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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

  • 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
  • Highlight?: The Mayan site at Tikal and the Spanish colonial architecture.

    JDL, St. neots Mar 2017
  • Highlights included the visit to Chichicastanango and Tikal. Truthfully we had a fantastic time and it was all memorable.

    FB, London Mar 2014
  • Highlights:- 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 May 2011
  • Highlight: It is difficult to pick one thing. We loved the feel of Antigua and will consider going back there to spend more time. We also loved travelling through the…

    DE, Wilmslow Feb 2016
  • We knew nothing about Guatemala and Belize before our trip and had not visited Central America.  We relied on JLA understanding our interests and the resulting recommendations proved very successful.

    NW, Wells Apr 2011
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