Hotel Real de Chapala

3.0 star property
Explore Tobolandia's excitement then unwind at this lakeside retreat with a relaxing soak in the spa tub or fun times at the poolside bar.

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Exterior
Reception
Terrace/patio
Suite, Private Pool | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board
Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View | Lake view

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is SAR 419
SAR 502 total
includes taxes & fees
5 Mar - 6 Mar

Room options

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Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Highlights

Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, Private Pool

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private pool
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room Standard With Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Full Bed(s) and 1 Twin Bed(s)

Double Room Standard With Garden View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Full Bed(s)

Single Suite With Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Full Bed(s)

Double Room Standard With Lake View

  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Full Bed(s) and 1 Twin Bed(s)

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About the neighborhood

Map
Paseo del Prado 20, Fracc. La Floresta, Ajijic, JAL, 45920

What's nearby

  • Church of Ajijic - 17 min walk
  • Ajijic Malecón - 17 min walk
  • Sierra De San Juan Cosala - 4 min drive
  • Chapala Malecon - 6 min drive
  • Monte Coxala Spa - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Alex's Pasta Bar - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪El Bar Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Black Coffee Gallery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪El Original Tony's Restaurant & Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Donas Donuts Ajijic - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Hotel Real de Chapala

Family-friendly hotel near Lake Chapala
Located close to Tobolandia and Church of Ajijic, Hotel Real de Chapala provides a poolside bar, a grocery/convenience store, and a terrace. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to a garden and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), an area shuttle, and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, a 24-hour front desk, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 85 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Ceiling fans, daily housekeeping, and desks

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–noon: MXN 150-350 for adults and MXN 80-350 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Hot tub

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Banquet hall
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe
  • Grocery/convenience store

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for MXN 400.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for MXN 400.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MXN 150 to 350 for adults, and MXN 80 to 350 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: MXN 400.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: MXN 400.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The seasonal pool will be open from February to December
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Real Chapala
Hotel Real de Chapala
Real de Chapala
Real De Chapala Ajijic
Real De Chapala Hotel Ajijic
Hotel Real Chapala Ajijic
Real Chapala Ajijic
Real Chapala
Hotel Real de Chapala Hotel
Hotel Real de Chapala Ajijic
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Real de Chapala have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Hotel Real de Chapala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Real de Chapala?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Real de Chapala?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Real de Chapala?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Where is Hotel Real de Chapala located?

This family-friendly Chapala hotel is located near the airport, within 1 mi (2 km) of Tobolandia, Church of Ajijic, and Lake Chapala. Ajijic Malecón and Sierra De San Juan Cosala are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Hotel Real de Chapala Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 490 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1001 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dwain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old Mexican 5 star hotel in its day and still well kept up with great food too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was beautiful and quaint. Perfect for a quiet get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property with friendly staff and great views and pools.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful lakeside hotel with an amazing view. Great buffet breakfast.

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place but rooms are very old need upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Was part of the most beautiful wedding. This place is so beautiful and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alejandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff and area were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Located in the best area of Ajijic. The view of the Lake is excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay, I wasn't feeling very well (stomach flu) sp the quiet helped and let me rest for another hour or two after checkout ...
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Surprising, for nature and quietness lovers
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, hard-working staff. Area is safe and quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A beautiful place to have relaxation and calm in front of the lake and very nice gardens
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha Itzel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love this place. We have been coming here for years...and we think it gets better with time...the view is great...and the food it is very good...and the service is great!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

JOSE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pretty quiet,nice place to relax
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location Nice view peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Mariana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
:)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great option
Hotel is very well located. Fast check in and excellent service. Room was very good size and clean. Breakfast buffet was nice amd plenty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr Arturo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you want to celebrate something special, this is the place to be or if you want to have a great time, it is peaceful with great dining option and great bar. The grounds are well kept and very nice and it is in front of lake Chapala … close to Chapala center to go for a walk … highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arturo

Great stay with warm pool and jacuzzi
Excellent weekend stay with family, all was great, the warm pool and jacuzzi are very appreciated. All was great enjoying the view of the lake and mountains on this paradise location. Thanks !!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful view of Chapala. Very open and walkable property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service! Great view to the laguna! Great food options! Great crew members! Definitely I will come back! Thank you guys!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Roberta

We encountered hiway problems and couldn’t make it. We asked for a refund or a rain check and go NO response. Disappointed as we still want to visit the area.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

4/10 Poor

JAIME

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not worth the money we paid
Run down hotel; it needs to be refurbished. Not worth the Money we paid… hint: for beakfast go to the Main Square / jardín central in Ajijic. There you can enjoy rich Mexican breakfast in any of the local restaurants at a fraction of the hotel price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024