Posada del Cerro

This is a wonderful piece of land in El Remate, which is a midway to TIKAL archaeological site and other important touristic areas like Yaxha and Flores. The staff is friendly and professional, prices are fair and the property is unique in its style and location. Rooms have fans and mosquito nets. There is no A/C on the cottages. The temperatures outside may go upt to 35C at some times of the year. The lake is just in front of the property and you can just refresh there, though. Due to the uniqueness of its location, you will be immersed in the tropical rainforest and listen to howler monkeys in the morning and evenings. The spectacular views are also to remark. There is no wifi on rooms, only in the main restaurant area. It is important to note that they will charge an extra 5% if you pay using your Credit Card. Food is prepared on request and I personally like the hotcakes and the traditional Guatemalan breakfast. (not included but at an affordable price)

This location was the highlight of our trip to Guatemala! The location is fantastic as it is right near the town of El Remate and lake Petén Itzá so there is plenty of food and places to relax when needed. The food and rooms at the hotel are great as well. You are just a short shuttle ride from Tikal without having to deal with many crowds. The best part of the hotel is the abundant nature in the area. It is right next to biotopo cerro cahui which is a sanctuary for many bird, mammal and reptile species. We saw many amazing species of wildlife right in the hotel grounds including blue-crowned motmot, howler monkey, gartered trogon, and helmeted iguanas. While we were there, one of the hosts named Santos was extremely helpful in pointing out lots of these animals and where to find him. He was an excellent host and was extremely knowledgable on all the local wildlife and plants. If you are looking for a nice and relaxing spot near Tikal to enjoy lots of wildlife I would highly recommend this spot!

Séjour très atypique de 2 nuits dans cette posada un peu a l’écart de El Renate (15 mn a pied) et surplombant le lac : nous avions la chambre Crocodile, a l’étage d’un bungalow sous un toit de palme, et surtout ouverte en plein air. Très belle terrasse dont nous n’avons malheureusement pas beaucoup profité vu la météo très pluvieuse. Bonne literie et moustiquaire sur le lit, bien utile puisqu’il n’y a pas de fenêtre… La gentillesse extrême du couple qui tient l’hôtel y est pour beaucoup de cet avis : toujours prêt à vous faire plaisir, que ce soit pour vous préparer un dîner alors que rentrez un peu tard, ou vous permettre de petit déjeuner avant un départ matinal a Tikal. Cuisine familiale simple et délicieuse. A noter que la SdB est au RdC du bungalow, ce qui peut poser problème si besoin de se lever la nuit. Et prenez des bagages légers car il y a 70 marches pour arriver à l’hôtel…. Wifi uniquement au restaurant.