Guatemala Guide
East to the Caribbean
Accommodation
1 
Casa de la Iguana C Marcos Sánchez Díaz 
7947 0064 Sociable travellers' place, run by a hedonistic gringo crew who've been kicking up a storm in Guatemala for years. All accommodation – a couple of dorms with six and four beds and attractive private cabañas – is in well-constructed wooden buildings set in a large grassy plot; there's also overflow hammock space and camping. You'll find a very lively bar-resto and excellent travel information. Price: hotel $8–20Price: hostel $4.50
2 Flowas 7947 0376 
www.flowascafe.com Run by a bohemian Spanish couple, this beachside place has good two-storey bungalows with bathrooms downstairs and a restaurant with great food. Boasts a very relaxing setting, about a 30min walk from the centre. Price: $13-20
3 Hotel California C Minerva 7937 0178 The concrete exterior is a bit foreboding but this functional hotel has sparse, clean rooms, all with fan and most with private bath. Price: $8-12
4 Hotel Casa Rosada C Marcos Sánchez Díaz 7947 0303 www.hotelcasarosada.com A superb waterfront hotel run by a very hospitable couple from Guatemala and Belgium. The small, cheery wooden cabins are kept immaculately clean and have twin beds, nets and nice hand-painted detailing. Bathrooms are all shared. It's a great retreat from the streets, with a huge, lush garden to enjoy and a private dock for sunbathing. Excellent, wholesome meals are served at the inviting hotel restaurant.Price: $21-30
5 Hotel Doña Alida 7947 0027 Welcoming owners and a selection of spacious modern rooms in a quiet cliffside location, with a little beach below. Rooms 10 & 11 both have excellent sea (and sunset) views. Price: $13–30
6 Hotel Ecológico Salvador Gaviota Playa Quehueche 7947 0874 www.hotelecologicosalvadorgaviota.com Right on a slim, clean beach, with good rooms (with or without private bathroom) and large thatched bungalows in grassy grounds. Tasty, inexpensive local food including fresh fish is available. It's about a 40min walk west of the town centre; take a taxi from the main dock. Price: $13–80
7 Hotel Garífuna 7948 1091 Well-managed and secure, locally owned guesthouse with neat, clean and good-value rooms, all with fan and private shower. Price: b&b $13-20Price: hotel $13-20
8 Hotel Río Dulce C Principal 7947 0764 Gorgeous, old wooden Caribbean-style property with clean, light and airy rooms with fans. You can opt to stay either above the restaurant or in the more expensive options at the rear. Price: $13–30
9 Hotel Ríos Tropicales C Principal 7947 0158 www.mctropic.com Attractive, welcoming hotel with ten well-presented rooms, some very spacious, with chunky wooden beds and fans; five have en-suite bathrooms. There's a sunny patio at the rear and a little espresso bar at the front. Price: $13–30
10 Hotel El Viajero C Marcos Sánchez Díaz 5718 9544 Pretty rough, with concrete rooms that have little light but will just about do for a night. Price: $13-20
11 Hotel Vecchia Toscana 7947 0883 
vecchiatoscanan@yahoo.it Offering the most stylish accommodation in town, this Italian-owned beachside place has immaculate modern rooms, though many are on the small side for the price. There's a large pool and a restaurantwith fine cuisine and an extensive wine list. Rarely busy. Price: $41 and above
12 Villa Caribe just off C Principal 7947 0072 www.villasdeguatemala.com Luxury hotel, with spacious, attractive modern rooms boasting balconies with views to the bay. Pleasant bar, swimming pool and gardens stretching to the shore. Service can be erratic at times though. Price: $100 and above