A former private estate that is now an exclusive hotel. This retreat for sophisticated travelers offers both a boutique hotel experience as well as a detached, private villa. Rich Guatemalan colors, art, furnishings, and heirlooms surround guests with the unique culture of Guatemala. Perched in a spectacular fashion above beautiful Lake Atitlán in the Guatemalan Highlands. Casa Palopó is a place for relaxation on the banks of one of the country’s greatest draws. An especially noteworthy feature is the helipad on-site; many visitors skip the three-hour drive from Guatemala City and arrive via helicopter. The living area of the main hotel building provides a comfortable place for guests to relax and peruse the amazing collection of photographs, artisan work, and antiques that fill the space. This area opens up with wide glass doors to the terrace and restaurant, with views of the lake below and three volcanoes on the horizon; and allows the breezes and sunshine to flow in. To the left of this area is a cozy bar with an authentic, old-fashioned jukebox and a small seating area to enjoy a handcrafted cocktail created just for you.

VILLA PALOPÓ – Located in the upper part of the property is our second building, La Villa. Decorated with contemporary style and modern paintings and textiles. It has three spacious and comfortable rooms with three-poster beds, made of mahogany, covered with fine Italian linens. Private bathrooms have tubs overlooking the lake, tiled floors and separate showers. These rooms can be rented individually, or you can rent the entire villa. Guests who rent the full Villa have access to a large room with a fireplace, patios, and terraces, from where a 180-degree view of the lake, a modern kitchen that can be served by our chef and butler.

ROOMS

Fifteen spacious rooms are uniquely decorated with contemporary and indigenous Guatemalan artwork, that hangs on bright stucco walls. Wooden beams span overhead, with cool Italian linens draping across the beds. Private terraces are furnished with wooden lounges, creating the perfect nook to absorb the views.

SAN LUCAS – This room is ideal for 2 friends or family.  Yellow walls decorated with fine furniture with two paintings by two famous Guatemalan artists, a chair, a desk and chair, closet, a safe and a mini bar.  Wonderful terrace to watch the lake. With two sunbathing beds, a table, and two chairs it is perfect to enjoy a glass of champagne.

SAN JUAN – Terracotta colored walls with typical pictures of Guatemala. In the room you will find a desk and chair, a wardrobe, a safe and a mini bar and a bathroom with a large shower and an outdoor bathtub.  This room has a spacious terrace with 2 armchairs, where you can enjoy nature. You can also prepare a romantic dinner on the table and chairs that are on the balcony.

SAN MARCOS – This room is ideal for a couple; Guatemalan artist decorates it with dark red walls and a painting.  It has a closet, a safe and a mini bar. It also has a bathroom with lake view.  It has a balcony overlooking the lake and a large terrace where you can sit and read or watch the sunset.

SAN ANDRES – Featuring cadet blue accents, a king-sized bed adjacent to a large sliding door that yields majestic views of Lake Atitlans three volcanoes and surrounding greenery. The balcony includes a wide sitting bench with plush decorative throw pillows and cactus plants in Meso Goods kiln and cold finished planters.

SAN RAFAEL – Sponged-painted sky blue suite featuring a king-sized bed next to a grand sliding door; decorated with iron and wool hanging wall décor, hand-crafted wooden nightstands, modern minimalistic lamps, and a one of a kind hand-woven artisan rug. The balcony offers connecting access to the San Andres Deluxe Suite (No. 7).

SAN FRANCISCO – With pops of yellows painted on the walls down to the yellow accents on the throw pillows that decorate the queen-sized bed, this room is surrounded by Casa Palopó’s colorful gardens. The dark wooden ceiling adds warmth and texture to the room, while the hanging lamps dimly light the darker corners for a soft and intimate feel.

SUITES

Fifteen spacious rooms are uniquely decorated with contemporary and indigenous Guatemalan artwork, that hangs on bright stucco walls. Wooden beams span overhead, with cool italian linens draping across the beds. Private terraces are furnished with wooden lounges, creating the perfect nook to absorb the views.

SANTA CATARINA  – Decorated with paintings by artists from Guatemala, blue walls, fine furniture, a sofa, a desk, chair, closet, a safe and a mini bar.  It has a large terrace, which has a sofa and two sun beds and an excellent view of the lake where you can sit and read or watch the sunset over the lake and volcanoes. It has a table and two chairs, to prepare a romantic dinner on the balcony.  Its spacious bathroom has shower tiles and a fine lake view.

SAN ANTONIO – Decorated with fine furniture, yellow walls, a sofa, a desk, chair, closet, a safe and a mini bar.  It has a large terrace, which has an excellent view of the lake where you can sit and read or watch the sunset over the lake and volcanoes.  Its spacious bathroom has a shower and a spectacular lake view.

SAN PABLO – This room is decorated with a picture of a famous Guatemalan artist and the walls are blue.  Fine furniture, an armchair, a desk and chair, closet, a safe and a mini bar, decorate this room.  It has an excellent view of the lake with a large terrace where you can sit and read, watch the sunset, enjoy a glass of wine or have a romantic dinner on the balcony.

SANTA CLARA – With lavender sponge-painted walls, this suite’s king-sized bed is framed in auburn wood and faces directly toward Lake Atitlan’s signature views. Lamps hang from the ceilings on each side of the bed, and the adjacent living room area features a large plush sofa and oversized woven sitting pillows with natural wool wrapped mirrors that hang from the walls. A sliding barn door to the bathroom is a focal point of the room.

SAN PEDRO – Dressed in a light orange tone, with pink, soft-red, and nude accents, this suite offers an open and airy feel that combines a rustic touch with modern finishes.

SANTIAGO – Bright teal walls are paired with sister shades of blue and white; this junior suite includes a king-sized bed, floor-to-ceiling windows draped in cotton linens, and design elements that go with the rest of the suite’s trendy, colorful scheme. Feel the cool breeze on the volcano-front balcony and enjoy the views.

DINING

THE 6.8 PALOPÓ – Casa Palopó 6.8 menu is known for its seasonal ingredients, sourced from around the area. With dishes ranging from Guatemalan traditional dishes to nouvelle world cuisine. Opened for breakfast, lunch and dinner the chef wow’s our guests with delightful and heart warming dishes.

A WORD FROM THE CHEF – Chef Alvaro Perera is passionate about involving the community and local sourcing. In his recent years, Perera, has journeyed the culinary realms of Seattle, Spain, Vietnam, Mexico City, and Greece as a driven chef and gastronomical consultant. He has traveled around the world exploring distinct cultural spheres of culinary delight.