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Hotel El Sol

2.0 star property
Hostel with free parking, a short walk to Lake Atitlán
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking | Aerial view
Bicycling
Lobby
Private kitchen
Property amenity

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Parking included
    Parking included
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
    Restaurant
The price is AU$52
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Triple Room, 3 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Standard Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

TV
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Map
CAMINO A SANTA CATARINA PALOPÓ, BARRIO JUCANYÁ, Panajachel, Solola, 07010

What's nearby

  • Lake Atitlán - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • La Galeria - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Church of Saint Francis - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Panajachel Municipal Market - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante El Cayuco - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pollo Campero Panajachel - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Atlantis - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circus Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Guajimbos - ‬19 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Sol

Hostel near Lake Atitlán
You can look forward to a rooftop terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Hotel El Sol. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self-parking
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket information
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel El Sol offer amenities, such as free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels

Languages

English, Japanese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Rooftop terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2008
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 5 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - 9 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 per cent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and cash

Property is also known as

HOTEL EL SOL Panajachel
EL SOL Panajachel
Hotel El Sol Panajachel Guatemala - Lake Atitlan
Hotel El Sol Panajachel
Hotel El Sol Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hotel El Sol Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Panajachel

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel El Sol pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel El Sol?

As of 22 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel El Sol on 1 Dec 2024 start from AU$51.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Hotel El Sol?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Sol?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel El Sol?

Checkout is at 1 PM.

Where is Hotel El Sol located?

Situated in the mountains, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of Multiple Use Area Lake Atitlan Basin and Lake Atitlán. La Galeria and Museo Raúl Vasquéz are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Hotel El Sol Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 53 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edmundo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Sol is an excellent choice to stay when visiting the Panajachel area. Unlike many other places in the area, the building is secure, very clean, the rooms are big, the shower (hot and cold water) actually works, and the staff are attentive and helpful. Although the hotel is in the periphery of Panachel, for less than $1 (5 quetzales) you can hop into a tuck-tuck and go anywhere in Panajachel. I have stayed in several places in the area and Hotel Sol is my number one choice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

sandra

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
no confirmation email from hotels. com
never got confirmation email but was charged anyways.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Alfredo, Los Angeles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager of the property is a very nice person and attentive to our needs
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Johanna

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel manager is one of the kindest persons I have met in the hotel industry. He has service with a smile. Good breakfasts for a reasonable price and excellent cleanliness in the room. Also, very quiet except for an occasional dog barking at night. If looking for a hotel away from the noise of Pana this is the place.
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorota, Vancouver

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal muy servicial y amable. Lo recomiendo y volvería a hospedarme aquí.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Leslie, VAN NUYS

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. A little off the main streets. About a 10-15 mi. Walk to all the bars/restaurants. Staff very friendly. Available parking on site. Rooms were simple yet decent. Overall pleased stay for just one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El lugar estaba muy limpio y organizado, la atención recibida también fue muy amable!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Del Cid

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Kayla

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mohit, Austin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff was kind and attentive. Internet connection was great. Breakfast was cheap and good and even Japanese food is available! Delicious!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice
The hotel is very nice (for the price, of course), and I would definitely stay there again if I were to go back to Panajachel. The location is a little bit less convenient since it's somewhat outside of the central area, and so at night one needs to take a tuk tuk to get to the hotel, but otherwise everything is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay here
Brilliant place to stay. Location is a little out of reach for town centre but the hotel provides bicycles for free rental.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fast and easy check in with exact quote from online booking and the owner even helped us carry our bags up. Clean, towels, best WIFI we had in Guatemala, hot water, drinking water available and even free coffee and tea! Outside of the downtown area (only short walk/ tuk tuk ride) so quiter. HIGHLY recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Linda Leigh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I did not like that the owner charged a 10% surcharge if you used either MasterCard or Visa. I have been asked to pay 2 or 3 % on Asia but never 10%. It also states that there is a washing machine to use but when I asked to use it I was told that his wife would do my laundry and I would be charged for it. That is completely different than a small charge to use the washing machine. The bed was comfortable and the room spacious and clean. It turned out to be much farther from the main tourist area than I thought it would be.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Shoshi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate, Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Panajachel
I'm really glad I stayed at Hotel El Sol. I have been to Panajachel several times, but always stayed on the main strip. I was looking for a different experience. Hotel El Sol is located in a neighborhood in Pana but outside of the touristy area. It was nice to get a look at traditional life as I would walk to and from activities. The hotel is located about a 20 minute walk away from the main strip (I'm a slow walker). Most of the time I would walk to where I was going and get a tuk tuk back to the hotel, which worked out fine (a tuk tuk ride is about $1). The room I had was spotless, cleaned daily, and very spacious. It is the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in in Guatemala (this is my 8th trip here) and is a great price. I HIGHLY recommend HOTEL EL SOL for anyone staying in Panajachel.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to Stay - a little far from everything
My husband and I spent a few nights at the Hotel El Sol. It was very nice and had a very clean bathroom and hot water in the shower, which is rare at places around Lake Atitlan. The hotel is about half an hour walk from the the lake, restaraunts and shopping district.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Laiping

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean spacious room with excellent pillows .
Spacious room,clean.l specially appreciate the memory pillow.I never encounter any hotel even in Japan(whichever grade)supply this kind of pillow.I personally use it for years.Relaxing environment with three lovely rabbits and garden.I extended my stay for more days since everything is very nice .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Clinton, Quebec, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super comfortable and clean hotel
Perfect hotel for families. Our room was spacious, the bed super comfortable and everything was spotless. The bathroom and especially the shower were huge. Shower with hot water. Owners friendly, and there's a kitchen and dining room for us to use. Free coffee and water. They also have fishes and turtles for us to watch. Good location close to the city center. We loved our stay there and would go back there if we come back to Panajachel.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great couple of days in El Sol
We had a very pleasant couple of nights at El Sol, the owner was very pleasant and helpful in every direction, the hotel is just a short distance from the town Centre, which was what we wanted as it was very peaceful (apart from the local dogs) and we thoroughly enjoyed our short walks to the lake and Centre !

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel. Location may be an issue.
Friendly staff. Spacious, clean, comfortable rooms. Large, well-equipped communal kitchen/dining room. The hotel is located around 2km from the centre of Panajachel (a 20-minute walk or 5-minutes by tuk-tuk). Be aware (before handing over any money!) that some tour companies (e.g. Adrenalina) will not pick you up from this hotel because is it "too far" from the centre of town. You will then have to arrange your own transport (or walk) to and from the tour company's office in Panajachel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018