Top Hotels Near Atitlan Nature Reserve in Santa Catarina Ixtahuacán from NZ$50

"This property was not at all where Expedia said it was. I ended up getting a message on WhatsApp and had to follow a video to get to the property. It was in a small alley and no directions. Had to use context clues to find a restaurant that was in the video and follow from there. We were waiting by the door for a while because someone had to come unlock it for us. I booked the top room and got the room under it. The top room was taken. I ended up becoming extremely disappointed with this because there were no windows where the shower was which connected to the bedroom, so at night there was music playing until around 11:30 so loud that my partner and I (laying on the bed next to eachother) couldn’t even hear eachother over it. Especially after us doing acatenango and fuego we booked this place for rest and to try to sleep over that was awful. Literally on a Wednesday and Thursday. Not to mention once the music stopped, stray dogs were barking like crazy and roosters going for majority of the night, then birds chirping and throwing themselves at the windows during sunrise. This would have been less of an issue if we got the room on the top floor that I booked since it had windows all around the bedroom and a door to take you to the outside bathroom. Also, the shower water was extremely cold (apparently it is solar) and the idea of an open shower is great but you can’t take one after 7am because there are men working on a building next door that can see everything..."

"Loved the place, the only problem is the rooms are not sound proof you can hear the party going on in the nearby bars. But this place is beautiful."

"Beautiful property in a great location. Food had no flavor at all, and was very bland. Bring enoigh cash as they dont take card. If youre canadian, you have even less payment options. I tried exchanging usd to Guatemala currency, but they dont accept anything less than $20 bills. "

"We had the pleasure of staying at Hotel Aviva in Tzununá on Lake Atitlán for two wonderful nights, and it truly exceeded our expectations. From the moment we arrived, the service was outstanding—warm, attentive, and genuinely hospitable. The staff made us feel right at home, always ready to help with a smile and going the extra mile to ensure everything was perfect. The rooms are absolutely beautiful: spacious, stylish, and thoughtfully designed with stunning views of the lake and surrounding volcanoes. Every detail feels luxurious yet eco-friendly, from the comfortable beds to the modern bathrooms and peaceful balconies where we could relax and soak in the scenery. We also loved the restaurant—the food was very good, fresh, and flavorful, with a nice variety of options that suited our tastes perfectly. Whether it was breakfast or dinner, every meal was a highlight of our stay."

"The rooms were very clean, everything is well organized. Johan and Gaby are huge huge huge help in everything you need there. They are hands on, and very attentive. Neighborhood is safe, views are amazing and the food was delicious. Dinner there is fun and easy. The breakfast with the view is so cool. I recommend 100%. Stray dogs bark randomly at night for about 10 mins and usually calm down but it could wake you up."

"Very quiet beautiful lake view property."

"Wonderful!"

"Beautiful views of lake and mountains. Good breakfast."

"Hotel restaurant exceeded expectations and the massage at the spa was fantastic. However, we had an ant problem at one point in our bathroom and the front desk isn't 24 hour. Front desk could have been more helpful with giving recommendations and information (for example, one of their restaurant recs was closed on Sundays and they didn't tell us that). The noise from the bar next door was extremely loud until 10pm each day. Pool and hot tub were nice. It was great to have someone come meet us at the dock and get our luggage upon arrival to San Marcos."