Hotel El Delfin

Hotels
8 (55 reviews)
Barrio Marcos Sanchez Diaz Livingston , Lívingston , gt

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Low water pressure
Limited breakfast options

Categories

Cleanliness
7.33
The bathroom has low water pressure and is getting old.
Service
9.3
Extremely hospitable and attentive reception staff.
Location
8.84
Beautiful location by the sea, with activities nearby.
Room Quality
7.79
Spacious rooms, though some wear and tear noted.
Amenities
7.82
The hostel next door offers more affordable activities.
Value for Money
7.78
Good overall value considering the location and amenities.
Food and Beverage
7.33
Breakfast could be more extensive.
Overall Experience
7.8
A generally positive experience with some minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:28

Property Description

Seafront Location and Scenic Views
Posada El Delfin offers a picturesque setting on the seafront in Livingston, with stunning views overlooking Amatique Bay.

Relaxing Amenities and Tropical Gardens
Guests can unwind in the swimming pool, lounge in hammocks, and explore the lush tropical gardens with an inviting outdoor dining area.

Delightful Dining Options
Indulge in a complimentary Guatemalan-style breakfast each morning and savor gourmet cuisine at the El Delfín Bistro located nearby, offering a range of delectable dishes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Experience the beauty and comfort of Posada El Delfin for a truly memorable stay.

Important information:

A deposit via bank transfer is required to secure your reservation (see Hotel Policies). The property will contact you with instructions after booking.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 7 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    People no matter the age stay for GTQ 200 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 55 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.33
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.84
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 7.82
Value for Money: 7.78
Food and Beverage: 7.33
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gt
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Julio E. • family_with_children • gt
10
Pros:

The place.

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
• family_with_children • gt
8
2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Chisholm • solo_traveller • ca
9
Well served in an aesthetically pleasing and comfortable place.
Pros:

Big room, hot water, a pool that was large enough to swim lengths. Right on the water, great vista to sit on deck. Solid breakfast. But the best thing is the staff, particularly front of house fellow Giovani. He speaks very fluent English and knows so much about local history and customs it adds so much value to the stay to sit down and chat with him for half an hour. I’m sure he had other stuff to do but he didn’t make you feel like that and it greatly augmented my understanding of the town and its culture.

Cons:

It is a top flight property. On the edge of the central area, and I have some mobility issues so it meant a bit of walking. But that’s me, I wouldn’t have thought twice about it when I didn’t have the issues. And tuk tuks whiz by in abundance so if you don’t want to walk Q5 or Q10 will get you where you’re going easily.

2026-04-01 • via Nuitee
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Lyndon • solo_traveller • gb
7
I enjoyed staying at this place, one of many in Livingston, and it was a gentle stroll to the dock and town.
Pros:

The relaxed atmosphere. The knowledge and assistance of the manager. Provision of sandwiches to take away when leaving before breakfast on final morning.

Cons:

Being predominantly built with wooden boarding the room tended to shake a bit if many people walked passed. Slightly invonvenient needing cash to pay (as opposed to card payment at every other hotel I stayed at in Guatemala)

2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • couple • es
8
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Jimmy • family_with_children • dk
9
Pros:

Hotel manager Roberto er meget venlig og hjælpsom.
Stor tak for hjælp.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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jean philippe • couple • fr
8
Pros:

L'eau chaude dans la douche

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Artem • solo_traveller • us
10
Great place on the water
Pros:

Great spot on the water. The hotel manager is super friendly and helpful. I would stay here again!

2026-02-13 • via Nuitee
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Michaela • couple • de
7
Passt
Pros:

Die Lage war sehr ruhig bei Nacht, gutes Sicherheitsgefühl, das Frühstück jeden Morgeb (Pancakes, frische Obst & Saft) waren sehr lecker, Personal aufmerksam und freundlich

Cons:

Ja das Hotel ist in die Jahre gekommen - bitte nicht vergessen wir sind in Guatemala :)
Ja der Preis könnte günstiger sein, ist er aber nicht

2026-02-09 • via Nuitee
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Ander • family_with_children • es
9
Pros:

Piscina, personal amable, habitación amplia...
Hostal casa rosada al lado con posibilidad de hacer muchas actividades más baratos que el muelle y un ambiente muy chill...
Decoración muy bohemia, arte local en venta(cuadros).....

Cons:

Baño tiene poca presión el agua, se está quedando viejo....

2025-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Niño • solo_traveller • gt
8
2025-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Stephanie • family_with_children • us
10
I would come back to Livingston and stay here again (:
Pros:

I really loved the receptionist Edbin, he was extremely hospitable and attentive to our requests i.e shuttle service to Rio Dulce.

Cons:

There’s nothing I didn’t like! Everything was honestly perfect!

2025-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Van Gijzen • family_with_children • nl
8
Heerlijk hotel, echt aan te raden!
Pros:

Prachtige locatie aan zee. Het hotel is zeer smaakvol ingericht. Toen ik boekte zou er geen kamer met twee persoonsbed meer beschikbaar zijn, maar bij aankomst bleek die er gewoon te zijn en kregen we die kamer zonder bij te hoeven betalen!

Cons:

Het ontbijt had wat uitgebreider kunnen zijn.

2025-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Christina
6
Not worth the money, go somewhere else
Pros:

It was okay at best. Booked cause it had decent reviews and nice photos, the place felt outdated. Only one staff on location at any time and they weren’t very friendly. They did point me in the right direction to get laundry done, so I guess that’s something. The pool was unusable! The photos made it look so nice but all the tiles on the steps to get in were broken and sharp, and it had a ton of algae in it the one day we went to use it, which just made it feel unsafe. The room itself was decent, spacious with a much needed Ac that worked great. The “king” bed was two twin pushed together, which is fine but they were very hard and pillows were janky. The shower had good hot water but not good pressure. Oh and the restaurant was non existent. We were told that breakfast was available but when we tried it was closed and no one was around, ever! None of the amenities that were listed were available. Luckily we were able to get food right next door and if we were to ever come back to Livingston we would honestly go somewhere else!

2025-05-19 • via Nuitee
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Hans • young couple • ch
4
Overprized …
Pros:

The view from our suite was nice.

Cons:

The property is a shabby, the staff is not attentive and breakfast is very ordinary. The restaurant is open for breakfast only. The property does not accept credit cards, but wants payment in cash or via PayPal. The location shown on booking.com is not correct. It is located on the other side of the town. The property is about 1.2 km from downtown.

2025-04-23 • via Nuitee
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Gabriela • solo traveller • us
10
My stay was great. Will come back.
Pros:

I loved it so much. It’s exactly how you see in the pictures. Doesn’t feel like a hotel at all. Cozy, colorful & lots of art.

Cons:

The ONLY small thing I didn’t like is that with the “desayuno chapin” there’s no option of sausage. That’s really it.

2025-04-22 • via Nuitee
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Melissa S • family
10
Pros:

Staff was accommodating; friendly and knowledgeable
Great location clean and spacious rooms

A very comfortable stay

2025-03-29 • via Nuitee
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James • partner
8
Pros:

The property is a bit dated. Needs some upgrades but still good calue

2025-02-18 • via Nuitee
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Perry • solo traveller • us
10
Really enjoyed my stay...
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Nice, clean, and beautiful place.

Cons:

Hot water wasn't quite warm but not really an issue.

2025-02-14 • via Nuitee