Name: El Retiro Lanquin
Address: retiro lodge, lanquin, 16011 Lanquín, Guatemala, retiro lodge, lanquin, Alta Verapaz, 16011, Guatemala
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $5 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.1

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Hostel El Retiro Lanquin

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Location, landscaping, and the manager was very cool and friendly

Nikol, United States of America

It's a wonderful tropical garden with bungalows, near the village, staff is gentle and smiling, great convivialità specially at the buffet dinner, which is of great quality and changes every night

Giovanni, Italy

Great place right on the river, good food, nice people.

Dana, Israel

I liked the location by the river that is relaxing. At the bar upon the river the pool table and the ping pong.. Also the bartender extended the Happy Hour to the Happy Night. There is a good buffet

Adrien, United States of America

Nice private rooms with lots of space. Bathrooms are clean and we liked the experience of feeling like we were staying right in the rainforest and by the river! Despite some of the reviews I had previously read - we had warm showers (not boiling hot) but perfectly warm enough. Beds were quite comfy. Staff were all lovely and friendly, we loved our organised tour to Semuc Champey. Handy to be able to get dinner there each night - only 40Q and a yummy breakfast for 25Q. Had great fun playing pool and table tennis. Good location to Lanquin centre and easy to organise shuttles to destinations around Guatemala.

Liam, United Kingdom

We had two rooms, The one with the private bathroom cam with AC so it was nice, the place is nice and close to semuc champey

Maria, Israel

really comfortable beds, beautiful "campus" - feels more like a hotel with all the little huts, very green, right next to the river, they do have music on in the restaurant but I didn't find it to be bothering

Julia, Germany

The room and setting were absolutely stunning. The Semuc Champey tour was really good although it doesn’t include tubing which others offer.

Chloe, Ireland

Nice big garden in the forest at the end of the village, river nearby, friendly staff

Peter, Bulgaria

The bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean, and the staff very helpful. The hostal offer tours to Lanquin caves and Semuc Champey, very practical!

Magali, Mexico

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What guests loved the most:
“Location, landscaping, and the manager was very cool and friendly”

Nikol United States of America
“It's a wonderful tropical garden with bungalows, near the village, staff is gentle and smiling, great convivialità specially at the buffet dinner, which is of great quality and changes every night”

Giovanni Italy
“Great place right on the river, good food, nice people.”

Dana Israel
“I liked the location by the river that is relaxing. At the bar upon the river the pool table and the ping pong.. Also the bartender extended the Happy Hour to the Happy Night. There is a good buffet”

Adrien United States of America
“Nice private rooms with lots of space. Bathrooms are clean and we liked the experience of feeling like we were staying right in the rainforest and by the river! ”

Liam United Kingdom
“We had two rooms, The one with the private bathroom cam with AC so it was nice, the place is nice and close to semuc champey”

Maria Israel
“really comfortable beds, beautiful "campus" - feels more like a hotel with all the little huts, very green, right next to the river, they do have music on in the restaurant but I didn't...”

Julia Germany
“The room and setting were absolutely stunning. The Semuc Champey tour was really good although it doesn’t include tubing which others offer.”

Chloe Ireland
“Nice big garden in the forest at the end of the village, river nearby, friendly staff”

Peter Bulgaria
“The bedrooms and bathrooms were very clean, and the staff very helpful. The hostal offer tours to Lanquin caves and Semuc Champey, very practical!”

Magali Mexico

One of our top picks in Lanquín.Providing free WiFi, El Retiro Lanquin is located in Lanquín. Among the various facilities are a garden and a shared lounge. Guests can enjoy a selection of International dishes in the in-house restaurant.

The hostel has a sun terrace. You can play ping pong and pool at El retiro lanquin.

Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are always at hand to help.

Semuc Champey is 10 miles from the accommodation.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Lanquín! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

This property is also rated for the best value in Lanquín! Guests are getting more for their money when compared to other properties in this city.

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Area Info – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

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Semuc Champey
3.5 miles

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Restaurante Champey Restaurant
0.1 miles

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“Nice location along the riverside. Comfortable rooms with a small patio with a hammock in front of each room. The tubing was fun and the restaurant is good. Ove...”

Francois

France

9.1

“Location, service, tour everything was perfect! Our tour guide Danilo was amazing!”

Evgeniya

Germany

“An amazing location and it feels like your in a luxury resort, beautiful designed! The beds were very comfortable, they had nice hammocks at the riverside and i...”

Mark

Netherlands

9.1

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Food: International

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: Buffet

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11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 16 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

El Retiro Lanquin accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please note that a nearby school offers WiFi connection at an extra cost.

Paying with credit card has a surcharge of 5%.

Please inform El Retiro Lanquin of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

“It's a wonderful tropical garden with bungalows, near the village, staff is gentle and smiling, great convivialità specially at the buffet dinner, which is of great quality and changes every night”

Giovanni

Italy

“I liked the location by the river that is relaxing. At the bar upon the river the pool table and the ping pong.. Also the bartender extended the Happy Hour to the Happy Night. There is a good buffet”

Adrien

United States of America

“Nice private rooms with lots of space. Bathrooms are clean and we liked the experience of feeling like we were staying right in the rainforest and by the river! Despite some of the reviews I had previously read - we had warm showers (not boiling hot) but perfectly warm enough. Beds were quite comfy. Staff were all lovely and friendly, we loved our organised tour to Semuc Champey. Handy to be able to get dinner there each night - only 40Q and a yummy breakfast for 25Q. Had great fun playing pool and table tennis. Good location to Lanquin centre and easy to organise shuttles to destinations around Guatemala.”

Liam

United Kingdom

“really comfortable beds, beautiful "campus" - feels more like a hotel with all the little huts, very green, right next to the river, they do have music on in the restaurant but I didn't find it to be bothering”

Julia

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Reviewed: December 10, 2018

Anonymous
Italy
6.7

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
WiFi is not very good and it’s not the cleanest place.
Nice atmosphere and rear location

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 7, 2018

Ruud
Netherlands
7.5

“Really nice and I think the best option in Lanquin”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The showers are not that warm, but hey.... you're in the jungle :)
The restaurant with family dinners are a good way to meet other travelers. The beds are comfy and the personnel was great to help me out when I noticed the only ATM in town does not accept mastercard. Only Visa. Don't expect any help from the local bank overthere.

Stayed in December 2018
Reviewed: December 3, 2018

Hollie
United Kingdom
6.3

Pleasant
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The bar staff seemed to be playing loud rap music to please themselves and skipped songs as if at home - as opposed to pleasing guests. Bit strange.
It was a good safe place to be for Semuc Champey considering the town was a bit lacking and there was a lot of poverty and lack of cleanliness elsewhere.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Agata
Guatemala
8.3

“Nice hostel, but not a place to eat in all the time”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Cottage with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small and overpriced breakfast; Too hard beds; Music after 10pm;
Plusem: Location - close to the River; Nice design, lots of green plants/trees, flowers, bungalow, hummocks; All you can eat dinner (veg options);

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Mark
Netherlands
9.6

“Relaxing stay in a nice setting”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Just the lack of warm water and sometimes the loud noises from the other hostels - but the last thing is not their fault!
Felt like I was in a luxury resort - amazing setting next to the beautiful river! Good and clean dorms, showers and toilets are decent but sometimes lack warm water. Nice area to chill next to the river or in the hammocks. Cheap restaurants close by!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: December 1, 2018

Jasmine
Australia

1 helpful vote
6.3

“Okay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No wifi in rooms, only in kitchen area where mosquitoes eat you alive. No lights in the morning in the room, made it hard to pack up. Toilet bathroom so far from the room.
The bathroom tiles

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 29, 2018

Anna
United States of America
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Cottage with Garden View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Sometimes the music was way too loud to enjoy the nice relaxed environment.
The location and Jay the bartender.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 25, 2018

Anonymous
Germany

1 helpful vote
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Cleanliness in the room and restaurant area, very old facilities and bathroom Wifi could be improved
Good location for trips to Semuc Champey Evening buffet was okay Good tour organized by the lodge - nice day in Semuc

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 21, 2018

Nikol
United States of America
4.2

“Stay away from this place with bed bugs”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Old, poorly maintained facilities, including rooms. We had bed bugs. Food terrible and expensive. You can't get inside your room. The water to shower is barely warn. Dogs everywhere! Oh...and enjoy the laud techno music till 2am, not a place to stay.
Location, landscaping, and the manager was very cool and friendly

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 20, 2018

Luis
Guatemala
7.1

Good
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Staff for morning shift are awesome.
So far the place it's nice, but few guys for staff weren't that nice and gave attitude to others. Guys for morning shift are awesome.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 16, 2018

Giovanni
Italy

4 helpful votes
10

“Just come here”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
It's a wonderful tropical garden with bungalows, near the village, staff is gentle and smiling, great convivialità specially at the buffet dinner, which is of great quality and changes every night

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 16, 2018

Francois
France
9.2

Wonderful
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The play nice music at the bar/restaurant area, but sometimes it’s a bit loud.
Nice location along the riverside. Comfortable rooms with a small patio with a hammock in front of each room. The tubing was fun and the restaurant is good. Overall a very nice place to relax!

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 15, 2018

Famke
Netherlands
7.5

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
There was only one shower to share amongst all the dorms.
Super professional staff, smoothest pick-up and check-in ever. Staff made me feel at home by asking about my day and remembering my name. Great common area woth music and bar. You automatically meet people because of the family style dinner. Food is good. Guide (Dani) to Semuc Champey was absolutely amazing, he did a great job, was very professional as a guide, great at English and clearly loved his job.

Stayed in November 2018
Reviewed: November 10, 2018

Evgeniya
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Double or Twin Room with Bathroom
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Location, service, tour everything was perfect! Our tour guide Danilo was amazing!

Stayed in October 2018
Reviewed: November 9, 2018

Chang
Malaysia
7.5

“No complain...”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Most of the shower hot water not working... I only found one that works... good that nobody is using it, it’s quite far from my room though...
The environment...

Stayed in November 2018

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