Boutique Hotels in Antigua Guatemala

I thought this hotel was a magical place to stay. We were lucky enough to have booked 3 nights and my wife and I both thought it was a wonderful experience! I liked everything about the hotel, the room, the friendly staff, the museum ambience, the space of the grounds, the heated outdoor pool, the food….

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.

The location was great! Stayed 3 nights, the staff was very nice and helpfull. Breakfast was very good and the hotel had a great feeling.

Everything ! Probably the best hotel in Antigua !!!! Rooms, staff , breakfast , location , interior …. Everything !!!!

It’s beautiful and in a quiet area with security check. All the staff are very friendly and helpful, especially Enrique. I felt very comfortable and safe.

We highly recommend Hotel Candelaria! Not only was it really beautiful, the room was very clean and the breakfast was delicious, but also the staff went above and beyond to help us with whatever issue we had! The transfer from the airport went smoothly, they called museums and travel agencies for us to book tours and shuttles even when we had to rearrange, the owner once drove us to a place because it was raining so much, they offered tea when they noticed we had a cold, and the entire staff was incredibly nice. This is a great place to stay in Antigua!!

The facility was beautiful, quiet and comfortable. The staff was very helpful, and the location was very close to the center of town. We enjoyed our stay tremendously, and Antigua itself is a great place to explore.

The beauty of the gardens and rooms

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.