About

Hostal El Portal is a friendly property located in Semuc Champey. The property is run by Guatemalan owners and local staff. Our main objective is to offer the best of your trip to this paradisiac place in the green forest of Guatemala. At Hostal El Portal, we are enthusiastic people with the desire to carry out this project and at the same time offer them a first class service. There is a 24-hour front desk, onsite restaurant, bar with national and international drinks and trips/tours can be organized. For more information, please do not hesitate to contact us.

The hostel is located 73km north-east from Cobán and only 9km from Lanquin. The property is ideally located just few meters away from Semuc Champey Park.

Hostal El Portal offers comfortable and spacious rooms (private and shared) some with private bathroom. Bed linen and towels are provided (in private rooms) and the following furniture: desk, night table, shelves, garbage dumps.

Hostal El Portal policies and conditions:

Check-in time starts at 1 pm.
Check-out time is 11 am.
Please advice your arrival.

Payment types accepted at this property: cash only.

Cancellation policy: 48 hours before arrival.

Taxes included.

Breakfast not included.

General:

24-hour reception.

No curfew.

No pets are allowed at this property.

House Rules

Check In

13:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Meeting Rooms
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Parking
  • Housekeeping
  • Book Exchange
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Reviews

8.0Fabulous(153)
  • Value for Money
    7.4
  • Security
    8.6
  • Atmosphere
    8.0
  • Cleanliness
    7.1
  • Staff
    8.3
  • Location
    9.7
  • Facilities
    6.9
Summary of traveller reviews

Hostal El Portal in Semuc Champey offers a fantastic location right by the river and close to the national park entrance. Guests appreciate the friendly staff and the nice pool area. Some recent reviews mention issues with cockroaches and intermittent electricity, and a lack of kitchen facilities.

Stayed in Feb 2026
8.3
J
Jennifer
Female, 31-40, Australia
Great location with direct river access. Also just around the corner from the park entrance. In hour meals are decent. Cabin dorm are good. Nice having a pool as well. Staff was friendly. Would come again.
Stayed in Feb 2026
8.6
I
Iza
Female, 18-24, Sweden
Boendet ligger väldigt nära ingången till naturreservatet och man kan göra turer dit som är ganska bra pris och roliga! Rekommenderar! Andy var en bra guide! Rummen är ganska bra, det är bara väldigt lyhört utåt och ganska kallt men annars bra! De som jobbar på boendet är också väldigt trevliga, Cindy var väldigt snäll och hjälpsam! Maten var till bra pris!
Stayed in Jan 2026
7.7
L
Lily
Female, 31-40, French Guiana
Good hostel. No AC in private rooms No kitchen Chilling area are really great
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Location

Entrada a Semuc Champey, Lanquín, Semuc Champey, Guatemala
1.1km from city centre