Places to stay in Panajachel

David’s place was absolutely stunning—like something straight out of a movie. Waking up each morning to the breathtaking view of distant volcanoes and the serene stillness of the lake, coffee in hand, felt surreal. I could go on and on about how magical this place is, but I also want to highlight how incredibly accommodating David was throughout our stay. A big thanks as well to Christophe, who ensured our arrival was as smooth and seamless as possible! :)

We have stayed at some really nice Airbnbs in the past, but this place exceeded our expectations in every way. The grounds, the house and the staff are absolutely incredible. We are already looking at dates to book another dedicated trip to this house. If the house is available for your travel dates, consider yourself lucky. I'm afraid the secret is out!

Jean fue un anfitrión excepcional. Desde el momento en que llegué, su atención fue impecable. El día que pasé fue hermoso, en gran parte gracias a sus excelentes recomendaciones de la zona, que me permitieron descubrir lugares encantadores que de otra manera no habría encontrado. Su amabilidad genuina y su calidez hicieron que me sintiera muy cómodo y bienvenido. Sin duda, mi experiencia fue tan positiva que me quedé con muchas ganas de regresar. ¡Recomiendo ampliamente su estancia y espero volver!

A truly magical and unforgettable experience. ✨Villas Del Carmen offers a nurturing environment that will soothe your heart, mind, and soul. Stop searching and book this gem now! Sofia and Dina were exceptionally gracious, thoughtful, and incredibly helpful throughout our stay. The villa is simply stunning – beautifully designed, spotless, and thoughtfully equipped with everything needed for a comfortable and relaxing escape. Every detail in the decor and amenities made it feel like a true home away from home. The location couldn’t have been more perfect, offering breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere, while still being conveniently close to all of the local villages. Sofia’s warm welcome and prompt communication ensured we had everything we needed for a perfect stay. The pool, jacuzzi, yoga shala, insanely beautiful view and sweet doggo Nala added to the magic. ✨ Stroll up the streets of the nearby village to immerse yourself in the magesty of Lake Atitlan. Book today!!!

Awesome Airbnb! Location is easy to get into town by a short walk or tuktuk if you prefer. Magdalena is available to assist with anything you need. She helped with arranging our shuttles, tuktuk to the port with our luggage & had bread & eggs stocked up for us. Would thoroughly recommended but FYI there is some construction next door right now & the chickens can be loud during the night so recommend ear plugs.

The house, the lake, the views, the staff…all absolutely incredible! The house is ideally located within 5-10 mins walking or quick tuk tuk to San Marcos, and equipped with everything you need - pool, hottub, kayaks, loads of cooking supplies, more than enough towels etc. The rooms were huge, beds comfy and the caretakers available to help with anything and everything. The hosts were super responsive and the chef for hire cooked amazing meals. San Marcos has the cleanest water for swimming, and the national park with cliffs to jump or swim from is just a short walk or kayak away. The entire stay, just like the lake, was magical for our family of 5 (2 adults, 9 yo, two 7 yos) and not one we will ever forget!

The house is very beautiful. A lovely design and filled with beautiful touches and artwork. An amazing view off the veranda, and the gardens are relaxing and full of birds. We all enjoyed the clean pool very much too. Overall it was an amazing place to relax and recharge. There is a walk up to the local village of Santa Clara or tuk tuks to take you up the hill, and the village has a produce market on Saturdays. We also recommend CECAP for great meals with the best view, as well as fair trade traditional handicrafts. It was easy to get a boat at the public dock. It’s probably easiest to arrange your own driver and boat to the private dock as then it’s easy to contact them if they do not turn up or know where to go (problems we had through no fault of the host). Definitely shop in Pana as the shops are very small in Santa Clara. Be aware it was hazy every day for 6 days and apparently this is common in April (or other months too?) because of cane burning. However, the advantage of the

The house is great and the rooms were quite comfortable. We got to our place very late but our hosts was quite understanding. the location is very central and the parking is a great help.