-end bar selection. Prices are quite a bit higher than anything in the area, but the atmosphere makes it very worth it. The rooms could have been better-sealed to keep wind and bugs out, but I guess it can't be perfect in an eco-friendly resort in paradise. Definitely worth staying here, highly recommend.

awesome boutique waterfront hotel with great restaurant, located right in unique san marcos and a very short walk from a beautiful nature preserve (swimming and cliff diving!), tons of eateries, laundrey services, yoga classes, massage parlors, activity providers (para gliding, atv trips, etc), etc. … HIGHLY recommend!

The hotel has amazing views and it’s really accesible from the San Marcos port. A really quiet and beautiful spot

Kula Maya was very nice, clean and had a good selection of foods. The pool area is much smaller than it looks in the pictures and it only has 4 lounge chairs. The room was cleaned very nicely and the location is very close to the dock. Transportation set up by the hotel was pricey.

Tolle Aussicht, nettes Ambiente, gutes Essen, wenn der Koch nicht gerade krank ist oder frei hat. Gute Lage für alle wichtigen Ausflüge. Nettes Hippidorf. Leider ist das gesamte Hotel extrem hellhörig. Dazu kommt, dass nebenan eine Discothek ist, die von 18:30-22:00 gnadenlos Techno-Drums wummert. Gerade in den oberen Zimmern ist man dem ausgeliefert. Ansonsten alles toll.

Spectacular view, location and restaurant. Little privacy if you are choosing the dome and a little expensive, but great spot to live the San Marcos experience

This is absolutely the best and most beautiful place to stay in San Marcos. The vibe is very different from the rest of the town, but personally I was grateful for that. It's a bit pricey of course, but if you're looking for a quiet and beautiful place to spend a day by the pool and enjoy delicious food, this is absolutely the place to go. The staff are lovely, And if you want to go out in San Marcos it's just steps away. Highly recommend! The only thing I feel compelled to add is that the restaurant next door plays music until 10:00 p.m. every night and it definitely feels like it's in your room lol. Made no difference to me because I can fall asleep anywhere, but definitely something to consider if that would be hard for you.

While the view and bathroom were beautiful, and the food at the restaurant delicious, we weren't able to have our room cleaned each day of our stay. Additionally, we ordered room service one night and were told the wait would be 45 minutes, however we didn't get our food until 90 minutes later when my partner went up to ask about our food (I had already asked 30 minutes prior). Finally, the hotel is located right next door to a club - you can hear the music clearly every night. Thankfully, the music stopped each night at 10:00PM; we were still able to sleep each night, but I would have liked to know about the noise prior to our stay.

I wish I could rate this higher than 5 stars. The location is beautiful. Breathtaking views. I prefer a more laid back and quiet vibe. Kula Maya and the town of San Marcos provided that. But when my group and I wanted to have more of an outing, San Pedro was a short ferry ride away. It felt so remote and convenient all at the same time. On top of that, one of the members in our group suffered from appendicitis in the middle of the night on our first night's stay here. We were so scared and the night security guard went out of his way to find us a tuk tuk driver to drive us to the hospital in San Pedro. Following the initial emergency, all the staff at Kula Maya were so attentive to our needs. They were ready to arrange transport for us at a moments notice. I cannot say enough positive things about Kula Maya. Just book your stay here, I promise you won't regret it. It was better than anything we could have imagined. Thank you for a memorable stay Kula Maya! We love you!

Very beautiful views and right next to boating docks

The hotel staff are friendly and helpful and the hotel is pretty overall. I appreciated the two pitchers of filtered water provided in our rooms daily for drinking and brushing our teeth. The bed was comfortable as well. Some drawers in the room would be very helpful as it felt like we couldn't really unpack. Unfortunately, absolutely no soundproofing was considered when the property was built, so getting sleep is difficult. Additionally, while I understand the lack of air conditioning, the king rooms dont have screens on the windows or balcony doors which would go a long way in allowing for a cooler and more comfortable stay. Opening the windows or balcony doors for more than a second or two isnt feasible unless you want a room full of bugs. The on site restaurant isn't bad but we were informed just the day before arriving that it would be closed on our final day there, meaning our plan to rest and lounge around was gone and we had to find other options for all meals and drinks that day. Would've been nice to know that earlier. The hot tub that was supposed to be on for 2 hrs per day wasn't functioning during our stay. While the views are beautiful, I wouldn't recommend this hotel as there are other options in other towns along the lake with better amenities, same views and an overall more relaxing experience.

Tolle Aussicht, nettes Ambiente, gutes Essen, wenn der Koch nicht gerade krank ist oder frei hat. Gute Lage für alle wichtigen Ausflüge. Nettes Hippidorf. Leider ist das gesamte Hotel extrem hellhörig. Dazu kommt, dass nebenan eine Discothek ist, die von 18:30-22:00 gnadenlos Techno-Drums wummert. Gerade in den oberen Zimmern ist man dem ausgeliefert. Ansonsten alles toll.

This place was advertised as having dining and the dining room was closed except for breakfast. It made it very inconvenient

This was quite possibly the best hotel we've ever stayed at. The views of the lake from every vantage point on the property are beyond stunning. The food at the hotel was by far the best we had anywhere in Guatemala. The staff were friendly and extremely accommodating. The room was stunning. And we absolutely loved San Marcos - everything you need is at most a 10 minute walk from the hotel. Truly can't recommend Kula Maya enough.

While the view and bathroom were beautiful, and the food at the restaurant delicious, we weren't able to have our room cleaned each day of our stay. Additionally, we ordered room service one night and were told the wait would be 45 minutes, however we didn't get our food until 90 minutes later when my partner went up to ask about our food (I had already asked 30 minutes prior). Finally, the hotel is located right next door to a club - you can hear the music clearly every night. Thankfully, the music stopped each night at 10:00PM; we were still able to sleep each night, but I would have liked to know about the noise prior to our stay.

This hotel is very beautiful and comfortable. The location is great, close to many restaurants, shops, and to the water taxis. We had some of the best food on our trip at the restaurant. If you are vegan, the restaurant has plenty of options. The staff are also wonderful, they helped us decide where to visit and helped us book a taxi back to the airport. I would definitely recommend staying here!

Todo lo que se refiere al servicio del Hotel, es excelente, su personal muyyyy amable y profesionales. Con respecto al servicio de restaurante, que ya no es responsabilidad del Hotel, ya que es otro consesionario, es pésimo el servicio, tenían personal nuevo y creo no lo entrenan debidamente, que no es culpa del personal, si no del gerente, dueños o bien el encargado(no todas las empleadas aclarando) que no las entrenan bien y las ponen a dar servicio sin conocimiento total del menú, la cocina muyyyy tardará para servir( igual falta más gente ahí, solo estaba una persona para todo el comedor) . El personal de los masajes, limpiezas etc etc, excelentes y muy buen trabajo, todas lideradas por Isabella.

Beautiful property, friendly staff, great location, delicious restaurant and bar on property. 10/10 would recommend to anyone!

I love this beautiful hotel. The views are amazing here but the FOOD 100000/10. Omg the best food I ate in Guatemala. The staff was so friendly and so kind. I can’t wait to go back.

Food and views from this property where amazing.