It was a nice place to stay . Beautiful view and the staff was excellent. Is not a good place for people with bad joints , because of the steps to some rooms. But if you have a healthy knee this place is beautiful.

Superb view, gorgeous home, i vould hear the waves going to sleep and waking up. Very hospitable staff, Odilia and Edwin were wonderful. I would return in a heartbeat. Delightful touches like bringing a canoe for me randomly. It felt like a family. You can really relax here.

Superb view, gorgeous home, i vould hear the waves going to sleep and waking up. Very hospitable staff, Odilia and Edwin were wonderful. I would return in a heartbeat. Delightful touches like bringing a canoe for me randomly. It felt like a family. You can really relax here.

Amazing location,really pleasant and clean rooms, but the think that makes this such a good place to stay are the staffs, all of the people are incredibly helpful and generous whit there time in advance. thank you for make it our visit incredibly

The first night we arrived they gave us a room up high on the side of the mountain - we had to walk nearly 15 minutes of steps at a steep incline. When we arrived to the room it was good, but musty smelling. It was apparent that no one had stayed there for some time. Towards the evening we discovered multiple enormous brown spiders appearing over the entire room, in the bathroom, entry way, bedroom, etc. We were able to call them and they moved us to a new room down below, which at first made us feel better and then we discovered a scorpion right after they assured us everything was fine. The staff was very nice and attentive and provided amazing meals, but it is clear that the cleaning should include pest control, especially in an area like a lake with lots of nature around. It was incredibly difficult to fully relax or sleep peacefully after that first night since we were constantly paranoid about what we would find in the room, and for the price you pay it isn't worth it if this is a common experience with guests.

Secluded and spectacular low key, meditative vibe. Staff is warm and welcoming in a non-intrusive way. As a carnivore I was skeptical about “giving up” my meat—in fact, it felt like no sacrifice as the meals were delicious and hearty. This place is exactly the getaway that I needed!

Georgie, the property manager, was more helpful than we could have imagined. She graciously spent time helping us plan activities and find tour guides and shuttles around the lake. Danny, and the rest of the kitchen staff, were so kind and made delicious vegetarian food for us. I cannot recommend this place enough!!

First of all the property is very beautiful, however it is very misleading to call this place “hotel and spa”, it’s is an inn at best. The address is confusing, you actually have to go to the docks and they will take you by boat to the Propety- so call ahead to make arrangements. Overall it was pretty location and nice service, but I was very dissapointed because they advertise a “full service spa” while it was actually a small rock hut that you had to crawl to get into- and cost an additional fee. Great place for anyone who wants a bed and breakfast, likes water activities and lounging around looking at the view- other than that not much to do. We ended up cutting our trip short because we were expecting something completely different, however some may find that this property is exactly what they are looking for - just depends on what you like to do! But just beware that’s this is definitely not a hotel or a spa and more of an inn with very nice people.

First of all the property is very beautiful, however it is very misleading to call this place “hotel and spa”, it’s is an inn at best. The address is confusing, you actually have to go to the docks and they will take you by boat to the Propety- so call ahead to make arrangements. Overall it was pretty location and nice service, but I was very dissapointed because they advertise a “full service spa” while it was actually a small rock hut that you had to crawl to get into- and cost an additional fee. Great place for anyone who wants a bed and breakfast, likes water activities and lounging around looking at the view- other than that not much to do. We ended up cutting our trip short because we were expecting something completely different, however some may find that this property is exactly what they are looking for - just depends on what you like to do! But just beware that’s this is definitely not a hotel or a spa and more of an inn with very nice people.

Amazing top notch

excellent place to stay, however, you must be willing to just hang out at the hotel as it is so isolated from any town.

A great place to relax and just kick back and enjoy the area

We stayed two nights and while we wish we had booked longer, we felt we got the complete experience and will remember this hotel forever. The hotel is just breathtaking with beautiful stonework and grounds. The rooms are lovely and the views just amazing. We had a room a bit higher up, which we loved (the initial walk up seemed long but we quickly got used to it). All rooms have beautiful indoor/outdoor living space. Myra and Hugo were wonderful hosts and were an integral part of the stay. The food was top notch and better than most restaurants we went to during out 10 days in Guatemala. This was a luxury experience. We had no reason to leave the hotel but did pop over to San Antonio (taken by hotel boat driver who is also fabulous). He toured us through the town and brought us into the pottery workshops, which we never would have found on our own. I took out the kayak in the mornings when the lake was calm and it was a highlight of my stay. I do recommend contacting the hotel prior to arrival to arrange boat transport. We just showed up at the Panajachel dock thinking we could get a private boat (which we could have but had to show the driver where it was and at a greater expense than what the hotel offered). We ended up calling and the hotel boat arrived 20 minutes later. Highly recommend!

Kaalpul Atitlan was a unique hotel located on the southeast edge of lake Atitlan. The only way to arrive at the hotel is by boat. We came from San Marcos and the boat was 375Q. From the time we arrived until the moment we left the service was excellent and both the staff and the hosts were very friendly and helpful. I don’t remember the name of the room we stayed in but it is half way up the hill and not included in the attached photo. The view was awesome and the room was very comfortable and nicely furnished. We especially liked the sliding French doors and the deck although it did not get sun until the afternoon. Although it is a hotel it might be better to think of it as a retreat as it’s really a 24 hour experience vs a place just to sleep. One thing you should know is that the place is vegetarian and as it is all inclusive all of your meals will be vegetarian. On the whole the meals were quite good but having vegetable based desserts was a little over the top for my tastes. If you go out on the kayak make sure you go in the morning as it gets windier as the day goes on making it a lot more work.

Kaalpul Atitlan was a unique hotel located on the southeast edge of lake Atitlan. The only way to arrive at the hotel is by boat. We came from San Marcos and the boat was 375Q. From the time we arrived until the moment we left the service was excellent and both the staff and the hosts were very friendly and helpful.I don’t remember the name of the room we stayed in but it is half way up the hill and not included in the attached photo. The view was awesome and the room was very comfortable and nicely furnished. We especially liked the sliding French doors and the deck although it did not get sun until the afternoon.Although it is a hotel it might be better to think of it as a retreat as it’s really a 24 hour experience vs a place just to sleep.One thing you should know is that the place is vegetarian and as it is all inclusive all of your meals will be vegetarian. On the whole the meals were quite good but having vegetable based desserts was a little over the top for my tastes.If you go out on the kayak make sure you go in the morning as it gets windier as the day goes on making it a lot more work.

This was an excellent hotel that provides superb service. Every single staff member was friendly and helpful. The food was amazing! Even for non-vegetarians (they serve vegetarian fare). Very secluded and peaceful. If booking the Sacred Mountain Dome...the 400 steps are serious, but incredibly worth it! Talk about solitude and peaceful with awesome views. Travelling to and from this location can be a bit difficult, so plan ahead as much as possible.

This was an excellent hotel that provides superb service. Every single staff member was friendly and helpful. The food was amazing! Even for non-vegetarians (they serve vegetarian fare). Very secluded and peaceful.If booking the Sacred Mountain Dome...the 400 steps are serious, but incredibly worth it! Talk about solitude and peaceful with awesome views.Travelling to and from this location can be a bit difficult, so plan ahead as much as possible.

Fantastic hotel. Wondeful staff and facilities. Unfortunately spa was not avaialable during our stay. Word of warning though... I would only stay here purely for relaxation purposes, if you want to travel around the lake you will have to do so at great cost and inconvenience therefore i recommend spending a couple days in San Pedro or San Marcos and then spending a couple days here.

Fantastic hotel. Wondeful staff and facilities. Unfortunately spa was not avaialable during our stay. Word of warning though... I would only stay here purely for relaxation purposes, if you want to travel around the lake you will have to do so at great cost and inconvenience therefore i recommend spending a couple days in San Pedro or San Marcos and then spending a couple days here.

We had managed to book this room without properly realising that the hotel could only be accessed via boat. A quick call the night before was enough to sort out this problem as the hotel provided a boat to the nearby village of San Antonio. The hotel itself has a spectacular setting with beautiful views of Lake Attitlan. The service was first class with enough support with what we wanted but leaving us alone to enjoy ourselves as well. A good understanding of Spanish is helpful as the staff do not speak English (other than the owners). The food was all included and was very good and we certainly did not go hungry! We had to pay $20 a night to upgrade our room as we thought we were getting one with a private bathroom but it did not. Despite this, the hotel was great value for money and we loved our stay. The rooms are also around 80 steps up from the dining and bar areas which was OK for us but with the altitude we were out of breath by the time we reached the top. I do not think it would be suitable for anyone with mobility or breathing problems. The wifi was not the best but it was adequate and was available in our room and in the bar area.

We had managed to book this room without properly realising that the hotel could only be accessed via boat. A quick call the night before was enough to sort out this problem as the hotel provided a boat to the nearby village of San Antonio. The hotel itself has a spectacular setting with beautiful views of Lake Attitlan. The service was first class with enough support with what we wanted but leaving us alone to enjoy ourselves as well. A good understanding of Spanish is helpful as the staff do not speak English (other than the owners). The food was all included and was very good and we certainly did not go hungry! We had to pay $20 a night to upgrade our room as we thought we were getting one with a private bathroom but it did not. Despite this, the hotel was great value for money and we loved our stay. The rooms are also around 80 steps up from the dining and bar areas which was OK for us but with the altitude we were out of breath by the time we reached the top. I do not think it would be suitable for anyone with mobility or breathing problems.The wifi was not the best but it was adequate and was available in our room and in the bar area.

We had managed to book this room without properly realising that the hotel could only be accessed via boat. A quick call the night before was enough to sort out this problem as the hotel provided a boat to the nearby village of San Antonio. The hotel itself has a spectacular setting with beautiful views of Lake Attitlan. The service was first class with enough support with what we wanted but leaving us alone to enjoy ourselves as well. A good understanding of Spanish is helpful as the staff do not speak English (other than the owners). The food was all included and was very good and we certainly did not go hungry! We had to pay $20 a night to upgrade our room as we thought we were getting one with a private bathroom but it did not. Despite this, the hotel was great value for money and we loved our stay. The rooms are also around 80 steps up from the dining and bar areas which was OK for us but with the altitude we were out of breath by the time we reached the top. I do not think it would be suitable for anyone with mobility or breathing problems.The wifi was not the best but it was adequate and was available in our room and in the bar area.

It is a great small hotel with lots of nature around and very peaceful. The staff was very friendly. There its only access is by boat so make sure to plan accordingly.

This is a special place, meaning that it's not for everyone but ideal for others. It is on the side of a cliff and only accessible by boat. The view is wonderful. If hiking up the cliff is a problem be sure to book a lower cabin. There is a kayak and paddleboat available for guests and a dock for swimming. Although the hotel will arrange transport to the towns nearby for sightseeing the main attraction is the opportunity to relax and unwind. There is a sauna and a massage is available. The food, which is included in the price is vegetarian with a little shrimp or fish. The staff was wonderful. To say that they went out of their way to be accommodating would be an understatement. We arrived only to find that we had booked the wrong dates; they could of said "sorry" and kept our money but they managed to improvise satisfactory accommodations. We ate dinner with the head man Hugo, who was the most interesting person there. They turned a disaster into one of the highlights of our trip.

Really nice hotel with breathtaking views. The staff is very nice, the rooms are very cozy, and the food was very tasty. I definitely recommend staying here.

We loved this hotel! You have to park your car in a little town and then they take you by boat to the hotel, as there are no roads. It's built into the cliff, is solar powered and it's beautiful. Our room was fantastic. The people who own/run it are charming and hospitable. The food (three meals a day) was excellent. Highly recommended!

We loved this hotel! You have to park your car in a little town and then they take you by boat to the hotel, as there are no roads. Its built into the cliff, is solar powered and its beautiful. Our room was fantastic. The people who own/run it are charming and hospitable. The food (three meals a day) was excellent. Highly recommended!

Amazing experience, amazing hotel and hosts. Great food and relaxing atmosphere. Just be aware that most rooms are high so a lot of stairs climbing is needed!

Amazing experience, amazing hotel and hosts. Great food and relaxing atmosphere. Just be aware that most rooms are high so a lot of stairs climbing is needed!

What an amazing experience, from our wonderful hosts Hugo and Mara to the fantastic Thomas, the Mayan Priest that gave me the best massage of my life! You are treated more like family than a hotel guest. I highly recommend this experience to anyone! Oh we must not forget that its one of the best views in the world stitting on a Mayan spiritual mountain!

lovely little paradise. Perfect to relax. staff very friendly.

Nice welcome and coordination of all details; room and facilities were comfortable although a bit remote if one needs to visit other places in the area. The food was delicious.