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Hotel Real de Chapala

3.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with seasonal outdoor pool, near Tobolandia

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View | Lake view
Suite, Private Pool
Reception
Suite, Private Pool
Exterior

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Paseo del Prado 20, Fracc. La Floresta, Ajijic, JAL, 45920
  • Place, Tobolandia
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Church of Ajijic
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Ajijic Malecón
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

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)
  • 38 sq m
  • 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)
  • 39 sq m
  • 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)
  • 39 sq m
  • Sleeps 5

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

Single Suite with Garden View

  • 80 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Lake View

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
  • Lake view
  • 45 sq m
  • 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
(34 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Suite, Private Pool

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

About the area

Ajijic

A family-friendly stay in Chapala awaits you at Hotel Real de Chapala. Within a 20-minute stroll, you'll find Tobolandia and Church of Ajijic. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, free self-parking and a poolside bar. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Enjoy the Hot tub, seasonal outdoor swimming pool, kids' swimming pool and pool loungers. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a snack bar/deli and laundry facilities. Each morning cooked-to-order breakfast is served between 8:00 AM and noon. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 3-property class La Floresta hotel include Lake Chapala and Ajijic Malecón.

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

  • Guadalajara, Jalisco (GDL-Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl.) - 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 with seasonal outdoor pool, near Tobolandia
Hotel Real de Chapala offers its guests a seasonal outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, an arcade/games room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Hotel Real de Chapala. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Chapala hotel is smoke free.

  • 85 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Games room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Hotel Real de Chapala offers 85 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include a rainfall showerhead and complimentary toiletries.

This Chapala hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and a ceiling fan. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out

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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Real de Chapala

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately MXN 150 to 350 for adults and MXN 80 to 350 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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-authorise 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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in February and close in December.
  • Up to 2 children aged 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Real de Chapala?

Hotel Real de Chapala offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Real de Chapala?

Yep, Hotel Real de Chapala has a free self car park.

Does Hotel Real de Chapala have a pool?

Hotel Real de Chapala has a seasonal outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open from February to December.

Does Hotel Real de Chapala have a waterslide?

No, there is no waterslide at Hotel Real de Chapala, but Tobolandia is a short 14-minute walk away.

What makes Hotel Real de Chapala a romantic place to stay?

1 hot tub and al fresco dining, as well as rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Real de Chapala.

Is Hotel Real de Chapala family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, an arcade and a corner/local shop, it's no surprise that Hotel Real de Chapala is a hit with families.

Does Hotel Real de Chapala serve breakfast?

You bet, cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 8:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Real de Chapala?

No, Hotel Real de Chapala does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Real de Chapala?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Real de Chapala?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 1 PM.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Real de Chapala?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Hotel Real de Chapala Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 253 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 98 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 61 out of 1010 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Ann, Green River

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lourdes

Travelled with family
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

Sara

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel

Stayed 15 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernesto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

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

10/10 Excellent

Andres

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

10/10 Excellent

RAYMUNDO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy familiar, limpios, se esmeran en recepción, el único detalle es... el restaurante, los meseros deficientes, no atienden, ni siquiera haay servilletas en la mesas. muy buena la comida y las personas que atienden el bufette son muy amables. capaciten a los meseros
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth, Queretaro

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

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with family
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

Aida Yvonne

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efrain

Travelled with family
Loved the hotel but the beds were too firm / stiff / hard
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The swimming pools were very nice. The grounds overlooking the lake were very pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

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

Zeriozcha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JAVIER

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
El hotel es cómodo aunque el servicio no me parece bueno
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ihor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Leticia, Compton

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The bed was very comfortable and the room was spacious. The room is very old, you still use an actual key to open the door. The inside of the room has the chain on it so you can lock it. Needs some work to bring it back to life.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo muy bien , solo la alberca privada un poco sucia , tuvimos que pedir que la limpiaran y nos salieron dos cucarachas muy grandes
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guillermo, Baytown

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall cleanliness and reasonable prices. I did not like they don't have a luggage cart to take your stuff to your room
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, very accommodating
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

trisha

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

10/10 Excellent

Melisa

Travelled with group
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