Isla de Flores Hotel is on Avenida la Reforma on the island, about a minute on foot from Lake Petén Itzá and two minutes from the dock. It has an outdoor swimming pool, a rooftop terrace and bar, a restaurant called Achiote that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and 24-hour reception. Guests rate it 9.2 out of 10 across 538 reviews, with cleanliness, location and staff all scoring highly. It is one of the better-reviewed places to stay on the island, and the airport is only about four minutes away by car. A free round-trip airport transfer is offered when requested in advance. Rooms range from lake-view juniors to premium rooms and suites, all with air conditioning and free WiFi.
Location and getting around
The lake is about a minute away on foot, the Flores dock two minutes, the church three minutes and Maya Mall about ten. Restaurants and bars, including Capitan Tortuga, Macaw Restobar, Casa Ramona and Raices Bar and Grill, are within a few minutes' walk.
The airport is about four minutes by car, and the hotel offers a free round-trip transfer that runs during the day and must be requested in advance. The concierge and front desk help book tours and tickets, which is convenient for Tikal and Yaxhá excursions. Parking is not offered.
Rooms and facilities
There are six room types, including junior rooms with lake views, premium rooms with two double beds or a king bed, and suites of about 300 square feet. Rooms have air conditioning, ceiling fans, heated floors, a flat-screen TV, a hairdryer and free toiletries, and WiFi is free in the rooms. The outdoor pool and rooftop terrace and bar are the social heart of the hotel. Continental breakfast is available for an extra charge, and the property has luggage storage, a safe at reception and free newspapers.
Good to know
Guests praise the cleanliness, the friendly and attentive staff, the welcome drink, the location and the quiet, safe feel. A few mention rooftop music that can be heard on the third floor in the early evening, and one guest reported a double charge, so check your booking details. Check-in starts at 3 pm and check-out is at 11 am. Pets are not allowed, and the property is non-smoking.
Luggage storage helps if your flight leaves after check-out, and the restaurant and rooftop bar mean you can eat well without leaving the building on a tired evening after an early Tikal tour. Free cancellation is offered on selected rates. It suits couples, families and anyone who wants a polished, central base on the island with a pool and an easy airport transfer.
Why stay here
- ✓Outdoor pool
- ✓Rooftop terrace and bar
- ✓Restaurant Achiote
- ✓Free airport transfer on request
- ✓Free WiFi in rooms
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour reception
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
Good questions
Is there an airport transfer?+
The hotel offers a free round-trip transfer during set hours, and it must be requested in advance.
Is there a pool?+
Yes, an outdoor swimming pool. Check the opening hours when you arrive.
Is breakfast included?+
Continental breakfast is available for an extra charge. Check the rate details when you reserve.
