Casa Palopo, Lake Atitlan
Casa Palopo
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Excellent standards without the big price tag
Our rating: Premium | Property style: Hotel
Spectacularly perched above Lake Atitlan, this romantic setting offers stunning views of the Guatemalan highlands and a distinctive choice of accommodation. The main building features seven, spacious rooms that are appointed throughout with a charming fusion of contemporary styling and indigenous design, whilst a separate villa complex offers two bedrooms, private terraces and an infinity pool and Jacuzzi. Rooms feature floor to ceiling windows, hardwood, rainfall showers and stand-alone bathtubs, and many also have views to the surrounding volcanoes and lake. Guests can also enjoy a solar heated pool and the hotel’s intimate 6.8 Palopó restaurant, which provides the perfect setting for fine dining and uninterrupted sunsets. The hotel is located in Santa Catarina, a small village just above the popular lakeside town of Panajachel, around a 10-minute drive away.







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Villa Santa Catarina, Lake Atitlan
Set upon the shores of Lake Atitlan, Villa Santa Catarina boasts a stunning location, leafy garden and modern amenities. The bursts of colour and beautiful textiles used throughout the thirty-eight rooms reflect the nearby village, famous for its traditional costumes. The stylish rooms offer views of the pool, Lake Atitlan or the surrounding mountains. There is a restaurant and bar on site, but with Panajacel town only a ten-minute drive away, there are also other dining options available nearby.

Balam Ya, Lake Atitlan
Set on the banks of Lake Atitlan, Villas Balam Ya is an isolated lodge with only four rooms. The property is one of the most high-end accommodation options in available around the lake and has a private dock area, free kayaks and a hot tub. Each villa has a balcony with views of the lake. The villas are surrounded by gardens and come with modern amenities. Each villa has a kitchen with a fridge, microwave, coffee maker and toaster. Bicycle rental, massage services and private chefs are available on request. Please note that this hotel has no restaurant, so we advise enjoying dinner in one of the lakeside towns just after your tour before returning for the evening, otherwise the popular lake town of Panajachel is a ten-minute drive away.