My family and I stayed at Tikal Inn for 2 nights in February 2012. Although a little tired in areas, the hotel is appropriately appointed and provided all the necessary services. The hotel staff went over and beyond the normal call of duty and no request was too much. They even went out of their way to arrange for a cake to be delivered to our room for my mother-in-law's birthday, which was a very nice touch.

For location, you can't beat Tikal Inn. Take advantage of the sunrise tour to hear the jungle come alive in the early morning hours, as you trek to Temple IV in darkness. Definitely a unique experience. Ask for guide Edin Mendez, his knowledge is impeccable and his English is excellent.

Our only (minor) issue was with the booking process, which we found out is through a person in the US and not all communication seems to make it to Tikal Inn. I would suggest that you contact the hotel directly a couple of days before arriving to confirm your booking and the price agreed to. All our booking arrangements were honored by the hotel, so I only recommend this as a 'peace of mind' rather than a complaint.

Just returned from a trip to Tikal. Stayed a night at the Tikal Inn to have the possibility to enjoy Tikal for the sunset and early morning visit. To stay in the park is a clear advantage, not only for the off hour visit that are more difficult while staying in Flores or Remate. Additionally the location in the jungle allows to enjoy wild life (monkeys, coatis, birds). A plus of the Tikal Inn is that you can cool off in the nice pool they have.
Ask for a room in a bungalow around the pool.

I spent two nights here last week. Staff were professional, clean, uniformed, helpful and plentiful. One particular waiter would not be out of place at a top hotel. Rooms were kept very clean. There is only power on for a short time in the morning and evenings for lighting, but no electrical outlets in rooms and the toilet cisterns sometimes don't refill regularly, but this hotel is in the jungle and there are obvious difficulties with what we take for granted in the cities. The pool is the best. The food is fairly bland, but the hotcakes and the pasta rise above the standard of the other food. The hotel staff try to tie you into a deal which includes meals in with the accommodation (breakfast and dinner) and they work this on a voucher system. One of the reasons for this could be to simplify the money handling side of things or to prevent guests from wanting to eat at the other available options, but whatever the reason for a short term stay the food is ok. There are transfers available from the airport at Flores. As a single older woman traveling alone I felt perfectly safe and well cared for at Tikal Inn, even though some reviews have not been good. I had no problems with the staff and things ran very smoothly. Staff even took care of a booking for me at the Canopy Zip Line attraction, which was an awesome experience not to be missed. A great holiday in a great spot. The ruins are amazing and the three guards with guns at the first entrance to the park (about 50 minutes from the ruins and hotel) comforting.

Fabulous family run inn within the Tikal National Park -- wonderful walk to extensive Mayan ruins, right amongst the rainforest with spider monkeys, howler monkeys, coatimundi, jungle cats -- all nearby but very very safe. Accomodations very simple, clean, bug free. Food was delicious, water safe for gringos. Try if you can to get a guided walk with Roxy Ortiz, a family member and archaeologist who specializes in the wildlife, bird watching, and deep history of the ruins -- as well as orienting you to the neighborhood! Roxy also took us shopping, brought behind the scenes with local weavers and woodworkers, helped us negotiate good buys. She's exceptional. Don't miss the sunrise walk from atop a Mayan temple, 180 degree view, hear the rainforest come to life. Note that electricity is by generator in this remote location, no electricity after 10pm at night.