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Reviews of Villa Santa Catarina 3 stars

Santa Catarina Polopo, 31013 Panajachel, Guatemala

#3 of 40 hotels in Panajachel

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 319 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    A great place to stay, beautiful and very clean.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A cabinet or set of drawers in the room for more storage area.

    Breakfast was delicious.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2024

    9.0
    Wish I stayed longer
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was perfect. Being able to relax in such a tranquil environment was amazing. The staff was very welcoming and friendly. I loved the design of the grounds and the architecture. Looking forward to my next stay here! The sunset over the view of the lake and volcanoes was gorgeous and a highlight of my trip.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Amazing stay, loved the hotel, it was clean and it had an amazing view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tuk tuk don’t take you to the door of the hotel

    Loved the hotel, it was clean and very very nice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful property, great heated pool, wonderful service.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    9.0
    Loved it and would stay there again if I go back to Guatemala.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Love the hotel and atmophere. We had a car so the secure parking was also a bonus.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2024

    10
    Left my passport behind was notified immediately!! Just fir that i will always return yo this hotel!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fans

    Beautiful

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    10
    Beautiful views and beautiful hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There’s nothing to not like just that the shampoo/body wash dispenser was not the best o would definitely bring my shampoo next time.

    Property was in a nice and convenient area. The views are amazing! The room was nice and clean. Staff was very accommodating since we arrived around 10 in the morning and our check in time was at 3. Overall I would definitely book again!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Try and get the top floor as it is noisy on the ground floor and the view is poor!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room 38 is very noisy and on the ground floor so the view is poor. Across from the room is the thermal pool and people are talking loudly there all the time so there is no privacy on the balcony. One waiter didn’t treat us well because we didn’t tip him to his satisfaction!

    The breakfast was excellent and the room was a good size. The hot and cold pools are good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    10
    I drove here and wanted to stay here because I seen there was nice views. I ended up loving everything. The food was ama
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is nothing that I didn’t like. I loved everything.

    Everything was nice. The workers were very nice and the food was amazing. There are amazing views of volcanos and of the lake. I will definitely come back and stay here again and bring my family.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2024

    10
    Tranquil location for a getaway.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The gardens are gorgeous, the restaurant has excellent ambience, food, and service, the pools are clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Amazing stay at this lovely place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It might get a bit loud in the evening (from the restaurant), but I would not expect soundproof amenities in building like this. The restaurant closes at 10pm anyways. It did not bother my sleep at all.

    Pretty garden, big cold pool (for me the temperature was great, very refreshing) and a smaller warm one. The stuff is nice, breakfast was delicious. The room was specious, big bathroom. We had a lovely balcony with the pool and lake view. Overall, I loved it!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 February 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful lakefront setting with a natural thermal pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are not many dining options in the little town of Santa Caterina. But it is easy to get to and from Panajachel via tuk tuk. Or in the daytime, colectivos run frequently. They are pick-up trucks, just hop in the back and pay the driver when you get off.

    Beautiful grounds, great view of the lake and the volcanoes. We had several breakfasts, one dinner, and some cocktails at the restaurant. The quality was good and the staff very attentive. The natural thermal pool was a big bonus! They drain it at night and refill it each morning, so it was always crystal clear.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    8.0
    Location was fantastic, staff was great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bed was not very comfortable

    Did not have breakfast at this location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food in the Restaurant, limited and too expensive for what it was. Some staff were not friendly.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Elegant mid-priced lakefront hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Double bed was very small. Pool was clean but cold.

    Beautiful, elegant, and mid-priced hotel on Lake Atitlan. Nice warming spa/pool. Good restaurant. Lovely surrounding town and waterfront. Lovely garden around hotel. Comfy poolside lounges.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 February 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful peaceful stay on shores of lake Atitlan.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Fans in all the rooms should be provided. Otherwise, nothing else. Enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

    An oasis of calm with a stunning view, in a small local village with access to the dock to do easy boat tours around the lake. Kudos to the chef- all meals we ate were delicious and beautifully presented. Staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. Only complaint would be that not all rooms ( we travelled with family so occupied more than one room) had a fan, despite it being February, it was very warm inside. Maybe this aspect could be made clearer when booking the room. They were able to arrange a comfortable and safe transfer from Guatemala City - tip do this through a direct what’s app message with the main hotel chain who run this hotel if you do not speak Spanish.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay downtown Santa Catarina
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    More vegetarian options on the menu (not only pasta) would be welcome. We would suggest to make all breakfasts the same price and included in the stay instead of having to pay extra for certain options.

    Beautiful property that’s well taken care of. We loved the thermal pool and the cold (bigger) pool.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lack of environmental awareness, the toilet for example use a huge amount of water

    Thermal water

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 February 2024

    9.0
    Perfect beautiful escape, with local culture, and close enough to Pana
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is so beautiful. The grounds are full of flowers and plants, lovely hanging lights in the evening. The rooms and restaurant are colourful, pristine, and overall a wonderfully decorated space. Both pools were great, the hot springs pool was a nice surprise. The view from every balcony is incredible. Located in Santa Catarina means it is away from the busyness of Pana. Santa Catarina is a quiet town almost exclusively full of locals. However you can find locally made crafts by artisans in the co-op, you can walk the waterfront path to the natural hot springs on the lake, hike up to the mirador, and if you decide you want a night on the town, you can very easily get a tuk tuk to Pana at all hours. Both the staff at the hotel and the locals in town were incredibly kind and friendly.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful setting, good restaurant, and comfortable room with view and balcony
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful setting, good restaurant, and comfortable room with view and balcony

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2024

    10
    Great Location
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No safe in room to store passport or important personal items.

    Great location with easy access to the main town. Excellent service from check-in to departure.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast could be better. It is not open buffet and staff can speak English good

    Location and really beautiful garden.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The exceptional staff at Villa Santa Catarina made my stay memorable. The room's thoughtful arrangement and the incredibly comfortable beds exceeded my expectations. A truly top-notch experience that I highly recommend to fellow travelers.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 January 2024

    9.0
    Hotel with gorgeous views of the lake and nice restaurant, comfortable rooms - easy to reach Pana.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    I think that the prices are relatively high for middle class hotels in general in Guatemala (Ive had much cheaper ones in the U.S for example).

    Very beautifully situated hotel overlooking the lake and surrounding volcanos. The restaurant is pretty good and has nice seating overlooking the pool(s) and the property. There are lots of locals selling handmade goods outside for cheap prices, which I really liked. Its also very easy to get to Pana from here from where you can take the public lanchas to the surrounding villages. The room was very comfortable with a really nice balcony from which you could see the lake. We also liked that breakfast was included (continental) and the thermal bath of the hotel below the pool.

    Stayed in December 2023

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