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Catamaran Island Hotel

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Rio Dulce, Livingston, Guatemala
Ranked #4 of 9 hotels in Livingston
4.0 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Catamaran Island Hotel
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Monmouth, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2012

well what do i say about this place best thing about it boatride out of their the room i was allocated was supposed to be luxury ???? 4 beds crammed into a cabin over the lakesedge no a/c curtains that didnt close oh and no electric due to a heavy storm (5pm 0n the sunday -8am on the monday )... More

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London, England
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2011
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I have been staying in rooms for about $40/50 a night, so splashing out $85 was a bit of a treat, which I'd been looking forward to. I arrived in Rio Dulce after a 9hr bus journey and there was no one from the hotel and no instructions other than those on the internet on how to get there. After... More

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Guatemala City, Guatemala
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 October 2011

I frequent this hotel often and it's amazing! The grounds are consistently manicured beautifully, the pool has a bar in front of it for afternoon bevvies, the staff are friendly and if you have patience they'll even crack out their English. The boat is free for check in and check out! Breakfast was great, and we were tempted to just... More

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Monument, Colorado
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103 reviews 103 reviews
Reviews in 77 cities Reviews in 77 cities
52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 October 2011
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I've never stayed at a place quite like this. You are on your own private island. I hope more people will come and visit. I would recommend hiring a boat to take you around the Rio Dulce, to the River Castle, Livingston, and also Siete Altares (cliff jumping).

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colorado
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 45 cities Reviews in 45 cities
43 helpful votes 43 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

This hotel is on an island and you have to get there by boat. The hotel has free pick up from the dock where you can park or get dropped off. The staff is very friendly and hard working and the cabins are spacious. We would love to stay there again if we ever went back to that area. Free... More

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Sunny California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2011

This is a tropical paradise resort and mostly what it seems. Its strengths are beautifully kept and spacious grounds; a delicious and extensive breakfast buffet included with most room fees, a restaurant open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. with quite good if not spectacularly good food for the price; very pleasant shallow pool, and the fun of water taxi... More

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Orange County, CA
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2011

A little on the pricey side. You are 'locked in' there after dark. Probably OK as the town itself was a little iffy. Bar and food prices were a little high. No English speakers, so brush up your Spanish. Our toilet tank had no pressure. No compensation offered. Swimming pool - 1 foot to 4 feet :-) deep. View of... More

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Altdorf, Germany
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86 reviews 86 reviews
Reviews in 46 cities Reviews in 46 cities
36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2010

This was the second time we stayed in the Catamaran. We just love this place. I don t think you will stay anywhere else in this world in watervillas for such a good price. It is great to wake up in the morning and see nothing but water around you. The food is great and the staff lovely. We had... More

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Austin, Texas
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110 reviews 110 reviews
Reviews in 87 cities Reviews in 87 cities
80 helpful votes 80 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2010

Free high speed (.5mb/s). Absolutely loved this place, built and run by a x military guy "Kevin" and it shows in a good way. All the rooms/cabins are named after letters in the phonetic alphabet, clean and well appointed. Great breakfast spread. Place has got a great vibe, friendly, efficient and set up on its own little island. Drinks must... More

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Madrid, Spain
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 June 2008

I read through the other reviews of this hotel and was a bit skeptical, but my first two choice, Finca el Paraíso, and Hacienda Tijax, were both booked, so I took my chances. I have to say that I was pleasantly surprised. After arriving with my beautiful companion on the Litegua bus from Guatemala City, we were promptly picked up... More

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Rio Dulce, Livingston, Guatemala
Price range (per night):* INR3,400 - 4,068

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