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Reviews of La Casa de Don David

Flores, Petén, 17022 El Remate, Guatemala

#8 of 11 hotels in El Remate

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 35 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    8.0
    Great location and super friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hot water in the showers or sinks

    Friendly staff, great location, good food and spacious room

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 14 January 2025

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay at Casa de Don David with very pretty grounds and complete view of Lake Peten Itza.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The wifi connection was very slow. Poor lighting in the room and the AC didn't work.

    We ate most of our meals here at their restaurant. It had a commanding view of the garden which included a giant Ceba tree in the middle.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    8.0
    Everything was as advertised… glorious!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    More sturdy beds

    Great place and great staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location on the lake. Lovely garden with hammocks to relax and view the wildlife. Very attentive staff and good food.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Wonderful staff, very attentive and helpful Large room, windows towards the beautiful garden, and a hammock just outside the room Well kept space

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 May 2024

    9.0
    Great place to stay for a few nights!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi didn’t reach our room.

    Great place to stay for two nights, especially if you’re doing the sunrise tour to Tikal. The eating area outside with the Toucan Express Service was nice, the room was large with good A/C, and staff were helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2024

    8.0
    We enjoined our stay. Peaceful and relaxing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Completely inflexible about check out time even when offered some extra money. Our overnight bus left Santa Elena at 10pm and we were stuck in 95° weather waiting. There is no air conditioned space besides the rooms that are air conditioned.

    Excellent location. Well kept grounds. Great views over the lake. Nice and clean lake swimming spot close by. Quiet and restful compared to Flores. Centrally located with eateries and public shuttle close by. Closer to Tikal than Flores. Very friendly and helpful staff. Let us check in early which was awesome.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    10
    Excellent quiet hotel with a fabulous garden
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Everything. The staff were very helpful and always with a smile. Our room was clean and quiet, and as a bonus, we could generally get WiFi, although this was stronger in the restaurant/reception area. The food was good value and good choices, including vegetarian options. The gardens were great to walk around in and the birds and bats that came to the feeders were a delight to watch. The hotel arranged our tour to Tikal and also a taxi to the airport. I would highly recommend this hotel as an alternative to the hustle and bustle of Flores.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Attentive and friendly staff Clean room comfy beds. A bench and table in the room with a hammock and rocking chair on the veranda. No fridge but free supply of chilled water from a dispenser a few steps away. Altogether a quaint, interesting hotel, really enjoyed our stay.  We enjoy the breakfast and dinner in the open air restaurant also with a lake view. Tasty and not overly expensive meals whilst watching lots of different birds on the feeders just feet away . Beautifully laid out garden with the ability to eat and drink on a terrace with a magnificent view of the lake built at the bottom serviced by a zip wire dumb waiter. One of the days we caught the 5:30 bus from outside Gardinier up on the main road (1 minute walk) the other day we walked down to the lake road to the nature reserve. Saw close too 3 groups of spider monkeys a beautiful pale billed woodpecker hard at work. A little toad hopping across the path and a couple of large blue winged butterflies. It was very hot and required more water than we took and don't go without a stout pair of boots/shoes. Quite a strenuous hike for oldies like us.  We feel if you are visiting Tikal this is a much better option than staying in Flores that we went on to stay at subsequently

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2023

    9.0
    A top place to stay whilst on the lake
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower didn’t have hot water all the time. The one day we needed to book shuttles and tours the guy on reception who is super was off and the female receptionist didn’t have a clue.

    The male receptionist is the soul of this place, he speaks perfect English and is a nice person to chat to with lots of useful info. The Mayan garden was very interesting with signs about the plants and Mayan culture. The rooms were big, clean and comfortable. The restaurant has excellent vegan options for the area.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2023

    9.0
    A hidden gem
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pillows were very large which we didn't find comfortable. Hot water in shower only lasts about 7 mins - however this is clearly stated on the shower and in the very humid weather a cold shower was actually quite welcome!

    Huge garden which our kids loved running around and exploring in. Lots of other interesting things for them to see too. Lovely terrace with a view over the lake, with a great pulley contraption to order drinks from the restaurant! Lots of birds (although apparently many more at different times of year!) Room was cleaned daily. Delicious dragon fruit pie using dragon fruit from the garden!

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 July 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful stay at Casa de Don David!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful stay at Casa de Don David, they were so helpful with a Tikal sunrise tour, lunch boxes and our lost luggage. Amazing garden and super comfortable rooms with a very cozy restaurant. We loved it!

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 June 2023

    8.0
    lovely base for visiting the Tikal archaeological site from
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the electricity cut out a few times during my stay which was not the hotels fault but it was challenging for guests and staff alike they did their best in a difficult situation

    Delightful staff - really helpful and friendly food is nice with a good range of vegetarian options beautiful gardens with lots of birds to spot excellent value for money

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The beds were comfortable enough but the pillows were very thick and hard making it difficult to sleep. There were building works in front of the lake cabana (not on the property) No hairdryer in room.

    The staff were really great and the food in the restaurant was fresh, clean and delicious. The garden was gorgeous and the zip line for beers to the lakeside cabana was fun.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2023

    10
    this is the most wonderful paradise of your dreams
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    like most rooms in Guatemala, the beds are a bit too small for European people.

    it was the most wonderful paradise of your dreams.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    just wlecerything and above all the people in and David who is an amazing man!!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 January 2023

    9.0
    Great Christmas time
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower

    The garden, the breakfast, the staff and the owner.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 January 2023

    9.0
    Best hotel located at the lake with easy options to Tikal
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant is okay, however there are better food options around the hotel. Breakfast starts at 6:30, which is great.

    It was a wonderful stay, very calm, a nice garden, lots of nature around, directly next to the lake with a platform from which you can watch the sunset/sunrise. The shower is warm and the beds are comfortable. The hotel is directly located next to the street where you can take a collectivo/bus to Tikal, Yaxha, or the airport. From the airport it takes 30 mins with a collectivo/bus/taxi. The personal is very friendly and helped a lot regarding transportation question, organisation, etc. They also offer a laundry service. Rooms are cleaned daily. Special thank you to Marvel, who speaks English fluently and is always helping.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 January 2024

    7.0
    Great place to stay. Quiet Little town.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms could've been a bit cleaner

    The grounds are amazing location great right on the lake

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2023

    3.0
    very basic
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    very basic, no lake acess

    very nice stsff and free purified water station, and secure parking

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 November 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 June 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 November 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

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