Hostal Sanjuanerita
Cantón Chikua, sobre la calle principal
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Why people book this hotel
“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”
“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”
“The stay was definitely worth the money”
“Unfortunately, they do not have a kitchen to use but Elder told us where to eat …”
“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”
“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
HsiaoPin
solo_traveller
May 5, 2025
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.
Galvit
solo_traveller
April 26, 2025
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.
Samantha
solo_traveller
March 25, 2025
“Elder is an incredibly kind and happy host, he made the stay comfortable, central location!”
SIMONE
solo_traveller
March 21, 2025
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.
Spiritaway
solo_traveller
February 26, 2025
“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.
Samuel
solo_traveller
February 4, 2025
“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.
Matas
solo_traveller
December 19, 2024
“Just a place to spend a night”
Kind owner, comfortable beds
petra
solo_traveller
October 29, 2024
“Value for money”
Location - elder is very knowledgeable and can organise almost anything for you
Arturo
couple
May 27, 2024
The host is so lovely! Great place to stay for exploring San Juan and the surrounding area.
Léa
solo_traveller
February 28, 2024
“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.
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.
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