About

El Retiro Lodge Lanquin is a charming hostel nestled in Lanquín, Guatemala, just 15 kilometers from the renowned natural attractions of Semuc Champey and the Blue Hole.

The property features a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay, including a restaurant, free private parking, a garden, and a bar. Guests can relax in the shared lounge or on the sun terrace, and the hostel offers free WiFi.

The hostel also provides recreational activities such as billiards and table tennis, making it an ideal spot for socializing and entertainment. Its proximity to the Blue Hole makes it a perfect base for exploring these stunning natural sites.

El Retiro Lodge Lanquin - Terms & Conditions:

Thank you for choosing El Retiro Lodge for your stay in Lanquin!

We look forward to welcoming you very soon to our relaxing riverside lodge.

It would be great if you could please let us know where you will be traveling from and your estimated arrival time so that we can wait for you. If you expect to arrive late, please let us know, as we have a car waiting for you at the Lanquin Bus Station, and our driver's name is Kevin

If you would like to visit Semuc Champey, we offer a tour that includes a guide, round trip transportation, entrance to a water cave, a rope swing, waterfalls, tubing, viewpoint, and the Semuc pools. If you wish, you can book with us at the reception on the day of your arrival. The guide will also be there to explain everything to you.

We can also arrange transportation to your next destination: Rio Dulce, Lake Atitlan, Flores, Antigua, and Guatemala City.
We would also like to inform you that in Lanquin, there is a 5B ATM, but it operates irregularly. Therefore, we recommend bringing enough cash, as in our hostel, we only accept card payments in the restaurant area with a 5% surcharge. For our rooms, tours, and shuttle service, we accept cash only.
If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to ask, so we can help you make the most of your stay with us. You can reach us on WhatsApp at +502 46383008.

Otherwise, enjoy your trip, and we look forward to welcoming you soon!

The El Retiro Team
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IMPORTANT MESSAGE!!!!!
Dear customers,
We would like to inform you that we do not accept children or guests over the age of 45, as our bar closes very late.
We appreciate your understanding.

Cancellation policy: 1 day before arrival. In case of a late cancellation or No Show, you will be charged the first night of your stay.

Check in from 14:00 to 23:00 .
Check out before 11:00 .

Payment upon arrival by cash.
Taxes included.

General:
24 hour Reception.
No curfew.

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 23:00

Check Out

until 12:00

  • Age Restriction
  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Adaptors
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • ATM
  • Parking
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Reviews

9.3Superb(248)
  • Value for Money
    9.5
  • Security
    9.6
  • Atmosphere
    9.0
  • Cleanliness
    8.8
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Location
    9.3
  • Facilities
    9.1
Summary of traveller reviews

El Retiro Lodge Lanquin offers a beautiful natural setting by the river, perfect for a relaxing stay. Guests praise the incredibly friendly and helpful staff, the delicious food, and the well-organized tours, especially to Semuc Champey. Private rooms are spacious and comfortable. Some recent reviews mention issues with cold showers and occasional noise from birds early in the morning.

Stayed in Aug 2026
9.1
E
Eva
Female, 18-24, England
Lovely hostel with so much green space to hang out in. Nice food and cocktails too and the guided Semic tour was perfect, I just booked it the night before at the hostel. Great for a chill time though as it was extremely quiet in my stay there.
Stayed in Aug 2026
6.6
S
sofi
Female, 41+, Israel
The place are beautiful but one of the staff was drunk and its felt like harassment. I was alone on the hammock infront of my room and he came and ask me something in Spanish which I don't understand and keep talking till I was angry and said go go go in a firm way... I went up to reception to complain and it turns out he was the guy there. He smelled like beer and I asked him what he wanted from me and he was embarrassed and said just to see if you were okay.
Stayed in Aug 2026
9.7
L
Lara
Female, 18-24, Germany
Super friendly staff! Had a great time.
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Location

El Retiro Lodge salida a Cahabon, San Agustin Lanquin, Lanquin, Guatemala
0.8km from city centre