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Jenna's River Bed and Breakfast – reviews, photos

Refugio Azul, 02-55, Panajachel 07010, Guatemala
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Jenna's River Bed and Breakfast
Ranked #1 of 10 Panajachel B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
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Ghent, Belgium
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“This place is a little gem !!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 November 2010
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I stayed at Jenna's place for 1 week. I arrived on a rainy chilly night and there was a "warm" welcoming fire place, a drink and a excellent meal. But the most warmth came from Jenna herself. I immediately felt myself at home.
After a good night sleep in a really comfortably bed and nice decorated bedroom Jenna prepared me a wonderfull breakfast with home made bread and marmelades, cheese and fresh fruit and the best coffee I had in Guatemala. Everday I had a different and excellent breakfast.
I spend a lot of time in this beautifull place, reading in the hammock in the garden.
Jenna is a great cook !!! She can make in no time a delicious meal with Mediterranean influence and a wonderfull dessert at a very reasonable price.
For a women (or man) travelling alone this is the ultimate place to stay. It's like coming home abroad, with a warm and really gently woman.

Thank you Jenna for the wonderfull time

Magda

  • Stayed November 2010, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tel Aviv, Israel
1 review
“"huzpa " insolence”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 September 2010

it is reasonless asking 60 $ per night for this place ,despite the fact that the place looks clean , it is an open- place little gallery (no door).without bathroom /toilets nearby . you have to go down 1 floor than go out of the house and than decend 1 floor more outside to get to the toilets or douche.(imagine needing to pee in a raining/cold night).
despite the fact that we had already pay, by paypall, 12 $ for 2 nights , when we saw what it's this b&b about we decided not to stay even 1 night .this place is totally worthless the price asked . we had stay for this price and for much less in very good hotels and "pousadas" all over guatemala.

Stayed September 2010, travelled as a couple
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Jennifer Bigman, Owner at Jenna's River Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
23 May 2012
I would like address this review so that I can clear up a little confusion. When Hurricane Agatha happened I was in the original bed and breakfast very near the river. (hence the name). I had to hastily move out during the storm and into a rented house that only had a bathroom which was accessed by some stairs from the outside. Over a year ago now, Jenna's bed and breakfast is in another house in which all the bedrooms have their own en-suite private bathrooms. Everything is back to the way it should be. I must add though that during the time that the B&B was in the house by the central market, my website did state quite clearly in several places that the rooms did not have private bathrooms and I posted photographs to show the layout. Of course I'm very sorry that this couple were so put out. Jennifer
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“Fantastic Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2010

Staying at Jenna's was an absolute treat!!

We were the first people to stay in Jennifer's new place after her old b&b was destroyed by Hurricane Agatha.- It's now a 1 bed place rather than 5 but still absolutely wonderful.

Jennifer met us from our bus and within 10 minutes we were in her little Oasis of a home near the market with a Cocktail in our hands and putting the world to rights.

She has a great knowledge of the area and is great company. We also had lots of fun playing with her dogs who are adorable.

The rooms are homely, clean and nice and a much welcome relief to some of the other places we stayed. Breakfast is fantastic!

I would defintely recommend a stay here.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Tel Aviv, Israel
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Absolutely loved it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2010

Staying at Jennifer's Inn was a great change from hotels during the trip.
She goes out of her way to make you feel comfortable, and the breakfast was just amazing.

The location is away from the noise of the town center, and actually let you taste a bit of the "real" life of Panajachel.

If you're looking for a warm, cozy hospitality - I highly recommend it!

Stayed April 2010, travelled solo
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Jennifer Bigman, Owner at Jenna's River Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
7 May 2010
Hello Yanay. Thank you so much. the pictures are great! It was lovely having you here and I hope that one of these days you will come back.
Jennifer
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Idaho
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Wonderful lush lodging, great choice in Panajachel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2009
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For me, it was humbling traveling to Central America, and I really came to appreciate the blessings we have in the US and Western World.

When visiting Panajachel, we stayed at Jenna's B&B. We rented the entire B&B for a few friends and ourselves. It's off the beaten path, but once you step inside, there's a garden, terraces on every floor, and a wonderful view of the lake and volcanoes. The breakfast was WONDERFUL, and the dinners were creatively awesome. We really had a great stay, and would stay again if we come to Panajachel in the future.

It's the little things that matter, (she helped us to find a place that she trusted for some jewelry repair we needed done), made some wonderful drinks (makes her own Kahlua). Try the margaritas, they are wonderful.

  • Stayed October 2009, travelled with friends
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Jennifer Bigman, owner at Jenna's River Bed and Breakfast, responded to this review
26 November 2009
Thank you so much. It was lovely to have you guys. Nice review.
love
Jennifer
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Refugio Azul, 02-55, Panajachel 07010, Guatemala
Price range (per night):* INR2,240 - 4,201

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