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Located in Panajachel, 28 miles from Atitlán Volcano, Hotel El Sol provides accommodations with a garden and free private parking. The property has luggage storage space, and currency exchange for guests. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. La Aurora Airport is 68 miles away.

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Property highlights

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Free private parking available at the hotel


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
3 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.2
Location
7.4
Free Wifi
7.3
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicol
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Great value for the price paid. They allowed us to do an early check in. Very kind and friendly staff.
  • Sean
    United States of America United States of America
    If you want a quiet, clean place to stay, this is the only hotel for you. First of all, let me say that it is a bit far from the center of the town. However, it is only a 20-minute walk to the lake, so it is a light walk, and a tuk-tuk will get...
  • Brian
    United States of America United States of America
    This is by far the cleanest hotel in Latin America. It’s not even close. The owner was friendly and the property had everything needed for a comfortable stay.
  • Dan
    United States of America United States of America
    This place is great. Not too far from the main part of town (15 min walk) and a quiet part of the lake is very near (5 min walk). Dorm room is spacious and the privacy curtail for each 2 beds is a nice feature. Can't beat the value! Would...
  • Leisy
    Costa Rica Costa Rica
    Pictures do not honor this place, everything is clean and tidy, the owner is very nice, great place to rest after a long day traveling. Location was fine not so far as some people says, just few minutes walking, I had some nice walks to downtown.
  • Skilly
    United States of America United States of America
    Well run, clean and ample parking. In the less touristy part of town, but close (<10m walk) to everything, and you can take a TukTuk for Q5 pp if feeling lazy or its raining.
  • Belyavin
    Israel Israel
    Nice quaint place, homey feel to the hotel. Nice rooms with good showers. There is a restaurant in the hotel. We ate breakfast there and it was good.
  • A
    United States of America United States of America
    super value, very clean, good food, friendly staff, totally exceeded all my expectations!!!
  • Ludmila
    Czech Republic Czech Republic
    Hot water. I had kind of privacy because of curtains.
  • Lynsey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Big, clean room, easy check in, no complaints at all.

Hotel area info

Amenities of Hotel El Sol
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet
  • Shower

View

  • View

Outdoors

  • Garden

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is needed).

    Services

    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Baggage storage
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Currency exchange
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access

    General

    • Designated smoking area
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English
    • Spanish
    • Japanese

    House rules
    Hotel El Sol takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    Check-out
    From 4:00 AM to 1:00 PM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Curfew
    The entrance to the property is closed between 02:00 and 04:00
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note that a 10% fee is charged when paying with credit card.

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

    FAQs about Hotel El Sol

    • Hotel El Sol offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • The prices at Hotel El Sol may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

      • Hotel El Sol is 0.6 miles from the center of Panajachel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

      • Check-in at Hotel El Sol is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.

      • Room options at Hotel El Sol include:

        • Bed in Dorm
        • Double
        • Triple
        • Twin