La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola

Location: Lake Peten Itza, Flores, Peten, Flores, GT

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - anytime

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Instructions: The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free breakfast
• Free WiFi
• Terrace
• Garden
• Luggage storage
• Sauna
• Continental breakfast
• Designated smoking area
• Concierge service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Picnic area
• Supervised childcare/activities
• Library
• Free breakfast
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Front desk (limited hours)
• Mountain biking nearby
• Ecotours nearby
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Free reception
• Snack bar/deli
• Helicopter/airplane tours on site
• Free self parking
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Free continental breakfast
• Ziplining nearby
• Couples/private dining
• Banquet hall
• Horse riding nearby

Rooms Available

• Lakeview Casita 1 King Bed

  1 King Bed

  367-sq-foot room, furnished balcony/patio with partial lake views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - iPod dock

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, desk, and local maps

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Bed sheets not available

• Rainforest Jr. Suite

  1 King Bed

  Furnished balcony/patio with lake views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - iPod dock

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, desk, and local maps; rollaway beds (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - Bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Bed sheets not available

• Rainforest Casita

  1 Queen Bed

  Furnished balcony/patio with garden views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - iPod dock

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, desk, and local maps

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Bed sheets not available

• Lakeview Suite

  1 King Bed

  Furnished balcony/patio with lake views

  
  

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - iPod dock

  Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, minibar (fees may apply), room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

  Sleep - Premium bedding

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, desk, and local maps

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available, bed sheets not available, toothbrush and toothpaste not available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 5 (5 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathrobe
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Toilet paper
  • Bottle of water
  • Shampoo
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding
  • Free WiFi
  • Furnished balcony or patio
  • No rollaway/extra beds
  • Soap
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste available
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Bed sheets not available

Guest Reviews

• Amy (4/5): - Hotel is beautiful, staff is friendly. But the food was not very good, and extremely overpriced for Guatemala. The breakfast menu was pretty large, for example, but the only "inlcuded" breakfasts were either yogurt, fruit, and granola, or 1 egg and toast. My husband asked for another egg and was told he would be charged. For dinner, the menu prices were insane, the portions were small, and the food wasn't great. I ordered a few of the vegetarian meals and one night I got a baked potato that was supposed to have grilled veggies on it for no joke-$30. It came with 2 tiny potatoes with maybe 1 Tablespoon of finely chopped (not grilled) veggies and the potatoes were raw in the middle. I had to ask for some tortillas because I was starving. My husband got a $40 steak that was small, just ok, and came with a side of chips with guac. and rice. And the problem was that the hotel is pretty far from the town so there weren't other options.
• Gricel (10/5): - Our stay was beyond great! It was amazingly beautiful, fun, and peaceful!!! The staff is the nicest, most accommodating, and friendly!! The food is fresh and SO DELICIOUS!! Highly recommend this hotel!!! Our favorite? Pool, lake, howling monkeys, spider monkeys, the food, our bungalow… literally everything!!!
• JOSE (10/5): - Beautiful hotel on the shore of a beautiful lake. Facilities are excellent, comfortable, even too perfect. Staff is super friendly and will help all your needs. My daughters (8 and 10) ranked it in their top 3 hotels they have visited because they had so much fun, especially in the lake and pool. Very recommended.
• Duy (10/5): - Everything is great!
• allison (10/5): - Beautiful property, our kids loved the lake and jungle
• Benjamin (10/5): - The property is unbelievable! This is in an excellent location, very convenient for exploring Tikal. The lake side set up is beautiful with a dock and lounge area. They also provide boating transportation, kayaks, life jackets, basically anything you can need for the lake. There’s even a handicapped accessible elevator that can take you down to the lake if you have issues with steep steps. The pool side was awesome equipped with umbrellas and loungers. The restaurant served excellent food. The bar and drinks were amazing. The service was absolutely incredible, top notch. The room itself was nice with a working AC unit, ceiling fan, and mini fridge stocked. The bathroom was nice with a size-able shower with hot water. Overall, I was very impressed with this hotel. 100/10 rating.
• Marcos (6/5): - La primer noche de estadía fue muy agradable, sin embargo, para la segunda noche experimentamos una mala atención y fallos en los servicios que nos prometieron. - La propiedad anuncia que tiene Wi-Fi, nunca funcionó de manera estable y nos impedía estar en contacto con nuestros hijos. - El agua caliente falló en el segundo día. - La limpieza de la habitación en el segundo no fue buena, la habitación olía mal. - Ofrecen un menú más amplio para los huéspedes que llevan tres días, pero no lo comunican y es muy desagradable ver a un comensal sentado a nuestro lado con más opciones de comida que nosotros, ya que aparenta un privilegio para ellos y una discriminación para nosotros. Si nos lo hubieran dicho lo habríamos entendido. Mi esposa ama las pastas y no tuvo la opción en su menú mientras veía como en la mesa de al lado degustaban un plato de pasta. Era su cumpleaños.
• Blanca (10/5): - La Lancha is an amazing place to stay if you like nature. We enjoyed every minute during our stay. The staff is very accommodating and provides excellent customer service. We enjoyed the sauna (temascal), swam in the lake and the hotel crew helped us coordinate a boat sunset trip to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. The sauna and boat is at an additional cost but is definitely worthy, They offer free continental breakfast and the food is good! We rented a car in Peten which gave us the freedom of enjoying the whole area. But if you just want to enjoy the hotel is a good option too, its very relaxing, there’s a swimming pool and a mirador with a beautiful the lake view.there’s a lot of stars and it’s tiresome sometimes to go up and down but it was part of the experience that made it unique.. we did not have to worry about working out lol!
• Wilfredo (10/5): - La propiedad es espectacular el hotel es cómodo tranquilo y buen servicio y buen restaurante Lo único que tiene que tomar en consideración es las gradas que hay para llegar a la habitación
• Emilio (10/5): - As always La Lancha is our favorite hotel to stay in Peten. Staff and Hotel are the best.
• CRISTIAN (10/5): - One of the best experiences we’ve had. Great location, the lake… pool area. Delicious food and convenient Tikal tour options.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Fantastic stay - Fantastic stay,service was exceptional, especially Luis. Very personal service as only 10 rooms. Would recommend to anyone!
• Katherine (10/5): - The property is beautiful. We saw a lake otter, a crocodile and howler monkeys as well as many birds while visiting there and on the lake. The Lake View I room was much more than we expected. Two bathrooms!! One down side, maybe, are the steps. Eighty four from our room to the dining room and forty five to the pool. On the other hand we worked off our meals.
• Patricia (10/5): - What a treat to have stayed in this hotel in the middle of the jungle and with a beautiful lake Peten Itza view. Tranquility at its best! Great location to head out to Tokal.
• Leslie (10/5): - I loved that the "room" was not connected to others and the location was not on the path to the restaurant, etc. The room was beautifully decorated and looked out to the vista. The staff and restaurant personnel were friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We went on several excursions - to Tikal one day and the boat launch to Flores the next day - and the details were smooth and effortless.
• Sherry (10/5): - Lovely overall. Bed great but too big for room size and too high. Lunch and dinner service often slow.
• Aditi (10/5): - Beautiful property on the lake and our room felt like a private escape. Excellent service with the staff going out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed and inquiring about our daily activities. They even packed breakfast for us when we left early for the Tikal sunrise tour and for the airport. My only minus was that I thought the food was slightly overpriced and some of the dishes lacked flavor. But overall it was great experience!
• Diana (10/5): Incredible! - This resort is incredible and the service is fantastic! We took the boat from the airport to the resort and we were greeted with welcome drinks and a candle lite dock. Then we rode the funicular up to the resort. The meals were delicious! The setting was magical!
• Jonathan (10/5): - What an amazing place. From the location to the staff to the natural environment and facilities, La Lancha is top notch. We had a large group (four families each with children) and La Lancha staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating for our group. We look forward to staying there again soon!
• Fernando (10/5): - Staff was very friendly and attentive. With wilderness around the area is Beautiful.
• falon (6/5): - En la habitacion que me quede habian muchos muchos bichos, adicional la tuberia del baño tenia problemas ya que toda la noche pasaba haciendo ruido y tambien la refri del minibar no se si le faltaba mantenimiento o solo son muy ruidosas pero las 3 noches que me quede sin falta a media noche hacia mucho ruido el motor. Por todo lo demas esta bien.
• PAUL (8/5): - Outstanding staff, and knowledge of the surrounding area.
• olivia (10/5): - The staff was wondering! They called us all by our names. Everyone was friendly and pleasant to be around. The food was amazing!
• Rafael (8/5): Muy recomendable - Hotel situado enfrente del lago Petén, con acceso directo al mismo y preparado para distintas actividades acústicas. Su estilo es de lodge africano, con habitaciones-cabañas. La nuestra era enorme, con vistas al lago desde su magnífica terraza. El desayuno, como es habitual en el país, hay que pagarlo aparte si deseas algo más que café, fruta y tostada. La comida del restaurante está bastante buena. Organizan excursiones y traslados eficazmente, aunque no sean servicios baratos. Habría que reprochar cierta ineficiencia administrativa (problemas pre-estancia con los medios de pago), pero una vez allí se esfuerzan por que todo sea perfecto.
• Jane (10/5): - La Lancha is a beautiful place to rest and regroup. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a honeymoon. We were a little frustrated by the distance from normal amenities (alternative laundry services ie restaurants), but La Lancha is a perfect place to relax for a few days if you can afford US ñ-type prices on food. The food was exquisite. Some of the best we had in Guatemala in a month. The service was beyond perfect. We loved all of the staff. The room was lovely and the air conditioning worked perfectly. The lake and rope swing were fun. Monkeys greeted us the first morning. I would go bank for a special occasion.
• Paul (10/5): - A beautiful boutique hotel experience in a jungle setting. Very attentive staff. It is remote so no where to walk to but most people do excursions during the day. Food was very good. Just be aware that food and drink prices are US/Cdn levels, not Guatemalan. That's the main trade off for staying in such a beautiful place. There is also a resident family of spider monkeys which made the experience unique.
• modesta (10/5): - The place its magical, staff is very attentive. Our ac was not working when we got there they fixed the issue with inn minutes, after that everything was just perfect , i stayed in june 3 and going back again in august… had the best time !
• Venetia (10/5): Magical lake setting - I stayed here with my son and his girlfriend and the setting is magical, serene and beautiful. We swam in the lake while watching a family of monkeys watching us from the trees and swallows dipped and flew over the lake. The service is very warm and friendly. We drank delicious cocktails, ate good food and recharges our batteries.
• Gia (10/5): - Unique property, gorgeous, great location near Tikal, food great, and really loved the add-on activities at the lake
• James (10/5): - Beautiful stay. The rooms are stunning. Quiet and peaceful surroundings. Staff couldn’t be more helpful. Would definitely come back. Sad to be leaving
• John (10/5): Outstanding service - Hotel staff outstanding. General Manager made it a point to say hi every day and ask about our stay. Only negative is the boat ride from Flores to the resort. It can be very choppy and almost painful. But that isn’t the fault of the resort, just a fact of crossing a large body of water. Would stay there again.
• Ana (10/5): - Wonderful place nestled in the jungle by lake Peten itzá. The property consists of a cluster of casitas (huts) where guests can enjoy nature and relax. The staff are dedicated to making the stay truly enjoyable and look after all details - like a welcome drink and moist towel at check in, yo calling guests by name to make them feel at home. The property is stunning, there are cañíes, paddle boards, a stunning dock, a jumping rope - all the amenities to make for a wonderful stay by the lake.
• Ana (10/5): - We stayed at La Lancha after touring Guatemala - we wanted to be near Tikal. Our stay was simply fabulous! Nestled in the midst of the jungle but on a lakefront La Lancha offered us a wonderful and relaxed stay full of beautiful scenery, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, canoe rides and stand up paddle boarding activity. We truly enjoyed our time here. The place is simply stunning with lithe huts (casitas) scattered in the midst of the jungle and a team of staff dedicated to ensuring our stay was pleasurable. Every detail was taken care of.
• Francisco (10/5): Superó expectativas - Excelente experiencia… Servicio increíble
• Eva (10/5): - Excellent service and awesome place, ideal for rest, relax and contact with nature.
• karla (10/5): - Un lugar hermoso, un ambiente de tranquilidad.
• Henry (10/5): - One of the best place to stay, people is amazing and super friendly. Thanks for the memorable vacations
• Victoria (10/5): - La Lancha provided absolutely wonderful service from the moment we booked until we left. We were greeted with scented warm towels to wash our humid faces and then whisked away to a candle lit dinner service. Our bags were bought to our room (especially grateful because of all the stairs). We stayed in a jungle facing room and we all decided we should have stayed much longer! It's absolutely stunning, the rooms are clean, the atmosphere is quiet and inviting, and the food is delicious. La Lancha is an absolute must stay if visiting Tikal (1 hour away) or Lake Peten! What a gem!
• Melissa (10/5): - This is an exceptional interesting place to stay. Coming from the USA it was a great value, very relaxing and totally beautiful. We swam in the lake and took out the Sups. They found us a wonderful guide for Tikal who was very knowledgeable. His name was Pablo. We fully enjoyed it, especially watching the local monkeys and our pretty room. The food is expensive but very good. We spent more on food than expected but would definitely return!
• Kelly (8/5): Incredible Spot - I love this little spot nestled away in the jungle of Guatemala overlooking Lake Peten. It was quiet and peaceful and everything I needed to relax.
• Michael (10/5): - The resort creates a wonderful first impression: incredibly lush and peaceful grounds, with 11 casitas scattered throughout the property to maximize privacy and solitude. The welcome cocktail of hibiscus juice and rum was refreshingly delicious. I had seen the photos online and in various reviews, but it still took my breath away with its panoramic vista over Lake Petén. We had a good sized living room, a powder room and a full bath, and a comfortably appointed bedroom. I would describe the overall style as “rustic indigenous luxury.” The furniture appeared to be handmade, exuberant textiles adorned the bed and walls. Fresh flowers, in vases and placed on the bed and towels, adorned all four rooms. There are no televisions in the casitas (we didn’t miss it at all). There was a minibar stocked with a variety of Coppola wines and other beverages, a coffee station, and a jar of the most delicious cookies (a blend of cocoa and some kind of ground chestnut). The toiletries also seemed to be locally made/sourced, and the soaps had a beautiful scent (eucalyptus and some kind of mint, perhaps?). The woven hammock on the terrace was the most comfortable in which I’ve ever lain. Service was attentive throughout our stay. I thought our trip to La Lancha might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but everything about it was so exceptional—the accommodations, the service, the food, the views—that we will definitely return, and for a little longer stay!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Perfecto para relajarse con mucha paz
• Verified traveler (10/5): - The hotel is amazing. Located in the middle of the jungle with great views and amenities. The staff is super helpful and attentive.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Its clean and beautiful details are excellent staff is kind and attentive. Loved our stay I highly recommend this hotel!
• Thomas (10/5): Paradise at La Lancha In el Remate - From start to finish, the stay and service at this charming property was extraordinary!! From first contact with the staff prior to arrival to the personable greetings from all upon arrival made for a memorable experience. I too am in the hospitality industry and I know exceptional service and genuine customer care and we couldn’t have been more pleased with both service and accommodations. We were in residence for three nights and each days was even better than the last. We had a jungle facing room and thoroughly enjoyed the sounds of nature as well as the aesthetics of the jungle itself. Lounging on the deck was dreamy. From the funicular that gently moved us from the hotel to the beautiful Peten Itza lake front with all possible amenities at your disposal, to the ceremonial steam room to the deck to the canoes and paddle boards and motor boat all at your disposal. We were only able to enjoy breakfast and dinner but each day the selections were delectable and the service attentive but not intrusive. I would like to thank the GM Noe for the personal greeting on our first night as well as the hand written note left in our suite. Also enjoyed the hand written note from the Room Attendant and the wonderful care that we were shown in her daily service. I wholeheartedly recommend this property for a beautiful getaway in Guatemala or as a base for adventures in Tikal!! Also all of the hotel guests that we met were lovely as well.
• Tracy (10/5): Absolutely Perfect! - Loved absolutely everything about this boutique hotel!
• Evelina (10/5): Perfect - Everything top to bottom was Amazing. Carlos the server was just fantastic. We will be back!
• Marisol (10/5): - A solo traveler looking to disconnect, be comfortable, feel safe and be surrounded by nature. I found all this and more, they do not miss a beat in making their guest's stay the most comfortable and pleasant possible. They coordinated my tour to Tikal sunrise in a couple of hours and provided the best tour guides and drivers. I would love to go back with my family or the next time I feel the need to connect to nature:) It was a wonderful experience!
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Fantastic hotel in a beautiful tranquil location. The food in the restaurant was great too. It’s a shame the road to the hotel is not in a better state but it is worth the journey.
• Verified traveler (10/5): - Everything was just perfect, only the food in the restaurant was somewhat simple
• Stewart (10/5): I will definitely go back ! - Ideal location, friendly and helpful staff, wonderful view, comfortable rooms, great food, outstanding wines, pretty close to paradise !
• Wenli (10/5): A little slice of heaven in the rainforest - Out of the three places we stayed in Guatemala (all very well reviewed), La Lancha was by far our favorite! It had local decorative touches and was so well integrated into the hilly landscape, but had all modern amenities (a/c, fan, hair dryer, accepts credit cards, even a funicular (little tram) to help you get back up from the lake as it is so steep!) and so many thoughtful touches (they have sunscreen at the pool, yoga mats everywhere, local corn flour cookies in your room that were magically refilled every time you got back to your room). The best part is the SERVICE -- they have a lot of staff for a small lodge so you are well-serviced, and the staff was incredibly friendly and knew who we were -- even proactively came up to us to discuss our departure arrangements. Also, after checking that it was available, they let us stay in our room for several hours after the official check-out time as we didn't need to leave for the airport till late afternoon! Also, our room was tidied up and the bed made every time we came back in, even if we just dipped out for 30 mins for breakfast -- truly exceptional attention and service! The only downsides are that it is a little remote (from the nearest town it's about a 20 min further drive around the lake) and that the restaurant ($20-29 for dinner entrees) and the transportation to/from the airport were a little on the pricy side, but still in the range of reasonable for this level. Excellent wifi. Wish we could have stayed longer!
• Sonia (10/5): The hotel is just in the border of the lake. - We enjoy very much the place. It's ...out of the world. The only "but" I put is that the prices of the activities are high in excess. And the information received was not clear enough. E.g.: They charged 160$ plus taxes, for a 30 minutes ride to Flores, by boat. When the information received was that the rate was 80 both persons, round trip... Maybe they should avoid this kind of situaciont of missinformations that appear the moment you leave. Beside that, everything was perfect. We will go back...but try to manage ourselves with the activities!

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