Hotel Makani

Hotels
8.3 (132 reviews)
Callejon los ramos, playa publica zona 2 panajachel Solola , Panajachel , gt

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Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Charming atmosphere
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise disturbances
Inconvenient breakfast location

Categories

Cleanliness
7.69
Inconsistent cleanliness noted; issues with dirty bathrooms and occasional lack of hot water.
Service
9.16
Staff was frequently described as friendly, helpful, and accommodating.
Location
8.7
Convenient location near the lake and ferry, though some comments noted noise from the Main Street.
Room Quality
7.65
Rooms have basic amenities but issues with noise and comfort noted.
Amenities
8.18
Basic amenities, some expectations unmet regarding hot water and breakfast distance.
Value for Money
8.64
Good value mentioned relative to location and service.
Food and Beverage
7.69
Breakfast at a distant location; some reviews were mixed about food quality.
Overall Experience
8.66
Overall experience was positive, bolstered by friendly staff but affected by cleanliness and room quality issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 15:31

Property Description

Convenient Location
Hotel Makani is centrally located in Panajachel, making it the perfect base for exploring the city and its surroundings.

Comfortable Rooms with Views
Each room at Hotel Makani features a terrace with stunning mountain views, ensuring a peaceful and relaxing stay.

Amenities for a Relaxing Stay
Enjoy free WiFi, on-site parking, and the convenience of a paid airport shuttle service at Hotel Makani.

Experience comfort and convenience at Hotel Makani. Book now for an unforgettable stay in Panajachel!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 132 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.69
Service: 9.16
Location: 8.7
Room Quality: 7.65
Amenities: 8.18
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 7.69
Overall Experience: 8.66
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Mario • family_with_children • co
9
Pros:

Desyuno

2026-03-27 • via Nuitee
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Martha • extended_group • us
10
2026-03-26 • via Nuitee
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Clémentine • family_with_children • ca
8
Pros:

Très sympa, simple mais efficace ! Eau chaude et lit propre, rien à redire

Cons:

Un poil excentré. Mais comme ça c'était calme !

2026-03-25 • via Nuitee
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dcaray1993 • solo_traveller • cl
8
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Vives • family_with_children • cr
10
Pros:

El servicio. En recepción siempre estuvo un señor muy amable, atento y dispuesto a ayudar. 100% vale la pena el lugar por el servicio

2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
Álvaro • solo_traveller • do
8
2026-03-19 • via Nuitee
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Fazari • couple • ca
7
Pros:

The location, the staff was very friendly

Cons:

The rooms are a bit dark, on my last day there was a power outage so no water

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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denyse • solo_traveller • ca
10
Hôtel calme, loin du bruit, joli jardin, hôte très serviable et souriant.
Pros:

Délicieux le petit déjeuner, dans un joli hôtel non loin de mon hébergement. Manquait cependant d'un peu de variété d'un matin à l'autre.

Cons:

Plus de choix pour le petit déjeuner.Calme

2026-03-13 • via Nuitee
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Sandra • solo_traveller • ar
9
Un hermoso hotel con personal muy amable
Pros:

Es un lugar muy ameno y la atención siempre fue muy buena

Cons:

Nada en particular, solo que para acceder tener que hacer una subida pequeña que con valijas puede ser complicada pero cuando me fue el señor del hotel me ayudó.

2026-03-12 • via Nuitee
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Corinna • family_with_children • de
9
Pros:

Very friendly people, very close to the lake and the boats, quiet area, nice terrace with garden view

2026-03-10 • via Nuitee
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Maria • extended_group • gt
10
Excelente
Pros:

Excelente personal y apoyo total

Cons:

La ubicación un poco angosto para llegar

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Gabriele • family_with_children • de
4
2026-03-08 • via Nuitee
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Alizée • solo_traveller • fr
9
Super séjour.
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Agne • family_with_children • lt
10
Super cozy stay
Pros:

Staff is incredible, so nice and helpful! Room quite basic, very clean. Nice toilettries, even hair conditioner was provided :)

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Katharina • family_with_children • de
8
Bonito Hotel
Pros:

Hotel muy bonito, limpieza y comfortavel cerca de la playa publica con un muy buen precio

Cons:

Era difícil encontrar al hotel. Esta en un callejón un poco lejos de la calle principal y no se puede entrar tan fácil en coche.

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Alberto • family_with_children • es
6
Desayuno a 15 minutos
Pros:

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Cons:

El desayuno incluido, pero a 15 minutos andando. A la habitación no llegaba la WiFi

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Salazar Garro • family_with_children • cr
9
Pros:

Personal excelente, buena ubicación para ir a otros pueblos del lago, servicio de lavandería y café a un precio justo

Cons:

Puerta con llavin malo

2026-02-26 • via Nuitee
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George • family_with_children • us
9
2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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Juan • family_with_children • de
8
Nice stay
Pros:

It was a good stay. Very friendly staff.

Cons:

Small rooms, but good value.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee
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George • family_with_children • us
9
Pros:

Great staff. Comfortable rooms. Felt safe and secure. Close to restaurants, entertainment, and shore of Lake Atitlan.

Cons:

The roosters kept waking us up too early. :)
This hotel is a hidden gem. A little hard to find. But awesome stay.

2026-02-25 • via Nuitee