Located in the heart of Santa Elena, Santa Elena Hostel Resort offers charming budget digs within a block of the town’s tourist district -- restaurants, bars, shops, and attractions are all within a five-minute walk. Like most area hostels, there's not much here beyond a small restaurant and bar, and a garden courtyard with hammocks. The 20 lodge-like rooms range from dorm rooms with bunk beds and en-suite bathrooms to private rooms with flat-screen TVs. Overall, the property feels like a step above most competing hostels, though constant noise and finicky hot water can be problematic.
Located in the heart of Santa Elena, Santa Elena Hostel Resort offers charming budget digs within a block of the town’s tourist district -- restaurants, bars, shops, and attractions are all within a five-minute walk. Like most area hostels, there's not much here beyond a small restaurant and bar, and a garden courtyard with hammocks. The 20 lodge-like rooms range from dorm rooms with bunk beds and en-suite bathrooms to private rooms with flat-screen TVs. Overall, the property feels like a step above most competing hostels, though constant noise and finicky hot water can be problematic.
La Lancha is one of a handful of exclusive Central American hideaways owned by Francis Ford Coppola. This small 10-room rainforest retreat has a lakeside location 40 minutes away from the famous Mayan ruins at Tikal National Park. Rooms are rustic and comfortable with fantastic balconies and hammocks for admiring the views. Hotel highlights include a split-level pool, the beautiful Lake Peten Itza with canoes, and an on-site restaurant and bar serving Guatemalan cuisine and Coppola wines. Some guests have complained about the lack of a hot tub and the thin walls between casitas. There are no TVs, and climbing stairs is required on this hillside property.
La Lancha is one of a handful of exclusive Central American hideaways owned by Francis Ford Coppola. This small 10-room rainforest retreat has a lakeside location 40 minutes away from the famous Mayan ruins at Tikal National Park. Rooms are rustic and comfortable with fantastic balconies and hammocks for admiring the views. Hotel highlights include a split-level pool, the beautiful Lake Peten Itza with canoes, and an on-site restaurant and bar serving Guatemalan cuisine and Coppola wines. Some guests have complained about the lack of a hot tub and the thin walls between casitas. There are no TVs, and climbing stairs is required on this hillside property.
Equal parts budget hotel and guest house, Hotel Las Orquideas offers modest lodging minutes from Monteverde’s most popular attractions. The 12 rooms are divided among an original wing with a charming, homey decor and an expanded wing with a crisp, bright design. All rooms include air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, plus optional modern essentials like flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Aside from free breakfast and parking, there are few common amenities, and the lack of a pool and social scene may further dissuade some guests. However, prices are low and the property is only an eight-minute walk to the restaurants, shops, and services in Santa Elena. Monteverde Inn offers similar amenities in an eco-conscious package for less money.
Equal parts budget hotel and guest house, Hotel Las Orquideas offers modest lodging minutes from Monteverde’s most popular attractions. The 12 rooms are divided among an original wing with a charming, homey decor and an expanded wing with a crisp, bright design. All rooms include air-conditioning and free Wi-Fi, plus optional modern essentials like flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges. Aside from free breakfast and parking, there are few common amenities, and the lack of a pool and social scene may further dissuade some guests. However, prices are low and the property is only an eight-minute walk to the restaurants, shops, and services in Santa Elena. Monteverde Inn offers similar amenities in an eco-conscious package for less money.