Hotel Camino Real Antigua is one of the larger, more full-service hotels in the old town, with about 90 rooms in a colonial-style building on 7a Calle Poniente. It is a four-star property that pairs the look of Antigua, with arches, courtyards and warm tones, with the facilities of a modern hotel: a spa offering massages and facials, a hot tub, a fitness center, a restaurant with a buffet breakfast option, a bar and lounge, air conditioning and free Wi-Fi. The Central Park and the cathedral are each about a six to eight minute walk away, which keeps the main sights close without placing you on the loudest streets. It is described as family-friendly and offers connecting rooms, and it has parking on site, which is rare in a city of narrow streets and a real convenience if you arrive by car.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits on the western side of the historic center, within easy walking distance of the Central Park, the cathedral ruins, the Merced church and the Santa Catalina Arch. The streets here are cobbled, so wheeled bags are slow, but the walk is short and shuttles from Guatemala City take around an hour and a quarter depending on traffic.
Day-trip operators pick up guests from central hotels for Pacaya, Acatenango, Lake Atitlán and the Chichicastenango market, so you can arrange early departures without needing a car. Taxis and tuk-tuks are cheap for evenings out.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are colonial in style, with warm finishes and comfortable beds, and the property includes connecting rooms for families and groups. Air conditioning is a plus on the warmest days, though evenings in the highlands are cool. The spa and hot tub are well suited to recovery after a volcano hike, and the fitness center is a rare find in an old-town hotel.
Breakfast is available on site, and the restaurant and bar mean you can eat without leaving the grounds if you are tired after a long excursion. Check room categories when you book, as sizes and layouts vary.
Who it suits
Families, couples who want comfort and a spa, and travellers who want a dependable mid-to-upper range base with parking. It is less intimate than a twelve-room boutique inn or a monastery hotel, so travellers who prefer a small, quiet guesthouse may look elsewhere. Good to know: check-in is in the afternoon and check-out in the early afternoon, pets are not allowed and the property is smoke-free.
Ask about quiet rooms away from event spaces if you are a light sleeper, and book ahead for Holy Week and the Christmas holidays, when rates rise and rooms disappear quickly.
Why stay here
- ✓Spa treatments
- ✓Hot tub
- ✓Fitness center
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Buffet breakfast option
- ✓Free on-site parking
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Connecting rooms for families
Good questions
How far is it from the Central Park?+
About a six to eight minute walk to the Central Park and the cathedral, according to the hotel's location details.
Does it have parking?+
Yes, free on-site parking is part of the facilities, which is unusual in the old town.
Is it suitable for families?+
Yes, it is family-friendly and has connecting rooms. Ask about the best room type for your group when you book.
