La Lancha
Flores, Guatemala
El Remate
Vibe
Perched on a steep hillside above Lake Petén Itzá, thatched casitas sit surrounded by dense jungle canopy and calling howler monkeys.
“Lakeside rainforest hideaway”
Hand-thatched casitas furnished with vibrant native Guatemalan textiles, hand-carved woodwork, and private canopy-facing hammocks.
A lakeside dock with canoes, jungle birdwatching trails, and a curvy split-level pool tucked into the forest.
Traditional comal tortilla demonstrations, regional woodcraft, and guided expeditions into the ancient Mayan city of Tikal.
Set on a forested hillside above Lake Peten Itza, forty-five minutes from Tikal National Park.
“This is a more rough and rustic experience, ten rooms with shared terraces, some with views of the lake.”
Rooms
Each casita features Guatemalan wood carvings, vibrant handwoven textiles, and a covered timber deck with a hammock facing the lake or canopy.
“cheery wooden casitas hung with traditional textiles sit on a hillside so steep there's a funicular to get guests to Lake Petén Itzá below.”
Wellness
A split-level pool curves through lush jungle gardens, while a private lakefront dock provides canoes and direct freshwater swimming.
Backstory
Francis Ford Coppola bought the secluded property from a French couple, expanding the hillside retreat with traditional Guatemalan artisan craft.
Eat & drink
La Vista Bonita serves traditional Guatemalan fare and comal-cooked tortillas under a soaring thatch roof overlooking the water.
The neighborhood
The Mayan ruins of Tikal sit forty-five minutes away, with rainforest birdwatching trails and lake excursions right outside.
The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.