El Delfin Hotel y Restaurante is in San Pedro La Laguna, the lake’s backpacker town, and offers private rooms with more comfort than a typical hostel. The hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, a bar, a rooftop terrace, a garden, a hot tub, a gym, free parking and free Wi-Fi, along with laundry and a 24-hour front desk. Rooms are deluxe doubles with a double or king bed, some with a balcony, and doubles with two beds for up to four. They are soundproofed, with a workspace, a flat-screen television and a shower bathroom. Guests score it 8.6 out of 10 from nearly 40 reviews, and it is classed as a three-star property. It is a good option for hikers, Spanish students and budget travelers who want a private room.
Location and getting around
San Pedro is split between a lively dock area and a quieter upper town. The hotel is in the town rather than on the water, with taxis, tuk-tuks and boats close at hand. It is within reach of the docks, which makes it easy to catch a boat to Panajachel or San Marcos, and it is well placed for the early starts of the Indian Nose sunrise tours, which leave from San Pedro around 4 to 5 in the morning.
The rooms and the feel
The rooms are compact and practical, with soundproofing that matters in a town known for nightlife. A rooftop terrace and a garden give you places to sit, and the hot tub is a welcome extra after a volcano hike. The feel is friendly and informal, with a restaurant on site for easy dinners. It suits solo travelers, couples and friends who want a private room at a budget price, and who value location over luxury.
Good to know
Check-in is from 3 pm to 11 pm, with limited late arrivals possible, and check-out is at noon. The restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, but check whether breakfast is included in your rate. Airport transfers are available on request for a fee per vehicle, and parking is free. Pets are not allowed. The property does not accept smoking indoors. San Pedro can be loud at night, so confirm your room position and ask about earplugs if you are a light sleeper. Compare rates and room types before reserving.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Hot tub
- ✓Gym
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Soundproofed rooms
- ✓24-hour front desk
Good questions
Where is El Delfin Hotel y Restaurante?+
It is in San Pedro La Laguna, the lake’s backpacker town, within reach of the docks and the sunrise-hike pickup points.
Are the rooms quiet?+
The rooms are soundproofed, which helps in a town with lively bars. Ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
Is parking available?+
Yes, free parking is available, along with free Wi-Fi. Airport transfers can be arranged on request for a fee.
