Posada de Don Rodrigo sits at the lake end of Calle Santander, Panajachel's main street, so you are a minute from the water and a short walk from the shops, restaurants and docks. It is a traditional-style hotel with a garden and a mix of room types that include standard rooms, lake-view rooms and king-bed lake-view rooms, sleeping from two to four guests. The property has an outdoor pool, a full-service spa with on-site massage, a sauna, a bar and a restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Free Wi-Fi and free parking are included, and each room comes with bottled water. Guests rate it highly, with a score of 8.8 out of 10 from more than 530 reviews, and the lake-view rooms in particular score very well. It is a convenient base for first-time visitors who want to walk to everything, then take boats to the other villages.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at the end of Calle Santander, so the shopping street, the craft stalls and the docks are all within easy walking distance. That makes it one of the most convenient addresses in town for travelers who do not want to rely on taxis.
Boats to San Pedro, San Juan, Santa Cruz and Santiago leave from the docks nearby, and tour operators can pick up from the hotel. The trade-off is that the town center is busier than the quiet hillside hotels, so ask for a room away from the street if you are a light sleeper.
The rooms and the feel
The lake-view rooms are the ones to request, since the water and volcanoes are the reason to stay on the shore. The rooms are comfortable and traditional rather than ultra-modern, and the grounds give you a garden to sit in and a pool to cool off in.
The spa and sauna make it a good choice for a recovery day after a hike, and the on-site restaurant means you can eat without leaving the property. It suits couples, families and small groups who want a central base with a bit of pampering.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 4 pm and runs until midnight, and early check-in is subject to availability and a fee. Check-out is at noon, and late check-out can be arranged for a fee depending on availability. Breakfast is available for a surcharge, and an airport shuttle can be arranged for an extra fee.
Pets are not allowed, and the premises are smoke-free. Cancellation terms vary by rate, so check the details when you reserve. The hotel is a good launch point for the Indian Nose, the boat tours and the village outings, all of which can be arranged through local operators.
Why stay here
- ✓Lake end of Calle Santander
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Spa with massage
- ✓Sauna
- ✓Restaurant and bar
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Garden
Good questions
Where is Posada de Don Rodrigo?+
It is at the lake end of Calle Santander in Panajachel, about a minute on foot from the water and close to the shops, restaurants and docks.
Does it have a pool and a spa?+
Yes. There is an outdoor pool, a full-service spa with on-site massage and a sauna, along with a garden, a bar and a restaurant.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is available at the on-site restaurant for a surcharge. Check your rate before you arrive to see what is included.
