When you stay at Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo in Santa Cruz La Laguna, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Atitlán and a 1-minute drive from Los Elementos Day Spa. .This beach hotel is 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from Tzantizotz Nature Reserve and 9.8 mi (15.8 km) from San Jorge Lookout.
What's nearby
Los Elementos Day Spa - 16 min drive - 1.9 km
Panajachel Municipal Market - 38 min drive - 16.7 km
Church of Saint Francis - 38 min drive - 16.7 km
Cerro Tzankujil - 52 min drive - 7.3 km
Church of Saint Peter - 59 min drive - 16.5 km
Getting around
Quetzaltenango (AAZ-Los Altos) - 105 min drive
Restaurants
Circles - 42 min drive
Lush Apartments - 42 min drive
The Hidden Garden Atitlan
Comedor El Rincon Del Sabor
Sunset Bar - 33 min drive
About this property
Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo
Beachside hotel with hot tub
Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo offers 19 accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. This Santa Cruz La Laguna hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub and a sauna.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and Swedish massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 19 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a sauna. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Enjoy international cuisine at Cafe Jardin del Sol, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request).
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8 AM and 11 AM.
Cafe Jardin del Sol - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Room service is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
No on-site parking available
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on request
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8 AM to 11 AM for a fee: USD 15 to 15 per person
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Snack bar/deli
Restaurants on site
Cafe Jardin del Sol
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Ecotours
Hot tub
Library
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
Laundry facilities
Snack bar/deli
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
In the mountains
On a lake
On the beach
Terrace
Spa
Deep-tissue massages
Swedish massages
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
More
Built in 1988
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Room service
More
Desk
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board on request
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
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 property charges 5 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 10 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 15 to 15 per person
Airport shuttle fee: USD 110.00 per person (one-way)
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 5 percent
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: PayPal and Cash App
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Property is also known as
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Hotel y Cafe La Casa del Mundo Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Casa Del Mundo is very beautiful and clean. The staff and the manager are very nice and works efficiently with passion. We enjoyed our stay a lot. We would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who is looking for nature, relaxation and great service. It was worth it!
The most beautiful place! The landscaping is absolutely stunning and there are so many little private nooks to relax. The food is a bit bland and overpriced, we walked to Jaibalito for better ans cheaper food.
This is hotel is more breathtaking than the pictures show. The views from the rooms and common spaces are beautiful. Everything is designed in a way that makes you feel like you're connected to nature and the local culture. Every meal we had was exceptional and we enjoyed plenty of beer and wine and cocktails! I had more pina coladas than ever before!
We had a small single room with a private bathroom and it was great for us (two young femmes). If you are a bigger person, I'd recommend a room with a queen bed and more space to maneuver. The staff were kind and let me practice my Spanish. Some staff only speak basic English so be patient and brush up on your intro Spanish.
Things I wish I knew/planned for ahead of time: there are steep stairs! Every trip to the restaurant, bathroom, or our room meant climbing dozens of steep steps. There is no room or lakeside service, so you have to go retrieve drinks and food yourself. Be ready to use your legs! The rooms don't have fans. On muggy days it can get humid and warm in the rooms. Bring a small fan or travel when it's windy or cloudy to avoid being really hot. The wifi can be weak at times, so buy an esim with double the data.
I am so glad we went and will remember this stay for the rest of my life!
Pictures don’t do it justice. Situated in the side of the mountain, lots of steps so if you have mobility issues I would not recommend. Seating areas throughout the hotel which was great for us to catch the lightening storm. I wound up sick and wish I had felt better to do more exploring. Love that there is a path from the hotel to walk to Santa Cruz and jaibalitos. If you’re planning on any water activities morning is the best time.
Crystal
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
ARLENE
20 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I loveeeeed it!!! So so beautiful but so many steps. Be prepared because there’s so many stairs 😭😭😭
Amazing Casa ! Congrats on the owners and staff for a wonderful stay - cation at your ecological botanical garden resort. Wow ! Food drinks and service was second to none. Seems like employees are enjoying their work.
Paul and Sue from Montreal canada.
Absolutely loved this place. So so cute, clean, quiet and relaxing. The staff is so accommodating and sweet, they were always asking if they could get me anything. Food is SO GOOD. Best juices I have ever had in my life. The stairs around the property are killer but it’s worth it for the views, quality and price. Can’t wait to come back!
Charming place with amazing views of the lake. The garden around the property is a little eden. Room was somewhat tight, but clean & cozy. Would highly recommend it if you want to spend a few recharging days next to Lake Atitlan.
Everything was wonderful. The only thing was we had to leave early (6:30am) on the day we left and were told someone would come help us with our bags but no one came. Usually this would be okay but the stairs were too steep for us with our luggage to do on our own.
This hotel is an experience. If we come back to Atitlan, we will stay here again. The staff was friendly and helpful. There is limited food as everything is a boat ride away, but the food they served was good. We stayed over Thanksgiving and had their Thanksgiving dinner, which was fantastic. The hotel is quiet and secluded, but it is also easy to grab a boat to Pana or one of the other parts of the lake.
jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
natalie
4 Jan 2025
natalie
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
6/10 Okay
isis
Travelled with family and small children
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful hotel but food service takes to long, you can not pay with credit card only cash and only quetzales.