Hotel Casa Palopo - Santa Catarina Palopo

Boutique hillside hotel with panoramic views of Lake Atitlán and three volcanoes

Accommodations

Casa Palopó offers a private villa with three suites, each featuring a private balcony or terrace with lake views and contemporary indigenous artwork. The villa sits above the main hotel and includes a heated infinity pool, a jacuzzi, and a full kitchen for exclusive group stays. Rooms in the main building also provide floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the lake and volcanoes.

Dining

The hotel operates two restaurants: 6.8 Palopó, serving gourmet local and French dishes with seasonal ingredients, and Kinnik, a lakeside steakhouse accessed by a cliff lift. Both restaurants offer vegetarian and vegan options, and the bar serves handcrafted cocktails in a cozy setting. Guests can also collect eggs from the hotel's chicken coop for breakfast.

Wellness & Spa

The on-site spa provides facial treatments, body scrubs, manicures, pedicures, and massages, with a sauna overlooking the lake. Two outdoor solar-heated pools include a rooftop infinity pool with views of the volcanoes, and a second pool with a shallow end. A fitness center and daily yoga sessions on the terrace are also available.

Activities

Guests at Hotel Casa Palopó can join guided hiking tours, cooking classes, and walking tours of local culture led by local experts. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are provided for use on Lake Atitlán from the hotel's private pier. The hotel also offers bird-watching and a traditional Mayan shaman ceremony by the water.

Location & Services

Hotel Casa Palopó Santa Catarina Palopó is perched on a hillside with direct views of three volcanoes-Tolimán, Atitlán, and San Pedro-and is a short walk from the village of Santa Catarina Palopó. The property includes a helipad for helicopter transfers from Antigua or Guatemala City airport. Airport shuttles, private boat transfers, and tuk-tuk services are arranged by the front desk.

• Accommodation: 3-suite private villa with heated infinity pool
• Dining: 2 restaurants (6.8 Palopó and Kinnik lakeside steakhouse)
• Wellness: Spa with facials, massages, and solar-heated pools
• Activities: Guided hikes, cooking classes, and kayaking
• Unique: Helipad on-site for helicopter transfers
• Location: Hillside with views of three volcanoes, 15 min from Panajachel