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 The Row of Double Rooms from
our Doorway by Bwana_Brown, 2 more photos
The Jungle Lodge is actually the hotel closest to the trail leading into the Mayan temple site and it consists of 50 rooms situated on lush tropical grounds. I was totally amazed at the quality of the buildings and grounds that we suddenly found ourselves in! There are a number of separate bungalows spread around the property as well as the row of cheaper double rooms that we managed to get ahold of. The shared bath was very plush, separate rooms for 'Girls' and 'Boys' with tiled floors, very nice sinks, big mirrors, clean toilets - couldn't ask for anything better.
The hotel also had a spacious dining room with attached bar (see my 'Restaurant' tips) which also accepted credit card payments - lucky because I only brought a limited amount of Quetzales (7.6 Q = 1 US$) with us. Our room had two separate beds and a ceiling fan to help the louvered windows with the cooling. Because the hotel is located in the middle of the jungle, along with everything else at Tikal, power is supplied by a diesel generator from a nearby research lab and is switched off between 10 PM and 6 AM. Note: on the 'Other' contact email address below add a ".com" on the end - VT does not allow enough space for the full goods! Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Tikal National Park, GuatemalaPhone: 502/476-8775Directions: One of three hotels located at the central area of Tikal National Park, only a 10 minute walk from the entrance to the Mayan temples.Other Contact: reservaciones@junglelodge.guate.
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 The Hotel Swimming
Pool/Outdoor Bar Area by Bwana_Brown, 1 more photos
We did however enjoy sitting out on the chairs in front of our little room. It was nice to stare out into the jungle, watch the Oscellated Turkeys (at first, I half-wondered if they were Peacocks) as they strolled past and we could also hear the echoing crys of the male Black Howler Monkeys in the tree-tops as they staked out their territorial claims.
The Jungle Lodge was great for us! Theme: Hotel
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 Lake Peten Itza by windsorgirl
You can enjoy a swim in the lake, a visit to the jungle reserve, Biotopo Cerro Cahui or shop for local handicrafts, especially woodcarvings.
Staying in El Remate is much cheaper than staying in the park and more convenient than staying in Flores. There is a 530 am shuttle that will get you to the park by it's 6am opening. Inquire at Casa Don David for shuttle tickets. We also booked our return bus to the Belize border at Don David.
We had hoped to stay at Don David, it has lovely rooms with private bath and hammocks on the shores of the lake, but they were expecting a tour group and the inn was full. They referred us to Los Gardenias across the street and for half the price, we found newly remodelled and impeccably clean rooms with private bath. A single room cost 80Q or $10US/night. Theme: Pension/GuesthousePrice: less than US$20 » Currency ConverterComparison: least expensiveDirections: On the Tikal Highway, 36kms south of the park entrance.
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We loved our stay here...and it was easy to book online with them. They arranged to have a cab waiting for us at the airport and everything . The rooms are simple and spotless. Its a great value and includes a coupon for dinner or breakfast ( you're choice!!) $44.00 per couple.
The grounds are well landscaped and there are lots of birds to see. The sunset is lovely over the lake and the staff will arrange your tours for you.
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There are hotel accomodations in Tikal, but the only reason to stay would be the early morning sunrise photography, and the night time moon and star gazing. These are definitely good reasons to stay near the park, but the prices are lower on the island town of Flores, just an hour away by van shuttle. Flores has numerous hotels and restaurants, at very reasonable prices, and is itself worthy of a day or two of sighting around Lago Peten.
So, rather than fly in on some short package tour, take the journey to Flores and hang-out a day or two. If more than one day is required for hiking around Tikal, then this can be arranged from Flores too.
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 Hotel Jaguar by easterntrekker
Its rooms are comforable and clean ...and you are right in the jungle of Tikal so the sounds are terrific of the wildlife. Its a great option for an early start to seeing Tikal!
Its located right by the entrance to the park of Tikal.
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If you like it HOT and MUGGY and with NOTHING to do, stay right at the ruins at the nice but very overpriced hotels right at the park. You will have all day and into dusk to explore the ruins (but I find you will have enough time without staying there). I looked at all three hotels while visiting and found them to be VERY BASIC and rather expensive.
If you want LOTS of touristy shops, LOTS of restaurant possibilities and so forth.....the Island town of FLORES is pretty much where most tourists (especially on a budget) would stay. We found it noisy but plenty to do and explore. Our hotel (was BASIC but VERY CLEAN at about $8 a night. (YES ....EIGHT BUCKS!!) PLENTY to choose from in this category. You could spend a lot more at the Grand Hotel but there were only TWO people doing so when we were there (and it is a very large hotel)!
In the sleepy little town of El Remate you will find La Casa de Don David. This very friendly and slightly expensive (FOR GUATEMALA) hotel included one meal per person per day (for about $35 or $40..don't really recall) ....and the food was VERY VERY GOOD. The town doesn't have much to offer but it is MUCH cooler (temp.) than staying at the ruins AND a minivan was arranged to pick up before sunrise and get you to the park right when it opened. Also a GUIDE on the bus spoke most of the way as an intro to the park and to get more people to join his tour. I have NEVER heard a more informative guide in all of my life. YOU MUST HIRE A GUIDE IF YOU GO OR YOU WILL HAVE WASTED ALL YOUR TIME AND MONEY GOING TO TIKAL FOR A HUGELY DIMINISHED EXPERIENCE. There are other hotels in El Remate but we looked at most of them and found this to be the best overall.
Finca Ixobel, Poptun (on the road and isolated) looked like an intersting and lovely place to stay with expansive gardens and horses roaming about. From the looks of it (ONLY FROM THE ROAD) if I were an intellectual or were hanging out for a few months, I'd check this out for a few days. Theme: HotelPrice: US$20-40 » Currency ConverterComparison: more expensive than averageAddress: little gray place just off the main road with a nice view of the water and nice garden and great restaurant.Directions: Its a small town. You will find it.
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 Jungle Relaxation by Dionysus
Pretty reasonable. Very clean and modern. Little walk to the entrance of the park though.
The generator runs until 10:00 pm and then it is pitch black. Hot water only in the morning. No phones. Bring a battery operated alarm clock and flashlights.
We stayed in one of the cabanas, facing the pool (see other pic). Walls are screened where they meet the roof, so full sound proof privacy isn't an option. It wasn't that bad. We were in a group, so we had a lot of fun with it.
I have a video movie of the rooms that I can send if you are really interested. (Don't ask me why)
People we met who stayed the Jungle Lodge were happy with it too.
Pool was fabulous.
Restaurant food was really great, such a surprize.
Cash Only and bring your own water, supplies, etc. Vendors are expensive. Theme: HotelPrice: US$40-80 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: Just outside the grounds to Tikal ParkDirections: Follow directions to the TIKAL Park, go through the entrance and turn East, opposite the road into the park. Last one on the north side. Big sign out front. It's pretty well marked
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 Bob trying to adjust the
curtains by grandmaR
They have no pool. They have electricity only from 6 p.m.to 9 p.m. There was a private bath, but no windows in the bathroom so you couldn't see without electricity. Take your shower before the lights go out. We didn't find that there was any hot water. We had twin beds, and there was a bedside table on which were two candles, and a water jug and glasses.
OCCUPANCY PRICE
SINGLE US$ 32.00
DOUBLE US$ 50.00
TRIPLE US$ 68.00
QUADRUPLE US$ 80.00
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 Tikal Inn pool and cabin by grandmaR
This is what the website says about prices. I think their price for a double in 1998 was a little over $50.00
OCCUPANCY PRICE PER PERSON with a private bath (Including tour, lunch & park entrance fee)
SINGLE US$ 109.80
DOUBLE US$ 80.52
TRIPLE US$ 79.99 Plus Tourism & Local Taxes
OCCUPANCY PRICE per room
SINGLE US$ 65.88
DOUBLE US$ 80.52
TRIPLE US$ 117.12 Plus Tourism & Local Taxes
The reason that there was a mixup is that there are no phones to the park - all the reservations are done from Flores by radio.
We had a double bed and two twin beds, a rack for clothes, and a private bathroom. There were chairs around the pool, but at dusk it gets a little mosquito-y. There is only electricity for a short time at night.
We ate dinner here too - the food was excellent
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