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La Iguana Perdida - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Lake Atitlán in Santa Cruz La Laguna

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Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lake View | Extra beds
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Santa Cruz La Laguna, Sololá, Santa Cruz La Laguna
  • Lake Atitlán
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Los Elementos Day Spa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Panajachel Municipal Market
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos)
    ‪112 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Patio

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Laptop workspace, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Laptop workspace, bed sheets

Basic Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio | Laptop workspace, bed sheets

Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lake View | Terrace/patio

Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lake View

  • 97 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Laptop workspace, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 53 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View | Laptop workspace, bed sheets

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View | Laptop workspace, bed sheets

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Laptop workspace, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Laptop workspace, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 54 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio | Room amenity

Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio

  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Santa Cruz La Laguna

On lake.Your stay at this hostel will put you steps from Los Elementos Day Spa and a 5-minute walk from Lake Atitlán. Tzantizotz Nature Reserve is within 9 miles (15 km) and San Jorge Lookout is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Atitlán - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Los Elementos Day Spa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Church of Saint Francis - 33 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Panajachel Municipal Market - 33 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center - 34 min drive - 12.8 miles

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Spoon - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Sunset Bar - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Cayuco - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante el chaparral - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Guajimbos - ‬33 min drive

About this property

La Iguana Perdida - Hostel

Hostel near Lake Atitlán in Santa Cruz La Laguna
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz La Laguna hostel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
La Iguana Perdida - Hostel offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (one-way), (from 5 to 18 years old)

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

iguana Perdida Hotel Santa Cruz La Laguna
iguana Perdida Hotel
iguana Perdida Santa Cruz La Laguna
Iguana Perdida Hostel Santa Cruz La Laguna
La Iguana Perdida Hotel Guatemala/Lake Atitlan
Iguana Perdida Hostel
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La Iguana Perdida - Hostel Santa Cruz La Laguna
La Iguana Perdida - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Iguana Perdida - Hostel to the airport?

La Iguana Perdida - Hostel is 46.8 mi (112-min drive) away from the Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does La Iguana Perdida - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

La Iguana Perdida - Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 25.00 per person, one-way.

Does La Iguana Perdida - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 20 for adults, USD 10 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does La Iguana Perdida - Hostel have a pool?

La Iguana Perdida - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does La Iguana Perdida - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La Iguana Perdida - Hostel have a spa?

This hostel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is La Iguana Perdida - Hostel to downtown Santa Cruz La Laguna?

La Iguana Perdida - Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Santa Cruz La Laguna.

La Iguana Perdida - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 81 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is located right at the base of Santa Cruz which made it super easy to grab the lanchas. My friend and I stayed in a private suite which was really nice and cozy. The grounds of the hostel itself are stunning and so relaxing! They host family-style dinner's every night which was so wholesome and was a great way to meet new people. The only cons I will say is that there's only wifi in the common spaces, and wifi doesn't reach the rooms. Other than that, I loved my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great vibe in this hostel but had a private room that was awesome….large, king size bed, overlooking the lake, private patio with hammock, private bathroom. Quiz night was fun - we won - shot of tequila! Family style dinner was good, As were the a la carte breakfasts. Directly across from the lancha pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ji Yoon (Eunice), Toronto

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fatou

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking view!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Autumn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel is nice with beautiful plants and scenery. The beds are not very comfortable and the water is either really hot or cold. But for the price it is a nice place reasonable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatou

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

A great, friendly, welcoming hostal.

A great, friendly, welcoming hostal. Fully recommended for individuals or families.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay of 1 night! We signed up for the dinner which was really good and fun. Almost everyone at the hotel attended the group dinner. There were animation, games and a quiz. Would definitely recommend to stay there if you are in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was really cute, super well decorated, everyone was welcoming, a bunch of different languages are spoken, food was great (we had tacos), rooms were really clean, overall great experience 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

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

10/10 Excellent

Berglind

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

Loved my stay at the La Iguana

I had a beautiful stay at the La Iguana. I loved the room and the hammock on my balcony. I really liked the atmosphere there. The yoga classes and the sit down family dinner at seven. Great food and a very nice way to meet fellow traveler’s. The only negative thing I can say about my room is that the walls are paper thin and there were moments I felt that the guest next door very in my room chatting along!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

C

Great spot. Lots of fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dannybel, providence

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erich

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was amazing. Great location and very helpful staff. We participated in the pool tournament and had a great time!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Niah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rohan

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

Best Hostel

This hostel was great! While I don't stay in hostels much, this was the best I've experienced. The staff are great, the family dinners are a great way to meet people and there's always an event in the evening where people get to socialize. I stayed in a private room which was clean and spacious although had to share the bathrooms which was a bit more inconvenient given my room needed a ladder to access it. For me being a bit of an introvert and needing a push to make friends this was the best place for it. The staff and people were the best part of this place.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

BO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julieann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raul

8/10 Good

Edward

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

Diving Lake Atitlán

Went for the scuba diving, amazing staff and a great dive experience. Dive instructor was awesome and very helpful, making the experience that much better. Everyone was friendly and the food was better than expected, with the communal dinners being quite good. Little noisy into the evening and at night but not bad enough that it's difficult to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Laura

Traveled with group
Disliked: Room comfort

A pretty place but lacking some care

The hostel itself looks lovely and welcoming when you first arrive. The staff are friendly and helpful and the place has a lovely peaceful air to it. The family dinners were also well run and lovely getting everyone together at big tables. The longer I stayed the more issues came to light though. They are small things but make a world of difference. 1. Our room had no door handle which was painful when there's two people and it will swing open if you don't lock it from the inside or outside. 2. Showers were lukewarm at best and the weather here just isn't warm enough to make that a nice experience. 3. Food in the restaurant was average and my order was forgotten or mixed up frequently. 4. Room just wasn't comfortable. There was no where to hang wet towels, bed was like a rock and walls were paper thin to the room above and next to us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sean

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Backpacker hostel. Location is great. You get what you pay for. Nothing great about the room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Aurelio Ayala

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The morning always reminded me of a bad frat party! No trash cans around. The staff is amazing!
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022