Hotel Casa Palopó

Set in the village of Santa Catarina Palopo, not far from Panajachel town, Hotel Casa Palopó is a small boutique hotel offering a lounge, bar and garden terrace affording fine views over the lake. There is also an outdoor pool. It is the only Relais & Chateau hotel in Guatemala.

Each of the original nine unique, individually decorated rooms benefits from a balcony, en-suite bathroom with a bath and free toiletries, and a private seating area. There is also a recently added extension wing with six new, modern rooms and suites which keep to the original vision, making a total of 15 rooms.

Casa Palopó has a restaurant offering American or continental breakfasts, and for lunch and dinner a variety of delicious local and French dishes, and vegetarian and vegan options too.

The highly regarded hotel, situated on a hillside, is one of the premier accommodation options in the vicinity of Lake Atitlan, with discreet and attentive service. Plans afoot include a new wellness centre featuring a fitness studio and spa.

For those wanting more exclusivity, Casa Palopo has a private two-bedroom villa set just above the hotel, with its own pool and a kitchen, living room and Jacuzzi.