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Villa Maya

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Laguna Petenchel, Flores, Guatemala
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Villa Maya
4.5 of 5 stars 53 Reviews
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New Jersey
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

We stayed here as part of a Caravan tours group. The regular rooms all have great views over the water, and there were lots of wild birds in the grounds. There are also Scarlet Macaws, but they are fenced, so I don't think they count. There are crocs in the water. The pool is good, but the insects do attack.... More

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Homewood, Illinois
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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We stayed here for two nights with our Caravan Tour. This was our base for going to Tikal. I absolutely loved this place! Rooms were very spacious with a nice deck to view the lake. Lots of birds to watch. We could see the crocodiles from the deck. Nice paths to walk around the property. Food was very good at... More

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Norwich, United Kingdom
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012
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This was the "basic" hotel included in the Llama Travel tour of Guatemala - and I thought it was wonderful. Beautiful site with lots of interesting trees and birds, plus lake with herons, egrets and crocodiles. I was on my own but had a large three bedded room, with balcony overlooking the lake. The staff were courteous, public areas comfortable... More

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Castle Rock, Colorado
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012
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Fairly short 45 minutes bus ride to Tikal, which was the real purpose of our visit. Resort has excellent potential but could use some sprucing up. Rooms were somewhat dark and musty. There was a water leak between the shower and the vanity in the bath. The open area dining area was very nice and the food was good. We... More

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York, South Carolina
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012 via mobile
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Stayed at Villa Maya for 2 nights as part of the Caravan Guatemala tour. Located on 67 acres near the Tikal Mayan ruins this wonderful place is a little. It of paradise. Large and very simple rooms with 2 beds each have a balcony overllooking the lake. The entire property is very eco-conscious and is home to crocodiles, monkeys, macaws,... More

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New Brunswick
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2012
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Our room was sparse but perfectly fine, lovely view of lake, nice balconey, no real complaints (except it was the only accommodation on our Caravan Tour that did not supply shampoo and other basic toilletries, but I had some so no problems there.), We knew in advance it wasn't equipped with TV or Internet, etc. so my husband was bored... More

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New York, NY
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
37 helpful votes 37 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

the hotel is exotic. While the rooms are average but clean, the grounds are wonderful, in the middle of a jungle with birds and crocodiles in residence. The food is very nice. The out of town location provides for a quite stay after a long visit to the ruins. The pool is great and so is the service. Many tour... More

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istanbul
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 January 2012

Right in the rain forest with wildlife around. Do spare the time to walk around the like early in the morning, if you are lucky you can see monkeys, crocodiles etc.

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Slovakia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012
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The hotel is actually a set of various types of bungalows spreading alongside the lagoon where you can hear incredible jungle sounds (most prominent are ubiquitous howler monkeys). If you are lucky enough, you can take a picture of a roe feeding outside the fence or a crocodile resting on a lakefront. So you'll forgive this place tired and worn... More

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farnham common
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 January 2012
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Fantastic setting; at breakfast we sat on the restaurant balcony and watch the crocodiles coming to the bank of the lake to be fed. Room damp and cold but otherwise comfortable, no coffee, tea, TV or bathroom toiletries and too dark to read a book in bed. Half board is based on a minimalist, limited menu. Female receptionist not particulary... More

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Address: Laguna Petenchel, Flores, Guatemala
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