Villa Maya
Laguna de Patenchel
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20 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
20 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The room was renovated lately and looked very nice from inside”
“Staying in the jungle in very comfortable and cozy bungalows”
“- very nice surroundings in the midst of nature - premise is spread out and ther…”
“There are a few trails around the hotel which you can walk or use the bike- ver…”
“Everything especially the nature reserve, location of bungalows, hiking opportun…”
“Restaurant, staff, food, service, location, jungle walks, lagoon, resident croco…”
“Beautiful setting and facilities, very clean and comfy”
“Room was clean and spacious with a balcony”
“Lovely pool area and place to sit by the lake”
“they also have a swimming pool and a very good restaurant”
“Well priced transfer to Flores for 150Q”
“We felt it was good value for money”
Overview
This elegant hotel is located within a tropical estate, on the edge of the Petenchel and Monifata Lagoons. White-tailed deer and peccaries are bred in the grounds, and the hotel features an outdoor pool. Villa Maya’s air-conditioned rooms have stylish décor and feature a furnished balcony with garden, forest and lagoon views. All come with en-suite bathroom and Wi-Fi is available for a charge. Villa Maya’s restaurant serves a varied menu of international and regional dishes, and offers a BBQ on Sundays. There is also a bar-cafeteria and room service is available. The hotel is well located for exploring this exotic area, with its jungles filled with numerous species of bird, monkey and tropical plant. Nature trails, bike and binocular rental and horse riding are just some of the services on offer. Villa Maya offers free parking and is 45 minutes’ drive from Tikal National Park. Santa Elena Airport can be reached by car in 15 minutes.
Traveller reviews
Moritz
couple
May 3, 2026
“Incredible potential but needs some touch ups”
- very nice surroundings in the midst of nature - premise is spread out and there are nice walkways at the lakefront as well as through the forest - wildlife around the area is quite diverse with different kinds of birds, monkeys (especially howlers), basilisks and crocodiles to spot, among others - rooms are spacious and beautifully decorated with a lovely balcony - shower gets warm and has nice water pressure - most of the staff is very kind and accommodating - - breakfast was plenty and nice
Catherine
couple
April 22, 2026
“Beautiful retreat”
Beautiful setting and facilities, very clean and comfy.
Sarit
couple
March 21, 2026
“Hurtful place, nice stuff. Small and uncomfortable bed”
The hotel is located outside the city in the jungle in a very nice and quite environmentally. The room was renovated lately and looked very nice from inside. The the stuff was very nice and efficient especially the receptionist- she was great and had a wonderful English. There are a few trails around the hotel which you can walk or use the bike- very nice trip
Jenni
couple
February 11, 2026
“Totally fabulous!”
Everything especially the nature reserve, location of bungalows, hiking opportunities, wildlife, staff, show - this is a totally fabulous hotel.
nanni
solo_traveller
February 3, 2026
Beautiful grounds on a natural lagoon with plenty of fauna and animal life, including alligators.
Margot and Bernard
couple
January 13, 2026
Raw beauty in the forest around Wonderful environment with the sound of animals. A peaceful rest after the fireworks and late night festivals of Flores
Kevin
couple
January 13, 2026
Amazing location in the jungle with monkeys and birds right outside your window and a crocodile you can find by the water. Nice to have the paths to walk too. Room was clean and spacious with a balcony. Lovely pool area and place to sit by the lake. Well priced transfer to Flores for 150Q.
Verra
family_with_children
January 12, 2026
“Excellent stay”
Restaurant, staff, food, service, location, jungle walks, lagoon, resident crocodile, swimming pool, housekeeping was all fabulous. Front desk staff were absolutely lovely.
D Renee
couple
August 4, 2025
Booking stated that breakfast included & it was not
Nataša
family_with_children
May 6, 2025
great location for visiting tikal. Staying in the jungle in very comfortable and cozy bungalows. near flores town we also saw a crocodile in its natural environment. they also have a swimming pool and a very good restaurant. highly recommend
Caroline
couple
May 4, 2025
“Relaxing and beautiful stay but far from the center and pricey (with food consumption)”
The view of this place was amazing, with all the animals around it was great. You were alone but keep in mind it is at least 200Q to the center of Flores (and almost no tours pick you up from that hotel) Room was comfortable and with AC. Pool is bigger than in the picture.
Charlotte
couple
May 4, 2025
“A real treat to stay here”
Location was beautiful. Abundant wildlife Very peaceful setting. A real treat
Zoe
couple
April 21, 2025
“nice location and beautiful rooms and facilities, but staff was rude and food was terrible”
Nice location, clean,
Cynthia
couple
April 16, 2025
“Beautiful place!”
Great stay at this beautiful property. The views are beautiful, the rooms are very nicely decorated and the staff is very nice. The only inconvenience was that is was quite far from the centre of Flores which made excursions quite complicated. I would recommend them to set up a shuttle service as an extra service to the guests to facilitate visits and excursions.
Einav
extended_group
April 14, 2025
“very lovely and relaxing place”
The place is located in the heart of nature, next to a lovely lake. The rooms are of a high standard and the restaurant and bar are excellent. Entering and exiting the resort costs a lot of money. And this should be taken into account if you are planning to travel.
Omicron1
extended_group
April 11, 2025
“If visiting Flores for a few days, stay here! Especially if you have a car”
Everything, we stayed more days and still had to pay for another accomodation. There was a crocodile to watch at breakfast. The food was good, the lake view, room and shared spaces were great, quiet and well designed. Clean, staff were friendly. We were a little concerned it was a little far from Flores but it was perfect, only a ten minute drive and easy to get to Tikal
Hannah
couple
March 31, 2025
“Beautiful stay at Villa Maya”
We really enjoyed our two night stay at Villa Maya - it's in a lovely location next to the water and has a great pool and restaurant. We felt it was good value for money. Our room was very spacious and comfortable with a lovely shower and balcony.
Didier Larcher
couple
March 30, 2025
“Misleading, disingenuous and bad service”
Really disappointed with the hotel service and especially the manager who refused to speak to me. I asked to talk directly to her but she refused to leave her office as she only speaks Spainish (i speak spanish) - very odd a manager refuses to help her customers. We had the following issues: - We arrived late by taxi. Security guard watched us say goodbye to the taxi driver, and then opened the gate and told us it was a 20 mins walk in the dark. It was on a dirt track road and we had luggage. No help from staff at all. - Late check in: worst check in ever. We were given a key and they pointed to the direction of the room. No info given - eg about breakfast etc. We had to ask for everything the next day. No one from the day time staff checked. - they say there is an open air gym. Massive lie. There is a machine that has been broken for months if not years. - Tried to communicate on WhatsApp to organise tours before we arrived. They basically ignored messages and when they eventually replied, it was useless and too late to organise anything - Room pictures are very misleading and disingenuous especially as they include picture of a much bigger bungalow with 2 beds. It includes.pictures of different bungalows so you have no idea what you are booking - balcony furniture is uncomfortable ffor the price we paid - cheap body wash/ shampoo in the shower - nowhere to hang wet towels in the all room, including hand towel next to sink - you'd expect a self service filtered water station at reception. At least, you can ask at the bar We did complain and got an acceptable resolution, however nothing said from the manager. We were polite the entire time but she was rude. I was disappointed not to have a late checkout saying the hotel was full but when I checked online, I could book a room.
Jenny
extended_group
March 2, 2025
“A wonderful place to stay- helpful staff, delicious food and comfy room .”
Beautifully designed
Barry
couple
February 13, 2025
Everything. Great food. Great room. Clean. Fantastic.
Facilities
Activities
Hiking, Spa and wellness centre, Massage, Spa facilities, Spa lounge/relaxation area, Spa/wellness packages, Back massage, Neck massage, Foot massage, Couples massage, Head massage, Hand massage, Full body massage, Fitness, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request), Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Safety deposit box, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area, Soundproof rooms, Bicycle parking
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool/beach towels, Shallow end, Kids' pool, Swimming pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs, Sun umbrellas
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
Carbon monoxide detector, 24-hour security, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Thermometers for guests provided by property
Services
Shuttle service, Currency exchange, Ironing service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Dry cleaning, 24-hour front desk, Room service, Meeting/banquet facilities, Packed lunches, Car hire, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Shuttle service (additional charge), Airport shuttle (additional charge), Daily housekeeping
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Twin Room
This air-conditioned room has stylish décor and features a furnished balcony with garden, forest and lagoon views. It comes with en-suite bathroom and Wi-Fi is available for a charge.
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