Boutique Hotels in Antigua Guatemala

Absolutely gorgeous and historic hotel. When not in our beautiful suite, we really enjoyed wandering around the museums and making the most of the spa.

We absolutely loved this hotel! It is without a doubt one of the nicest places we have ever stayed. I loved how convenient it is to everything (literally right beside Santa Catalina Arch), and yet as soon as you pass through the gate you feel like you are tucked away in a tranquil and private oasis with a beautiful secret garden in the central courtyard. Each room in this hotel is different and some are larger than others. We were not able to stay in the same room both nights due to availability, which gave us a chance to experience two different rooms: room 1 and room 3. Room 1 was absolutely amazing. It is huge and has high, vaulted ceilings and a large fireplace and sitting area. The bathroom is set apart around the corner and the shower also has a vaulted ceiling, chandelier, and skylight. Everything felt very grand. I appreciated the makeup mirror that was provided so I could get ready without turning on all the lights and waking up my husband. Room 3 is still very nice but smaller and less grand than Room 1 (it doesn’t have a vaulted ceiling or separate sitting area in front of the fireplace). If we had stayed in Room 3 first I think we would have loved it, but it was a bit of a letdown coming from the huge and extravagant Room 1. With that said, Room 3 is not right on the central courtyard, so it feels a little quieter and more private. I think every other room is on the main courtyard, aside from the big suite (which is just beyond Room 3 in its own courtyard). The San Rafael is a small hotel (I think there are only 6 or 7 rooms) and it feels very intimate and boutique-like. A few other pluses about this hotel: First, I really loved taking breakfast outdoors in the courtyard surrounded by the beautiful garden, and second, it felt very safe. The gate locked behind you when you walked out on the street so even in broad daylight you still had to ring a doorbell to get in. At night, there is a door and a gate. All told, we absolutely loved this hotel.

Room tastefully decorated, beautiful, large and comfortable. Comfortable bed. Very friendly staff who stayed with our backpacks for a whole day, after check out (to go up to Acatenango). Very good breakfast.

Great place! Amazing room, very comfy

Room was spacious and beds were very comfortable. The hotel had a hot tub but we did not try it, it did seem to get crowded at night time.

It was magical Nothing to complain So beautiful

Staff, from reception to restaurant, are always very friendly and welcoming. The hotel is beautiful and very close to the central park.

Beautiful, clean, high standards, helpful.

Location, very quite not so far from the central park. Very clean and detailed. Staff very kind.

The staff was so welcoming! Unfortunately, we arrived on Palm Sunday and during Semana Santa when so many of the streets were blocked off. Monica was so wonderful in trying to help us get everything sorted. Oscar was also so lovely and friendly. The hotel is in a centrally located part of Antigua, within walking distance to many of the main city attractions. The hotel itself is charming and beautifully designed where you feel as though you're entering your own little city oasis. There's also a beautiful little rooftop deck where you see Volcan Agua on a clear day. The included breakfast was great and provided a menu with a fair variety of options to choose from.