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
La Aurora Intl. Airport (GUA) - 177 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
Hotel El Sol features a rooftop terrace and puts you within a 10-minute walk of Lake Atitlán. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking.
Languages
English, Japanese, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
7 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 1 PM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
The property charges 5 percent 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
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
What to do
Free bicycles nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2008
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Freshen up
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 5 percent
Policies
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.
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
Does Hotel El Sol offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel El Sol does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hotel El Sol?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel El Sol?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel El Sol?
You can check in starting at 2 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.
What is there to do at Hotel El Sol and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Hotel El Sol also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel El Sol?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Hotel El Sol like?
Hotel El Sol is a short 10-minute walk from Lake Atitlán and 16 minutes' walk from Church of Saint Francis.
Hotel El Sol Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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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 Exceptional
22 May 2024
Audrey
Audrey, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 May 2024
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.
Edmundo
Edmundo, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
27 December 2023
no confirmation email from hotels. com
never got confirmation email but was charged anyways.
sandra
sandra, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
15 November 2023
The manager of the property is a very nice person and attentive to our needs
Alfredo
Alfredo, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
21 February 2023
Daniel J
Daniel J, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 February 2023
Johanna
Johanna, 4-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 February 2023
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.
Randy
Randy, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 February 2023
Dorota
Dorota, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 April 2022
El personal muy servicial y amable. Lo recomiendo y volvería a hospedarme aquí.
Marvin
Marvin, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
7 January 2022
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.
Leslie
Leslie, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Orbitz guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 January 2021
El lugar estaba muy limpio y organizado, la atención recibida también fue muy amable!
Jennifer
Jennifer, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 December 2019
Del Cid
Del Cid, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 October 2019
Kayla
Kayla, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2019
The hotel staff was kind and attentive. Internet connection was great. Breakfast was cheap and good and even Japanese food is available! Delicious!
Mohit
Mohit, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
18 March 2019
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.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 February 2019
Stay here
Brilliant place to stay. Location is a little out of reach for town centre but the hotel provides bicycles for free rental.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
6 January 2019
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!
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
2 December 2018
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.
Linda Leigh
Linda Leigh, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 July 2018
Shoshi
Shoshi, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 July 2018
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.
Kate
Kate, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2018
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.
Rachel
Rachel, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 March 2018
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 .
Laiping
Laiping, 5-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 March 2018
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.
Clinton
Clinton, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 February 2018
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 !
Graham
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 February 2018
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.