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Hotel el Amigo

2.0 star property

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A terrace with wooden tables and chairs, two turquoise umbrellas, and a view of a lush green hillside.
A staircase with a mural depicting a landscape with flowers, birds, and a mountain.
A mural of a mountainous landscape with figures and a boat, a water dispenser, and a small birdhouse on a wall.
A spacious lobby with a large glass door leading outside, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, and a colorful poster advertising tours.
A room with two beds, a window with curtains, a white wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Callejón Santa Elena, zona 2, Panajachel, Panajachel, Sololá, 07010
  • Place, Panajachel Municipal Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Saint Francis
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Atitlán
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos)
    ‪107 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A room with a bed, a desk, and a window with curtains.

Standard Single Room

  • Mountain view
  • 160 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A room with a large bed, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a view of greenery outside.

Standard Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Quadruple Room

A room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted TV.

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A room with two beds with white headboards and red bedding.

Standard Triple Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Two single beds with green bedding and wooden headboards in a room with green walls.

Comfort Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three beds, each with blue bedding and white pillows. There is a window with yellow curtains and a plant on the windowsill.

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Panajachel

Hotel el Amigo places you within a 10-minute stroll of Church of Saint Francis and Panajachel Municipal Market. This 18-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi, free self parking, and concierge services.

What's nearby

  • Panajachel Municipal Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Church of Saint Francis - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • La Galeria - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Atitlán - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 117 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Roof - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Guajimbos - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Atlantis - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Crossroads Caffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Circus Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hotel el Amigo

Guests of Hotel el Amigo enjoy free WiFi in public areas, refrigerator in a common area, and a water dispenser. You can put free parking to good use if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. This hotel also has a communal living room.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Relax with a rainfall shower. Wardrobes or closets are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 15
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

Hotel el Amigo Hotel
Hotel el Amigo Panajachel
Hotel el Amigo Hotel Panajachel

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to Hotel el Amigo?

This hotel in Panajachel is within a 10-minute walk of Panajachel Municipal Market, Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center, and La Galeria. You'll also find Lake Atitlán and Piedra del Zope less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel el Amigo?

As of Aug 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel el Amigo on Aug 18, 2026 start from $41, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at Hotel el Amigo?

Yes, covered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does Hotel el Amigo feature a casino?

No, Hotel el Amigo doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel el Amigo?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Hotel el Amigo a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will value amenities like a rainfall showerhead, a mountain view in some guestrooms, as well as concierge services.

Does Hotel el Amigo have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Hotel el Amigo feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel el Amigo doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Hotel el Amigo allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Hotel el Amigo.

Does Hotel el Amigo have connecting rooms available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to Hotel el Amigo?

The closest major airport to Hotel el Amigo is Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos), which is about 24.7 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hotel el Amigo?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Hotel el Amigo.

Hotel el Amigo Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 26 reviews

6.2/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vittorio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic comfort for a budget stay in Panajachel, yet clean and nice. Staff was kind and welcoming, basic understanding of English language too.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This is a basic simple place, no frills... tho clean & comfortable enough...friendly staff. Great location. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Krystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great

Great for the price and location is close to a lot of activities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Budget friendly
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Anna

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
All staff were very friendly and accommodating! We had asked for a fan in the bedroom and although they didn’t have one they delivered one to our room early the next morning. The room was visibly dirty upon arrival, hair and old shampoo wrapper in the shower from the last guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Karol

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can be better
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Adan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To get to the hotel from main streets is an alley and barely space for one car
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Kevin

It states that there is onsite parking. This maybe the case for a very small car or scooter, but not a Toyota truck. We didn’t like having to park off site.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unclean bathroom and towels, no hot water in shower
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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2/10 Terrible

Elsie

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room is dirty, doesn’t have AC not even a fan
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

ANA

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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Angely

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unacceptable Stay

It was horrible The bathroom smelled like sewer There was a sign in the bathroom to only take a bathe for 5 minutes! No where to hang your clothes Breakfast was not edible Bugs are n the room Bed was like sleeping on a cot There were on 2 good things Cable And location to downtown And I forgot the parking was terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
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4/10 Poor

Rodrigo

Chip places always not offer good service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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4/10 Poor

Cassandra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy at night, the windows are not soundproof at all. You can hear people talking from outside, dogs barking non-stop, even the roosters at 4 in the morning are loud enough to wake you up. The building also looks poorly maintained, the walls are scratched and stained, some of the bedsheets looked unclean, and we even found a very large spider on one of the beds when we first checked in. Otherwise, the breakfast service was nice and the workers were well-accomodating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Pierrette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tout était insalubre, malpropre avec de la moisissure. Il manquait de rideaux dans la chambre, la douche ne fonctionnait pas bien la serviette de douche était sale, le personnel incompétent. Bref, je ne recommande pas du tout cet hôtel car les photos sur Expédia ne reflète nullement la réalité de cet hôtel.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Pierrette

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
C’est un hôtel à ne pas aller car tout est terriblement insalubre et malsain. (Douche ne fonctionne pas, pas de rideau dans la fenêtre. Pas de drap, moisissure dans toute la chambre au bas des murs, serviette de douche sale, cuisine insalubre et sombre, personnel incompétent) Nous avons dû quitter dans les 2 heures suivant notre arrivée, car nous avions des problèmes respiratoires dû à la moisissure. Bref, nous n’avons pas été remboursé malgré nos difficultés de santé .
Moisissure
Insalubre
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria Carlota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
El personal muy amable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

lewit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bueno
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio, el personal muy atento y amable, me gustó todo y la tranquilidad de mi habitación lo único malo fué que cuando llegué encontré una bolsa con basura y botellas en la entrada de mi hab. Pero de lo demás todo muy bien.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Taty

Habitaciones sin aire acondicionado y camas en mal estado (no mucho pero no son nada confortables) en relación calidad y precio está bien
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En general muy bueno el lugar para descansar, está cerca de la avenida principal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Daniel el dueño es muy amable y ayudoso
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Thiago R

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lilia

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024