Hotels With Pools in Departamento de Solola, Guatemala

This review is something of a compromise as I did not read the small print and missed that this ‘hotel’ is really for large parties who are happy to self-cater. The rooms / suites are big, and the lounge area has a fridge, sink, microwave and cooker - as well as a barbecue on the upstairs patio. If you have arrived with a car and can shop easily then this is for you. However, only breakfast is catered for regularly (with not much choice) and lunch only if prebooked. Other than that - no food or drink is available at all! So bring your own ‘bar’ as well. The small garden, pool, outdoor dining, beach with kayaks etc are very sweet - and peaceful. My wife loved it; I managed as we could easily walk around to the larger Hotel Atatlan - where the large restaurant and bar always seemed to be open!

The accommodation looks just like the pictures – the room was clean, and there were some nice shared spaces with options to play ping pong and billiards. However, there were a few downsides. The room didn’t have blackout curtains, so it got very bright as early as 5 AM. The front door was quite thin, and there was constant noise coming from a generator house next to the room. The staff were professional, but we didn’t feel the genuine friendliness we’ve experienced in other places. Breakfast was decent, though it felt a bit soulless and was relatively expensive for what it offered.

I stayed in this city for the first time and was satisfied overall. The staff was very kind and told me the maps and recommended spots around me at check-in. I can speak English, so I am relieved. The inn itself is simple but clean, each of the dormitory beds has curtains and outlets, and you can secure some privacy. Wi-Fi was available in the room without any problems.

There is no air conditioning in the room, and it is very stuffy and inconvenient without opening the windows; the elevator is under maintenance and is a bit old; there was a power outage last night. The overall facilities are not very good and the price/performance ratio is not good.

Beautiful gardens, great location overlooking the lake. But very bad WiFi and helicopter does land constantly at the hotel so can be noisy, also no gym facility. But decent pool and nice jacuzzi.

A paradise on earth! The hotel has a helipad! Very convenient for getting around! The scenery is unbeatable!

+ Nice view from the top floor, helpful stuff, breakfast was delicious. - No wifi in the room on the top floor and in the breakfast space, no safety box in the room.