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Meson de Maria

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  • Meson de Maria courtyard
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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

  • 5 highlights that we have to mention in itinerary sequence rather than preferential sequence 1. Being in Antigua when they were having the Festival des Flores. Made the city even…

    KG, London Jan 2019
  • Tour of Tikal was much appreciated.  Guide was knowledgeable and it would have been difficult to learn as much on our own

    NW, Wells Apr 2011
  • We loved all of it for different reasons, what made the trip exceptional though was the ease of travelling facilitated by the local representatives.

    GW, Chinnor Jun 2013
  • Highlights: Sunrise with birds and monkeys in Lapa Rios; watching a shaman with a distressed young woman making sacrifices and praying with her in graveyard(Chichicastango); meeting Mayan women (San Antonio…

    VAJ, London Jan 2016
  • Most memorable experience: "Tikal stands out as does the diversity of the bird life."

    LF, Bristol Mar 2014
  • The trip to Guatemala far exceeded any expectation we had, we were constantly saying, "Oh my God, how fantastic is this!" With the exception of Cobán which has very little…

    DA, Waterloo Jun 2014
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