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Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo

3.0 star property
Beach hotel with a sauna and spa services

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk
Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo sits by the lake, offering an arcade/game room, sauna, and steam room. Enjoy meals at Cafe Jardin del Sol with its serene garden backdrop. Guests love the free WiFi, helpful staff, and library for quiet reading moments.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Hot Tub
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lake View | Lake view

Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 32 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Separate bedroom
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, Multiple Beds | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Bungalow, 1 Queen Bed, Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Economy Double Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 8 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Balcony | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Suite, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
  • 23 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, Balcony, Lake View | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Room, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
El Jaibalito, Santa Cruz La Laguna, Solola, 60111

What's nearby

  • Los Elementos Day Spa - 16 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Panajachel Municipal Market - 38 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Church of Saint Francis - 38 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Cerro Tzankujil - 52 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Church of Saint Peter - 59 min drive - 10.3 miles

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circles - ‬42 min drive
  • The Hidden Garden Atitlan
  • ‪Lush Apartments - ‬42 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sabor Cruceño - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Moonfish Express - ‬42 min drive

About this property

Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo

Hotel near Lake Atitlán
Consider a stay at Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a deep-tissue massage. The on-site international cuisine restaurant, Cafe Jardin del Sol, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a front-desk safe, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service.
Other amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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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) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Jardin del Sol

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Built in 1988
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
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 property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 15 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 110.00 per person (one-way)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal and Cash App
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel y Cafe Casa Mundo Santa Cruz La Laguna
Hotel y Cafe Casa Mundo
y Cafe Casa Mundo Santa Cruz La Laguna
y Cafe Casa Mundo
Y Cafe La Casa Del Mundo
Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo Hotel
Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo Santa Cruz La Laguna
Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo Hotel Santa Cruz La Laguna

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 8:00 AM–8:00 PM on request. A fee of USD 110.00 per person applies.

Where is Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo located?

Nestled on the beach, this Santa Cruz La Laguna hotel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Lake Atitlán and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Los Elementos Day Spa. Tzantizotz Nature Reserve and San Jorge Lookout are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 256 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 42 out of 256 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 19 out of 256 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 256 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 256 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla

This place is amazing!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Follower

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and the atmosphere were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Viviana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hot tub, spa, lake view, kayaking
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelmary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay, beautiful views
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel views and overall ambiance are top notch. Food and accommodations are not impressive at all. Beds were hard and uncomfortable. Not recommended for people with back issues.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our experience in La casa del mundo was amazing. Friendly staff, good amenities and great price for one of the most beautiful hotels we've been to
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

mirna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
many limitations and accessibility around the place they should have water and fridge inside each room and have room service since it is difficult and even dangerous to walk around during the night. I won’t recommend this place for people over 50 yers old or with disabilities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Internet

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

OSMAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Please update the pillows, and up date a to pay with credit cards
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of my favorite hotel stays in 30 years of global travel. I’m a budget traveler that values natural beauty and unique locations over fancy amenities or 5 star service, so that’s my reference point. La Casa del Mundo is located on a beautiful part of Lake Atitlan with amazing views throughout the day and night. Being on a cliff, you’ll walk up and down a lot of stairs, but there are many places to have a seat and enjoy the views while you catch your breath (if needed). Also, being on a cliff, there were several jumping spots into the lake. My wife and I walked to both close villages and enjoyed slightly cheaper options on those excursions. The staff were very service minded and spoke much better English than my limited Spanish. Also, though we stayed in a budget room with a shared bathroom 10 feet away, it was no problem. Also, the shower was a separate room than the toilet so that made sharing very easy. Lastly, the grounds are beautiful and my wife and I took scores of amazing photos of the grounds and the views of the lake and volcanoes. It’s a bit remote to get to, but if you’re game for getting a bit off the beaten path and are able bodied to handle a lot of stairs, I highly recommend La Casa del Mundo!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virgilio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stay in, very quite and peaceful with wonderful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Crystal

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

Beautiful hotel in the mountain

Pictures don’t do it justice. Situated in the side of the mountain, lots of steps so if you have mobility issues I would not recommend. Seating areas throughout the hotel which was great for us to catch the lightening storm. I wound up sick and wish I had felt better to do more exploring. Love that there is a path from the hotel to walk to Santa Cruz and jaibalitos. If you’re planning on any water activities morning is the best time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Casa Del Mundo but wouldn’t recommend to stay there. Would have rather we did a day trip. At the time of booking I just booked whatever was available, and it turns out we booked an “Economy basic” room by accident which was an extremely small room and forced to use a shared bathroom. I wish this was made more obvious to us before arrival as we were very disappointed. Overall the property is very beautiful but the shared bathroom detracted from our stay and we were tired of the limited menu from the restaurant by day 2. Still love the hotel regardless!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was beautiful.. Staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
We loved the hike from the p property to Santa Cruz. also the steam room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is an experience. If we come back to Atitlan, we will stay here again. The staff was friendly and helpful. There is limited food as everything is a boat ride away, but the food they served was good. We stayed over Thanksgiving and had their Thanksgiving dinner, which was fantastic. The hotel is quiet and secluded, but it is also easy to grab a boat to Pana or one of the other parts of the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yahasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was incredible. We absolutely loved the three days we spent there. We all had so much fun. The food was good but it adds up fast with drinks here and then. We spent well over a $1000 dollars in three days and The drinks are pretty water down so maybe bring a bottle with you if you want a buzz. That was the most we spent in any of our stays in Guatemala. The stairs were fine but it's a lot if you're not in shape. I saw some people struggling. But it was worth it and part of the adventure. We went swimming a lot because the water was beautiful! Also, we slept like babies every night because without fail, it rained at night and it was lovely enjoying a hot chocolate hearing the rain. The beds were not comfortable but it was fine because we were always so tired and happy to be there we still slept well. The staff was super nice and attentive. Tip is included just fyi. We will 100% come back specifically to this place when we return to Guatemala. 10/10 recommend. The drive was nice. We drove ourselves and the roads were good. Parking was easy and our car was safe. The boat people charged us an extra Q10 per person because our luggage was heavy he said. But we knew he was trying to scam us. We talked about it and decided to just give him the extra money because to us that was like a dollar and it was fine. But you can just say no and wait for another boat. Jobalito was nothing special and it was dirty with drunk passed out locals. Next time we will try the other town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

isis

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hotel but food service takes to long, you can not pay with credit card only cash and only quetzales.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Keyla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel is beautiful and the staff were more than amazing. The only thing we didn’t like how you still have to pay for every single amenity. The food was really good but also super super pricey.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mia

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

Beautiful property

One of the most beautiful properties I’ve ever stayed at. I love how eco friendly it was and the plant identification cards all over. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and swimming in the lake was so refreshing. I had such a lovely stay here and I will surely be back again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Casa del mundo is so beautiful, I’m so glad I stayed there. It’s affordable and the staff is amazing. They were super nice. The food was amazing. I had a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Hanna

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

Beautiful hotel but pricy

Casa del mundo is very picture perfect but it didn't feel as authentic as some of the other places we visited. The food was average and quite pricy. We booked massage that wasn't very good, after quite a few attempts we managed to get a bit off money back at least. The jacuzzi was lovely. For unknown reason the paddle boards were broken,but we weren't told why and when we could use them. There is A LOT of stairs, so if you have issues with that it's not the best place for you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Three star rating because there were more cons than pros. Pros: the lake views, the relaxation and unwinding, lake access. Cons: Location - almost “private”, away from main town (you can walk to two towns from the location), pretty much stuck there after a certain hour if you don’t want to pay extra for a private boat to go to another town or to get back Room: Tiny, cluttered, no TV, no AC, lighting was horrible (on the plus side; no scorpions or spiders in my room during my stay) Not handicap accessible. Steep stairs. I didn’t mind but beware because those stairs are the only way up and down. Food: if stuck in the hotel, they offer food but it is not the best. Not even average. Got food poisoning my last night there from my last meal there. Had the sesame fish sticks with salad and rice. I wouldn’t stay here again for all those cons. But I would however pay for a DAY PASS (50 quetzales) to enjoy the views and relaxation spots all over the hotel for the day.

10/10 Excellent

Dervin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente, recomendado 100% el personal super amable !!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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