Casa Del Mundo
(http://lacasadelmundo.com/). mid range price us$ 38 per night with own room and shared bathroom or us$ 75 per night with own room and bathroom. itâ´s a 15 minute boat ride to this secluded villa on the lake set apart from everything. this is a small hotel with about 15 luxurious rooms and amazing food. be prepared to pay about 75 quetzals extra for the three course dinner they serve, its the only way to eat. bring a swimsuit because this is the ideal place to lounge in hammocks or simply float in the water. perhaps the best value for money hotel to be found in atitlan. it is only accessible by boat, the food is fantastic, the rooms are clean and the grounds are amazing.
Lomas de Tzununá
(http://www.lomasdetzununa.com/). a relatively new place perched on the hillside between santa cruz la laguna and san marcos. facing the volcanos, with amazing views, friendly staff. only accessible by boat.
La Riviera de Atitlan
A high-end resort, located a few km to the west of Panajachel on the bay of San Buenaventura.
Sha Ryan Ka
(http://www.sharyanka.com/).â 502 5157 0707. . a retreat which consists of 3 unique cottages and a main house which lay on the northern shore of lake atitlan in santa cruz la laguna. this magical lakefront home has views of 3 volcanoes from a large veranda. sleeps 6 with a fireplace in the living room and an indoor/outdoor bathroom that was photographed for a european architectural magazine. also are three unique, fully equipped cottages with hot showers and kitchenettes. all have relaxing lake view balconies and rentals are from $400 to $500 per month. daily rentals start at $25, weekly at $125. the main house rents for $1600 a month. all are half price in the off season from mid may to the end of october. all rentals include access to beautiful well maintained gardens, sauna, private dock, meditation gazebo looking out to a waterfall.