Must-see hotels in Flores & Santa Elena

  • Hotel Isla de Flores

    Flores & Santa Elena

    This island hotel sports an understated tropical style that's highly appealing. Hardwood beams frame bone-white walls with floral motifs that are echoed…

  • La Posada de Don José

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Near the northern tip of the island, this is an old-fashioned establishment (check the lobby for a portrait of the founder) with rocking chairs scattered…

  • Hotel Santa Bárbara

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Part of a trio that includes a museum and a cafe, this is a perfect retreat from the hubbub of Flores on an islet just five minutes west by lancha (small…

  • Hostel Los Amigos

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Far and away the most popular backpackers' haven in El Petén, this hostel has grown organically in its 15 years of existence and now includes various…

  • Hotel Maya Internacional

    Flores & Santa Elena

    One of the best reasons to stay in Santa Elena is this tropical-chic resort spreading over a landscaped marsh by the waterfront. The big-top dining room…

  • Hostel Yaxha

    Flores & Santa Elena

    A haven for archaeologists, historians and fans of pre-Hispanic cuisine, Café Arqueológico Yaxha now offers a clean and simple place to lay your head…

  • Hotel Villa Maya

    Flores & Santa Elena

    At Laguna Petenchel, a small lake east of Santa Elena, this hotel is among the finest in the area. Ensconced within its own wildlife refuge, the…

  • Hotel Santana

    Flores & Santa Elena

    A tropical fantasy, the Santana holds a commanding presence at Flores' southwest corner, with a popular terrace restaurant and its very own ferry dock…

  • Ramada Tikal

    Flores & Santa Elena

    This glossy business-class lodging holds a commanding presence at the southwest corner of the island. Rooms are luxuriously appointed with iguana motifs…

  • Hotel del Patio

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Shady corridors lined with terracotta floors wind around a stunning courtyard, centered on a gurgling fountain. Rooms are tasteful and comfortable, though…

  • Hotel Petén

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Rooms are cheerily decorated here with a dash of chintz. Definitely choose the lake balcony units as they cost no more than interior ones. A good-sized…

  • Hotel La Casona de la Isla

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Popular with package travelers, this place has a Caribbean flavor. Smallish rooms line a long veranda facing a pool with a rock garden and adjacent lake…

  • Hotel Villa del Lago

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Behind the odd Grecian columns there's a cool, breezy interior that's long on potted plants and patio furniture. Comfortable, airy rooms have bright decor…

  • Hotel La Mesa de los Mayas

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Standing alongside a narrow alley, the Mesa is terrific value. Its 19 rooms are neatly furnished, with pyramidal headboards, checkered bedspreads and…

  • Casazul

    Flores & Santa Elena

    As the name suggests, it's blue all over, from the plantation-style balconies to the nine individually decorated, spacious and comfortable rooms. A couple…

  • Hotel Petenchel

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Just off the causeway, this comfy hideaway has six spacious rooms, all with firm beds and high arched ceilings, set around a lush garden. Get breakfast…

  • Casa Amelia

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Standing tall along Flores' western shore, the Amelia offers bright, stylish chambers with excellent lake views; rooms 301 and 302 are best, opening onto…

  • Hotel Quinta Maya

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Newly rebranded, this comfortable hotel offers large rooms arranged around a pleasant courtyard. There's a restaurant, airport transfers and a travel…

  • Hotel Petén Espléndido

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Standing alongside the causeway with its own marina, the most formal hotel in the region pulls out all the stops, with safes, fridges, bathroom telephones…

  • Hotel La Unión

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Considering its location on the waterfront, this family-run property is quite a deal, with cozy decor, quality beds and nicely tiled bathrooms, and there…

  • La Casona del Lago

    Flores & Santa Elena

    The horseshoe shape here allows all the rooms of the original building to enjoy the vista of Lago de Petén Itzá and Isla de Flores (a newer building is…

  • Hotel Aurora

    Flores & Santa Elena

    This backpacker spot's got banisters made to look like climbing vines. Rooms are plain, airy and well scrubbed, with screened windows, and most have some…

  • Hotel El Peregrino

    Flores & Santa Elena

    El Peregrino is an older, family-run place with home cooking in the front comedor (basic, cheap eatery). Large rooms with tile floors and powerful…

  • Hotel Posada de la Jungla

    Flores & Santa Elena

    Worth considering is this slender, three-story building with front balconies. Though a bit on the small side, rooms are comfortably arranged, with quality…

  • Green World Hotel

    Flores & Santa Elena

    This low-key shoreline property features an interior patio and an upper sundeck overlooking the lake. Compact, low-lit rooms have ceiling fans and good…

  • Hotel Flores de Petén

    Flores & Santa Elena

    The first hotel you reach coming off the causeway has bright and spacious rooms with cut-rate furniture and a terrace for lake-gazing. The steady flow of…

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