We have stayed several times at this hotel and like the beautiful setting close to the lake, very nice views of the lake and a very nice garden and a cosy restaurant with a fireplace.

The rooms are clean and they serve a good breakfast. The staff is very friendly.

It is a rather small hotel.

Comfort is okay for the price - we buy a 5 night-"Chequera" which reduces the rate to 60.00 USD per night in a double room, and the comfort is good if you compare with other 3-star hotels, a bit low if you compare with other 4-star hotels.

Last time we visited the hotel it was very noisy, unfortunately, because a nearby church was celebrating a 4-hour service with loud pop music and very strong amplifiers. The room as well as the restaurant were not usable during that time - as if we had a disco inside.

Unfortunately, and for the first time, after I got back from a swim, money was missing from my wallet, which I had left in my room. I complained at the reception and they reimbursed the claimed funds, but seemed not to believe me and made me feel embarrassed. ("We trust our personnel, but if you insist, we will reimburse you what you paid for your breakfast" - when actually they did not reimburse breakfast but the amount stolen from my wallet so this comment felt quite bad - as if I was the liar and the personnel was correct.)

The room was quite small and simple - linoleum floor, two small twin beds (not very comfortable for us as a couple, and some itchy powder was falling from the ceiling onto one bed - seems that they have termites or so), but a nice, shadowy balcony with a very pretty view of the garden.

The bathroom was small and simple, but the shower has plenty of very hot water, which is not guaranteed in Guatemala.

The pool is of a comfortable size (about 16 meters long) to swim, but not heated. Since it was a warm, sunny day the water was not too cold (a bit more than 20 degrees Celsius maybe) and the temperature was okay for a swim. Sometimes we have found the pool dirty with leaves from the trees but this time it was very clean.

Overall, a beautiful place to stay, basic comfort, quiet unless the nearby church is celebrating a service (avoid the hotel on Saturdays), better not to leave your valuable objects unattended. (Unfortunately, the room did not have a safe.)

Tipp: If you plan to travel to various locations for a total of 5 nights (e. g. Livingston, Antigua, Panajachel, Flores), buy a "chequera" for 300 USD at the central reservation office of Villas de Guatemala in Guatemala city, that is a real bargain. The Villa Maya near Flores is really wonderful and much more comfortable and we have never had any issues there.

I have stayed at the Villa Santa Catarina several times and I have had wonderful experiences each and every time! The rooms are minimal but comfortable and safe, and the staff is always cordial and polite. The food (I have only eaten breakfast there) is alwasy freshly prepared and delicious, especially the coffee! There is noise from the village but that only makes the experience that much more authentic and you can't beat the close proximity to Lake Atitlan! I always feel like I can truly disconnect from my day to day life, relax and rejuvenate.

This hotel is beautiful and is rarely crowded. I thought the room rate of $105 which included breakfast and dinner was an excellent deal. The room was very spacious with a fireplace. There is a church next door that can be loud on Saturday evenings and Sunday mornings but it didn't last long.

The room itself was very basic (stark) with two twin beds a small desk and bathroom. I wouldn't rate the room high on comfort or style, but if you are looking for a basic hotel to stay at and want a pretty location outside of Panajachel then this is a very affordable option. One redeeming factor is our room was on the corner and had a beautiful and spacious terrace that afforded us both a village and lake view. The pool, though pretty, was too cold to ever swim in as it is not heated. One thing to note is this hotel is located in a neighboring lakeside town of Santa Catarina Palopo, which requires that you either take a boat (public lancha), tuk-tuk, car, or other means of transport from Panajachel. I enjoyed the privacy of staying outside of Panajachel on the lake; however due to safety concerns did not travel between Panajachel and Santa Catarina late at night, which made nighttime dining and entertainment options limited.