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Villa Bokéh

  • Villa Bokeh - outdoor view of the villa
  • Villa Bokeh - outdoor pool
  • Villa Bokéh lounge
  • Villa Bokeh - bedroom with two beds
  • Villa Bokeh - bedroom with two beds
  • Villa Bokeh - bedroom with a double bed
  • Volcano view across a lake at Villa Bokeh
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Villa Bokéh is a colonial-style hacienda nestled in a 6-acre garden oasis. Secluded enough to offer a peaceful retreat, it benefits from being within a ten-minute drive of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre of Antigua. Originally a private family home belonging to a pair of art lovers – whose exquisite photography, remarkable sculptures and elegant paintings still grace the walls to this day – Villa Bokéh was rehabilitated to an exceptional standard and opened to the public as a luxurious small hotel.

Worthy of the Relais Châteaux status, the interiors feature an inspiring mix of sophisticated architecture, Guatemalan colonial design and modern details with each guest room and suite a unique collaboration between internationally renowned designers Paliare Studio architects and Grupo Alta. Outside, the hotel features the largest garden of any hotel in Antigua. Guests can explore a lush landscape of captivating natural beauty, with tranquil waterfalls, secluded alcoves and paths around a small lake – all the while taking in the sweeping view of the Agua Volcano.

Gastronomy and wellness are of prime importance at Villa Bokéh. Hispano-Mayan healing therapies come together to offer guests the best of both worlds with catered spa treatments to pamper the body and spirit, while the pool area offers the perfect place to take some well-deserved time to oneself. Dining at the hotel is a gourmet fusion of traditional Guatemalan dishes and nouvelle cuisine – featuring organic ingredients from the garden’s farm.

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What our clients say

  • 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
  • Most Memorable Moment?: Difficult to pick only 1! The ruins at Copan & Tikal were truly stunning and we also loved the costumes and villages in the Highlands

    FC, Haywards Heath Feb 2016
  • 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
  • Everything about Guatemala was a highlight, particularly the market at Chichicastenango and lake Atitlan.

    HN, Brentwood Mar 2019
  • Highlights?: Chiminos lodge and trip to Aguateca. Guide and tour of Tikal.

    SE, London Jun 2018
  • 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
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Sophie lived in Chile before joining us and has travelled extensively across Latin America, from Mexico to the furthest tip of Patagonia and beyond to Antarctica.

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