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La Iguana Perdida - Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel near Lake Atitlán in Santa Cruz La Laguna

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Basic Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony
Restaurant
Basic Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony
Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lake View | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Santa Cruz La Laguna, Sololá, Santa Cruz La Laguna
  • Place, Lake Atitlán
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Los Elementos Day Spa
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Panajachel Municipal Market
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Airport, Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos)
    ‪98 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Basic Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 5 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio | Living area

Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Patio

Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Patio

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio

Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lake View

Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

Luxury Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Santa Cruz La Laguna

On lake.Your stay at this hostel will put you steps from Los Elementos Day Spa and a 5-minute walk from Lake Atitlán. Tzantizotz Nature Reserve is within 9 miles (15 km) and San Jorge Lookout is within 12 miles (20 km).
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What's nearby

  • Lake Atitlán - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Los Elementos Day Spa - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cerro Tzankujil - 53 min drive - 24.1 km
  • Panajachel Municipal Market - 55 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Church of Saint Francis - 55 min drive - 23.0 km

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 112 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Spoon - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sabor Cruceño - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪7 Caldos - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Holy Tortillas - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Bar - ‬33 min drive

About this property

La Iguana Perdida - Hostel

Hostel near Lake Atitlán in Santa Cruz La Laguna
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. You'll find a business center on site.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A nightclub, a sauna, and spa services are also featured at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Cruz La Laguna hostel.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
La Iguana Perdida - Hostel offers 20 accommodations with complimentary bottled water. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM for a fee: USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Library
  • Nightclub
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private or shared bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults, and USD 10 to 20 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 25.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (one-way), (from 5 to 18 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

iguana Perdida Hotel Santa Cruz La Laguna
iguana Perdida Hotel
iguana Perdida Santa Cruz La Laguna
Iguana Perdida Hostel Santa Cruz La Laguna
La Iguana Perdida Hotel Guatemala/Lake Atitlan
Iguana Perdida Hostel
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La Iguana Perdida - Hostel Santa Cruz La Laguna
La Iguana Perdida - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Iguana Perdida - Hostel to the airport?

La Iguana Perdida - Hostel is 46.8 mi (112-min drive) away from the Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel?

As of Apr 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel on May 3, 2026 start from CA $40, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does La Iguana Perdida - Hostel have an airport shuttle?

La Iguana Perdida - Hostel offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 25.00 per person, one-way.

Does La Iguana Perdida - Hostel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 10 and 20 for adults, USD 10 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

Is there a casino at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

Is there free parking at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does La Iguana Perdida - Hostel have a pool?

La Iguana Perdida - Hostel does not have a pool.

Does La Iguana Perdida - Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does La Iguana Perdida - Hostel have a spa?

This hostel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer deep-tissue massages.

How close is La Iguana Perdida - Hostel to downtown Santa Cruz La Laguna?

La Iguana Perdida - Hostel is 0.1 mi away from Santa Cruz La Laguna.

La Iguana Perdida - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 107 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 107 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 107 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 107 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 107 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Regina Margarita

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, perfect view, very kind and helpful staff, good food, an overall very pleasant stay:)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent vibe with really friendly staff. The travelers passing through were nice to know - altho briefly.
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes, the room was spotless and staff is very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous room with a lakeside view! Fabulous staff, friendly and accommodating. Lovely food and the family dinner is a must. We met some fab people here, sad to leave
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our room was fabulous. It was large, clean, had a nice shower, and best of all, had an amazing balcony looking over the lake. We also enjoyed the meals, particularly the breakfast and lunches made to order. The food was good and you can’t beat the views.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Joe Han

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Avoid at all costs. This place is run by drunk volunteers. I had food poisoning from their “community dinner” and entirely regret this stay. No one helpful at all.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neiki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hostel is a great choice in Santa Cruz. It's right in front of the dock so no rolling your suitcase over rocky paths. It's also a 4 minute walk to the party hostel Free Cerveza if you want to get that energy and use their dock, and a 10 minute walk to nice kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming. I stayed in a Private the whole time. The first was Balto and the second was Toliman. Toliman was gorgeous and had a lake view - would be great for a couple. I think I preferred Balto because at night it was cozier and quieter. Family dinner is wonderful at this hostel and such a core part of the experience. I participated every night and loved it. The food was great and the company was amazing. There are also different activities each night and the Open Mic Night is a blast. People from all over the town come for it. The highlight was Sam who was our hiking guide for the sunrise hike. The hike itself was gorgeous; on top of that Sam was really an expert not just with knowledge of the area but also with ensuring our safety and enjoyment. It's technically a short and easyish hike but I have chronic pain and limitations. Sam ensured that I was doing okay, had me hike at the front of the pack to help control the pace, and even gave me cookies because the sugar helps your body. We also learned so many interesting things about the volcanos, the lake and the local Mayan culture.
View from inside the restaurant/reception/bar.
Chula! She and her brother Chapo are very chill.
Chula blocking the walkway to the bar.
View from the restaurant/reception.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandru

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Jasmine, Houston

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful vibe from all staff members and great location and accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
It is a great glamping property that any liberal hippie would love.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antoine

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cozy place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool hostel with massages, sauna and other cool activities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julian

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emilia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hostel is located right at the base of Santa Cruz which made it super easy to grab the lanchas. My friend and I stayed in a private suite which was really nice and cozy. The grounds of the hostel itself are stunning and so relaxing! They host family-style dinner's every night which was so wholesome and was a great way to meet new people. The only cons I will say is that there's only wifi in the common spaces, and wifi doesn't reach the rooms. Other than that, I loved my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great vibe in this hostel but had a private room that was awesome….large, king size bed, overlooking the lake, private patio with hammock, private bathroom. Quiz night was fun - we won - shot of tequila! Family style dinner was good, As were the a la carte breakfasts. Directly across from the lancha pier.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Ji Yoon (Eunice), Toronto

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Fatou

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breathtaking view!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Autumn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall the hotel is nice with beautiful plants and scenery. The beds are not very comfortable and the water is either really hot or cold. But for the price it is a nice place reasonable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fatou

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great, friendly, welcoming hostal.

A great, friendly, welcoming hostal. Fully recommended for individuals or families.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay of 1 night! We signed up for the dinner which was really good and fun. Almost everyone at the hotel attended the group dinner. There were animation, games and a quiz. Would definitely recommend to stay there if you are in Santa Cruz.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Place was really cute, super well decorated, everyone was welcoming, a bunch of different languages are spoken, food was great (we had tacos), rooms were really clean, overall great experience 10/10 would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024