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Hostal Via del Lago

27 reviews
#2 of 11 hotels in San Pedro La Laguna
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Head up from the dock and take the first left for 250m, San Pedro La Laguna 07018 Guatemala
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Gertraud W wrote a review Jun 2018
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Fantastic.
I am eternally grateful to the staff at this hotel. I stayed here for about two weeks in February. I crushed 2 vertebrae in a boating incident and was bedridden for over a week and I was cared for exceptionally well by the staff especially Luis. Beautiful lake front position the rooms were exceptionally clean and bright, lovely views and common area, close to everything but nice and quiet, caring and lovely staff. I really felt at home especially at a trying time.
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Date of stay: February 2018Trip type: Travelled solo
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Ehud M wrote a review May 2018
7 contributions1 helpful vote
Great experience
Nice and clean rooms, great view, useful kitchen, Right next to quiet secluded part of the lake. Flexible with prices, the more you stay, the cheaper it is. Location is very quiet but still central. Free drinking water, hot shower, and friendly helpful staff.
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Date of stay: May 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Samadhis S wrote a review Jan 2018
Bangkok, Thailand18 contributions6 helpful votes
Amazing
Well this hostel is very basic but I loved it, it has everything you need: It is very clean, beautiful view friendly staff, it isn’t that expensive, but the internet is very slow =( =( =(, but it works..... and it has kitchen =)
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Date of stay: January 2018
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Trip type: Travelled with family
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Druida D wrote a review Nov 2016
4 contributions2 helpful votes
No hot water
We wanted our money back, after some hours, my husband and I've realized the water is cold. The manager said that she can't give us the money back....old blankets, dirty shower....just the view is nice
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Date of stay: November 2016
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IsaBegin wrote a review Oct 2016
Montreal, Canada22 contributions6 helpful votes
Great place, view on the lake and friendly
We stayed for 4 nights and it was perfect for us. We had a basic room on the top of the hotel with a great view on the lake, with hamacs. Hot shower, private bathroom, room with 2 doubles beds, free and good wifi, great location. Gladys is very friendly and helpfull. A very affordable place for backpackers.
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Date of stay: October 2016Trip type: Travelled with friends
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teddawes wrote a review Jan 2016
San Marcos, Texas15 contributions2 helpful votes
Depends on the room
We stumbled across this place after being turned away from the San Antonio, which was full. Serendipity! We were first shown a room in the section of the hotel that's undergoing restoration. It's across the street from the lakeside portion. We rejected the offered room, even at $9 a night. That's when we were shown a lakeside room for $19. We planned to stay two nights; were now on night 8 and counting. The owner, Gladys, is charming. Is it dumpy and disheveled? You betcha. Would my wife and I return here? Hell, we may never leave.
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Date of stay: January 2016Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Ackvarmland wrote a review Oct 2015
Karlstad, Sweden14 contributions6 helpful votes
Not for me
The only thing I liked with this place was the hangout area. Many chairs, couches and wifi. I didn't like the rooms. Dirty feeling over all and the beds we're pretty bad. Didn't really understand who was working there, not good service at all. Can be nice to visit the hang out area of this hostel if you are I San Marcos, but I wouldn't stay here again..
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Date of stay: October 2015
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V S wrote a review Sep 2015
Santiago, Chile2 contributions
Run down and dirty
My friend and I stayed here for three nights at 100Q per night for a room with two double beds and bathroom. Our room didn't have a view of the lake and it wasn't clean at all. The kitchen which was available for communal use was incredibly dirty and unusable. Our room was also lacking in a hangout area such as a hammock or chairs outside the room. After three nights we moved to a hotel down the road closer to the dock, it also cost 100Q however it had a beautiful view of the lake, a hammock and a bench to sit on outside our room and most importantly it was a lot cleaner. Some of the rooms at this hotel do have views of the lake, however not being able to continue staying here because of the uncleanliness and low value for money is such a shame because the lady who runs the place is so friendly and lovely.…
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Date of stay: September 2015
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Rkeridwen wrote a review Apr 2015
San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala7 contributions6 helpful votes
very noisy
I used to love this place. I moved into a room with a view and a lot of windows. But with the endless construction across the street, this room is a nightmare during the day. They won't give a discount for the noise, and in addition the giant orange tubes pointing up for the new bathrooms interfere with the view. Also, the view from the lower decks is decimated by the new building across the street. It's very sad. The wifi can be spotty, depending on who is downloading what, next door.
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Date of stay: April 2015
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Room Tip: choose a room away from the construction, but with a view.
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April M wrote a review Feb 2015
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii37 contributions7 helpful votes
Away from the bustle.
My husband and I only stayed in San Pedro la Laguna for one night on our way to Antigua. This was a fine choice for a one night stay. There is a great view of the lake from the rooftop, but bring a long sleeve because it can get windy up there. The hotel itself was dilapidated, but there was a tv in our room and we had a private bathroom. Yay! While they do have WiFi, it is spotty at best. The staff was wonderful. As we arrived before the room was clean they stored our bags in their office and placed them in the room before we returned. A welcome treat!
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Date of stay: February 2015
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PRICE RANGE
US$25 - US$39 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
GuatemalaWestern HighlandsSolola DepartmentLake AtitlanSan Pedro La Laguna
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