San Rafael Hotel

We stayed here for our first two nights of a two week trip to Guatemala and Belize. The hotel is very central, right by the Arch. The staff were great and the a la carte breakfast delicious. They provided two bottles of water in the room but told is that we could ask them to fill up any refillable bottles with filtered water. Which we did, it was much appreciated considering the heat, saving us money and the world more plastic! Our room was big and comfortable, and the big rainfall shower great too. Recommended

Absolutely spectacular from start to finish. The property is in the heart of the city of Antigua and its like stepping back in time. Gorgeous property, breakfast was perfect to start a day of exploring, and the staff were knowledgeable and kind. First place in a long time that I can't wait to come back to!

Our stay was amazing, everyone there is fantastic and helpful ❤️

This hotel was a lovely place for our first stay in Guatemala. Extremely well cared for and the overall design and room finishes were very nice. Staff were friendly and attentive. Centrally located. Breakfast was fresh and delicious. I would highly recommend.

We absolutely loved this hotel! It is without a doubt one of the nicest places we have ever stayed. I loved how convenient it is to everything (literally right beside Santa Catalina Arch), and yet as soon as you pass through the gate you feel like you are tucked away in a tranquil and private oasis with a beautiful secret garden in the central courtyard. Each room in this hotel is different and some are larger than others. We were not able to stay in the same room both nights due to availability, which gave us a chance to experience two different rooms: room 1 and room 3. Room 1 was absolutely amazing. It is huge and has high, vaulted ceilings and a large fireplace and sitting area. The bathroom is set apart around the corner and the shower also has a vaulted ceiling, chandelier, and skylight. Everything felt very grand. The only windows look out onto the courtyard and there is a table directly outside the window (where people take breakfast) so we didn’t really open our window, which made the room a little dark. Not a huge issue though, and I appreciated the makeup mirror that was provided so I could get ready without turning on all the lights and waking up my husband. Room 3 is still very nice but smaller and less grand than Room 1 (it doesn’t have a vaulted ceiling or separate sitting area in front of the fireplace). If we had stayed in Room 3 first I think we would have loved it, but it was a bit of a letdown coming from the huge and extravagant Room 1. With that said, Room 3 is not right on the central courtyard, so it feels a little quieter and more private. I think every other room is on the main courtyard, aside from the big suite (which is just beyond Room 3 in its own courtyard). The San Rafael is a small hotel (I think there are only 6 or 7 rooms) and it feels very intimate and boutique-like. A few other pluses about this hotel: First, I really loved taking breakfast outdoors in the courtyard surrounded by the beautiful garden, and second, it felt very safe. The gate locked behind you when you walked out on the street so even in broad daylight you still had to ring a doorbell to get in. At night, there is a door and a gate. All told, we absolutely loved this hotel and were sad to leave.

Wow! We absolutely loved this charming boutique hotel. Highly recommend. From the moment you walk in to the exquisite garden that is lit by candles every night you know you picked the right hotel. Our room was spacious with a comfortable bed and a seating area, including a fireplace. The staff went out of their way to be helpful; everyone was so gracious & accommodating. Location is around the corner from the famous arch & nearby are numerous cafes, restaurants, & shops. The Guatemalan artwork is beautiful and gives you a sense of place. Breakfast is included and is delicious. You can eat outside in the courtyard or in a dining room. Complimentary bottled water is generously offered. We loved our three night stay and truly felt sad to leave. We will definitely be back.

Nice Hotel, small, quite.