The main highlight of this hotel is that it's not in Panajachel, it lies in a small village of Santa Catarina Palopó approx. 3 km from Panajachel. You can get there either by car, pick-up, minibus or by boat (that was our case). The hotel itself is some 100m from the lakefront, adjacent to village. So you get better picture... More

The views from this hotel of the volcanoes San Pedro, Toliman and Atitlan were superb. Sadly, neither the lawns nor gardens ran down to the Lake which were abutted by soccer and basketball facilities. The village is unfettered and Christmas Eve Mass in its Church will always be remembered. The hotel was almost empty during our stay and despite its... More

The thruth is: we doubted a little bit about this hotel, because it is in the village of sante caterina, 3.5 km away from panajachel. But we are so glad that we did so, this hotel is absolutely stunning! Getting there from busy panajachel is no problem, either use the tuktuk ( 20 QTZ, or use a pickup-truck as the... More

10 minutes drive from manic Panachel is this oasis. The village itself is uncommercialised and in truth has little to offer, but the hotel is a gem. Sitting on the lake edge the views are stunning, get up early for great photos it's worth the effort. The grounds are beautiful and the 2 pools one for adults and another for... More

Over the past several years I have been blessed to make several trips to Lake Atitlan.  I'm sure every tourist to the region has a favorite city around the lake.  For me, Santa Catarina is the town that touches my soul. Last year, I was with a group of friends and we rented a villa in Santa Catarina.  La Casa... More

I came here with World Vets in Feb 2011 being told this was the only hotel in Santa Catarina where the food & water was the safest to eat and drink. I was totally blown way by the scenery of this place. You are completely enveloped by the idyllic beauty of the volcanoes and the views of Lake Atitlan. The... More

We were delighted with the quality of the rooms, the excellent and friendly service and the friendly people in the village of Santa Catarina. The food was very good and the wait staff was wonderful. We rented a boat at the docks from Senor Magdelano and we had a beautiful day touring the towns around the lake. Thank goodness we... More

This hotel is actually in the town of Santa Catarina not in Panajachel. It is right on the edge of Lake Atitlan with lovely views of the surrounding volcanoes. The general manager - Gabriel - speaks excellent English (some of the staff does not and my Spanish is very basic). The menu was great, I especially liked the potato soup.... More

We just got back from the Villa Santa Catarina tonight and had to do our part to promote this gem. It is located a 10-15 minute ride from downtown Panajachel but transportation is not a problem. Taking a shuttle (can be set up by the hotel) or grabbing a ride in the back of a local pickup truck (as the... More