Zephyr Lodge, Lanquin

Barrio Esquipulas
8.1
308 Reviews
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Zephyr Lodge has a strong reputation for travelers backpacking in Guatemala; it is well known at the point that it cannot be booked through any reseller or booking site and only through its own website. It is in the middle of the jungle, near the village of Lanquin.

The Location

As mentioned, the hostel is just outside the village of Lanquin, up to a hill. The village is famous for the pools of Semuc Champey, and therefore the hostel is a good base to do the tour. Lanquin can be reached through local buses or shuttle buses and from the bus station there are tuk tuks working for Zephyr Lodge that bring customers to the hostel, free of charge.

The hostel is surrounded by nature and jungle, and being up to a hill offers a very great view of the area. It is probably one of the best points of this hostel and there is a swimming pool that faces the mountains so you can swim and enjoy the view.

Rooms and Bathrooms

There are dorms, semi-private rooms, and private ones. The hostel has developed this concept of staying connected to nature, so rooms are very simple and open; there are no real walls or ceiling, hence all type of creatures (insects mostly) can freely enter the room and go on the beds and the bags. There are no mosquito nets either, so mosquitos can be a problem at night. Bathrooms are located next to the bar and for the rooms situated at the first floor it is a long process to reach toilets and showers. Same as for the rooms, bathrooms are open on the side facing the mountain, giving a great view of the area but also letting in insects and mosquitos.

The hostel -- including common areas, rooms, and bathrooms -- is clean, and the staff seem to really take care of the cleanliness. However this doesn’t stop insects from entering the space -- we found several spiders on the floor and even in our bag. Cockroaches are also an issue and they are always present. Additionally, mosquitos can be very intense at night.

Common Spaces

The hostel has a large bar-dining area with a pool table, a terrace, tables, and hammocks. It’s a great space in which to chill during the day and party at night. There is also an infinity swimming pool facing the mountain with another bar inside it and sun beds all around. In addition, there is a jacuzzi open in the afternoon with hot water and it is very relaxing and enjoyable.

The vibe is quiet and it is not really a party hostel. It is fairly easy to interact with guests, but at nighttime it is not really happening. It doesn’t have a kitchen and doesn’t offer free breakfast. It also prohibits customers from bringing their own food, making the whole stay a bit more pricey.

Summary

In conclusion, the place is heaven and hell. The view, the area, the bar, and the pool are really good. At the same time, the never-ending presence of insects in the rooms and the bathrooms doesn’t make us feel very comfortable, especially when trying to sleep at night.
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Zephyr Lodge, Lanquin
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Published on Apr 25, 2019

Description

Construction of the Lodge started in 2006 with an idea to create something different. The dreamers, Thomas and Chris rented a house in Lanquin where they ran a bakery for almost 2 years whilst building, and slowly, Zephyr Lodge went from a dream to reality.

Zephyr is located on the best looking hill in Lanquin, Alta Verapaz. We have beautiful accommodation, a fantastic restaurant with a wood fired oven, a well stocked bar, an infinity pool, a 12 person Jacuzzi and absolutely breathtaking views.

We run daily tours from the hostel to Semuc Champey and tubing on the Lanquin River! To book a tour please signup at reception when you arrive. The tours have limited spaces available so make sure to book the night before.

Our spacious dorm rooms sleep between five and 12 people. Depending on the dorm we offer comfy wooden bunk beds custom built for adults, double beds and double beds located in the loft of the dorm.

Or alternatively, treat yourself to comfortable private accommodation when you stay at Zephyr Lodge. We offer boutique style private rooms with double or king beds for two, or a triple room with a double and single bed, or we even have private rooms available which can accommodate up to six people. All private rooms are equipped with modern bathrooms with hot showers to make your stay a comfortable one.

Please visit our website to make a reservation! www.zephyrlodgelanquin.com

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Location and Contact

Location

• GUATEMALA CITY TO LANQUIN: We recommend using Monja Blanca Buses. There’s one going to Cobán every half hour. These are no chicken buses but they are public transportation so take care of your stuff. They have different kinds of buses we recommend taking the “SPECIAL”. The buses will drop you off in Cobán. From there you have to take a public shuttle to Lanquín. Check Monja Blanca web site for more information: http://www.tmb.com.gt/home.htm
• Monja Blanca “Special”: Guatemala City to Cobán: Q 70 /Monja Blanca standard: Guatemala City to Cobán: Q 65 (makes many stops)/Public Shuttle: Cobán to Lanquín: Q 30
• Once in Coban town look for local transport to Lanquin or take a taxi to Transportes Martinez buses. This company operate coasters and small buses that go to Lanquin every half hour. Once in Lanquín ask the local for direction to Zephyr Lodge or find our free transport to the hostal located in the entrance of town.
• ANTIGUA & FLORES TO LANQUIN:We recommend using Aventuras Turisticas. Their shuttles will take you directly from your location to the Zephyr. They have shuttles from Antigua and Flores. There other companies that you can use depending of your location, but its better that you ask you hostel representative for more information. You can check Aventura’s Turisticas site on this link: http://www.aventurasturisticas.com/
• From Gutemala international Airport by car:GUA 9 Avenida 14-75, Zona 13, Ciudad de Guatemala 01013, Guatemala
• Continue to Boulevar Liberación/Carr. Interamericana/Pan-American Highway/CA-1 for 4 min (1.7 km)Get on CA-9 from Calzada la Paz 28 min (12.7 km)Drive from CA-14 to Cobán
• 3 h 19 min (204 km) Take RN-5 to your destination 1 h 36 min (66.3 km) Zephyr Lodge.

Map

Map

Address: San Agustín Lanquin, Barrio Esquipulas, Lanquin (Semuc Champey), Alta Verapaz, Guatemala

Distance to city center: 1.97 km

Zephyr Lodge is listed on the following booking sites:

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Website

Website Zephyr Lodge Lanquin zephyrlodgelanquin.com/
Phone Number: +502 4646 0909
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Facilities and Amenities

Groups (10+ people)

Party Hostel

Solo Traveller

Bedsheets

Lockers in Lobby

Lockers in Rooms

Luggage Storage

Parking

Towels

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Breakfast (Q30 average)

Dinner (Q35-Q50)

24 Hour Security

Bar

Board Games

Book Collection/Exchange

Concierge/Info Desk

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Non-Smoking

Food/Restaurant

Hot Showers

Hot tub/Jacuzzi

Jobs/Work Available

Laundry

Lounge Area

Nightclub

Outdoor Seating

Pool Table

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

Swimming Pool

Airport Pickup

Kitchen

Wheelchair Accessible

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Pet-Friendly

Service Animals

Genders: Males & Females

Max. Age: All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (dorms): 18

Min. Age with Parent (private room): 18

Min. Age without Parent: 18

Checkout: 12:00 (12 Noon)

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: 2 nights

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 7am - 10pm

Size: Large (60-100 beds)

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