Casa Palopo

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Santa Caterina, Lake Atitlán

High class luxury hotel in a spectacular setting on Lago de Atitlán, with a lovely restaurant and impeccable service

Reviewed by Nadine Mellor

Casa Palopo, Guatemala, Overview

CASA PALOPO - REVIEW

We arrived at Casa Palopó after dusk so our first breathtaking sight of the sacred volcano-ringed lake was from our private terrace at dawn the next morning. All ten charming rooms and suites, as well as the two-bedroomed luxury villa, have this incomparable vision. The hotel is carefully designed over levels: the lush dining terrace runs lakeside, landscaped exotic gardens climb ever upwards, the cobalt blue swimming pool is perched with a view, there's a private lake beach with gardens and jetty. Guatemalan heritage is present in the jewel-coloured walls, vibrant artworks, painted furniture, dazzling candelabras. Traditional musical instruments decorate one wall, vintage mirrors and silver plate adorn antiques.

Only three hours from Antigua, this beautiful hotel provides sumptuous accommodation and sheer indulgent relaxation - perfect for honeymooners, couples and groups of friends. Excursions around the lake and to colourful indigenous markets are easily arranged by the courteous and helpful staff.

HIGHS

The hotel's location and its sublime views of the lake and the Atitlán and Tolimán volcanoes, with San Pedro in the distance (all over 10,000 feet)
The faultless friendly service
The bold, comfortable and eclectic rooms and suites
The restaurant terrace overlooking the volcanoes and the imaginative menu
The pool with a view
The high specification of materials and furnishings

LOWS

Very little within walking distance save the lake beach (a steep climb up and down) and the local village so you have to get private transfers/taxis/hire a boat to get around the lake, to the markets, etc - all of which contributes to a 'gated community' feel
The extras such as transportation, activities and tours organised through Palopó (which are well organised) can be expensive
The beautiful garden is steep and terraced so not that conducive to hang out in
No children allowed
Some of the staff have limited English
You can occasionally hear traffic on the road below

Print Whole Report

Name	Casa Palopo	Location	Santa Catarina Palopo, Lago de Atitlan
Type	Boutique Hotel: 9 rooms	Country	Guatemala
Price Guide	US$168 - US$325 per room, RO	Open	All year


DISTANCES	Airport: 135km	Nearest Shops: 1km	Nearest restaurant: 7km	Beach: 0.1km