Villa Santa Catarina

Hotels
9 (1133 reviews)
Santa Catarina Polopo , Panajachel , gt

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Cleanliness
Friendly staff
Beautiful location
Value for money
Cons:
Limited room updates
Menu inflexibility

Categories

Cleanliness
8.89
Multiple reviews highlighted the hotel's cleanliness.
Service
9.36
The staff were frequently described as friendly and professional.
Location
9.4
Guests appreciated the picturesque views and convenient access to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.35
Some rooms were noted as basic and in need of updates.
Amenities
8.88
The pools and scenic views were well-received, although some amenities were basic.
Value for Money
8.84
Reasonable value was mentioned despite the basic room quality.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Breakfast and other meals received positive comments, but a few mentioned limited menu choices.
Overall Experience
9.36
Overall positive experiences were reported by many guests, with a few issues noted.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-08 11:52

Property Description

Lakefront Oasis in Santa Catarina Palopo

Spectacular Views: Enjoy elegant rooms with furnished balconies overlooking the pool, gardens, and the breathtaking Lake Atitlan with its surrounding volcanoes.

Dining Delights: Indulge in a variety of international and regional cuisine at Las Payas Restaurant, complemented by a full bar service.

Adventure Awaits: Explore the area with ease through the hotel's tour services, offering boat trips on the lake, visits to local markets and villages, and even scuba diving excursions.

Book your stay at Villa Santa Catarina for a tranquil retreat just a short drive away from Panajachel.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for US$25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    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

9
Based on 1133 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.89
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 8.88
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Ruth solo_traveller il
10
Very nice hotel with great garden and swimming pool eith Jacuzzi
Pros:

Lovely hotel and great facilities. The staff was good to us and helpful. Nice to relax after days tour in the jacuzzi or swim in the pool. The restaurant is good. Breakfast was good also.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Espitia Solano couple co
8
Lindo pero la ubicación no es tan buena.
Pros:

La habitación linda y amplia, las instalaciones están bien, pero la verdad en fotos se ve más lindo de lo que es. El desayuno era bien completo y tenía todo lo necesario para nosotros.

Cons:

Está bien lindo pero me pareció un poco caro ya que cobran como si fuera un mini resort y no lo es. La ubicación en Santa Catarina me pareció fatal ya que es solo un caserío sin oferta gastronómica ni nada, tienes que ir a panajachel para encontrar buenos restaurantes o tiendas en general, difícil y costoso el transporte hasta Santa Catarina. Además me pareció muy costoso el restaurante en el hotel, cobraban carísimo y muy pocas opciones, lo cual nos obligaba a ir hasta Panajachel siempre.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Mauricio couple co
9
Buena opción en Lago Atitlan
Pros:

Las vistas al lago, las piscinas, la comida, la cama muy cómoda, y las personas que atienden en el hotel muy atentos.

Cons:

Es necesario trasladarse siempre en tuktuk si no tienes vehículo propio para ir a Panajachel, lo que sube un poco más el precio. Y en la zona de restaurante siempre sonaron las mismas 5 canciones todo el día, cansa un poco.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Anga couple us
9
If I ever return to this area I would definitely return to this location.
Pros:

This was a beautiful resort like hotel stay in Santa Catalina, with a great view of the lake. The hostess receiving us was knowledgeable and friendly. The pool was large and inviting and I especially like the hot pool, ( much larger than a hot tub) which was super relaxing. We took a junior suite and I think it was well worth the few extra dollars it costs. I was very impressed with the original artisan work incorporated into the architecture and lighting. I wish I could have stayed longer.

Cons:

The service at our dinner was incredibly slow. The food was delicious but I had to cancel my dessert as I just got tired of waiting. It took just over 45 minutes to receive our dinner after ordering.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Ariel Ruben couple ar
7
No tiene salida directa al lago
Pros:

El lugar estaba muy bien . el desayuno 8 puntos . La comida del restaurant bien .

Cons:

Llegamos sin reserva ,pedimos ver la habitacion , nos mostraron la numero 27 , ya estaba lista , hicimos la reserva por esta plataforma , pero muy mala onda la recepcionista nos hizo esperar a las 3 de la tarde para darnos paso a la habitacion . A la noche prendimos el ventilador que hacia un ruido insoportable.

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Fabian couple de
9
Super
Pros:

Perfekt. Gute Lage direkt am See mit sehr gutem Essen

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Patricia extended_group ch
10
2026-05-25 via Nuitee
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Ruth couple il
10
We were very pleased to have stayed at the villa. t
Pros:

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The staff is attentive and responsive.The place is beautiful and the gardens are peaceful. It is nice to be away from the hustle bustle of Panajachel, but close anoigh by took to enjoy the town.The Jacuzzi is a bonus

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Mariela couple pr
10
Pros:

Great location and views! The hotel is gorgeous 🙌🏽

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Marc couple ca
9
Relaxant, paisible et ressourçant
Pros:

Emplacement et la beauté du site

Cons:

Choix limité au menu

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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alejandro couple gt
10
Mi lugar ideal en Atitlan
Pros:

Es mi hotel preferido cada que vamos a Atitlan, discreto, cómodo, tranquilo, en completa armonía con la naturaleza alrededor. Una estadía que permite el descanso pero también el trabajo remoto sin problema.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Michelle solo_traveller nz
9
Nice place for a few days to enjoy the lake
Pros:

It’s a well appointed resort with a nice pool and very good restaurant. The room was comfortable

Cons:

My room was near the restaurant on the ground floor which made it quite noisy. Would recommend requesting to be further away from this main area. There is a lot of local noise too so bring your earplugs

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Juan Fernando solo_traveller gt
9
Restaurante no es lo que parece
Pros:

Paisajes instalaciones ubicación

Cons:

Siento que los precios del restaurante son elevados para los que ofrecen comida de mediana calidad y porciones pequeñas

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Johanna solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

la vista que tiene las facilidades, el personal bien amable.

Cons:

Si te incluye el desayuno solo te dan 2 opciones, no tenían blower en la habitación, hubo que pedirlo y un abanico de lo demás excelente

2026-05-09 via Nuitee
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Ana Virgita couple cr
10
Un Hotel precioso.
Pros:

El hotel es precioso tiene una vista al Lago Atitlán insuperable, la atención es muy buena las habitaciones confortables el personal esta atento para ayudar en todo momento, la comida del restaurante es muy rica, pasamos unos días inolvidables .

Cons:

Todo fue perfecto!!!

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Miguel couple gt
8
Pros:

La paz del lugar.

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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Emma couple es
8
Perfecto para 1 o 2 noches en Atitlan
Pros:

Me encantó nuestra habitación, las vistas que tenía, no está en el edificio principal está en uno contiguo en la 2 planta, lo recomiendo.

Cons:

Nada

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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ruth couple gb
10
I would 100% recommend this hotel.
Pros:

The attention to detail was to dollar!

Cons:

There was a festival on that was very noisy ( nothing they could do about it and they did warn us).

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Sydney couple us
5
Great hotel, bad location
Pros:

Very pretty and clean. Nice restaurant, good food

Cons:

Extremely hard to find, no real entrance which is so odd? You had to enter thru the back alley way? We were also locked out and couldn’t leave early in the morning to catch our taxi, someone had to unlock the gate for us at 4:30am.

The hotel is very nice but it is the weirdest location. Surrounded by insane amount of construction and a very small town with nothing to do, I wish there were more activities to do on property.

There are also no shampoo / conditioner or body wash in the bathrooms? Crazy.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
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Portillo solo_traveller co
8
Pros:

El paisaje y La piscina termal.

Cons:

La ubicación. El pueblito es feo.

2026-05-01 via Nuitee