This hostel has some lovely features, starting with its beautiful main pool area. The private rooms are impressively spacious and the inclusion of a desk is a definite plus. The bathrooms are also quite large, although they did feel a little bare. However, the rooms could benefit from more natural light, as the only window is the sliding door, making them feel quite dark. The hostel definitely has a very young and social vibe. While the food from the restaurant was tasty, the staff seemed a bit disorganized at times. It's worth noting that some advertised amenities, like the cinema room, were not available during our stay, and the reception was undergoing renovations. On a positive note, the location is excellent for exploring Lake Atitlán, with the main pier in Panajachel just a short 5-minute walk away, making it a great base for boat trips.

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I had a great stay at Socialtel Panajachel! The location is perfect—just a short walk from the lake, restaurants, and everything you need in town. The pool area is definitely a highlight! It’s a great place to relax and meet other travelers. The atmosphere is super social, making it easy to connect with people, whether you're chilling by the pool or enjoying the common areas. I also really appreciated the co-working spaces—perfect for getting some work done while still enjoying the beautiful surroundings. If you're looking for a fun, social, and well-located place to stay in Panajachel, Socialtel is a great choice!

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As a generally Selina/Sociatel lover, this one needs a refresher! + Rooms generally ok for the price + Reception was very friendly and welcoming + Overall location and scenery - Pool is extremely dirty, milky water, you can see a thin layer on the surface. - Bar dudes have a weird energy and attitude - A dead cockroach was on the toilet (could have been removed before) - Saw another cockroach walking on the floor while eating at the bar

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(March 2025) Socialtel is a very hipster hotel geared towards the young travelers looking for communal experiences. Loud music greeted us upon arrival (not our style) but the accomodations and that staff were excellent. Nice pool, not heated. Hotel has a beach area open after 5pm but it is not on the lake nor with a view of lake.

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The hostel it self is ok but out of our group of 5, 4 of use got sick from their water station that are supposed to be filtrated. We were very sick for 24h, when we brought it up with the front desk that just told us, don’t drink the water from the station. They brought zero empathy, no solution, no compensation. Would not recommend. We talked to other guests and it was so bad that they had to go to the hospital. To top it all off they started to pressure wash the whole hostel at 9:30 am!

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