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La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola

3.5 star property
Travelers find their rhythm at this peaceful lakeside haven, where days unfold between sauna sessions, library quiet time, and afternoons spent fishing

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La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola, near Biotopo Cerro Cahui, offers lush surroundings. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, then choose between the sauna, library, or fishing. The outdoor pool and garden provide relaxation, while the attentive staff consistently earns praise.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View, Garden Area

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Garden Area

Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View, Lakeside

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View, Garden Area

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View, Garden Area | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Partial Lake View, Garden Area

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Minibar
  • 34 sq m
  • Partial lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Flores, La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola is on a lake. Tikal and Yaxha Archaeological Site are notable landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Biotopo Cerro Cahui and Ixpanpajul Nature Park. Flores Dock and Topoxte Archaeological Site are two other places to visit that come recommended. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like mountain biking, horse riding and ecotours.
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Map
Lake Peten Itza, Flores, Peten

What's nearby

  • Lake Petén Itzá - 6 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Biotopo Cerro Cahui - 6 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Flores (FRS-Mundo Maya Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Gonzalez - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Las Orquideas - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪El Arbol - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Muelle - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ernesto Hotel Y Restaurante - ‬6 min walk

About this property

La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola

Hotel near Biotopo Cerro Cahui
Free continental breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola. Active travellers can enjoy fishing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge) and helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Concierge services, a banquet hall and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guest rooms at La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola have thoughtful touches, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/cupboards and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a lake
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • No lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 2 weeks before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 50.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 50.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Lancha Hotel Santa Elena
Lancha Santa Elena
La Lancha Lodge Guatemala/Santa Elena
La Lancha Hotel Flores
Lancha Hotel El Remate
Lancha El Remate
Lancha By Francis Ford Coppola
La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola Hotel
La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola Flores
La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola Hotel Flores

Frequently asked questions

Does La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola located?

Situated on a lake, this hotel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Biotopo Cerro Cahui, and within 25 mi (40 km) of Ixpanpajul Nature Park and Flores Dock. Tikal and Yaxha Archaeological Site are also within 32 mi (52 km).

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Reviews

La Lancha by Francis Ford Coppola Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, our kids loved the lake and jungle
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emilio

As always La Lancha is our favorite hotel to stay in Peten. Staff and Hotel are the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Beautiful hotel on the shore of a beautiful lake. Facilities are excellent, comfortable, even too perfect. Staff is super friendly and will help all your needs. My daughters (8 and 10) ranked it in their top 3 hotels they have visited because they had so much fun, especially in the lake and pool. Very recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

CRISTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best experiences we’ve had. Great location, the lake… pool area. Delicious food and convenient Tikal tour options.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly and attentive. With wilderness around the area is Beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay

Fantastic stay,service was exceptional, especially Luis. Very personal service as only 10 rooms. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a treat to have stayed in this hotel in the middle of the jungle and with a beautiful lake Peten Itza view. Tranquility at its best! Great location to head out to Tokal.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What an amazing place. From the location to the staff to the natural environment and facilities, La Lancha is top notch. We had a large group (four families each with children) and La Lancha staff were incredibly helpful and accommodating for our group. We look forward to staying there again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

olivia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was wondering! They called us all by our names. Everyone was friendly and pleasant to be around. The food was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved that the "room" was not connected to others and the location was not on the path to the restaurant, etc. The room was beautifully decorated and looked out to the vista. The staff and restaurant personnel were friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. We went on several excursions - to Tikal one day and the boat launch to Flores the next day - and the details were smooth and effortless.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aditi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the lake and our room felt like a private escape. Excellent service with the staff going out of their way to ensure we had everything we needed and inquiring about our daily activities. They even packed breakfast for us when we left early for the Tikal sunrise tour and for the airport. My only minus was that I thought the food was slightly overpriced and some of the dishes lacked flavor. But overall it was great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely overall. Bed great but too big for room size and too high. Lunch and dinner service often slow.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. We saw a lake otter, a crocodile and howler monkeys as well as many birds while visiting there and on the lake. The Lake View I room was much more than we expected. Two bathrooms!! One down side, maybe, are the steps. Eighty four from our room to the dining room and forty five to the pool. On the other hand we worked off our meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is unbelievable! This is in an excellent location, very convenient for exploring Tikal. The lake side set up is beautiful with a dock and lounge area. They also provide boating transportation, kayaks, life jackets, basically anything you can need for the lake. There’s even a handicapped accessible elevator that can take you down to the lake if you have issues with steep steps. The pool side was awesome equipped with umbrellas and loungers. The restaurant served excellent food. The bar and drinks were amazing. The service was absolutely incredible, top notch. The room itself was nice with a working AC unit, ceiling fan, and mini fridge stocked. The bathroom was nice with a size-able shower with hot water. Overall, I was very impressed with this hotel. 100/10 rating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Lancha is a beautiful place to rest and regroup. Perfect for a romantic getaway or a honeymoon. We were a little frustrated by the distance from normal amenities (alternative laundry services ie restaurants), but La Lancha is a perfect place to relax for a few days if you can afford US ñ-type prices on food. The food was exquisite. Some of the best we had in Guatemala in a month. The service was beyond perfect. We loved all of the staff. The room was lovely and the air conditioning worked perfectly. The lake and rope swing were fun. Monkeys greeted us the first morning. I would go bank for a special occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is beautiful, staff is friendly. But the food was not very good, and extremely overpriced for Guatemala. The breakfast menu was pretty large, for example, but the only "inlcuded" breakfasts were either yogurt, fruit, and granola, or 1 egg and toast. My husband asked for another egg and was told he would be charged. For dinner, the menu prices were insane, the portions were small, and the food wasn't great. I ordered a few of the vegetarian meals and one night I got a baked potato that was supposed to have grilled veggies on it for no joke-$30. It came with 2 tiny potatoes with maybe 1 Tablespoon of finely chopped (not grilled) veggies and the potatoes were raw in the middle. I had to ask for some tortillas because I was starving. My husband got a $40 steak that was small, just ok, and came with a side of chips with guac. and rice. And the problem was that the hotel is pretty far from the town so there weren't other options.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Blanca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La Lancha is an amazing place to stay if you like nature. We enjoyed every minute during our stay. The staff is very accommodating and provides excellent customer service. We enjoyed the sauna (temascal), swam in the lake and the hotel crew helped us coordinate a boat sunset trip to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. The sauna and boat is at an additional cost but is definitely worthy, They offer free continental breakfast and the food is good! We rented a car in Peten which gave us the freedom of enjoying the whole area. But if you just want to enjoy the hotel is a good option too, its very relaxing, there’s a swimming pool and a mirador with a beautiful the lake view.there’s a lot of stars and it’s tiresome sometimes to go up and down but it was part of the experience that made it unique.. we did not have to worry about working out lol!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mateusz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff with great food
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit, very welcoming, and delicious food.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gricel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was beyond great! It was amazingly beautiful, fun, and peaceful!!! The staff is the nicest, most accommodating, and friendly!! The food is fresh and SO DELICIOUS!! Highly recommend this hotel!!! Our favorite? Pool, lake, howling monkeys, spider monkeys, the food, our bungalow… literally everything!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property, gorgeous, great location near Tikal, food great, and really loved the add-on activities at the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding staff, and knowledge of the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and awesome place, ideal for rest, relax and contact with nature.

10/10 Excellent

Henry, Alhambra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best place to stay, people is amazing and super friendly. Thanks for the memorable vacations
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022