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El Picnic Atitlan

3.0 star property
3-star adults-only lodge near Cerro Tzankujil

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  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi

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Lago de Atitlán, Santa Cruz la Laguna, Aldea Tzununa, Tzantixub, Santa Cruz La Laguna, Sololá, 07014
  • San Pedro Volcano
  • Lake Atitlán
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Cerro Tzankujil
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos)
    ‪68 min drive‬

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  • 269 sq ft
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  • 323 sq ft
  • Lake view
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  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz La Laguna

On river.At this Santa Cruz La Laguna lodge, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Cerro Tzankujil and 12 miles (20 km) of San Pedro Volcano. Atitlan Nature Reserve is within 20 miles (32 km) and Toliman Volcano is within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Atitlán - 1 min drive - 0.0 miles
  • Cerro Tzankujil - 13 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Church of Saint Peter - 19 min drive - 8.4 miles
  • Panajachel Municipal Market - 29 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Los Elementos Day Spa - 30 min drive - 9.7 miles

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 129 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee San Juan - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Circles - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Alegre Pub - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Sublime - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Moonfish Express - ‬7 min drive

About this property

El Picnic Atitlan

3-star adults-only lodge near Cerro Tzankujil
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at El Picnic Atitlan.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Santa Cruz La Laguna lodge.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Picnic Atitlan offers 3 accommodations. Beds feature memory foam mattresses. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Languages

English, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Memory foam mattress

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 4:00 AM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 7 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 16 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 16 and older are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee for check-in between 9:00 PM and 4:00 AM
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 7 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a security system in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 16 years old aren't allowed.

Property is also known as

El Picnic Atitlan Lodge
El Picnic Atitlan Santa Cruz La Laguna
El Picnic Atitlan Lodge Santa Cruz La Laguna

Frequently asked questions

How close is El Picnic Atitlan to the airport?

El Picnic Atitlan is 46.6 mi (129-min drive) away from the Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does El Picnic Atitlan have an airport shuttle?

El Picnic Atitlan offers an airport shuttle.

Does El Picnic Atitlan offer free breakfast?

El Picnic Atitlan offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at El Picnic Atitlan?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at El Picnic Atitlan?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Picnic Atitlan?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does El Picnic Atitlan have a pool?

El Picnic Atitlan does not have a pool.

Does El Picnic Atitlan have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does El Picnic Atitlan have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is El Picnic Atitlan to downtown Santa Cruz La Laguna?

El Picnic Atitlan is 0.3 mi away from Tzununa.

El Picnic Atitlan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Outstanding accommodation and service

There aren't enough superlatives to describe El Picnic! From the wonderful hosts to the amazing rooms our stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gaby and Jochen were absolute stellar hosts who were always there to answer any questions we had. Their exquisite meals were served in an open air bar high up overlooking the lake and volcanos in the distance. We would not hesitate to recommend this unique property with its open air rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Just amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible views, luxurious quarters, kind hosts

The view and room were gorgeous, the food was fresh, well-prepared and plentiful, and best of all Gaby and Jochen were so warm and inviting (but unobtrusive!) that our stay felt like a trip with old friends. Also, they make a mean rum old fashioned. We highly recommend Picnic for your Lake Atitlan stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to wake up to the most beautiful view of Lake Atitlan and connect with nature you have to stay at El Picnic. We had the most amazing two night stay there. The food and drinks were top notch - Johan is an excellent chef. We enjoyed having breakfast and dinner with Johan, Gaby and the other couples. We just happened to be there during a meteor shower too and we saw 10 shooting stars from our patio. It was perfect! The two resident dogs were sweet and greeted us every day. The walk to the boat doc is only about 10 minutes (or you can take a quick tuktuk) so you can easily explore the towns around the lake. I’m so thankful we found this hidden gem.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josephine

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Picnic is a magical, unique, once-in-a-lifetime stay! We booked the honeymoon suite (worth the extra!) and were pinching ourselves every day we woke up at the magnificent view and nature. The bed was super comfortable. Our hosts, Gaby and Johan were so friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Thank you for creating a little paradise!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gracias
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anders

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El Picnic was absolutely incredible! Waking up to views of lake atitlan was a highlight of our trip. The service, food, and property were great. The town is not as great, it wasn’t a town at the top of my list to explore while in the area, but visiting El Picnic for a night was an unforgettable experience and definitely a highlight of our visit to the lake overall.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alejandro, Weehawken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a true gem hidden in the jungle of Lake Atlitlan
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great for a weekend getaway!

Amazing view of the lake and volcanoes, delicious food at the restaurant and the hosts are awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aditi

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
LOVED our stay at this property!! The room was so unique and had absolutely stunning views of the lake. It was also furnished and decorated well. The dinner and breakfast were delicious and we had a good time chatting with the other guests and the owners. I wish we stayed longer than one night! Would highly recommend El Picnic to those visiting the lake - it’s an incredible experience.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annelise

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexzander

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unbelievable property. The views are breathtaking, the lodge is so unique and amazing and the staff and food are fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staying at Picnic is a very unique experience. It's glamping but it's serviced like a bed and breakfast. A big part of it are the incredible hosts,Gaby & Jochen. They are welcoming, personable, and their passion for their property is shown in the details. The breakfast and dinner that Jochen cooks up is fantastic and the menu is improvised on the daily (Jochen is also happy to take suggestions). Quite honestly, a dining experience at Picnic could sell itself; some of the best meals I had in my trip to Guatemala was at Picnic. The rooms and facilities are literally built on the mountain and you are surrounded by natural rock formations and foliage.While staying in the panoramic room, I felt very much like a king of the jungle would if they had electricity. The view of the lake is unmatched and the open air nature of the rooms lends to a serene and freeing experience that is hard to find elsewhere. While I loved every moment on the property, I can also acknowledge that it's not for everyone. The rooms are built on a mountain so that means you need to hike up and down to your room and around the property. This place would not be recommended for those with limited mobility. I also wouldn't recommend to those who can't stand the sight of bugs/wildlife. The rooms are open air and despite thorough cleaning by the staff, there will ultimately be critters around the room. If those nuances don't bother you, I'd highly recommend Picnic to anybody as a base for the lake. 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s important to understand where and what this excellent resort is. I loved the place and the hosts in particular. We were in slow season and they had time to chat with us over a drink at the bar. Gaby and Johan were fascinating people and a lot of fun. Also, Johan made us dinner that was the best I had in Guatemala! Anyway, the resort was fantastic and we’ll be back. Best views in the world of lake and volcanoes. To my initial point though; the village of Tzununa where it’s located is extremely remote and desperately poor. Certain travelers won’t like that, so I wanted to share how El Picnic is a high end, charming and unique resort surrounded by the opposite. We felt safe, but it did help that we were experienced travelers and could handle a non English speaking trip to get to El Picnic. (Resort spoke English of course). In summary, we absolutely loved this place but recognize it’s not for everyone. But if you want unique and wholesome, El Picnic is a must-visit.

10/10 Excellent

Claudia, Houston

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the views from our room, it’s always great to have then owners caring for the guests. Thanks for the experience. Danke Jurghen. Gracias Gladys.

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I just want to say that Joachel is so very pleasant, helpful and accommodating. The place is beautiful overlooking the beautiful lake. So amazing if you just want to relax and enjoy peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Jorges was great really welcoming and friendly. He went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed. Food was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominik

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Best-ever glamping experience in this beautiful and very special place above Lake Atitlan. Gaby and Jochen were wonderful hosts, making us feel at home immediately and throughout our 3-nights stay. Breakfasts and dinners were delicious and accompanied by great conversations with our hosts and the other guests. Time passed much too quickly, as there is so much to see and explore on and around the lake.