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Hostal Sanjuanerita

Guest house

Cantón Chikua, sobre la calle principal

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
6 mentions

Staying at the hostel was one of the highlights of my trip, thanks largely to th…

Elder, the host was very nice and informative and spoke English and Spanish

Great location
4 mentions

He even took the time to give my friend and me a free walking tour through the t…

He told me all the things I could do in area and walked us to a Mayan Sauna

Good value
4 mentions

The stay was definitely worth the money

Unfortunately, they do not have a kitchen to use but Elder told us where to eat …

Comfortable rooms
3 mentions

The dormitory mattresses were brand new and incredibly comfortable — I honestly …

I got a single room, the bed was comfy and the wi-fi was decent

Free Wi‑Fi
1 mentions
Breakfast available
1 mentions

We had breakfast together at a local restaurant with very good prices (you can't…

Overview

Featuring mountain views, Hostal Sanjuanerita offers accommodation with terrace, around 25 km from Volcano Atitlan. With lake views, this accommodation provides a balcony. At the guest house, the units have a patio. With a shared bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, units at the guest house also provide guests with free WiFi. At the guest house, each unit comes with bed linen and towels. The nearest airport is Quetzaltenango Airport, 74 km from the guest house.

Traveller reviews

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HsiaoPin

solo_traveller

May 5, 2025

8

Frankly speaking, the hotel is located in a small alley and is difficult to find, especially at night. It was simple here, but after the Elder took me to Sanuna,I slept well and my cough and cold healed.

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Galvit

solo_traveller

April 26, 2025

9

Staying at the hostel was one of the highlights of my trip, thanks largely to the amazing hospitality of the owners, especially Elder. From the moment i arrived, Elder made us feel right at home, sharing everything there is to know about San Juan La Laguna. He even took the time to give my friend and me a free walking tour through the town, showing us the different cooperativas and local spots. By the end of our stay, it felt like i had made a new friend. The dormitory mattresses were brand new and incredibly comfortable — I honestly had the best sleep I’ve ever had in a hostel. And to top it all off, the hostel has a lovely terrace where you can sit back and enjoy a beautiful view of the town. If you are considering doing the Indian nose hike for the sunset, you should definitely go with Elder. The stay was definitely worth the money.

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Samantha

solo_traveller

March 25, 2025

9

Elder is an incredibly kind and happy host, he made the stay comfortable, central location!

S

SIMONE

solo_traveller

March 21, 2025

8

Elder, the host was very nice and informative and spoke English and Spanish. He told me all the things I could do in area and walked us to a Mayan Sauna . It was like a hostal in a house so felt like a homestay. Unfortunately, they do not have a kitchen to use but Elder told us where to eat for a great price. The terrace on top of house had wonderful views.

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Spiritaway

solo_traveller

February 26, 2025

8

Great value for money. Good location

Elder the host was really friendly and helpful. I got a single room, the bed was comfy and the wi-fi was decent. Good location, close to everything and a bit away from the busy street. Great value for money.

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Samuel

solo_traveller

February 4, 2025

10

The host is a great guy

The host, named Elder (hopefully I spell it correctly), is an incredibly nice guy. He speaks Spanish as well as English and is very keen on giving advise about what to do in San Juan. He also offers tours, like seeing the sunrise at the Indian Nose viewpoint. We were the first ones on top and the last ones who went down there. He also took us to a beautiful rock on which you can climb after the Indian Nose viewpoint, which other guides don't do. We had breakfast together at a local restaurant with very good prices (you can't find these places without the help of a local). We had good conversations and laughed a lot. In my experience booking at a local homestay is way better than booking at a hotel/hostel that's ran by foreigners. We elongated our stay with one night, because we liked it so much there.

M

Matas

solo_traveller

December 19, 2024

6

Just a place to spend a night

Kind owner, comfortable beds

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petra

solo_traveller

October 29, 2024

7

Value for money

Location - elder is very knowledgeable and can organise almost anything for you

A

Arturo

couple

May 27, 2024

10

The host is so lovely! Great place to stay for exploring San Juan and the surrounding area.

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Léa

solo_traveller

February 28, 2024

10

Relaxing stay among locals in a picturesque town

Our host Helder was exceptional - he made sure we had everything we needed, and he gave us excellent information about the town, available activities, and transportation. San Juan is a relaxing place to stay, and this hostel is a few streets away from the main street, so you have access to everything you need, but you get to live with the locals and have a more authentic experience.

Facilities

Activities

Walking tours

Cleanliness & disinfecting

Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning

General

Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout, WiFi available in all areas

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Terrace, Sun terrace

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Double Room

Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a shared bathroom with a shower. The double room has a coffee machine, a terrace and lake views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max 2 guests 8 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms
Superior Double Room with Two Double Beds

Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a shared bathroom with a shower. The twin room has a coffee machine, a terrace and lake views. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 4 guests 9 1 bedroom 2 bathrooms

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 13:00 to 22:00
Check-outFrom 10:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printPlease inform in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Managed by a private host
Last updated: Apr 11, 2024, 1:13 AM

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