Hotel Pinocchio

Located on the main tourist street, across from the Buddha Bar, and just slightly closer to the Santiago Dock, Pinocchio is a nice find. It’s comfortable and reasonably priced, especially for longer stays. Prices start at Q40a night, though they may be lower during the slower times of the year (not Christmas). The kitchen has everything you’d need to cook for yourself while you’re here. The showers are hot, WIFI works, and the hammocks in front of the rooms make for great places to relax after a day at the pool, or Spanish class.

Rates:

1-3 People, Shared Bathroom: Q40 (around $5 USD) per person/night

For a single with private bath, Q75 ($9.50 USD) and up.

(Also, prices can often be lowered if you’re planning on staying more than one night. It’s definitely worth asking.)

Contact:

Phone: 5845 7018

Hotel Joyas Del Sol

Someone told us recently that Guatemala was the cheapest country to visit in Central America, and that they thought San Pedro was the cheapest town in Guatemala. They probably slept here.

From the Santiago Dock, about halfway up the main street you’ll see signs on your left for Hotel San Fransisco and Hotel Peneleu. Down this side street there are at least 4 hotels, all offering similar accommodations for similar prices. Hotel Joyas Del Sol is the first you’ll see. Hotel Peneleu is a little further down the street, and was recommended by one of the Spanish Schools in town. Here, you aren’t in the tourist center of town, but you also aren’t very far. Hotel Joyas Del Sol offers a modest but sufficient kitchen, drinking water, and WIFI.

Rates:

Single, shared bath: starts at Q20 ($2.50 USD)

Single, private bath: Q30 (just under $4 USD)

Double, private bath: Q50/night ($6.50)

Contact:

Phone: 4732 1961

or 5694 6174

Other Options in town:

There are plenty. Numerous hotels line the main tourist streets. And when you arrive off the docks, if you’re carrying a pack, there will likely be someone offering to help you find a hotel. It seems there is a “finders fee” offered to whoever brings you to the hotel doorstep. So, if you need the help, take it. Leaving the Panajachel Dock, at the end of the street you’ll see Casa Lola, which offers large, clean rooms with private baths for Q100, or Q50 a person. They have WIFI, but no kitchen.

And, if you’re looking for a lively place to stay, Zoola and Hostel Fe come recommended. Both are closer to the Panajachel dock, and both are top choices for the backpacking crowd.

Zoola

One of the more well known hostels in town,  Zoola offers  a restaurant (bar), swimming pool, and active night-life. Dorm beds are just Q35, normally with a two-night minimum stay. From the Panajachel Dock, take your first left, down the main tourist drag, Follow the alley directly next to La Estrallita (and before Casa Lola) to continue down the next section of tourist-town. About halfway down this street, across from the Mayan History Museum, you’ll see a tiny sign for Zoola pointing to a path off the main road. (See picture above)

Hostel Fe

Also a popular name in town, Hotel Fe is located down the first street on your right when leaving the Panajachel Dock. For Q50 a night, dorm beds offer breakfast in the morning. The restaurant sits on the water, and can feel like a private dock when you’re passing the time with friends. Hostel Fe is also home to a well respected night-life, so we’ve heard.

 

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