I don't know why anyone would go to Montericco. Guatemala is a beautiful country with great lodging, food, mountains, etc. Montericco is a beautiful black beach, bordering a dirty scruffy town. The hotel is a mix of good and bad. The pool is indeed terrific and much welcomed as the beach is too hot during the day to even walk... More

If you're going to Playa Monterrico, stay at Hotel Atelie del Mar. The owners are fabulous and very helpful. The service is outstanding, the food is delicious, and the pool is top notch. The hotel is just a short walk from town, and the beach is just across the street. One of the most enjoyable features of the hotel is... More

We were so pleased with our stay at Atelie del Mar Hotel. The service and food were outstanding, Stig and his lovely wife, Violeta were so gracious and helpful. The gardens were amazing and the pool was a welcome treat. Stig was very helpful in arranging a guided, sunrise boat ride through the Mangrove Swamp and the release of baby... More

Hotel Atelie del Mar was the perfect place to spend a few nights. The owners are helpful & kind, the meals were superb, the grounds are beautiful and the pool was the best part; oh yeah, and the black sand beach is a one minute walk from the hotel! We really enjoyed our stay here, and I would go back... More

I just returned yesterday from Guatemala, where we stayed in 3 different locations throughout the country. There was a group of 11 of us and Atelie del Mar was the highlight. I chuckled as I read the other reviews. I'm accustomed to traveling and my husband and I (along with the entire group) thought this place was an absolute delight!... More

Who could know that a piece of paradise, except the beach, was existing in Monterrico? Hôtel Atelie del Mar is perfect for having à rest near the only real swimming-pool of the town. Luxuriant garden and rooms with Tv câble and air conditioning. The owners welcome you with kindness and are very helpfull. Forget all the advices of your guide... More

The hotel, food & service is very good, but generally does not make sense to spend too much time in Monte Rico... The pacific coast is nice, but waves are too big for swimming and the whole Monte Rico is a village with few hotels and restaurants at the cost... The very positive fact is that you don't to move... More

I do not understand the bad reviews that are coming from someone that stayed there in October of 2011. I was there the first week in October of 2011 and the weather was absolutely gorgeous except for normal rain due to being the rainy season. My room was clean and comfortable, It had an air conditioner that was easy to... More

I don't know how this hotel is getting all this great reviews. Is the kind of thing that makes me loose faith in Tripadvisor. The highlight of the place is Violeta, the owner who is delightful, unfortunately the hotel is not. The rooms are very uncomfortable with no amenities and no hot water. There is only a small half closet... More