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Hotel Real de Chapala

3.0 star property
Travelers can dive into the thrilling water attractions at Tobolandia before returning to this peaceful lakeside retreat for a soothing spa soak or poolside drinks

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Hotel Real de Chapala sits on Lake Chapala's shores, offering relaxation after adventure. Guests can ease into the spa tub, grab drinks at the poolside bar with sun loungers, enjoy three daily meals at the restaurant, or spend time in the arcade/game room.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NT$5,024
NT$6,079 total
includes taxes & fees
Jan 20 - Jan 21

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room Standard with Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room Standard with Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room Standard with Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 419 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Single Suite with Garden View

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 484 sq ft
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
Cable channels
  • 409 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, Private Pool | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Suite, Private Pool

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Private pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
  • 915 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in La Floresta, a neighborhood in Ajijic, Hotel Real de Chapala is near the airport and near theme parks. Chula Vista Country Club and Monte Coxala Spa are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Chapala and San Juan Cosala Boardwalk. Traveling with kids? Don't miss Tobolandia.
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Map
Paseo del Prado 20, Fracc. La Floresta, Ajijic, JAL, 45920

What's nearby

  • Tobolandia - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Laguna Shopping Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Black Coffee Gallery by Fernando Andriacci - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Teocintle Maiz - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Bar Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Adelita - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Midtown Ajijic - ‬14 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, along 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 and air conditioning, 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

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Jan 22 - Jan 23
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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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

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
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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
Hotel Real de Chapala Hotel Ajijic

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Real de Chapala have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Real de Chapala?

As of 2026/1/19, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Real de Chapala on 2026/1/20 start from NT$5,024, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Hotel Real de Chapala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

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 Chula Vista Country Club are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Real de Chapala Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 544 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1002 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location Beautiful hotel Amaizing view to the lake
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the Feria maestros, hotel was very convenient and staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Maribel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing! View was great and location is safe. The grounds were pretty. Pool was semi warm for December. Restaurant was overpriced. Room was spacious but sadly ours had a bad nail polish stain that looked like blood. We only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

trisha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great views and staff was very attentive
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This was a very nice hotel room. It has a nice restaurant and a bar. Although it would have been very nice if we would had a coffee maker a refrigerator and maybe an ice machine available. The staff was very pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet and clean room. Very welcoming staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property on the lake, large grassy area, large swimming pools. Great food at the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

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

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

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

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

Alejandra

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

10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

10/10 Excellent

Leticia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place, very peaceful & relaxing. Breakfast was very delicious. I will definitely go back .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel but they should have people serving on the pool !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent view, clean comfortable rooms. Restaurant not a great experience, too slow and food was not good
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

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

Mary

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

sitara

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

6/10 Okay

Ivonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The property is beautiful, it is located in an amazing area. Very relaxing atmosphere. The only downside was the staff; unfriendly, and lacking customer service skills
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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

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

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