Posada Del Viajero - Mayan Travelers Inn

This accommodation was wonderful, the room is spacious with big windows, bed with bug net, a closet, separate shower and toilet, both very clean, and of course the rooftop seating. We enjoyed the sunset up there, overlooking the city. The breakfast was amazing, our host was always smiling and very helpful. The entire house is comfortable and clean. I would recommend it.

There are downsides without which I would give 10 stars. The water was sometimes not running. Our host told us upon arrival that it stops running at 8pm for the entire town and showed us where we can scoop up water into a bucket to use for flushing. We were prepared for this, however it also didn't run around noon on two days of our stay. If there is some schedule, it would be great to share it with the guests, or just say that it's unpredictable. Additionally, the accommodation is high up on a hill, 20+ minutes walking up a steep street from the port. A tuc tuc can take you up for 10Q per person. However, the entire town is on this steep hill, so there isn't much to do about it.

The accommodation was just perfect! Definitely one of our best stays in Guatemala so far. It’s location is a bit uphill, which we preferred because that way your are further from the noise of the dock and it gave us a nice feel of what living in town of Santa Cruz is like, including the very musical church services after working hours. If you don’t like walking uphill then there’s always the option of taking a tuctuc for a ride. Breakfast was the best, specially cooked for us by the host in the morning at a preferred time, as you are the only one at the accommodation. Unlimited coffee and tea included. The host herself is also lovely! She made sure we had everything we needed and was interested in our stay at Lake Atitlan and in Guatemala overall. Facilities were one of the cleanest we’ve had, with only the shower having specific instructions for hot water but working just fine. Every morning we would enjoy the sunrise from up our own private terrace above the room, with spectacular views of the lake. Even the vulcanos of Acatenango and the Fuego were visible on clear days, including eruptions! (look behind the far left corner of the lake when on the terrace) The location is also 2 minutes walking from one of the best restaurants on Lake Atitlan, Cafe Sabor, with some of the most delicious authentic dishes. The biological restaurant Nimajay, next to Cafe Sabor, was also very nice.

Honestly there’s not really anything that comes to mind, except maybe for some small spiders in the room, but you find those everywhere anyway.

It was a beautiful, local Place. You live in a house with a beautiful Guatemalan couple. Johanita will serve you huge and tasty breakfast and the room is very comfortable with a phrnomenal lake view. You can even book cooking/artesanal classes or tours with them. (Cooking class will be in their own kitchen) Read the description for localization! It’s on google maps as well- knock on the door, they’ll put up a sign as well. Cause it’s new everything is super clean and beautiful.

Only thing to possibly criticize would be the missing WIFI which will be changed within the next few days/weeks.