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Meson de Maria

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Meson de Maria is a cosy property in Antigua evoking the colonial era with antiques and pretty foliage-filled courtyards.  

There are many pretty Spanish colonial-style hotels in Antigua, and this is one of the most evocative. Situated in a refurbished residence from the colonial era, it has cosy, exquisitely decorated guest-rooms of varying size, set around little patios with terraces and balconies dripping with tropical vegetation.  Antiques are dotted round the property which also features exposed brickwork, wicker chairs and open fires which come together in a kind of upmarket rustic chic.

There’s a roof terrace on which to relax and enjoy the sun and views over the city from a lounger, massage and babysitting services on request and a restaurant opposite owned by the hotel . Part of its appeal is its location, as it is close to the city’s iconic arch, as well as the main square and the principal attractions.

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What our clients say

  • Highlights? “The whole of Guatemala - can’t wait to go back.  People were amazing - Tikal awesome.  We wouldn’t have even gone if Tom Manchester hadn’t advised us to”. 

    CJ, Warwickshire Mar 2010
  • Highlights: Our day on Lake Atitlan...We thought Guatemala was a fabulous country and to be honest we probably wouldn't have visited without JLA's help

    GU, Dorchester Feb 2016
  • Highlight?: Visiting some of the villages around Antigua and meeting several local people either in their homes or at their place of work.

    AW, London Mar 2017
  • The combo of Guatemala Highlands and Honduras/Livingston offered the experience of a variety of settings and cultures. I must say that Antigua and Atitlan were stunning!

    CV, New York Jun 2013
  • The trip far exceeded any expectation we had, we were constantly saying "Oh my God, how fantastic is this is"

    DA, Waterloo Apr 2025
  • The combo of Guatemala Highlands and Honduras/Livingston offered the experience of a variety of settings and cultures.  I must say that Antigua and Atitlan were stunning!

    CV NYC, USA Nov 2012
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Lina Fuller - Travel Expert

Lina's passion for the continent where she was born really took off when she moved to Córdoba (Argentina) to study, spending the holidays travelling between Argentina and her native Colombia.

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