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Real de Chapala

Chapala, Ajijic, Mexico
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Real de Chapala
Ranked #5 of 8 hotels in Ajijic
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 hotel reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013 via mobile

For the price you should get more. It's a old constrictions with old amenities. The rooms are big with old mattresses.. And no food service after 11 pm I will not give more that 3 stars. Overall if you don't have any other options stay here.

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Guadalajara, Mexico
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013

Great location in front of Chapala Lake! Very large rooms with nice heavy furniture. Very nice green areas and plants. Very clean. Very noisy, no isolation in windows or door, so you can hear the cleaning staff in the hallway or excited children in the garden. Mediocre restaurant and service.

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Toronto
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2013

Stayed at this lovely, spacious property in late February for four days. Gorgeous scenery overlooking the lake-enjoyed awesome dawns and sunsets. Spacious and well-treed. Staff were very skilled and professional. Located in la floresta, a beautiful, upscale area with fabulous homes and great walking streets. A fun, 10 minute walk to the town centre. We were with a group and... More

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April 4, 2013

Thank you so much for choosing Real de Chapala, He hope you and your party members enjoyed the BBQ and we are hoping to see you soon! More

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2012

My wife and I spent 10 days, in May 2010, at this hotel on a get-acquainted-with-Mexico seminar. We picked May because it is the warmest month of the year in Ajijic, and I wanted to know if I could tolerate the heat. Well, it was more than tolerable, as the temperature dropped 10 degrees in the shade, and there was... More

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Finland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 4, 2012

I really liked this hotel. I've read a lot of reviews about how this is not a 4 or 5 star hotel that they claim to be. But bear in mind, this is Mexico we're talking about. Me and my colleagues stayed at this hotel for eight nights and attended to a conference that was held at the venue and... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 21, 2011 via mobile

i love this hotel we were there back in august 2010 and this december 2011, on my next vacation we are coming back. in my opinion this is a nice place to stay the employes are very friendly.

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Miami, Florida
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 13, 2011

Arrived on a friday nite (10:30)without reservation, after having been told this was the best hotel around. Wanted 2 nites, but were only able to stay (thank goodness) one. Booked fully for a wedding. Bar and restaurant closed at 10:30 or 11:00pm. Totally outdated, cheap toiletries, no a/c (told only in suites). just a floor fan. Beds were flashback to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2010

We stayed here 3 years ago and chose to return this year when it fitted our itinerary. We enjoyed the same beautiful grounds, the spacious and very clean room and the excellent food. We had lunch (one of the best tortilla soups in Mexico), dinner and breakfast, all with good food, prompt service and at reasonable prices. We were in... More

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Also Known As:
Real De Chapala Hotel Ajijic
Real De Chapala Ajijic
Address: Chapala, Ajijic, Mexico
Region: Mexico > Jalisco > Ajijic
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Ranked #5 of 8 hotels in Ajijic
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