Title: La Iguana Perdida - Hostel Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # La Iguana Perdida - Hostel Lakefront hostel with nightclub and sauna ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10270000/10268400/10268385/5a95e992.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Deep-tissue massages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10270000/10268400/10268385/565de648.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Basic Suite, 1 Double Bed, Balcony | Laptop workspace, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10270000/10268400/10268385/995fe13f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Garden View | Laptop workspace, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10270000/10268400/10268385/02e26907.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony, Lake View | Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10270000/10268400/10268385/eba47a8a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies La Iguana Perdida Hostel offers a peaceful lakeside escape with scuba diving, a sauna, stunning terrace views, and a cozy firepit gathering spot. Enjoy free WiFi, an on-site café, and multilingual staff for an enhanced experience. 9.0 Wonderful ## Popular amenities - Bar - Spa - Laundry - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Free WiFi £27 includes taxes & fees 1 Nov - 2 Nov ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 31 - Nov 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=10268385&PinnedHotelID=10268385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=10268385&PinnedHotelID=10268385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 1 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=10268385&PinnedHotelID=10268385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=10268385&PinnedHotelID=10268385&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - 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54 sq ft - Sleeps 2 - 2 Single Beds ![Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10270000/10268400/10268385/02211932.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Basic Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio ### Highlights Patio Separate sitting area Private bathroom Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace - 97 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed ![Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Patio | Laptop workspace, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10270000/10268400/10268385/ace98b3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Patio ### Highlights Patio Separate sitting area Private bathroom Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace - 97 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed ![Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio | Laptop workspace, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/11000000/10270000/10268400/10268385/43c6a749.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Cabin, Multiple Beds, Patio ### Highlights Patio Separate sitting area Private bathroom Free bottled water Daily housekeeping Laptop workspace - 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSanta-Cruz-La-Laguna-Hotels-La-Iguana-Perdida-Hostel.h10268385.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSanta-Cruz-La-Laguna-Hotels-La-Iguana-Perdida-Hostel.h10268385.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C14.74074%2C-91.20653&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=1sXDcEiT_HApNHJscRkZbncgjmw=) Santa Cruz La Laguna, Sololá, Santa Cruz La Laguna #### What's nearby - Lake Atitlán - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Los Elementos Day Spa - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles - Panajachel Municipal Market - 23 min drive - 9.7 miles - Church of Saint Francis - 23 min drive - 9.7 miles - Casa Cakchiquel Arts Center - 24 min drive - 9.4 miles #### Getting around - Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 112 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Little Spoon - ‬33 min drive - ‪El Zapote - ‬32 min drive - ‪Cafe Asawa-ko - ‬33 min drive - ‪Cafe Sabor Cruceño - ‬7 min walk - ‪Taqueria Orale - ‬33 min drive ## About this property ### La Iguana Perdida - Hostel Hostel near Lake Atitlán Consider a stay at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel and take advantage of a nightclub, a terrace and a firepit. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. Enjoy on-site activities, such as scuba diving and snorkelling. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Other perks include: - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and concierge services - A TV in reception, a water dispenser and multilingual staff - Outdoor furniture, luggage storage and a billiards/pool table Room features All guest rooms at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel feature comforts, such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to Extra conveniences in all rooms include: - Restaurant dining guides and guidebooks - Daily housekeeping and electrical adapters/chargers ## Similar properties ![Economy Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/17000000/16060000/16051600/16051529/67d8b6a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo Santa Cruz La Laguna - Hot tub - Spa - Free WiFi - Restaurant 9.4 Exceptional 256 reviews £120 includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=16051529&PinnedHotelID=16051529&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101310000/101306700/101306611/fd731124.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Art & Coffee Santa Cruz La Laguna - 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Water dispenser ### Guest services - Concierge services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Business services - Business centre ### Outdoors - Dock - Firepit - Garden - In the mountains - On a lake - Outdoor furniture - Terrace ### Spa - Deep-tissue massages ### Accessibility - No lift ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Private or shared bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Free bottled water - Restaurant dining guides ### More - Electrical adapters - Laptop workspace ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM Early check-in subject to availability Late check-in subject to availability Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 20 for adults and USD 10 to 20 for children - Airport shuttle fee: USD 25.00 per person (one-way) - Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 25 (one-way), (from 5 to 18 years old) 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 This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards 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 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 ### Property is also known as iguana Perdida Hotel Santa Cruz La Laguna iguana Perdida Hotel iguana Perdida Santa Cruz La Laguna Iguana Perdida Hostel Santa Cruz La Laguna La Iguana Perdida Hotel Guatemala/Lake Atitlan Iguana Perdida Hostel La iguana Perdida La Iguana Perdida - Hostel Santa Cruz La Laguna La Iguana Perdida - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation ## Frequently asked questions ### Is La Iguana Perdida - Hostel pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel? > As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel on 1 Nov 2025 start from £27.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Cruz-La-Laguna-Hotels-La-Iguana-Perdida-Hostel.h10268385.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel? > La Iguana Perdida - Hostel doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours. ### What time is check-out at La Iguana Perdida - Hostel? > Checkout is at 11 AM. ### Does La Iguana Perdida - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 25.00 per person applies. ### Where is La Iguana Perdida - Hostel located? > Situated on the waterfront, this hostel is steps away from Los Elementos Day Spa and Lake Atitlán. Tzantizotz Nature Reserve and San Jorge Lookout are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## La Iguana Perdida - Hostel Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.0 Staff & service ### 9.6 Eco-friendliness ### 8.8 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 54 8 - Good 22 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michelle 18 Oct 2025 Disliked: Staff & service, amenities It is a great glamping property that any liberal hippie would love. ##### Michelle Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erich 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Our stay was amazing. Great location and very helpful staff. We participated in the pool tournament and had a great time! ##### Erich Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### C 14 Jan 2024 Great spot. Lots of fun ##### C Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Drew 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Great! ##### Drew Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Myra 17 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Great vibe in this hostel but had a private room that was awesome….large, king size bed, overlooking the lake, private patio with hammock, private bathroom. Quiz night was fun - we won - shot of tequila! Family style dinner was good, As were the a la carte breakfasts. Directly across from the lancha pier. ##### Myra Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Edward 7 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Diving Lake Atitlán Went for the scuba diving, amazing staff and a great dive experience. Dive instructor was awesome and very helpful, making the experience that much better. Everyone was friendly and the food was better than expected, with the communal dinners being quite good. Little noisy into the evening and at night but not bad enough that it's difficult to sleep. ##### Edward Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Antoine 16 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Lovely cozy place ##### Antoine Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick 26 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Really cool hostel with massages, sauna and other cool activities ##### Patrick Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emilia 19 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The hostel is located right at the base of Santa Cruz which made it super easy to grab the lanchas. My friend and I stayed in a private suite which was really nice and cozy. The grounds of the hostel itself are stunning and so relaxing! They host family-style dinner's every night which was so wholesome and was a great way to meet new people. The only cons I will say is that there's only wifi in the common spaces, and wifi doesn't reach the rooms. Other than that, I loved my stay! ##### Emilia Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Fatou 17 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Breathtaking view!!! ##### Fatou Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Autumn 5 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness Disliked: Property conditions & facilities Overall the hotel is nice with beautiful plants and scenery. The beds are not very comfortable and the water is either really hot or cold. But for the price it is a nice place reasonable place to stay. ##### Autumn Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sam 29 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A great, friendly, welcoming hostal. A great, friendly, welcoming hostal. Fully recommended for individuals or families. ##### Sam Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vincent 21 May 2024 Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We enjoyed our stay of 1 night! We signed up for the dinner which was really good and fun. Almost everyone at the hotel attended the group dinner. There were animation, games and a quiz. Would definitely recommend to stay there if you are in Santa Cruz. ##### Vincent Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hector 15 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Place was really cute, super well decorated, everyone was welcoming, a bunch of different languages are spoken, food was great (we had tacos), rooms were really clean, overall great experience 10/10 would recommend ##### Hector Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Berglind 19 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Loved my stay at the La Iguana I had a beautiful stay at the La Iguana. I loved the room and the hammock on my balcony. I really liked the atmosphere there. The yoga classes and the sit down family dinner at seven. Great food and a very nice way to meet fellow traveler’s. The only negative thing I can say about my room is that the walls are paper thin and there were moments I felt that the guest next door very in my room chatting along! ##### Berglind Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine 3 Feb 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Notre chambre était tout simplement magnifique ! Nous n’avons pas l’habitude des hostels, alors nous recherchons plutôt la tranquillité et nous avons pu avoir le meilleur des deux mondes à cet endroit. Les soupers de type familial sont délicieux et permettent de rencontrer de nouvelles personnes et d’avoir de belles discussions. Il y a des activités prévus tous les soirs ce qui est super! Possibilité de plusieurs activités dans le jour aussi (plongée, yoga, training, sauna, etc.). C’est donc un endroit super dynamique, mais permettant aussi d’être au calme en observant la vue simplement. Tous les gens étaient super gentils et accueillants. Nous avons bien aimés notre séjour! ##### Catherine ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rohan 28 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Best Hostel This hostel was great! While I don't stay in hostels much, this was the best I've experienced. The staff are great, the family dinners are a great way to meet people and there's always an event in the evening where people get to socialize. I stayed in a private room which was clean and spacious although had to share the bathrooms which was a bit more inconvenient given my room needed a ladder to access it. For me being a bit of an introvert and needing a push to make friends this was the best place for it. The staff and people were the best part of this place. ##### Rohan Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Juan 12 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Para ser la primera vez un lugar muy bonito y acogedor , encantados de estar por acá ##### Juan Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### ANDRES 30 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### EXCELENTE OPCION El Personal del hotel es muy amable, fui en plan familar y la experiencia fue extraordinaria. Las instalaciones de la habitacion seleccionada esta bastante buenas. Escogimos la opcion de CENA que ofrece el Hotel, la comida estuvo muy rica y abundante. Por si se tiene alguna duda el espiritu del hotel es 100% mochilero. De Excelente gusto y vibra. De igual manera el personal que atiende te da todas las indicaciones y recomendaciones posibles de que hacer en los alrededores. Tienes unas excelentes areas comunes, con vista al Lago. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4AA27905CE8EA936DF9F6ED7FF648D13E7B147F51659153432461.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/C51FFD8F2C17C4D913A4A376000CF14F065757F61659153522893.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### ANDRES Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Laura 11 Jun 2022 Disliked: Room comfort #### A pretty place but lacking some care The hostel itself looks lovely and welcoming when you first arrive. The staff are friendly and helpful and the place has a lovely peaceful air to it. The family dinners were also well run and lovely getting everyone together at big tables. The longer I stayed the more issues came to light though. They are small things but make a world of difference. 1. Our room had no door handle which was painful when there's two people and it will swing open if you don't lock it from the inside or outside. 2. Showers were lukewarm at best and the weather here just isn't warm enough to make that a nice experience. 3. Food in the restaurant was average and my order was forgotten or mixed up frequently. 4. Room just wasn't comfortable. There was no where to hang wet towels, bed was like a rock and walls were paper thin to the room above and next to us. ##### Laura Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sean 5 Jun 2022 Liked: Staff & service Backpacker hostel. Location is great. You get what you pay for. Nothing great about the room. ##### Sean Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Aurelio Ayala 25 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The morning always reminded me of a bad frat party! No trash cans around. The staff is amazing! ##### Aurelio Ayala Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John 17 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort The hotel was comfortable, relaxing, with great food. The staff is amazing. It’s a bunch of volunteer Travelers that stay for 6 weeks or more. They create an very cool vibe. ##### John Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kyra 19 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities La Iguana is a melting pot of travelers from all across the lake and a great place to stay for one night or one month. The staff is wonderful, the food is delicious, and the Saturday night “family dinners” are an experience I will never forget! ##### Kyra Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elina 22 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Private room lovely room, buzzing environment I stayed in a lovely private room with a balcony overlooking the lake. But there are many different options and ways to travel which would make your experience very different. This is a hostel, so it's busy and buzzing, the restaurant generally packed and you can't even get hot water before 8am, so not great for a morning coffee drinker. The staff are super busy, but very friendly and the atmosphere is nice. The yoga classes are lovely and the location for Santa Cruz ideal. ##### Elina Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022