Hotel Atitlán sits in the Finca San Buenaventura area of Panajachel, on the water’s edge with gardens leading down to the lake. The property has 61 rooms in garden-view and lake-view categories, ranging from basic doubles and a standard triple to junior suites, a family suite with two bedrooms and deluxe and premium lake-view suites. An outdoor pool with sun loungers and a hot tub are on site, along with a restaurant, a bar, a garden, concierge service and tour and ticket assistance. Free Wi-Fi is available. Activities arranged through the hotel include boat tours, hiking and biking, horseback riding, ziplining, motor boating and scuba diving. Guests rate it highly, with a score of 9.2 out of 10 from more than 900 reviews on its booking page.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the Finca San Buenaventura part of Panajachel, a short distance from the main tourist streets and the town docks. That position gives you gardens, lake views and a quieter setting than the center, while Calle Santander and the boats are close enough to reach by a short ride. Concierge and tour desks make it easy to arrange hikes, boat trips and day tours without leaving the property.
The rooms and the feel
The lake-view rooms and suites are the ones to ask for, since they put the water and the volcanoes at your window, and the garden-view categories are quieter and often better value. Family travelers can use the two-bedroom family suite or the triple room. The feel is of a traditional lakeside hotel with grounds to wander, a pool to cool off in and a restaurant on site, which makes it a comfortable choice for couples, families and small groups who want everything in one place.
Good to know
Check-in runs from 3 pm to 10 pm, and after-hours check-in is not available, so tell the hotel if you will arrive late. Check-out is at 11 am. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available at the restaurant for a surcharge. An airport shuttle can be arranged for an extra fee per vehicle, and it is a long drive from the nearest airport, so plan transfers in advance. Pets are not allowed. Ask about the specific room and view when you reserve, since the property is large and the room types vary.
Why stay here
- ✓Lakefront gardens
- ✓Outdoor pool and hot tub
- ✓Lake-view and garden-view rooms
- ✓On-site restaurant and bar
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Concierge and tour assistance
- ✓Family suite and triple rooms
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Where is Hotel Atitlán?+
It is in the Finca San Buenaventura area of Panajachel, beside the lake, a short ride from Calle Santander and the town docks.
Does it have a pool?+
Yes, there is an outdoor pool with sun loungers and a hot tub. The grounds also include gardens and a bar.
Is breakfast included?+
Cooked-to-order breakfast is available at the on-site restaurant for a surcharge. Check your rate before you arrive.
