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

9.1Superb(128)
  • Value for Money
    8.9
  • Security
    9.5
  • Atmosphere
    8.6
  • Cleanliness
    8.8
  • Staff
    9.6
  • Location
    9.1
  • Facilities
    8.8
Stayed in Aug 2025
8.9
J
Jack
Female, 18-24, England
Great location and they offer lots of day trips and bus services wherever you may be going next. Bar and restaurant was nice food was good. Showers were not the best like warm water at best.
Stayed in Aug 2025
9.7
C
Charlie
Male, 31-40, England
Beautiful hostel right on the river, highly recommend a stay here. We had an amazing Semuc Champey tour with Otto through the hostel, and they were so easy to organise transport both to Lanquin, and onwards to Guatemala City. The location is stunning by the river and the bar is a cool place to relax. Plenty of dogs, frogs and geckos knocking about too 😃
Stayed in Jul 2025
10
M
Maya
Female, 25-30, England
Amazing hostel! So glad I stayed here over Zephyr! Views are so beautiful and the rooms are huge. Bed comfy, great AC in the dorm, friendly staff and unbeatable value shuttles and Semuc Champey tours. Shame there wasn’t a kitchen to cook but overall amazing hostel! Best one I’ve stayed in Guatemala for sure
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Location

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