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Hotel Real de Chapala

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk

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Exterior
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, alfresco dining
Suite, Private Pool | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Reception
Suite, Private Pool | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
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
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Room options

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Standard with Garden View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Standard with Lake View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room Standard with Lake View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 39 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 5

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Single Suite with Garden View

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 45 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Garden View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free bottled water
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, Private Pool | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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
  • 85 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Church of Ajijic - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ajijic Malecón - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Chula Vista Country Club - 9 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Chapala Malecon - 27 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Monte Coxala Spa - 38 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪El Bar Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Black Coffee Gallery by Fernando Andriacci - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Teocintle Maiz - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Pranzo Bristro - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pipiolo Carnes Asadas - ‬16 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 free newspapers
  • Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and a front-desk safe
  • 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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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

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
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
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.

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 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

8.8

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 532 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 49 out of 1017 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 59 out of 1017 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

trisha

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

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fit perfect the needs for the type of hotels i need for my business.
Pool
Soccer field
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lushious property Rooms are ample Has 2 swimming pools Bar is beautiful TVs are old Well priced
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 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

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The views from both the front lobby and the back of the hotel were super. We ate a lot of meals in the restaurant, and the food was very good, but there was often a long wait. and some of the food was not hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

grupo

Disliked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

José Luis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dos días sin limpieza en la habitación, el desayuno buffet poca variedad y caro, poca disposición para apoyo a personas de capacidades diferentes
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es un Hotel con muy bonito Jardin, pero las instalaciones aun que todo es de muy buen tamaño, sus muebles y baños son muy viejos y falta de mantenimiento, con cucarachas en el baño.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hector

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ramiro

Liked: Amenities
Habia algunos detalles de falta de mantenimiento y la carta del restaurante, no habia la mitad de las cosas
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela Salas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena atención
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Juan Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Megusta
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good property I really like that place thank you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Guillermo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El servicio de restaurante en decadencia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALBERTO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amplio, con mucho espacio, jardines, albercas, el personal. Volveré muchas veces.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Hector

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Había cucarachas en la habitación
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paola

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Todo estuvo excelente, solo que si vimos arañas en el restaurante y fue un momento algo incómodo
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Buena atención, pero las instalaciones necesitan meterle algo de remodelada
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025