Unfortunately this hotel takes the cake for the title Roach Motel. Yes, the hotel cost only 200 Quetzales but there were plenty of other cheap options in even better locations.

We had a room with two twin beds and ensuite bathroom, but the sink leaked and had to be turned off from the pipes.

Room was very basic and would have been okay, but for the fact that my friend and i spent our first night held hostage by three giant roaches. Neither of us had the guts to kill them so we eventually went in search of an employee who came and chased them away with scissors leaving us to have a very sleepless night.

The hotel was also slightly off the beaten path - in old town and fine during the day but at night it required walking for a few blocks on dark quiet streets - more noticeable for women travellers.

One tip - if you are arriving in Antigua during high season or on the weekend you may want to book ahead. We didn't which is partly why we ended up... more