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Hotel El Sol

2.0 star property
Mountain hostel within easy reach of Lake Atitlán

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Perched in the mountains, Hotel El Sol offers breathtaking views from its rooftop terrace. Savor local flavors at the restaurant and stay connected with in-room WiFi. With luggage storage, laundry facilities, and tour assistance on hand.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (7)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Free toiletries
$26 nightly
The total price is $32
May 22 - May 23
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Single Room | Free WiFi

Standard Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 182 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking | Free WiFi

Standard Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 312 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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CAMINO A SANTA CATARINA PALOPÓ, BARRIO JUCANYÁ, Panajachel, Solola, 07010

What's nearby

  • Lake Atitlán - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • La Galeria - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Church of Saint Francis - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Panajachel Municipal Market - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 118 min drive
  • La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA) - 177 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Cayuco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Caffee - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Atitlan - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Circus Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Panajachel Center - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Sol

Hotel El Sol features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Atitlán. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 7 rooms
    • Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 1 PM
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Special check-in instructions

    • The property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
    • The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

What to do

  • Free bicycles nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Built in 2008
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Garden

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 percent

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

HOTEL EL SOL Panajachel

EL SOL Panajachel

Hotel El Sol Panajachel Guatemala - Lake Atitlan

Hotel El Sol Panajachel

Hotel El Sol Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Hotel El Sol Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Panajachel

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel El Sol offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel El Sol does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel El Sol?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Hotel El Sol?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel El Sol?

You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.

What is there to do at Hotel El Sol and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Hotel El Sol also has a garden.

What's the area around Hotel El Sol like?

Hotel El Sol is a short 10-minute walk from Lake Atitlán and 16 minutes' walk from Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center.

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Reviews

Hotel El Sol Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice owner, and in a quiet part of town
Eric, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Property is clean, safe, and quiet . Staff is great! Property is about 15 minutes walk to restaurants in central panajachel, or you can tuk-tuk for only 5 quetzals to the restaurants' area or to the pier area.
Edmundo, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Nice hotel with really clean floors, comfortable beds, and basic services. The owner is very helpful when you need it. Located on the quieter side of town, this hotel is about 1.5 miles from the Embarcadero for San Pedro and San Juan. Laundry services are available for a reasonable price. Breakfast is also available for various options.
Matthew, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel Sol is an excellent choice to stay when visiting the Panajachel area. Unlike many other places in the area, the building is secure, very clean, the rooms are big, the shower (hot and cold water) actually works, and the staff are attentive and helpful. Although the hotel is in the periphery of Panachel, for less than $1 (5 quetzales) you can hop into a tuck-tuck and go anywhere in Panajachel. I have stayed in several places in the area and Hotel Sol is my number one choice.
Edmundo, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The property was nice but there was no one at the front desk except during check-in so we couldn't get any help with tours or anything like that. Location is a bit out of the way but there are some local food options nearby Location
Emily-Linda, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great budget hotel

We really enjoyed staying here and the free bikes, free drinking water and large kitchen were all welcome bonuses. The owner was also very friendly and helpful and spoke good English.
Verified

8/10 Very good

The manager of the property is a very nice person and attentive to our needs
Alfredo, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel manager is one of the kindest persons I have met in the hotel industry. He has service with a smile. Good breakfasts for a reasonable price and excellent cleanliness in the room. Also, very quiet except for an occasional dog barking at night. If looking for a hotel away from the noise of Pana this is the place.
Randy, 8-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

no confirmation email from hotels. com

never got confirmation email but was charged anyways.
sandra, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Bien
YOONBEOM, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Bien pour le prix

L'hôtel est assez loin du centre ville, la literie n'est pas confortable. Malgré tout le personnel est serviable et le prix est intéressant.
Benoît, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

El personal muy servicial y amable. Lo recomiendo y volvería a hospedarme aquí.
Marvin, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel. A little off the main streets. About a 10-15 mi. Walk to all the bars/restaurants. Staff very friendly. Available parking on site. Rooms were simple yet decent. Overall pleased stay for just one night.
Leslie, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Básico, pero efectivo.

Buena relación precio-servicio. Todo está ordenado y limpio. Si lo que necesitas es un lugar cómodo y limpio para descansar es la opción. No esperes lujos.
Jose Damian, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

El lugar estaba muy limpio y organizado, la atención recibida también fue muy amable!
Jennifer, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Bonne adresse

Établissement propre et agréable. Tenu par une sympathique et serviable famille japonaise, visiblement adepte de puzzles qui décorent les murs de tout l’hôtel. C’était cocasse d’en avoir un du Port de St Tropez dans notre chambre. Petit jardin fréquenté par les 2 lapins de la famille. On peut dîner de qq plats japonais servis en chambre. L’hôtel est situé à 10mn des plages du bord de lac et 15 du centre ville. Je recommande.
Paul, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel staff was kind and attentive. Internet connection was great. Breakfast was cheap and good and even Japanese food is available! Delicious!
Mohit, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

地域のことを教えていただいたり、言葉は通じなくても子供同士が遊べたりしました。とても親切にしていただき、ありがとうございました。
Nihei, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Very nice

The hotel is very nice (for the price, of course), and I would definitely stay there again if I were to go back to Panajachel. The location is a little bit less convenient since it's somewhat outside of the central area, and so at night one needs to take a tuk tuk to get to the hotel, but otherwise everything is good.
2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stay here

Brilliant place to stay. Location is a little out of reach for town centre but the hotel provides bicycles for free rental.
1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fast and easy check in with exact quote from online booking and the owner even helped us carry our bags up. Clean, towels, best WIFI we had in Guatemala, hot water, drinking water available and even free coffee and tea! Outside of the downtown area (only short walk/ tuk tuk ride) so quiter. HIGHLY recommend!
1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I did not like that the owner charged a 10% surcharge if you used either MasterCard or Visa. I have been asked to pay 2 or 3 % on Asia but never 10%. It also states that there is a washing machine to use but when I asked to use it I was told that his wife would do my laundry and I would be charged for it. That is completely different than a small charge to use the washing machine. The bed was comfortable and the room spacious and clean. It turned out to be much farther from the main tourist area than I thought it would be.
Linda Leigh, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay in Panajachel

I'm really glad I stayed at Hotel El Sol. I have been to Panajachel several times, but always stayed on the main strip. I was looking for a different experience. Hotel El Sol is located in a neighborhood in Pana but outside of the touristy area. It was nice to get a look at traditional life as I would walk to and from activities. The hotel is located about a 20 minute walk away from the main strip (I'm a slow walker). Most of the time I would walk to where I was going and get a tuk tuk back to the hotel, which worked out fine (a tuk tuk ride is about $1). The room I had was spotless, cleaned daily, and very spacious. It is the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in in Guatemala (this is my 8th trip here) and is a great price. I HIGHLY recommend HOTEL EL SOL for anyone staying in Panajachel.
Kate, 5-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Nice hotel and big rooms!!

Pretty good experience although my girlfriend was sick. The owner was very friendly and easily adjusted our reservation with no additional costs! Amazing!! Furthermore the room was big enough en WiFi stable enough during our stay. Thanks again.
Jasper, 4-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great Place to Stay - a little far from everything

My husband and I spent a few nights at the Hotel El Sol. It was very nice and had a very clean bathroom and hot water in the shower, which is rare at places around Lake Atitlan. The hotel is about half an hour walk from the the lake, restaraunts and shopping district.
Rachel, 2-night trip