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# Rancho Fortaleza

Mountain retreat where wellness and connection thrive, with daily breakfast buffets and evenings spent around a crackling firepit

## Photo gallery for Rancho Fortaleza

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- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

Rancho Fortaleza, high in the mountains, offers a free breakfast buffet and daily manager's reception on the scenic terrace. Guests can book Thai massages or hydrotherapy in outdoor areas, work in coworking spaces, or unwind by the firepit.

## Popular amenities

- Breakfast included
- Spa
- Parking included
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar

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## Room options

All rooms

3+ beds

1 bed

Showing 3 of 3 rooms

### View all photos for Panoramic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Lake View

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### Panoramic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Lake View

### Highlights

Garden 

Down duvet 

Rainfall showerhead 

In-room massage 

Laptop workspace 

- Lake view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

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### Comfort Shared Dormitory

### Highlights

Garden 

Free rollaway/extra beds 

Down duvet 

Rainfall showerhead 

In-room massage 

Laptop workspace 

- Lake view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Double Bed

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### Premium Double Room

### Highlights

Garden 

Down duvet 

Rainfall showerhead 

In-room massage 

Laptop workspace 

- Lake view
- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed

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## About the area

Located in San Antonio Palopo, Rancho Fortaleza is in the mountains. Pascual Abaj and Iximche Mayan Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Atitlán and Central Park. Calle de las Artes and Calle del Café are also worth visiting. Relax and indulge in the area's hot springs, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, ecotours and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our San Antonio Palopo travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Antonio-Palopo.dx6336789)

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Aldea Tzampetey, San Antonio Palopo, San Antonio Palopo, Guatemala, 07012

### What's nearby

- ![Lake Atitlan showing boating, a lake or waterhole and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220357/ee79adf4-7213-4dda-a8c5-e45220b794d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Lake Atitlán  
2 min walk \- 0.1 miles
- ![Panajachel Municipal Market which includes markets](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220382/11862504-419f-457c-a054-6bab3bc74998.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Panajachel Municipal Market  
23 min drive \- 6.6 miles
- ![Church of Saint Francis which includes heritage elements and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6220380/0d45b0d9-6926-4678-9122-759de12a500d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Church of Saint Francis  
23 min drive \- 6.6 miles
- Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center  
23 min drive \- 6.6 miles

### Getting around

- Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos)  
161 min drive

### Restaurants

- Crossroads Caffee  
14 min drive
- Delhi 6  
14 min drive
- Restaurante El Cayuco  
14 min drive
- Restaurante El Atitlan  
14 min drive
- The Little Spoon  
14 min drive

## About this property

### Rancho Fortaleza

Hostel near Lake Atitlán 

You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace at Rancho Fortaleza. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas, and indulge in a hot stone massage, reflexology or a manicure/pedicure. In addition to a firepit and a coffee shop/cafe, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. 

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: 

- Free self-parking
- A water dispenser, concierge services and barbecues
- Outdoor furniture, coffee/tea in reception and coworking spaces

Room features 

All guest rooms at Rancho Fortaleza feature comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to 

Extra amenities include: 

- Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shampoo
- Private gardens and housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
- Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
- WiFi in public areas is free with a 10-device limit

### Parking and transport

- Onsite parking available only on request
- Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
- Limited on-site self parking

### Food and drink

- Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
- A bar/lounge
- A coffee shop/cafe
- A restaurant
- Coffee and tea in common areas
- Couples/private dining
- Free daily manager's reception
- Private picnics
- Snack bar/deli

### Family friendly

- Children's games
- Children's toys
- Snack bar/deli

### Conveniences

- Virtual front desk
- Water dispenser

### Guest services

- Change of bedsheets (on request)
- Change of towels on request
- Concierge services
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping on request
- Tour and ticket assistance

### Business services

- Coworking space

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden
- In the mountains
- Outdoor furniture
- Picnic area
- Terrace

### Spa

- Aromatherapy
- Body scrubs
- Hot stone massages
- Hydrotherapy
- In-room massages
- Manicures/pedicures
- Outdoor treatment areas
- Reflexology
- Swedish massages
- Thai massages
- Treatment room

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Hand-held showerhead
- No lift
- Smooth flooring in room

### More

- Communal living room
- Designated smoking areas

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Down comforter

### Bathroom

- Rainfall showerhead
- Shampoo
- Shared bathroom
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### More

- Access via exterior corridors
- Laptop workspace

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM 

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before noon

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours 

If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests 

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast

Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 45.0 per night.

### Payment types at the property

## Important information

### Optional extras

- Rollaway bed fee: USD 45.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### 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

Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash 

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting 

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 

Property Registration Number +502 55591802

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### We should mention

This property does not have any lifts 

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Free in-room WiFi has a 10-device limit; WiFi in public areas is also free and has a 10-device limit

### Property is also known as

Hostal Nomada Maya

Rancho Fortaleza San Antonio Palopo

Rancho Fortaleza Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

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