Hotel Casazul

Hotel room was on the top floor which would give good views although the communal terrace is right outside your window. For me, it was never a problem, but I can imagine if some rowdy guests were talking or drinking on the terrace it would cause disruptions.

We stayed here for 9 days, a bit longer than the average stay. when we arrived on Saturday the 6th of April, we didn't realize it was their easter weekend. This tiny Island turned into Miami Beach on Steroids. It was great to watch the locals cruising around town showing off bikes and cars along with family's just cruising around. They had no choice all the parking was gone. It was nice on the front street just watching the world go by on the small balcony. For the last 5 day's I upgraded our room to the third floor overlooking the lake for about $8 bucks a day, definitely worth it. The upper deck is almost private for the front 2 rooms, no one comes up from the lower levels. We sat there many a Sunset drinking a beer or eating a meal we had delivered. Rooms 302 & 304. The rooms are very clean, a bit tight on the towels, but just ask for more and they will take care of you, even to replace a towel you have just been down to the lake with. Don't be afraid to ask for anything, these are great people. Several times we purchased Ice Cream or a pizza for the front desk staff on our way back to the Hotel, it helps when you help, treat someone as you would like to be treated. Unlike the previous review we didn't have as much luck with hot water over both rooms. luke warm at best. But we still stay here again. Thanks for everything Hotel Casazul.

I stayed here 1 night and it was a bit of a walk from the main street. I wouldn't usually mind, but because I was tired from a 6 hour tour from Tikal earlier in the day, walking a few blocks with 16lb backpack in tow in 103 degree weather wasn't really what I would've prefered to do. The reason being that vans/tour buses are not allowed past the main street because the streets are not wide enough. Once at the hotel check in was a breeze and Chonita was vey kind and informative. Not much of a view from the lobby or outside, but once I reached my room, the view of Lake Peten Itza was amazing. I was on the third floor, no elevator. Again, usually not a big deal, but I'm 47 and bad knees. Hot and tired from walking and traveling all morning, it was tiresome. The room was very clean. Air conditioning is a must and there's worked great. There's a mini fridge loaded with different types of drinks. Beer, soda. water and even offer small bottles of wine and liquor along with a price list of what each item will cost. TV, wifi worked well. My room was located right besides the outdoor community deck. For most of my stay it was empty and it was nice to sit outside and lounge reading a book and enjoying the views. At night time some other guests were out on the deck and I could hear their conversations, but it wasn't botheresome because I was exhausted from my day, I went to sleep right away. You must take advantage of the sunrise, perfect view to watch it come up around 5:30 am. I was still in my pj's and was not surprised to see more guests awake and enjoying it too. Overall experience was good. They offer free breakfast at an affiliate hotel, I chose to eat at La Casona, which is literally down the block about a 5 minute walk with a great view of the lake. Then before I left I took a swim at another affiliate hotel, Hotel Peten, which is about a 10 minute walk.