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I really wanted to like Rio Dulce. It turned out to be only a hub for boat and bus travel for me. Having spent two months in Guatemala by the time I got there, I was not surprised by the poverty or conditions. That said, I didn’t find much other than the castle to be places I wanted to see more of. It was very hot and humid in early July.
annecie
United States
10
Scored 10
Beautiful remote location with many jungle lodges (from...
Beautiful remote location with many jungle lodges (from super remote to more public) along the river. Great jungle hikes, caves, kayaking with plenty of nature and wildlife. Definitely a required stop when visiting Guatemala, will visit again!
We are very satisfied about our stay:
- hotel boat picks you up from the shuttle stop (we arrived from Lanquin) and they bring you back at check-out
- friendly and efficient staff
- clean and cute cottage, good showers, comfortable beds
- good food and pricing at the restaurant
- we did 2 of the activities offered: rainforest path (perfect for a late afternoon sport/nature time) and the sunrise kayaking to see the monkeys. Both recommendable!
- relaxing pool area
- good cocktails
It was hard to find the parking to the hotel. When we booked it the description did not specify that the parking was across the Rio Dulce River and that we needed to take a boat to get to the hotel. After asking around with the locals we found a back door to the hotel but they did not let us in because it was only for the staff so we had to go all the way back around the town over the bridge to find the parkin place. After that ordeal everything when on wheels.
the place is nice but the bad experience I had with the front desk woman was very upsetting she discriminated me sayin I was a Guatemalan and she mistreat all of us referring us as chapines or guatemalians just because I ask about the extra fees I didn’t know and she said it wasn’t her problem if I don’t know how to read and much more very rude woman her name is fulvia Karina
This hotel is amazing. We stayed in a hut in the middle of the jungle. The hut itself was thoughtfully designed with rare tropical wood like mahogany. It was beautiful, comfortable, quiet and the surroundings were magical. Tim and his team are the most wonderful hosts. The food is healthy and delicious. This place is a hidden gem.
The hotel is actually much nicer than the photos. Our room was upgraded and we were given an amazing room right next to the water and marina. The pool is large and very clean, And the food at the restaurant was excellent, really good quality, so although a little more expensive than in some places, it was definitely worth it.
Compared to most other places on the Rio Dulce, the price for both rooms and food was superb. The owner was lovely and the hotel was really cozy. You could pay 3Q to refill water and beer was a decent rate. More so we loved the access to free kayaks for sunset on the floating dock and we miss Doris the cat like hell. Xx
The hotel has a nice rustic vibe but the room felt clean. The restaurant has nice options, the home made bagels were delicious and the restaurant hostess was very friendly and nice. I would love to come back and stay a couple of days (just me and my wife) kids might get bored on a longer stay.
We got a room not facing the street (i.e. #3), and it was one of the best nights of sleep we had in 5 weeks in Guatemala. AC, wifi in the room, very comfortable bed and pillows (way above Guatemala standard) and a great shower. The cafe is also fantastic with delicious breakfast for Q20-Q30.
We had a very nice one night stay. Unfortunately we arrived late but the hotel still picked us from Rio Dulce. Free boat pickup. Shared bathroom was clean. Clean basic room with a fan. Free kayaks to use around. It’s a good place to relax. Delicious pancakes & fair prices. Helpful staff.
There is a free boat shuttle provided by the hotel for pick up and drop off in Rio dulce to a specific schedule, cheap kayak rental, quiet atmosphere and friendly (and mostly competent) staff. They can also easily arrange you a highly recommended boat trip to Livingston.
Great Location. The rooms/cottages are in the middle of mangroves with direct access to the river. Very nice pool and extremely tasty restaurant. The public river bus and of course private river cab stops right at the hotel. What else could you ask for.
Wonderful location! We enjoyed this uniquely located hotel with its minimalist accommodation
and back-to-nature feel. Loved the kayaking, paddle boarding, and the kind and helpful staff!
Food was delicious!
Liesel was awesome and communicative. The food was outstanding (did a 4 course dinner with wine pairing), and the whole vibe of the hotel was relaxed and modern while still being an eco lodge.
Really friendly staff - especially Emmanuel who helped us organise our plans for Rio Dulce / Livingston. Nice new hotel, everything was clean room was spacious.
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