Hotel Camino Real Tikal stands on the shore of Lake Petén Itzá at Parcelamiento Tayasal near El Remate. It has 72 rooms, an outdoor pool with a hot tub, a sauna, a beach area with a dock and kayaks, and two restaurants. Guests rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 670 reviews, praising the friendly staff, cleanliness and lakeside setting. The hotel is classed as a four-star property. It is isolated, so most guests eat on site and book tours through the hotel.
Location and getting around
The lake is a five-minute walk away, and the Biotopo Cerro Cahuí is a walk of about 17 minutes. Tikal and Ixpanpajul are within roughly 40 kilometres, which makes this a much shorter trip to the ruins than from Flores. Flores airport is about a 42-minute drive, and the hotel offers an airport shuttle on request for a fee. The hotel is isolated, with no shops or restaurants close by, so plan to eat on site or arrange transport.
Rooms and facilities
The standard lake-view room sleeps up to four on two double beds, and rooms include air conditioning, a safe, a balcony, a bidet and bathrobes. On site you will find an outdoor pool with loungers, a hot tub, a sauna, massage services, a billiards table, a games room and a rooftop terrace.
The beach has a dock, kayaks and canoes, and there is a garden and small gift shop. Free parking and in-room WiFi are included, though a couple of guests found the WiFi unreliable. Breakfast is cooked to order for a surcharge.
Good to know
Guests praise the staff and the setting, and some mention a complimentary boat tour. The common complaints are restaurant prices and quality, dated rooms and the isolation. Pets are not allowed. Check-in is from 3 pm to midnight, and check-out is at 1 pm. The hotel suits couples, families and travellers who want a pool and lake in the same place as an early Tikal start, and it is less convenient for those who want to stroll to restaurants in the evening.
Why stay here
- ✓Lakeside beach with dock and kayaks
- ✓Outdoor pool and hot tub
- ✓Sauna and massage
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Games room and billiards
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free in-room WiFi
Good questions
How far is it from Tikal?+
Tikal is within roughly 40 kilometres, much closer than from Flores. The hotel can arrange tours and transfers.
Is breakfast included?+
Breakfast is cooked to order for a surcharge. Confirm the current price and hours when you reserve.
Is it easy to walk to restaurants?+
No, the hotel is isolated and most guests eat on site. The Cerro Cahuí reserve is a walk of about 17 minutes.
