We arrived in Santa Cruz and ended up at Arc de Noe. We paid 140q per night for 2 people and stayed in a beautiful room with a private bath that had fantastic views of all 3 volcanoes! The room itself was beautiful as were the grounds and it was just the place to relax after a strenuous hike. We... More

We planned to stay here 2 nights and ended up staying 6! Anna is a truly world class chef and we have eaten in many of the top restaurants in London. We were treated to 6 course meals every night and never the same meal twice. She uses local ingredients, many from her garden, and combines local cuisines with others... More

We did not stay at el Arca but we ate here on our last evening and wished we had more evenings! The meal was excellent and would not have disgraced any major restaurant metropolis. A five course menu included: anchovy butter on apple with dried guava; banana soup (this was the most amazing soup I have ever eaten and we... More

What can I say.......this was truly a unique experience, and I sooooo wish we could have stayed longer. Santa Cruz is such a relaxed spot. We didn't stay here, but did go for dinner. All local produce and a lot from the Arca's garden. A five course delight. This place is a must. Don't miss it.

Didn't stay at the hotel but instead had several meals at the property. Great food, great prices, great drink. One day, Anne had made a beautiful chocolate (Austrian?) cake...YUMMY!!! She also offered great travel suggestions for various lake visits.

Very gracious hosts, and Anna's dinners are wonderful. The rustic cabin was a bit crude, but spacious and pleasant. The problem is a serious lack of hot water and totally inadequate water pressure.

I was here in July. It's a very nice place to just hang out for a few days. It's quiet, the room was comfortable, and the service was very good. The food is excellent! The place is very environmentally minded, which has its drawbacks. The solar-heated shower never got hot, but there is a communal gas-heated shower on the property... More

I stayed at the Arca a couple of weeks ago. It was a return visit for me, as I stayed there 15 years ago. Back then, it was the only place like it on Atitlan, but I see one or two more hotels now that are operating the same model. It can be a little expensive by Guatemalan backpacking standards,... More

Lived in the capital for 4 years and Arca de Noe is by far our favorite place to stay on weekend escapes to Atitlan. The view of the volcanoes and sunset/sunrise is spectacular, the water is more accessable for swimming than most other spots around the lake, the gardens are beautiful and constantly in bloom, the beginning of the path... More