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Mayan-themed lodge with an unbeatable location right beside the entrance to Tikal, allowing you to experience the Mayan ruins in peace and quiet.

Jungle Lodge is shrouded by the rainforest of Tikal’s archaeological park, next to the entrance to the ruins themselves. Its location is undoubtedly its main attraction – the lodge is the only quality hotel this close to Tikal ruins; otherwise the nearest option is a 45-minute drive away.

This is a long-standing property offering rustic rooms in whitewashed cottages dotted around a tropical garden. Each has wooden flooring, polished furniture, discreet Mayan artwork, ceiling fan and a porch with chairs where you can relax and observe monkeys, toucans and other exotic species which populate the grounds.

There is also a modest swimming pool fringed by tropical foliage, ideal for cooling off after a hot and tiring day touring the ruins. The restaurant serves a range of local and international dishes, and there is also a games room and cinema screening documentaries.

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What our clients say

  • “Nothing wrong with Jungle Lodge, but a more basic property (again, as indicated by Caroline)- quid pro quo is it is right next to Tikal so was definitely the right…

    AS, Harpenden Sep 2013
  • We weren't expecting top standards but the hotel was adequate.  We often found the reception desk unmanned, including when we arrived and left.  The room was fine and breakfast was…

    GU, Dorchester Apr 2016
  • I would highly recommend this lodge style hotel, as long as you dont require air conditioning ( which wasnt necessary when we visited ) Also the electricity went off at…

    EP, Bodmin Dec 2016
  • “Ice-cold towels particularly appreciated after the tour at Tikal!”

    AJ, Switzerland Feb 2014
  • "Ideal for the ruins, helpful staff. Lack of electricity early in the morning was interesting when departing!"

    CT, Horsham Jan 2014
  • This is fantastic, The lodges were clean and very comfortable and secure against the monkeys knocking on the door at 4.00 am. Lovely restaurant with great selection of meals and…

    PE, Btromley Jul 2019
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