Lanquin · Guatemala
Zephyr Lodge
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Bevestigd Hostelworld
Stayed at Zephyr Lodge and left very disappointed. The tab system felt untrustworthy —others were charged for things they didn’t order. Staff were rude and unprofessional, even blaming my friend for their own order mistake and trying to get him to pay extra. Room had bed bugs. Food was poor and overpriced. Also, they charge for return shuttle (100Q on card if no cash). Only positive was the Semuc tour, but bring your own food. There are far better options closer to Semuc.
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Bevestigd Google Maps
WARNING BED BUGS!!! They have been dealing with many complaints of bed bugs and will not fix the problem. Do not come here, you will have bed bugs in all of your luggage and clothes guaranteed. Book somewhere else.
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Bevestigd Hostelworld
The hostel is pretty cool with a nice view and nice pool. But WE GOT BEDBUGS. And it seems like they have had a problem withe BEDBUGS prior to out visit. So be aware!
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Bevestigd Google Maps
The View from the pool is amazing. Super intransparent regarding the invoices. There have been bed bugs in my room
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Bevestigd Hostelworld
The only positive thing about this place is its views. I left covered in bed bug bites and with serious food poisoning. The service, food and facilities are also below average. If you want to be constantly locked out of your room, waiting 40+ mins for mediocre overpriced food, and stuck without wifi then stay here, otherwise stay elsewhere.
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Bevestigd Google Maps
Beds had bed bugs, reception didn’t care. No cleaning and dirty towels. Will not recommend it to anyone.
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Bevestigd Google Maps
DO NOT STAY! For the entirety of our stay we were mistreated by the staff who made us feel every thing but welcome! The bed bugs were a big issue and never wanted to be addressed. The staff were unapproachable and didn’t want to answer any general questions we had. Very disappointed and never returning. Can’t stress enough DO NOT STAY HERE
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Bevestigd Google Maps
Love this place!!! Beautiful Pool!!! Maybe Bed Bugs 🧐🤢
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Bevestigd Google Maps
Amazing place and no bedbugs but staff where not friendly at all. We were in a group of four with three of us bringing our own packaged food for the entire stay in lanquin and Semuc Champey and one who ate food in Semuc Champey (not zephyr). We did not get sick and our friend who ate in lanquin did get sick. I would avoid eating in the whole of lanquin and Semuc Champey completely (filtered water was fine).
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Bevestigd Google Maps
Bed bugs, food poisoning and staff unwilling to accept any responsibility. Avoid like the plague.
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Bevestigd Google Maps
Wonderful views, a lovely pool and hot tub, and a raucous bar. However, there were several downsides. Bedbugs were ignored by the generally disinterested staff, 8 of 10 people in my group had terrible food poisoning from the food here, and I couldn't help but feel the place was set up to rinse backpackers of every quetzal. Perhaps we visited during an unfortunate 3 day period but overall we left Lanquin gutted that Zephyr could have been so much more. Read their responses to reviews on Trip advisor for a laugh (and an example of how to not be professional). I stayed in El Retiro 8 years ago and they knew how to treat visitors with warmth and kindness. X
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Het zwembad en de hot tub met vallei- en junglezicht zijn het hoofdevent bij Zephyr Lodge. Dit is het soort setup waar het uitzicht veel werk doet: open common areas, een bar bij het water, een pooltafel en grote Lanquin-zichten maken het makkelijk om de hele dag te blijven hangen. De Semuc Champey-tour is een andere duidelijke sterkte, met leuke gidsen en goede toegang tot grotten, poelen en lokale excursies. Tipsy tubing kan ook leuk zijn, al kan tourorganisatie wisselend zijn, dus het is slim details te checken voordat je er een dag omheen bouwt. De sociale scene neigt jong, boozy en soms vol party-hostel luid. Muziek kan laat doorgaan en intens genoeg worden om praten, eten of slapen moeilijk te maken, dus dit werkt beter voor reizigers die pooldrankjes en nachtelijke chaos willen dan voor wie rustige jungle recovery zoekt. De trade-off is dat Zephyr duur en gecontroleerd kan voelen voor een backpackerplek. Er is geen gedeelde keuken, eten van buiten kan verboden zijn, en het restaurant wordt de default ondanks wisselende voedselkwaliteit en hogere prijzen. Kamers lopen van redelijk tot moe, met herhaalde issues rond hitte, harde bedden, zwakke Wi-Fi, beperkte privacygordijnen, insecten of knaagdieren en privékamers zonder goede koeling.
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- Geen goede match voor rustige nachten; harde muziek kan laat doorgaan.
- Eten, drinken, was, transport, handdoeken en kaartbetalingen kunnen snel oplopen.
- Geen gedeelde keuken, en eten van buiten kan beperkt zijn.
- Voedsel- of waterhygiene kan een risico zijn.
- Personeel en management kunnen hit-or-miss zijn, met enkele serieuze veiligheids- en houdingzorgen.
- Sommige kamers kunnen heet, basic, gedateerd of kort aan privacy zijn.