This charming hotel is set in pretty gardens in Santa Catarina Palopo, on the edge of beautiful Lake Atitlan. It offers elegant rooms with furnished balcony and an outdoor pool, 5 minutes’ drive from Panajachel. Villa Santa Catarina’s peaceful rooms feature views of the pool, gardens and Lake Atitlan with its nearby volcanoes. All come with cable TV and private bathroom. Wi-Fi is also available for an extra charge. Santa Catarina’s Las Payas Restaurant is open from 07:00 until 22:00 and serves a varied menu of international and regional cuisine. There is also a full bar service, and the hotel has a pool table and board games. Reception is open 24 hours and the hotel offers trips through tour company Tropical Discovery including boat trips on the lake, visits to Chichicastenango Market and Mayan villages, and scuba diving. Villa Santa Catarina offers free parking and is located 1 hour 30 minutes’ drive from La Aurora International Airport.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, American

Free parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
1 large double bed
2 double beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.7
Location
8.7
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Panajachel
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bruno
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Attentive staff. Location and views are the best. Breakfast was always nice so were other meals. Regular pool as well as hot Springs naturally warm/hot pool. Location is great to explore Santa Catarina and beyond.
  • Matthew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel is beautiful and very luxurious compared to most in Laje Atitlan. The restaurant is incredible, amazing food and very reasonably priced. It is located in a small Mayan village where you can learn more about their traditional culture
  • Freek
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Fantastic room with garden seats and fireplace. Great service. Authentic, unspoiled town.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Local • International • Latin American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Traditional

Facilities of Villa Santa Catarina
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Billiards
  • Games room
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Packed lunches
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Fitness/spa locker rooms
  • Full body massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Hot spring bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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FAQs about Villa Santa Catarina

  • Yes, Villa Santa Catarina is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Villa Santa Catarina is 2 miles from the centre of Panajachel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Villa Santa Catarina has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Villa Santa Catarina is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.

  • Guests staying at Villa Santa Catarina can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • American
    • À la carte

  • Villa Santa Catarina offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Fitness/spa locker rooms
    • Happy hour
    • Full body massage
    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming Pool
    • Hot spring bath
    • Bike tours

  • Room options at Villa Santa Catarina include:

    • Twin
    • Double
    • Suite

  • The prices at Villa Santa Catarina may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.