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restaurant staff not very welcoming and a bit impolite; you always have to pay every single bill and no possibility to have one check-out bill. Even different billing between bar and restaurant. Therefore incurring creditcard costs for every single transaction. Water needed to paid for. No water offered at breakfast.

Best location on the campsite!

The hike had to be cancelled because of a miscommunication with Mundo hotel. Also the hike would have been at noon which is the hottest period of the day. So not very convenient timing. The kayak was great fun!!

Biking very dangerous because of traffic. we were expecting a ride in nature but this was more of a road ride. So would rather do this tour by quad for example because the biking itself is not pleasant. The tour was great! Chocolate factory, Macademia nuts etc!

No screens in living area, so you need to wear mosquito repellent. A/C only in the bedrooms, so common areas are extremely hot and humid. Kitchen was not very well appointed--not enough bowls, cooking utensils, etc.

The house itself is a bit old, not very modern. Very spacious with 3 bedrooms, comfortably slept our party of 7. Nice big common area living room, dining room, and large porch with dining area. Beautiful view of the garden/grounds and Lake Atitlan. We had a few issues--no covers for trash cans in restrooms (no toilet paper can be flushed, so these are critical to ensure house doesn't smell), no napkins/paper towels, no kitchen towels, not enough bath towels, not enough shampoo/soap, no hangers in the hanging closets. All issues were ultimately rectified when we brought them up to our travel company.

Beautiful property, ideal for our group of 7. Beautiful courtyard and rooftop deck, bedrooms all well-appointed with TV's and fans, and a modern kitchen. Loft space in the front room is a bit noisy with all the traffic out on the street, but the 3 bedrooms are tucked away in the back of the house and are extremely quiet. Ideally located, right near the middle of town, easily walkable to any destination in Antigua.

This is a place like no other. Absolute paradise. If I could have brought my entire family, I would want to live there! The grounds and views were amazing, the staff was friendly and helpful. This was very valuable when trying to carry large bags up all those stairs when you aren't used to the altitude! The restaurant was wonderful. I loved explored all the gardens and seeing how environmentally conscious the owners are. The traditional Mayan decorations in the rooms and throughout the property were absolutely amazing. Anyone who is interested in this hotel should look at pictures and remember that it's even better in person. My only complaint is that I was only able to stay 2 nights. I almost cried when we left. My daughter and I are athletic and in good shape, but keep in mind if you are not, or have balance issues, getting around the hotel grounds might be a little difficult!

The grounds and buildings were beautiful. The pools were relaxing and clean. The food and service was excellent. The individual cabins were charming and relaxing. For spoiled Americans like myself, it's good to know that there is AC but not hot water. HOWEVER, I'm not complaining, because after learning about the area I understood that running water is hard to come by anyway, and it was very refreshing to take a cold shower because Monterrico is the warmest of all the places we visited. The beach has beautiful black sand, but was a little dirty. I'm not blaming this on the hotel but on people who litter. And it might have been dirtier because storms came through a few days before we did. It was very relaxing to lay by the pool or eat a wonderful meal and listen to the waves. We also booked relaxing massages and an early morning Mangrove tour, both of which were excellent.

This was a small, beautiful hotel that has a peaceful courtyard, excellent breakfast, nice views of the mountains from the balcony, and a perfect location for exploring Antigua. The staff was helpful and friendly and we felt safe enough to sleep with our window open. I appreciated all the filtered water throughout the hotel so I didn't have to buy plastic water bottles, and the availability of coffee throughout the day. Beautiful experience!

JJ made sure we go to the airport on time and we were sad to leave!

This is an absolutely beautiful city. We had a lovely and relaxing breakfast. We visited several shops in the area and saw demonstrations by Mayan women or locals. I was able to buy many things for my family and learn about the culture at the same time!

Indian Nose: This was a very early morning hike and absolutely worth the lost sleep! I'm very athletic but the hike was challenging, especially for those of us who live at sea level and aren't used to the altitude. But I love challenges and the view at the top was the best I've ever seen! Watching the sun rise over Lake Atitlan was an amazing experience.

This was a walking tour, which is the best way to learn about Antigua! We learned about the food and culture and history of the area. We were so full of wonderful food that we didn't have to eat for quite awhile! JJ, as always was a great guide.

This was fun and informative! JJ taught us a lot about the history and culture of the area. The land and weather was beautiful. And the people were friendly. I loved visiting the local shops/artisans and learning about how the different items were made!

JJ was our guide and picked us up on time and we immediately felt comfortable with him!