El Hotelito Perdido
Rio Dulce, Livingston, Guatemala, 18002 Río Dulce, Guatemala – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.7/10! (score from 565 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Everything 😊 It’s a little gem of a place in a paradise setting! Food is wonderful and you won’t go hungry that’s for sure. There’s plenty to do and it’s very affordable. The team (staff and owners) is super sweet and always there to help make your stay happy and easy. Thank you for such an amazing stay!!!

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El Hotelito Perdido is a little jungle hideaway located in a middle of Rio Dulce National Park. Just off the popular tourist route between Livingston and the town of Rio Dulce making it easily accessible by boat. There is a games room on site and guests can enjoy the on-site bar. All rooms have a double bedroom upstairs and a sitting area downstairs. Rooms have river or garden views. Certain rooms have terraces with hammocks where you can relax in privacy. Every room comes with a private or shared bathroom. El Hotelito Perdido features free WiFi . Drinks and restaurant services (meals include homemade bread) are offered and there is communal house with a bar, lounge and plenty of hammocks to relax in, to sip a drink, to lay with a good book to read. Staff can organize a private boat to take you almost anywhere and anytime you would like around the river. Guests can rent kayaks, swim off the dock, go on a guided tour, while there is a hammock house by the river, beautiful tropical gardens with fruit trees, exotic birds, and flowers.There is a tour desk at the property. The area is popular for canoeing and hiking. The property is a 60-minute boat ride from Río Dulce, and a 25-minute boat ride through the magnificent Río Dulce Canyon to the funky Garifuna town of Livingston.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
El Hotelito Perdido has been welcoming Booking.com guests since May 5, 2015- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Wonderful Breakfast

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- Melanie
Canada
“Everything 😊 It’s a little gem of a place in a paradise setting! Food is wonderful and you won’t go hungry that’s for sure. There’s plenty to do and it’s very affordable. The team (staff and owners) is super sweet and always there to help make...” - Isaura
United States of America
“Beautiful place in the middle of nowhere. Perfect for nature lowers and to relax after an adventurous day. The staff was friendly and helpful with arranging tours and shuttles. The food was delicious and portions were big. I especially loved the...” - Maya
United States of America
“amazing staff, very accommodating and the food was to die for.” - Joe
United States of America
“Clean, relaxing, rentals and tours to buy to keep you busy. Food was excellent with really big portions for reasonable prices.” - Dijana
Germany
“I had enjoyed very much to stay there. It was a perfect way to end my journey through Guatemala. A great place to relax to eat excellent food and to enjoy the nature and surroundings. Muchas gracias por todo.” - Sandi
United States of America
“Everything! Delicious food, comfortable beds, plenty of spaces to relax, and lots of activities on the area. We stayed 4 nights and wished we had been able to stay longer. Staff are friendly and very helpful in planning & scheduling excursions. ...” - Lynda
Canada
“Comfortable, inviting owner, lovely gardens and magical grounds. Cute cabin. clean shared bathroom with a HOT SHOWER and quality toilet paper (did not disintegrate). kayaks for rent and so much to see. Definitely hope to return and spend more time.” - Valerie
United States of America
“Hotelito Perdido provides a great atmospheric stay at a riverside jungle lodge. The facilities combine rusticity with comfort. The vegetarian food is tasty and plentiful, and the communal dinners are lovely. There are plenty of excursions...” - SStuart
United States of America
“Beautiful spot on the river. Nice family. Good dinner conversation. Great breakfast.” - Sebastien
United States of America
“Amazing place, everything was awesome! Wonderful community diner every night and the food is amazing!! We will definitely come back !”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few days
I'm wondering how easy it is to travel from your hostel to Livingston or Rio Dulce, do we have to wave down the public boats at certain times?
Hello, It quite easy. The boats from Rio Dulce leave at 930 am and 230 pm. The cost is 125QWe are only a 20 minate boat ride form Livingston. You can..Answered on 30 April 2021I read there is no parking available. Do you have a recommendations and prices for safe parking?
Yes. You can park at Bruno's Marina. The cost is 26Q per day. We have never had a problem there...I hope thar helps. TimAnswered on 26 June 2022I am in antigua. Can i travel to your hotel by bus service from antigua? Do you know how this works?
Yes you can get here from Antiqua. Ther ia a direct shuttle that leaves at 6 am to Rio Dulce. It gets here abot 12pm. You then take a public boat to our hotel.Answered on 2 February 2022When is the best time to visit your property for the perfect beach holiday?
Anytime really. The temperature here does not change much. It is a little cooler in the Winter. There is always plenty to do. Swimming,kayaking, and t..Answered on 6 September 2020Hi. We would like to come to you from Punta Gorda on Thursday 17th November. Do you know if there is a direct boat to Livingstone that day?
Yes there is.The boat leaves at 2 pm and arrives around 3pm. (These times do change sometimes) You will need to go to immigration after that to check..Answered on 6 November 2022hi, how much is the water taxi to get to your hotel and from your hotel to Livingston? thank you
The public boats run at 900am and 230pm..They charge 60Q per person to the hotel..TimAnswered on 26 June 2023- Still looking?
Hotel area info *
Restaurants1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineSpanish
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Amenities of El Hotelito PerdidoGreat facilities! Review score, 9.3
- Non-smoking rooms
- Beachfront
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Wonderful Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Garden view
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Clothes rack
- Cooking classAdditional charge
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Beach
- SnorkelingOff-site
- DivingOff-site
- HikingAdditional charge
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Game room
- FishingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Sitting area
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/Champagne
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Express check-in/out
- Indoor play area
- Board games/Puzzles
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Designated smoking area
- Smoke-free property
- Mosquito net
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Packed lunches
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Full-body massage
- Head massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Public Bath
- Open-air bath
- Hot spring bath
- MassageAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash
El Hotelito Perdido accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Note that 50% of prepayment may be requested on bookings for more then 4 nights.
Please note WiFi is limited, for more information please contact the property directly.
This property does not work with Travel Guides or Tour Operators and does not accept groups bigger than 7 people.
In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about El Hotelito Perdido
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El Hotelito Perdido is 14.9 miles from the center of Río Dulce. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at El Hotelito Perdido can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
- American
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El Hotelito Perdido has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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El Hotelito Perdido offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Game room
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Beachfront
- Tour or class about local culture
- Public Bath
- Hot spring bath
- Back massage
- Cooking class
- Beach
- Walking tours
- Neck massage
- Open-air bath
- Foot massage
- Head massage
- Full-body massage
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Room options at El Hotelito Perdido include:
- Double
- Bed in Dorm
- Bungalow
- Dorm Room
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The prices at El Hotelito Perdido may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at El Hotelito Perdido is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.