Hotel Ixbalanque

Hotels
Independent
6.8 (20 reviews)
15 Calle C 7-76 Zona 13, Colonia Aurora 1, Guatemala City, Guatemala , Guatemala City , GT

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Continental breakfast
Free airport transportation
Television in common areas
Free breakfast
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Great location
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Expensive pricing
Lack of spa services

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Guests consistently mentioned cleanliness as a positive aspect.
Service
8
Service was generally appreciated, with a few guests having complaints about wait times.
Location
8
The hotel is located in close proximity to many key landmarks and public transport.
Room Quality
7
Rooms were mentioned to be comfortable, but some guests highlighted maintenance issues.
Amenities
5.5
Mixed reviews on amenities, with some guests enjoying the gym and pool while others criticized the lack of spa services.
Value for Money
4.8
Diverse opinions on pricing, with some guests feeling it was high for the services offered.
Food and Beverage
6
Breakfast and restaurant services received mixed feedback regarding variety.
Overall Experience
8
Most guests had a positive overall experience and would recommend the hotel to others.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-08-03 20:46

Property Description

Convenient Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

Complimentary Breakfast and Featured Amenities
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities.

Accessible Guestrooms and Nearby Attractions
Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring LED televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Located in Guatemala City (Zona 13), Hotel Ixbalanque is within a 5-minute drive of La Aurora Zoo and Avenida La Reforma. Book your stay now to experience comfort and convenience.

Important information:

Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: GUA

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 8
Location: 8
Room Quality: 7
Amenities: 5.5
Value for Money: 4.8
Food and Beverage: 6
Overall Experience: 8
S
Sara friends
6
Pros:

It was very convenient to the airport and had a great airport shuttle. It also had the size of rooms we needed. The woman at the desk, Gloria I think, was so very helpful.

2025-04-12 via Nuitee
R
Richard
4
Pros:

I can’t believe what I spent for this third class hotel.
In my opinion, they should charge no more than half the price.
You can’t use your credit/debit card.

2025-03-15 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
4
Pros:

Paid for a 67Q room. Got a 30Q bed.
No towel or soap for the shower
“Free continental breakfast” was a piece of toast.

2025-03-13 via Nuitee
W
William
10
Pros:

Excelente

2025-02-22 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
10
Pros:

Friendly staff. Cozy and close to airport

2025-01-24 via Nuitee
M
Maynor family_with_children
10
Pros:

This is not a hotel. It’s a hostal. A little pricey given the condition of the place. It’s safe and just a few blocks from the airport. The staff friendliness balanced it out the whole experience.

2024-06-30 via Nuitee
A
Ashley Ulisis
8
Great for the price
Pros:

Fantastic the staff was great and friendly

2024-06-13 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
8 minute walk from airport but older & bare-bones
Pros:

Very small, older room. One opening window to area under construction. It was a hot night, fan was large & noisy.

2024-03-27 via Nuitee
S
Suly
10
Pros:

Great place

2024-02-10 via Nuitee
F
Franklyn
10
Pros:

I love my stay in this hotel. The guy at the front desk was very nice. I got to the hotel very late so I was hungry and he offer to make a pizza for me.

2024-01-18 via Nuitee
J
Jennette
2
Never responded to late check-in requests
Pros:

I was unable to reach the hotel to arrange for late pickup at the airport. They didn't return voice mails, texts, or e-mails. I finally got Hotels.com, and they called them for me and the answer they got was "we're not coming to pick anyone up tonight." Then Hotels told me there was nothing they could do and refused to refund my money because as they put it, "my plans had changed." This was ridiculous I ended up staying at another hostel close by but I will not be using Hotels.com again. Don't stay at this place.

2023-08-13 via Nuitee
L
Ludin partner
10
Pros:

Clean place, gated community feels very safe.

2023-07-31 via Nuitee
S
Silvia
2
Pros:

This property is located nicely/ideal near airport within minutes. However the customer service is very disappointing. Staff is rude and do not coordinate/communicate well with each other (previous shifts). Breakfast included ** customer beware it consists of cornflakes, milk OR toast and jam personnel not happy to be servicing you and using profanity within feet of the dining area didn’t even bother to say you’re welcome when we (children,, wife and I) said thank you when milk, coffee and spoons arrived. Went back to cussing and hanging out with coworkers using those words not caring that there are customers within feet of them. Be advised if says it’s included shuttle to airport but you have to be very CAREFUL! You MUST ensure the previous shift left/advised the new shift that you will be needing shuttle to airport upon your leaving because they do not have an on-site shuttle driver be warned they may even charge you for the Uber ride to the airport! Staff was unprofessional and not willing to find a solution not asking proper questions to help find a solution. Very rude and unprofessional. Disappointing because there is potential in this small house turned hotel.

2023-07-01 via Nuitee
E
Elden family_with_children
4
Pros:

Friends

2023-06-29 via Nuitee
C
Carlos Andres
6
Pros:

De entrada, no aparecía la reservación hecha por la App, lo cual fue resuelto con cierta prontitud.
Luego, increíble que de querer pagar con tarjeta de crédito, se quiera cobrar una comisión adicional del 12%, cuando al hacer la reservación no se menciona por parte del hotel.
Increíble que en una reservación para 2 personas, solo se encuentre un paño en el baño.
Pero lo peor de todo, que no procuren el descanso del huésped, que permitan la estancia de huéspedes en una condición muy poca aceptable, ya que un grupo de individuos, ebrios y en mal estado, estuvieron haciendo un ruido espantoso primero, como de 4 a tipo 9 pm, y retomaron su escándalo a eso de las 4:30 a 6:30 am.
Por lo general, los hospedajes se toman para poder descansar, pero en este hotel nos fue imposible el lograrlo por completo por ello.

2023-04-03 via Nuitee
V
Verified traveler
6
Probably ripped off.
Pros:

I had to use my credit card to pay as I didn't have cash. The hotel staff member (who didn't speak any english) told me that they charged fees for using your credit card. Fine, I assume there will always be a fee of 5% or so. However it was 10%, plus some other fee that I didn't understand, plus an expensive exchange rate that they charged.
The amount ended up DOUBLING the cost of my stay, from $25 US to about $50.
I feel like I got ripped off.

Also, I needed a shuttle at 4am to catch my flight. I told him this the night before. At 4am I went to the front desk, had to wait for him to wake up, and then call an uber. Eventually leaving around 4:20, rushing through the airport to get to the gate. A little unprofessional.

The room and the bed was comfortable but as others stated, you can hear everything in the hallway and can hear other guests coming in late at night.

Due to this all I wouldn't stay here again.

2023-02-13 via Nuitee
L
Leon family
10
Pros:

Bunk Beds, classic architecture and very clean shared baths

2023-02-08 via Nuitee
K
Kimberly
2
Pros:

We were double booked. We booked three rooms with two beds. No one from the property notified either parties even they had contact information for all. We arrived nearly 10pm only to find out that they only had two rooms for our group of 7. Males shared one and females shared the other as there was no time to go look for another hotel. We had to all share one bathroom with many other families and groups. They didn’t want to gives us towels, the children with us had to share towels.

2023-02-08 via Nuitee
C
Claudia family
2
Pros:

Room wasn't the one we had rented, super small & hot inside! (No air, no fan) Don't think I would be renting again

2023-01-20 via Nuitee
L
Luis family
10
Pros:

Excelente services

2022-12-25 via Nuitee