Lakeside lodgeLake Atitlán, near Santa Catarina Palopó
Jardines del Lago
An elegant lakefront retreat with an infinity pool, spa and suites that open onto sweeping gardens.
From $320 per person · night
Lakeside lodge · Lake Atitlán, between Santa Cruz and Jaibalito, reached by boat
Stone casitas tumbling down a garden hillside to a private dock, with every room facing the volcanoes.
About the stay
Reached only by boat, Casa Xocomil sits on a steep, terraced garden on the quiet north shore of Lake Atitlán. Its stone-and-timber casitas are scattered among avocado trees and flowering vines, each with a hammock-strung terrace looking straight across the water to Tolimán, Atitlán and San Pedro volcanoes.
Days begin with yoga on the deck and coffee grown on the hillside, and end with dinner by the fire as lights flicker on around the lake. Kayaks and paddleboards wait on the dock for the calm mornings, and the lodge's lancha can take you to any village on the shore.
Why we love it
- 01
Waking up to three volcanoes from bed
- 02
Boat-only access keeps it wonderfully peaceful
- 03
The wood-fired hot tub under the stars
Amenities
- Private dock with kayaks and paddleboards
- Volcano-view terraces on every casita
- Lakeside restaurant
- Daily yoga deck
- Wood-fired hot tub
- Private lancha service
- Free Wi-Fi in common areas
Exploring the area? Read our Lake Atitlán guide.
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