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Reviews of La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola

3.5 out of 5
La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola
Lake Peten Itza, Flores, Peten

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eliza

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. We saw a lake otter, a crocodile and howler monkeys as well as many birds while visiting there and on the lake. The Lake View I room was much more than we expected. Two bathrooms!! One down side, maybe, are the steps. Eighty four from our room to the dining room and forty five to the pool. On the other hand we worked off our meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a treat to have stayed in this hotel in the middle of the jungle and with a beautiful lake Peten Itza view. Tranquility at its best! Great location to head out to Tokal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie, Ventura

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that the "room" was not connected to others and the location was not on the path to the restaurant, etc. The room was beautifully decorated and looked out to the vista. The staff and restaurant personnel were friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We went on several excursions - to Tikal one day and the boat launch to Flores the next day - and the details were smooth and effortless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overall. Bed great but too big for room size and too high. Lunch and dinner service often slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sameer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aditi

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the lake and our room felt like a private escape. Excellent service with the staff going out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed and inquiring about our daily activities. They even packed breakfast for us when we left early for the Tikal sunrise tour and for the airport. My only minus was that I thought the food was slightly overpriced and some of the dishes lacked flavor. But overall it was great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 8 Jan 2024
Hi Aditi,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this amazing review on your recent experience with us. We will certainly let all staff know on your feedback and will aim at tweaking our dishes flavors.We'd really hope that upon a return visit we can meet your food expectations!

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 8 Jan 2024
Dear Gustavo- our La Lancha team do hope you had an unforgettable time at our jungle hideaway!You are welcomed for a return visit in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible!
This resort is incredible and the service is fantastic! We took the boat from the airport to the resort and we were greeted with welcome drinks and a candle lite dock. Then we rode the funicular up to the resort. The meals were delicious! The setting was magical!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 16 Nov 2023
Dear Diana,Wow! it is just so motivating to see the time you have taken to leave your feedback on your recent stay at our charming hideaway!We are glad to have met your expectations and do hope you have brought back home some memorable experiences.May you return some time in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place. From the location to the staff to the natural environment and facilities, La Lancha is top notch. We had a large group (four families each with children) and La Lancha staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating for our group. We look forward to staying there again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 30 Oct 2023
Dear Jonathan,we are so thankful for the time you have taken to leave such a very motivating review on your experience with us.I am sure you chose the perfect hideaway for vacationing and spending an amazing time with your family.When traveling once more to the north region of Guatemala- Peten, please remember we are the option.

6/10 Okay

falon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
En la habitacion que me quede habian muchos muchos bichos, adicional la tuberia del baño tenia problemas ya que toda la noche pasaba haciendo ruido y tambien la refri del minibar no se si le faltaba mantenimiento o solo son muy ruidosas pero las 3 noches que me quede sin falta a media noche hacia mucho ruido el motor. Por todo lo demas esta bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 24 Oct 2023
Estimado Sr.Falon,Agradezco mucho su comentario y observaciones durante su estadia.El dia que se nos informo del ruido de la refri en el minibar, el equipo de mantenimiento intento colocar un tipo de insulacion, pesando que derepente por la vibracion en la madera, pero es la tuberia de gas que de fabrica siguio haciendo el ruido.Y si, con los insectos la pena que siempre tenemos, por eso es que fumigamos por medio de una empresa de control de vectores cada tres meses, como tambien nuestro personal de camareras trata de usar insecticidas todos los dias para ahuyentar estos insectos, ya que debido a que estamos en la jungla estamos propensos a que alguno que otro insecto se nos aparezca en las habitaciones.Para una proxima si nos visitan haremos algo para recompensar su mala experiencia.

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and attentive. With wilderness around the area is Beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 24 Oct 2023
Dear Fernando,We appreciate that you have taken the time to leave this very encouraging review on our staff. It is indeed a natural paradise out here, surrounded by spider monkeys, birds, lizards, and enchanting emerald, green lake for swimming and water sports.

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff, and knowledge of the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 24 Oct 2023
Dear Paul,Thank you so much for the time taken to leave this motivation and honest review on your experience with us at La Lancha.You are welcome once more on a return trip to Peten, Guatemala.

10/10 Excellent

olivia, rancho dominguez

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wondering! They called us all by our names. Everyone was friendly and pleasant to be around. The food was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 16 Oct 2023
Dear Olivia,For sure our amazing and dedicated staff is always ready to offer the best and personalized service in the region.Staff really likes to look after each one of our guests and make sure that everyone has a great and unforgettable stay

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Lancha is a beautiful place to rest and regroup. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a honeymoon. We were a little frustrated by the distance from normal amenities (alternative laundry services ie restaurants), but La Lancha is a perfect place to relax for a few days if you can afford US ñ-type prices on food. The food was exquisite. Some of the best we had in Guatemala in a month. The service was beyond perfect. We loved all of the staff. The room was lovely and the air conditioning worked perfectly. The lake and rope swing were fun. Monkeys greeted us the first morning. I would go bank for a special occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 22 Aug 2023
Dear Jane,Thank you so much for taking the time to write this very motivating review on your stay with us.I know we are situated on a slope lying area and a few steps to get to our main dinning from rooms, but apart from that I know you just enjoyed our food and glad to know that our service staff met your expectations.Whenever you are ready to travel once more to our beautiful country of Guatemala, please know that you are very welcomed.Best Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful boutique hotel experience in a jungle setting. Very attentive staff. It is remote so no where to walk to but most people do excursions during the day. Food was very good. Just be aware that food and drink prices are US/Cdn levels, not Guatemalan. That's the main trade off for staying in such a beautiful place. There is also a resident family of spider monkeys which made the experience unique.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 16 Oct 2023
Hi Paul,We are so very grateful to read such a nice comment on your experience with us!Our staff is indeed the best we have, they just love what they do and their idea is to create unforgettable experience for our happy guests!The howler monkeys are our lovely friends who visit us daily eating their preferred nut which is the breadnut fruit.You are always welcomed for a return visit to charming La Lancha Hotel.

10/10 Excellent

modesta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place its magical, staff is very attentive. Our ac was not working when we got there they fixed the issue with inn minutes, after that everything was just perfect , i stayed in june 3 and going back again in august… had the best time !
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Blake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Venetia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Magical lake setting
I stayed here with my son and his girlfriend and the setting is magical, serene and beautiful. We swam in the lake while watching a family of monkeys watching us from the trees and swallows dipped and flew over the lake. The service is very warm and friendly. We drank delicious cocktails, ate good food and recharges our batteries.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 8 May 2023
Dear Venetia,We are so grateful to read this very positive and motivating review you have left behind on your experience with us.We are so glad to learn that you had an amazing, relaxing time at our lakeside, and that you just loved our authentic food and great drinks, but most of all who make these unforgettable experiences happen, is the very attentive and caring staff who love what they do!

10/10 Excellent

Gia, Chicago

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property, gorgeous, great location near Tikal, food great, and really loved the add-on activities at the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 3 Apr 2023
Dear Gia,Nice to learn that you just loved your time with us at La Lancha!I know our place is magical, great staff service, authentic food and the best of all is that we are just one hour away from Tikal and activities on our Lake Peten Itza are so welcoming and enjoyable.

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful stay. The rooms are stunning. Quiet and peaceful surroundings. Staff couldn’t be more helpful. Would definitely come back. Sad to be leaving
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 19 Feb 2023
Dear James,Thank you so much for taking the time to write this very motivating comment on your experience with us!It was our great pleasure to have been part of your special occasion- Hope to host you once more in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding service
Hotel staff outstanding. General Manager made it a point to say hi every day and ask about our stay. Only negative is the boat ride from Flores to the resort. It can be very choppy and almost painful. But that isn’t the fault of the resort, just a fact of crossing a large body of water. Would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 11 Feb 2023
Dear John- thank you so much for the time taken to leave behind such a very sincere and motivation review on your experience with us.We will make it better for future boat trips and avoid the rough waves.We can definitely host you once more whenever you are ready to return.

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place nestled in the jungle by lake Peten itzá. The property consists of a cluster of casitas (huts) where guests can enjoy nature and relax. The staff are dedicated to making the stay truly enjoyable and look after all details - like a welcome drink and moist towel at check in, yo calling guests by name to make them feel at home. The property is stunning, there are cañíes, paddle boards, a stunning dock, a jumping rope - all the amenities to make for a wonderful stay by the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 26 Jan 2023
Hi Ana,We appreciate it very much that you have taken the time to write on your stay with us.This makes my staff really proud and get motivated to continue doing better and create memorable experiences for our valuable guests.We know this has been the perfect spot for you to unwind in nature, admire amazing jungle and lake views and contemplate the tranquility and peacefulness that surrounds you.

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at La Lancha after touring Guatemala - we wanted to be near Tikal. Our stay was simply fabulous! Nestled in the midst of the jungle but on a lakefront La Lancha offered us a wonderful and relaxed stay full of beautiful scenery, spectacular sunrises and sunsets, canoe rides and stand up paddle boarding activity. We truly enjoyed our time here. The place is simply stunning with lithe huts (casitas) scattered in the midst of the jungle and a team of staff dedicated to ensuring our stay was pleasurable. Every detail was taken care of.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 26 Jan 2023
Dear Ana,Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave such a positive and motivating review on your experience at La Lancha!We know our staff makes it happen and glad that we met your expectations and that you are taking back home great, unforgettable memories.

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and awesome place, ideal for rest, relax and contact with nature.
Response from Noe- G.M. on 28 Dec 2022
Dear Eva,Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this short, but sweet comment on your stay/experience with us at our jungle paradise! we hope to host you once more in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Henry, Alhambra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best place to stay, people is amazing and super friendly. Thanks for the memorable vacations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Noe- G.M. on 24 Aug 2022
Dear Henry,I want to thank you so much on behalf of our best hospitality team. I know my staff is always eager to create amazing and unforgettable experiences for our guests.We hope to host you and family once again in the near future.Best Regards

10/10 Excellent

Victoria, Lancaster

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Lancha provided absolutely wonderful service from the moment we booked until we left. We were greeted with scented warm towels to wash our humid faces and then whisked away to a candle lit dinner service. Our bags were bought to our room (especially grateful because of all the stairs). We stayed in a jungle facing room and we all decided we should have stayed much longer! It's absolutely stunning, the rooms are clean, the atmosphere is quiet and inviting, and the food is delicious. La Lancha is an absolute must stay if visiting Tikal (1 hour away) or Lake Peten! What a gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Noe- G.M. on 27 Jul 2022
Hola Victoria, It feels so motivating and fulfilling to know that from start to finish we met your expectations on your stay at our amazing hideaway. Our staff is here, ready and willing to host and take care of all your needs, and to secure a very personalized service for you. Our dwellings are just perfectly situated amongst the lush tropical jungle,home to friendly howler and spider monkeys. So if you plan a return trip to Guatemala in the near future, here where you will find great food, tranquility and surrounded by nature and water. Best.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an exceptional interesting place to stay. Coming from the USA it was a great value, very relaxing and totally beautiful. We swam in the lake and took out the Sups. They found us a wonderful guide for Tikal who was very knowledgeable. His name was Pablo. We fully enjoyed it, especially watching the local monkeys and our pretty room. The food is expensive but very good. We spent more on food than expected but would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from Noe- G.M. on 27 Jul 2022
Dear Melissa, Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave such an amazing review on your experience with us. It truly motivates our staff to continue doing their best so as to create unforgettable experience for our valued clients. Our amazing Lake Peten Itza, being the third largest lake in Guatemala is indeed the perfect spot to spend amazing time, canoeing, paddle boarding, swimming. Food at our restaurant is 100% authentic and fresh, and we offer variety of dishes, even for vegetarians. If you are planning to tour around the various archeological and natural parks, we have the best guides for you. Best Regards, Noe

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredible Spot
I love this little spot nestled away in the jungle of Guatemala overlooking Lake Peten. It was quiet and peaceful and everything I needed to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from Noe- G.M. on 24 Aug 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this amazing and very positive comment on your stay with us.Hope you took back home unforgettable memories

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The resort creates a wonderful first impression: incredibly lush and peaceful grounds, with 11 casitas scattered throughout the property to maximize privacy and solitude. The welcome cocktail of hibiscus juice and rum was refreshingly delicious. I had seen the photos online and in various reviews, but it still took my breath away with its panoramic vista over Lake Petén. We had a good sized living room, a powder room and a full bath, and a comfortably appointed bedroom. I would describe the overall style as “rustic indigenous luxury.” The furniture appeared to be handmade, exuberant textiles adorned the bed and walls. Fresh flowers, in vases and placed on the bed and towels, adorned all four rooms. There are no televisions in the casitas (we didn’t miss it at all). There was a minibar stocked with a variety of Coppola wines and other beverages, a coffee station, and a jar of the most delicious cookies (a blend of cocoa and some kind of ground chestnut). The toiletries also seemed to be locally made/sourced, and the soaps had a beautiful scent (eucalyptus and some kind of mint, perhaps?). The woven hammock on the terrace was the most comfortable in which I’ve ever lain. Service was attentive throughout our stay. I thought our trip to La Lancha might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but everything about it was so exceptional—the accommodations, the service, the food, the views—that we will definitely return, and for a little longer stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Noe on 25 Aug 2021
Dear Micheal; I want to send out a very sincere thank you for the time you have taken to write such a very welcoming and convincing review regarding your amazing stay with us! We are indeed submerged in the pristine jungle along the 2nd largest lake- called Lago Peten Itza. We are so glad to know that you just loved every single space, amenity, service and every personal details of which our staff takes much pride in doing. Please let us know when you decide to plan a return trip and we will definitely be ready once more to create an even more unforgettable experience.

10/10 Excellent

Isabella

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is amazing. Located in the middle of the jungle with great views and amenities. The staff is super helpful and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Noe on 20 Aug 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time out to write this very positive comment on your experience with us. It is so nice to learn that you loved the hotels location, views and amenities! hope you come back some time!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its clean and beautiful details are excellent staff is kind and attentive. Loved our stay I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from Noe on 3 Jun 2021
Thank you dear Guest- we are delighted to hear that you have loved your stay and that we met your expectations. Our staff takes great pride in offering the best personalized service to our guests. We will be here to serve you once more on a return visit. Best,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise at La Lancha In el Remate
From start to finish, the stay and service at this charming property was extraordinary!! From first contact with the staff prior to arrival to the personable greetings from all upon arrival made for a memorable experience. I too am in the hospitality industry and I know exceptional service and genuine customer care and we couldn’t have been more pleased with both service and accommodations. We were in residence for three nights and each days was even better than the last. We had a jungle facing room and thoroughly enjoyed the sounds of nature as well as the aesthetics of the jungle itself. Lounging on the deck was dreamy. From the funicular that gently moved us from the hotel to the beautiful Peten Itza lake front with all possible amenities at your disposal, to the ceremonial steam room to the deck to the canoes and paddle boards and motor boat all at your disposal. We were only able to enjoy breakfast and dinner but each day the selections were delectable and the service attentive but not intrusive. I would like to thank the GM Noe for the personal greeting on our first night as well as the hand written note left in our suite. Also enjoyed the hand written note from the Room Attendant and the wonderful care that we were shown in her daily service. I wholeheartedly recommend this property for a beautiful getaway in Guatemala or as a base for adventures in Tikal!! Also all of the hotel guests that we met were lovely as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Noe-GM on 24 Jan 2020
Dear Thomas, I want to send out a warm and heartful thank you for the time taken to write such an amazing review on us and expressing you memorable experience on your stay. From the first contact persons who are our vacations planners, they make sure that they create this personable ambience with our clients and make them feel anxious to get to our properties and witness for themselves the beauties they talk to you about. Once at our jungle hideaway our amazing staff are also ready to create memorable experiences and always willing to go that extra mile to meet our guests' expectations. It gives us great satisfaction that you loved your dwelling facing the jungle and partial lake view while contemplating the sounds of nature, tress, birds and the cool breeze. You have said it right, spending time at our lakeside dock is just magical, and taking a swim or a canoe out on our magical, emerald green Lago Peten Itza is just pleasing. Our Coppola Family hideaway in Guatemala would like to have you back some other time in the future and spend more time onsite so you can try our lunch menu and take a sunset cruise on our amazing Lake.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely Perfect!
Loved absolutely everything about this boutique hotel!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Noe-General Manager on 23 Jan 2020
Dear Tracy, Sorry for my late response, but better late than never.. it is so nice to read that you loved absolutely everything about our amazing hideaway! Here it is the perfect getaway to get indulged in nature, adventure, fun, history. I trust that you loved our authentic food and that some day you plan to return to Guatemala and why not to La Lancha!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evelina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect
Everything top to bottom was Amazing. Carlos the server was just fantastic. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Response from LLGM on 25 Nov 2019
Hi Evelina; thank you a million for your very positive comment on our staff and services... We hope to have you back sometime soon with families and friends!

10/10 Excellent

Marisol, Miami, FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A solo traveler looking to disconnect, be comfortable, feel safe and be surrounded by nature. I found all this and more, they do not miss a beat in making their guest's stay the most comfortable and pleasant possible. They coordinated my tour to Tikal sunrise in a couple of hours and provided the best tour guides and drivers. I would love to go back with my family or the next time I feel the need to connect to nature:) It was a wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from Noe-GM on 5 Nov 2019
Hi Marisol; Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a very positive comment on your stay with us and also for appraising our staff. You are right, our jungle hideaway is the perfect spot to get unplugged and get connected with nature. I bet you were overwhelmed by our surrounding lakeside, lots to do onsite: lake swimming, canoeing, paddle boarding, sweat lodge session, pool swimming... and our authentic meals and great Coppola wines. So next time when looking to connect with nature, La Lancha is the place to be... along with all the family.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel in a beautiful tranquil location. The food in the restaurant was great too. It’s a shame the road to the hotel is not in a better state but it is worth the journey.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Response from Noe on 6 Mar 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for the time taken to comment on us and your experience- it is for sure a pity that the last leg getting to our property is a bit bumpy; but we inform guests it is part of the adventure getting here. Once onsite you tend to forget about the road, since tranquility and peacefulness surrounds our guests. Fine authentic food and fine wine awaits our happy guests.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was just perfect, only the food in the restaurant was somewhat simple
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019
Response from Noe on 20 Feb 2019
Dear Guest, Thank you very much for taking the time to write on our jungle paradise! It is so great you enjoyed everything we had to offer at our property. Regarding our food, it could be it was not at your expectations since we try to offer our guests only local, 100% authentic meals. Hope you can make it again on a return trip as we are always open to meet our clients requests and needs.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I will definitely go back !
Ideal location, friendly and helpful staff, wonderful view, comfortable rooms, great food, outstanding wines, pretty close to paradise !

10/10 Excellent

Wenli

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little slice of heaven in the rainforest
Out of the three places we stayed in Guatemala (all very well reviewed), La Lancha was by far our favorite! It had local decorative touches and was so well integrated into the hilly landscape, but had all modern amenities (a/c, fan, hair dryer, accepts credit cards, even a funicular (little tram) to help you get back up from the lake as it is so steep!) and so many thoughtful touches (they have sunscreen at the pool, yoga mats everywhere, local corn flour cookies in your room that were magically refilled every time you got back to your room). The best part is the SERVICE -- they have a lot of staff for a small lodge so you are well-serviced, and the staff was incredibly friendly and knew who we were -- even proactively came up to us to discuss our departure arrangements. Also, after checking that it was available, they let us stay in our room for several hours after the official check-out time as we didn't need to leave for the airport till late afternoon! Also, our room was tidied up and the bed made every time we came back in, even if we just dipped out for 30 mins for breakfast -- truly exceptional attention and service! The only downsides are that it is a little remote (from the nearest town it's about a 20 min further drive around the lake) and that the restaurant ($20-29 for dinner entrees) and the transportation to/from the airport were a little on the pricy side, but still in the range of reasonable for this level. Excellent wifi. Wish we could have stayed longer!

10/10 Excellent

Erin

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

10/10 Excellent

Sonia, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is just in the border of the lake.
We enjoy very much the place. It's ...out of the world. The only "but" I put is that the prices of the activities are high in excess. And the information received was not clear enough. E.g.: They charged 160$ plus taxes, for a 30 minutes ride to Flores, by boat. When the information received was that the rate was 80 both persons, round trip... Maybe they should avoid this kind of situaciont of missinformations that appear the moment you leave. Beside that, everything was perfect. We will go back...but try to manage ourselves with the activities!

8/10 Good

Rafael

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy recomendable
Hotel situado enfrente del lago Petén, con acceso directo al mismo y preparado para distintas actividades acústicas. Su estilo es de lodge africano, con habitaciones-cabañas. La nuestra era enorme, con vistas al lago desde su magnífica terraza. El desayuno, como es habitual en el país, hay que pagarlo aparte si deseas algo más que café, fruta y tostada. La comida del restaurante está bastante buena. Organizan excursiones y traslados eficazmente, aunque no sean servicios baratos. Habría que reprochar cierta ineficiencia administrativa (problemas pre-estancia con los medios de pago), pero una vez allí se esfuerzan por que todo sea perfecto.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 27 Aug 2023
Estimado Rafael,Estamos muy agradecidos por el tiempo que ha tomado para dejar esta reseña tan alentadora y motivadora con referencia a su experiencia en nuestro rustico pero maravilloso escondite en la jungla.Muy cierto que nuestra orilla de playa en nuestro majestuoso lago es el lugar ideal para relajarse y hacer mucha actividad acuatica.Nos da gusto saber que nuestra comida autentica y nuestro servicio llenaron sus expectativas, sera un gusto volver a alojarse y servirles en otra oportunidad!Saludos Cordiales,

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Response from Noe- G.M. on 13 Jan 2023
Hi Paula,Thank you so much for giving us an excellent comment on your stay with us.Hope that you have really enjoyed your experience at our jungle paradise! we hope that you return some time in the near future!