Born from a Love of Guatemala. Guided by the Spirit of the Maya.
Before there was Bolontiku Hotel, there was a hillside overlooking the lake.
And an idea to build something meaningful on the shores of Lake Petén Itzá.
“We wanted to offer something more authentic, something that was built with a true connection to Guatemala and its history,” Alfonso, Bolontiku’s owner, said.
So stone by stone, suite by suite, they built.
The rooms would be named after the nahuales, protective spirits drawn from Mayan tradition. The hotel would take its name from the Bolon Ti Ku, the nine Mayan deities believed to guide one’s destiny.
“Bolontiku is a tribute to where we’re from. And to the stories we still carry.”
Today, adventurous travellers choose Bolontiku Hotel to unwind in a peaceful, lakeside retreat after exploring the legendary ruins of Tikal.
What began as a personal dream is now a hotel rooted in reverence—for Guatemala, for Mayan culture, and for the travelers who come looking for the quiet weight of history all around.
Bolontiku Hotel, Guatemala, is a proud member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and The Cayuga Collection of Sustainable Luxury Hotels. Through its environmental awareness efforts and sustainability programs, it represents a new generation of hoteliers leading the way for intelligent luxury travel.
We’re a Proud Member of The Cayuga Collection of Sustainable Luxury Hotels.
Celebrating Over 20 Years Of Transformative Travel
The Cayuga Collection is a group of award-winning sustainable luxury hotels across Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, and Guatemala. Each property is tucked into a remarkable natural setting, committed to protecting the ecosystems and communities that surround it.
With more than two decades of experience in hospitality, Cayuga has led the way in restoring wild landscapes and fostering meaningful connections between people and place.
This approach is known as Luxury Rewilded—a return to a more purposeful way of experiencing the world.
Every stay reflects this philosophy, from wildlife encounters to thoughtful design and locally rooted service.
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Overall, this property exceeded our expectations. Highly recommend it!
