Hotel El Sol

Great value

✓ Staff was friendly

An excellent option

✓ I spent one night here. My transport was late arriving but the owner let me in and showed me my room. Beds in twos are divided by a curtain. I slept well and had a full breakfast in the morning.

Exceptional

✓ It is a clean, spacious house, free coffee, hot water for instant soups, quiet neighborhood far from the hustle and bustle and kind owner.

✗ None

Exceptional

✓ Cleanest hostel I've ever stayed in

✗ No kitchen available for use, but there is a small fridge and free coffee, tea and water

excellent value for money

✓ the property was exceptionally clean and room was cleaned daily with fresh towels provided large room and bathroom

✗ it was a little far from the centre of town and main areas, but walkable by 20 minutes

Fabulous

✓ The staff are very kind and the owner is incredibly helpful. There's a small refrigerator for guests to use on the second floor. The dorm is four sections with curtains that each has two beds, but they only put one person per section so you aren't sharing the space with someone else. There are big lockers to use. I like the location just outside of town, a 15 minute walk to the center and no more than 20 minutes to get anywhere else in town. Very clean, and hot water in the showers!

✗ The wifi that wasn't for the reception often didn't have internet. There is not kitchen for guests to use, but they make that clear beforehand. I never saw the restaurant open though.

The most surprisingly delightful stay so far.

✓ The rooms are immaculate, just like the whole place. The owner, Kazuomi, has owned Hotel El Sol since 2008. He lives on the property with his beautiful family. The vibe Is Japanese/Guatemalan, the best of both worlds. There’s even a koy fish and the neighborhood is safe and quiet, tucked up against the mountain. Breakfast in their restaurant is always delicious and the staff is top notch. Hotel El Sol is the only place I stay when in Pana. Booked four days, stayed a week. :-)

✗ The boombas going off but that’s a cultural thing and certainly not their fault. Other countries ring church bells to celebrate.

Nice place

✓ The hotel is clean, beds are comfortable and all facilities are provided (soap, towels, water and coffee). It's a great value for money.

✗ The location is a bit out of the center, not feeling really safe at night.