Posada Don Julio

We had a great stay here as part of our trip to Flores - we really enjoyed staying off the main island as it was much quieter (and cheaper) and the very short boat ride across is beautiful. Lesbia was so helpful during our stay and booked our Tikal tour for us for a great price (compared to what I heard other people on our tour saying they had paid). The room was really spacious with a great bathroom and lovely terrace area to sit out over the lake. Would definitely recommend!

Julio and his wife are the nicest people ever! They were so sweet and welcoming. They also helped us with bookings for Tikal and Yaxha. We had room with a beautiful view of the lake. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

I love staying at Posada Don Julio Lesbia was so attentive and friendly The place is super quiet and peaceful Away from the Flores noise and the people in San Miguel were sweet :) I would absolutely stay here again when I visit Peten thank you so much for everything!

No hot shower but it was really hot so it didn't matter

Lesbia and Julio are very warm and welcoming hosts. They made me feel like at home, we had nice conversations and it was a great pleasure to stay with them for some days. My room was huge with a big balcony directly above the water - very cool! The location is not in the Flores Island but in San Miguel - so if you search for a calmer non touristic area that's your choice! From Flores it is easy to arrive with a small boat in about 5 mins. Also recommended to book the tour to Tikal etc. and transports with them, they offer for a good price. And it is helpful to know some Spanish as their English is limited (but Julio is learning!) 😊 muchas gracias 🥰

Beautiful occasion, water was high so I went for a dip straight from the veranda, easy to reach by boat, more relaxed vibes than crowded flores, Lesbia and her husband are so friendly and helpful ♥️🙏 Our bus was late, made us arrive at 11:30 pm and they helped us to find a boat and pick us from the lake.

It's really thinwalled, so bring earplugs 🙃

The owners of this very nice and clean posada will give you the warmest welcome, they have a colourfull garden (with somesurprises!) en house and you stay directly at the water. You will have a little balcony, as well as a kitchen and free filtered water. The room itself can be a bit noisy with sounds of neighbours. If this one is full, you can ask to stay at the posada of their familiy, also amazing, lakeview, clean and quiet! 2 mins walking. Make sure you take the collectivo to ; Restaurante Ve amar! 2 mins walk from there.

When i arrived by shuttle from languin, just before we arrived in Flores,a very intens salesperson from Getaway travel came in the bus. She told me that this beautiful homestay is very very far and i wouldn’t be able to do any early tours because there wouldn’t be boats. Also she was pushing everybody in the bus to buy tickets for sunrisr Tikal now (!) otherwise it would be full. All of the above is not true at all! Just a very intense salesperson. Don’t by it please. The posada is not on the island itself, just a Q10 5 mins boatride away by collectivo lancha (make sure you get the collectivo and not a privat for Q25 pp)

Really nice family, located with a nice view of flores on the other side of the lake, feels more local than flores, chilled balcony

you could hear the other guests upstairs, cold shower only

A great view, lovely room, comfortable.

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Posada Don Julio is a fantastic place to stay, offering breathtaking views of the lake. The house is practically on the water, creating a serene and unique atmosphere. The family running the posada is incredibly welcoming and helpful, making the experience even more enjoyable. It’s important to note that the house is not located in Flores itself but on the opposite side of the lake. To get there, you’ll need to take a small local boat that runs every five minutes for just 10Q. This adds an extra touch of charm and adventure to your stay. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. While the WiFi is typical for Guatemala—not very strong—it’s enough for basic needs around 5-6 Mbps Overall, it’s a wonderful experience for those looking to immerse themselves in the tranquility of the lake and the warmth of local hospitality. Highly recommended!