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( 7867-5131;
www.hotelvilladelago.com.gt
; Calle 15 de Septiembre, Flores; s/d/tr Q290/340/385; )
Behind the odd Grecian facade there's a cool, breezy interior that's long on potted plants
and patio furniture. Comfortable, airy rooms have bright decor and big ceiling fans; lake-
view units are pricier. Breakfast is served on the delightful upper terrace.
Hotel Santana $$
( 7926-0262;
www.santanapeten.com
; Calle 30 de Junio, Flores; r Q370-440; )
An eclectic
melange of concrete, wood, thatch and wickerwork the Santana holds a commanding pres-
ence at Flores' southwest corner, with its very own ferry dock. Rooms are generously
sized with lime-green walls, and if you get one out back, you'll have a great balcony fa-
cing Isla Santa Barbara.
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Casazul $$
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
( 7867-5451;
www.hotelesdepeten.com
; Calle Unión, Flores; s/d/tr Q325/390/480; )
As the name sug-
gests, it's blue all over, from the plantation-style balconies to the nine individually decor-
ated, spacious and comfortable rooms. A couple have their own balconies and everyone
can enjoy the 3rd-floor terrace.
Gran Hotel de La Isla $$$
( 7867-5549;
www.granhoteldeflorespeten.com
; Calle Sur, Flores; s/d Q560/640; )
This
glossy business-class lodging holds a commanding presence at the southwest corner of the
island. Along arched corridors with images of Maya royalty, the 45 rooms are luxuriously
appointed. Leisure moments can be spent soaking in the outdoor or indoor pools or down-
ing daiquiris in the Fisherman's Bar.
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Hotel Maya Internacional $$$
( 7926-2083;
www.villasdeguatemala.com
; 1a Calle, Santa Elena; s/d Q585/829; )
One of
the best reasons to stay in Santa Elena is this tropical-chic resort spreading over a land-
scaped marsh by the waterfront. The thatched big-top dining room is the center of activity;
an adjacent wooden deck with a small infinity pool is great for sunset daiquiris. A board-
walk snakes through tropical gardens to reach the 26 rooms, thatch-and-teak affairs com-
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