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Hotel Real de Chapala

3.0 star property

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Relax by the serene pool surrounded by lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a thatched-roof structure and breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.
Relax in a comfortable seating area with a sofa and armchairs, dining table, and garden view.
Relax in this stylish room with a large bed, a painting above, and a sliding door to an outdoor area with a pool and sun lounger.
Welcome to a spacious lobby area with a geometric patterned floor, wicker chairs, and a wooden bench, surrounded by potted plants and pillars.
Enjoy dining under a shaded roof with tables set amidst lush surroundings and a view of the pool.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Paseo del Prado 20, Fracc. La Floresta, Ajijic, JAL, 45920
  • Ajijic Malecón
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Chula Vista Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Monte Coxala Spa
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, Private Pool

Suite, Private Pool

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 85 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Ajijic

With a stay at Hotel Real de Chapala in Chapala (La Floresta), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Tobolandia and Ajijic Malecón. .This family-friendly hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Church of Ajijic and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Lake Chapala.

What's nearby

  • Church of Ajijic - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ajijic Malecón - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Chula Vista Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Chapala Malecon - 8 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Monte Coxala Spa - 12 min drive - 11.1 km

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 with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk
Hotel Real de Chapala offers 85 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.

This Chapala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a hot tub are on site.
Make yourself at home in one of the 85 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 8:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 8:00 AM and noon.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to noon for a fee: MXN 150 to 350 for adults and MXN 80 to 350 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool 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.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
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Hotel Real Chapala Ajijic
Real Chapala Ajijic
Real Chapala
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Hotel Real de Chapala Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 517 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 60 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Adequate accommodation

Stayed for 2 nights as part of a longer vacation in Mexico. The resort is nice but could use a refresh - it’s a bit dated. It is in a beautiful area and has a great view of Lake Chapala.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jerry

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfortable and clean. The quietest hotel we have ever stayed at. Service at the bar is slow, when you can find it.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armando, Norwalk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a nice state a this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely property with spacious rooms and excellent attentive staff. Comfortable quiet area and pools. Very nice breakfast buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

OMAR ALONSO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Luis arnulfo

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

rosa

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice elegant hotel

Great patio facing the lake with 2 pools. Very quiet. 15-minute walk to restaurants
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

sitara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was a resort, with a beautiful view of the lake. Very well kept landscape. Friendly staff Quiet clean and safe. We had wonderful stay. Wish we could have stayed longer. Definitely in our mind for coming again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

juan jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel

It was great
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dwain

Travelled with partner
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

Mary

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. The staff is friendly. The food was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente desayuno
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

DAVID

Travelled with family
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

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn

Travelled with partner
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