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Comfort Shared Dormitory
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Hostel with free breakfast, a short walk to Lake Atitlán

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Concierge services

When you stay at Rancho Fortaleza in San Antonio Palopo, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Atitlán and Multiple Use Area Lake Atitlan Basin. This spa hostel is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Santa Catarina Palopo Church and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. Conveniences include in-room massages, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a communal living room.

Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hostel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, coffee/tea in a common area, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The hostel offers a restaurant, a coffee shop/cafe, and a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This hot springs hostel also offers spa services, a terrace, and barbecue grills. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Rancho Fortaleza has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Picnic area
  • Daily
  • Couples/private dining
  • Coworking spaces
  • Private picnics
  • Children's games
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Children's toys
  • Water dispenser
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Firepit
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Uncovered parking
  • Secured parking
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Spa services on site
  • Free reception
  • Terrace
  • Free WiFi (limited) device count 10
  • Wheelchair accessible – no
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Firewood (free)
  • Concierge services
  • Fully fenced
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Total number of rooms - 20
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Wireless internet access

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Rancho Fortaleza offers 20 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors. Beds feature down comforters. This San Antonio Palopo hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

  • Yard
  • Shared bathroom
  • Wireless internet access
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • In-room massage available
  • Shower only
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Free WiFi (limited) device count 10
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste not available
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • WiFi speed 25+ Mbps
  • Smooth flooring in room

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Rancho Fortaleza has a restaurant on site.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Horse riding nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hot springs nearby

Spa Services

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services, featuring outdoor treatment areas. Services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, Thai massages, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, and reflexology.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Swedish massage
  • Number of treatment rooms 1
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Thai massage
  • Reflexology
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-in time ends at 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is noon

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per night.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting

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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation.

Front desk opens daily at 7:00 AM

Property follows sanitization practices of WELL Health-Safety Rating (IWBI)

Front desk closes daily at 9:00 PM

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property is not currently implementing any guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Security system

Staffed front desk

Virtual front desk

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Debit cards

Fees

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per night

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

Hotel Names

  • Hostal Nomada Maya
  • Rancho Fortaleza San Antonio Palopo
  • Rancho Fortaleza Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hostel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit. WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 10-device limit.

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