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Nestled in the hills three hours from Guatemala City, Lake Atitlan is a mile-high wonder of startlingly blue waters set against a backdrop of three majestic volcanoes - Tolimán, Atitlán and San Pedro. Built on the hills surrounding the lake, is the award-winning Casa Palopo. Since its opening at the turn of the new millennium, this luxurious retreat has established a tradition of personalized service, fine dining and eco-friendly activities in an incomparable setting. Enjoy relaxing massages on your private terrace, lounge by the pool, horseback riding excursions, and visits to local Mayan villages and handicraft markets. At Casa Palopo, natural beauty, ancient cultures and relaxing endeavors come together for an unforgettable escape.
Casa Palopo
Carretera a San Antonio Palopo, km 6.8
Santa Catarina, Guatemala
07011
Nearest Airport: GUA
Stunning hotel with amazing views of the Lake Attitlan. We upgraded as not all rooms have the view. It’s definitely worth it however all social / communal spaces have this too. Food was excellent however we were unable to use the second restaurant as it did not have any vegetarian options for my partner. Breakfasts were excellent however were charged as extra. Contintental option included was basic and in comparison to other hotels of this calibre dissapointing.
LnJThomp
Amazing views, the food is spectacular, I truly enjoyed mu stay there. The staff is really courteous, there is a lot of security in the place so we enjoyed it there.
Sunshine31410692858
Pretty lively colored casa, stunning views especially from the villa higher up, very good food and good ambiance at restaurants, however very overpriced for the level of service and amenities. Be attentive on booking your room - our "junior suite" was actually just a bedroom with a balcony.
kdp_12 - London, United Kingdom
Beautiful hotel. Amazing setting. Direct access to private pontoon for boat trip pick- ups. Many seating areas and two pool areas so you feel like you have the place to yourself. Lots of steps to top infinity pool but absolutely stunning. Great staff. Great food
sallyacliff
Lake Atitlan is a very beautiful area. The lake is surrounded by mountains and volcanoes. The hotel has excellent views of the lake and the mountains. Especially from the upper pool the view is fantastic. The location is really stunning. The hotel is very charming. Several small houses. The main restaurant and the bar have great views. The rooms are nice. I recommend to book one of the rooms with air condition. They are also relatively new and are in a nice modern Design. They are relatively small but charming. And most of them have nice views. We were very happy with our room (San Andres). It is just above the main pool, so you can easily go there and have a swim. As mentioned above the second pool has fantastic views. As mentioned by some reviewers there are many steps to go up’s den down, so for people with walking issues this might be a bit difficult. The staff is very friendly. Well appreciated. However the service is slow. We had to wait in average 45 minutes from the order to get our breakfast. But as we’re on holiday and they were friendly we were ok. I wish the manager would have talked a bit more to the guests - usually in R&C Hotels the managers always talk to their guest every day, which is a very nice and personalized gesture. Hopefully they will work on this. The food in the main restaurant is unfortunately not good. Already the breakfast is not good. The choice is very limited and the quality is not good. Same goes for dinner. We tried several dishes, none was good. The restaurant next to the lake is much better. Already the design is very nice, the staff again very friendly and the food was good. In particular the ceviche was excellent. Definitely one of the better options in Guatemala. We enjoyed our stay. Hopefully they can work on some things as mentioned above, then the experience would be even better and would better match the standards of R&C. In any case thanks to all the friendly staff members. They helped to make our stay a memorable and Pleasant one.
TandTSwitzerland - Zurich, Switzerland
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Palopo is the singular most enjoyable hotel I have ever stayed in through Luxury Link or for that matter-anywhere in the world! The views of the magnificent Lake Atitlan framed by the volcanoes in the background is an eye-opening experience that is unmatched anywhere. The management and staff of the Casa Palopo are stealth-like in their first-rate service and guest relations and go above and beyond for their clients. Just to walk the grounds, swim the pools, to view the artwork and furnishings of the rooms throughout the premises is a sensory adventure. Our four days at Casa Palopo was an "extraordinary travel experience of the highest quality in accommodations, service and overall comfort." If you are looking for world-finest class accommodations, natural beauty, superb hospitality - Casa Palopo is the place for you.
-G. Arend