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Villas B'alam Ya
3.5 star property

Comfortable villas with kitchens and balconies

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Family Room | Free minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Exterior
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | View from room
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area | 32-inch TV with cable channels
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Private kitchen | Full-sized fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Overview of Villas B'alam Ya

9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Parking included
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Housekeeping
  • Room service

Explore the area

Km. 4 Carretera s Sta. Catarina Palopó, Santa Catarina Palopó, Panajachel, Solola, 3001
  • Popular LocationChurch of Saint Francis4 min drive
  • Popular LocationPanajachel Municipal Market4 min drive
  • Popular LocationCasa Cakchiquel Arts Center5 min drive
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Room options

Apartment, 1 Bedroom

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 430 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

Family Room

cleanliness

Highlights

Balcony
Garden
Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Free cots/infant beds
Kitchen
Full-sized fridge/freezer
  • 430 sq ft
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Panajachel

Located in Panajachel, Villas B'alam Ya is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tzantizotz Nature Reserve and Cerro Tzankujil, while Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó and La Galeria are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó - 17 min walk
  • Church of Saint Francis - 4 min drive
  • Panajachel Municipal Market - 4 min drive
  • La Galeria - 4 min drive
  • Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante El Atitlan - 5 min drive
  • Delhi 6 - 5 min drive
  • Atlantis - 4 min drive
  • Circus Bar - 4 min drive
  • Crossroads Caffee - 5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Villas B'alam Ya

Comfortable villas with kitchens and balconies
This villa features concierge services, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, tour/ticket assistance, a corner/local shop and a garden are on-site. All 4 individually decorated villas feature free WiFi and private yards. Guests will find kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and dishwashers.
Villas B'alam Ya offers 4 accommodations with free minibar items and a safe. Rooms open to balconies. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3.5-star villa has kitchens with full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and separate dining areas. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massages

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Family friendly

  • Free cot/infant bed

Kitchen

  • Fridge (full size)
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Free stocked minibar
  • Room service

Bathrooms

  • Combined shower/bath
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable service

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Laundry facilities

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lifts
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Safe
  • In-room massages
  • Corner/local shop
  • Porter/bellboy
  • Front desk (limited hours)

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Rowing/canoeing on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Yoga classes on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby

General

  • 4 rooms
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Villas B'alam Ya Villa Panajachel
Villas B'alam Ya Villa
Villas B'alam Ya Panajachel
Villas B'alam Ya
Villas B'alam Ya Villa
Villas B'alam Ya Panajachel
Villas B'alam Ya Villa Panajachel

Frequently asked questions

Is Villas B'alam Ya pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Villas B'alam Ya?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Villas B'alam Ya?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Villas B'alam Ya?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Villas B'alam Ya provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Villas B'alam Ya located?

Situated in Panajachel, this beach villa is within 1 mile (2 km) of Multiple Use Area Lake Atitlan Basin and Pintando Santa Catarina Palopó. La Galeria and Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Villas B'alam Ya Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect in every way. The view and accommodations were beyond expectation. I stayed in the Villa Jade and Bambu. Highly recommend either.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nisa and Rosa went way out of there way to make us feel comfortable. Rosa comes to your room to make a beautiful breakfast for you while you enjoy your lake view. The property is pristine and all the villas are unique but share a spectacular view.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Service provided by the General Manager was excellent. But, there were numerous areas for improvement at the property. Only those that are able to climb and descend dozens of stairs will be able to access the property and this is not previously disclosed. Issues such as clogged shower drains, broken cork screw, broken binoculars, warped door, no blackout curtains, etc., should not occur at a property of this level.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Jade is a beautiful cottage style comfy place to stay enjoying a beautiful view laying at the bed or while cooking and having breakfast or simply sipping a good coffee.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The perfect place to stay
Beautiful rooms and grounds with amazing indoor/outdoor living. Location was perfect in that it was close to Panajachel but private and quiet. We walked into town once but then ended up mostly taking tuc tucs (which were cheap) as the road was fairly busy and took about 20-30 minutes. Nisa was a wonderful host and arranged everything for us in a very timely manner (rides to town, massages, kayak, food delivery). The rest of the staff was wonderful too and happy to help us with anything we needed. This was the last 3 nights of a 10 day trip and it was the perfect place to end the stay as we could not have been happier.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location : Natural setting We found peace and tranquility View Staff Hostess : Nisa
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful experience, very peaceful and stunning view
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
Overall our stay at the Villas B’alam Ya was disappointing for the following reasons: The reception office was closed when we checked in. We had to try multiple phone numbers to get in touch with somebody to finally check us in. Upon checking in we were told that the previous occupant had messed up the key but it should still work. It did not work and in fact broke in half. We asked to have the key fixed and returned to us and it never was. We were unable to lock our villa for the entirety of our stay, which was extremely uncomfortable for two women traveling alone. The villas are super understaffed- the property manager is very sweet, but she does everything from reception to guest services and is not always around. Any time we wanted anything we had to ask for it via phone or text message and then wait for a response, which was usually answered late or not at all. When we wanted to leave the villas we needed to order transportation and hope that our request was received. Overall the place was a little run down- linens were stained and musty, windows and doors did not fully meet walls. This was really more of a family camp-like place than a resort. The price we paid for our stay here was double what we paid for a beautiful hotel in Antigua with far better conditions, ammenities and services. I would only recommend staying here for large groups with their own transportation and only if they were able to get a much better price than we paid ($160 per night for a queen bed)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Julissa

Luxurious
Amazing property and view!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The property itself is absolutely precious. It is right on the water, the villas are great, its very private... exactly what we were looking for. The management, however, was not great, which greatly effects the property itself as well. There are major updates that need to be made, there is never anyone in the reception, and it was nearly impossible to communicate with the hotel before arriving. Once we were there, communication was a little bit better, however, they were still absent. There was no check in where they gave us the information about the property, took our credit card info, etc... we were just shown to our room and left to figure it out. we had to ask other guests about how the property worked. Because they never took our cc info, after leaving we received a text asked for our cc number so they could charge us... As I said, overall, the place is precious, but they need new management and to update.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018