El Convento is a colonial-style property with just 26 beautifully decorated air-conditioned suites, with TVs and rainforest showers.
Most ground floor rooms have their own small private terrace and walled fountain making it the perfect place to relax after a busy day exploring this exquisite colonial city. The hotel is located within a short walk of the central plaza and nearby is the 18th century Capuchin Convent so is a great base from which to independently explore the city.
The hotel also has an excellent restaurant called 'Sitz' which serves contemporary food using local produce based on traditional Guatemalan dishes either in the restaurant itself or up on the hotel's roof terrace in front of the log fire, although service can be slow. There is a small pool in the hotel garden around which the suites are located and they have an excellent masseuse who offers massage in the privacy of your room.
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Tour ideas in Antigua
Our itineraries are there to spark ideas for how you could include a stay at El Convento as part of your trip. Treat them simply as suggestions, because every aspect of the trip we create for you will be yours to define.
Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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Meson Panza Verde
Antigua
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Acatenango Volcano Hike ![Lake Atitlan, Guatemala]()
Acatenango Volcano Hike
Acatenango Volcano Hike
Trek through open fields, farmland and Pacific cloudforest with spectacular views over the Antigua valley area.
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Antigua City Tour
Antigua City Tour
Stroll through the beautiful cobbled streets of Antigua and visit the city's highlights, including the Church of St. Francis, the Central Plaza, the San José Cathedral and the Church of La Mercedes.
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Antigua Textile Tour ![A Petate mat weaving demonstration, Santiago Zamora]()
Antigua Textile Tour
Antigua Textile Tour
In the morning, you take a guided tour around Antigua, with the focus on learning about the complex Guatemalan and Mayan textiles and folk art.
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Antigua and nearby places
- Lake Atitlán 33 miles away
- Western Highlands 59 miles away
- The Far Northwest 66 miles away
- Cobán & The Verapaces 68 miles away
- Rio Dulce & Livingston 159 miles away
- Flores 173 miles away
- Tikal & El Petén 199 miles away