eco-luxury Lodging
Kawoq Forest is an eco-luxury wellness center nestled in the verdant Guatemalan highlands overlooking the azure waters of Lake Atitlán. This unique lake sits on an ancient, dormant crater surrounded by stunning volcanoes, rolling hills and small Mayan villages rich in culture and tradition. Kawoq Forest is a sanctuary for discerning travelers seeking solace, restoration and a sparkle of adventure.
Terraced into the side of a cliff, Kawoq Forest is a twenty five minute hike up into the valley from Lake Atitlán. Kawoq Forest offers 16 accommodation options that combine eco-conscious materials like adobe, bamboo, cypress, and palm roofs, with luxurious local textiles and premium bed linens to guarantee a comfortable and sustainable stay. An open air community dining area, composting toilets, solar-powered showers, and three fully-equipped yoga sanctuaries make up the rest of the space.
Please note; pricing below is for personal yoga retreats. Pricing may vary for wellness group retreats.
Private FOrest cabins
If you’re wanting privacy, our Forest Cabin is perfect for you. With gorgeous lake and volcano views, this cabin features a small terrace to enjoy the beauty that surrounds you. Immerse yourself with the bird songs and vibrant forest that envelops this cabin to relax and feel the stillness within.
Our Forest cabin accommodates two people with one full and one single bed inside, perfect for couples, families or friends to share.
From $140-165 per person/night | maximum 2 people
1 full bed and 1 single sofa bed
Private terrace and hammock
Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
Two delicious vegetarian meals
Twice daily yoga
High-speed internet in communal spaces
CIELO DELUXE SUITE
Located above our cafe and office, Cielo is built into the cliff wall and serves as our most deluxe and luxurious space. Made with bamboo, cypress and a palma roof, Cielo looks out over Kawoq Forest to the stunning lake and picturesque volcanoes. Cielo has a low to the ground king size bed and sofa bed, antique Guatemalan furniture, Mayan fabrics and Indian textiles to embrace you into the Mayan culture.
From $155-175 per person/night | maximum 2 people
1 king size bed
Private terrace and outdoor couch
Private sink and shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
Two delicious vegetarian meals
Twice daily yoga
High-speed internet in communal spaces
BUNGALOWs
Our bungalows are the perfect shared spaces for deep communal transformation. Looking out over the shimmering waters of Lake Atitlán and its surrounding volcanoes, our shared cabañas have terraces and hammocks to allow you to soak in the beauty of the surroundings.
Our bungalows accommodate 2-4 people, depending on the bungalow.
Bungalow 1 & 2:
From $150-165 per person/night | maximum 2 people
What’s included:
2 queen size beds
Private terrace and hammock
Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
Two delicious vegetarian meals
Twice daily yoga
High-speed internet in communal spaces
BUNGALOW Dorm
Our bungalow dorm has 4 single beds, and our Bungalow 1 & 2 have two full size beds, one in the loft and one on the bottom floor.
Using natural building techniques and sustainable materials, our bungalows are constructed with either bamboo or cypress, palm roof and natural adobe walls or traditional bahareque (wattle and daub) of this area. The beds are comfortable and nourishing, with warm feather duvets and premium linens and pillows, decorated with Peruvian Shipibo fabrics and Guatemalan Cushions.
Bungalow Dorm:
From $140 per person/night | maximum 4 people
What’s included:
4 single beds
Shared terrace
Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
Two delicious vegetarian meals
Twice daily yoga
High-speed internet in communal spaces
SUNRISE SUITES
With stunning views of Lake Atitlán and the surrounding volcanoes, private rooms Sunrise Suites 1 & 2 are located under our Sol Shala. They are the perfect space to watch the sunrise from your terrace and take in the stillness and tranquility of the forest in the early morning.
Our suites can accommodate one or two people in one queen size bed. The beds are comfortable and nourishing with warm feather duvets and premium linens and pillows, decorated with Guatemalan cushions.
These suites are most suitable for yogis who wish to deepen into their spiritual practice and inner worlds, as meditation often begins upstairs at 6:15am (some days it will be in the other yoga space).
The Sol space above may be used for personal practice or various workshops during the day. These rooms are considered semi-private because they share walls with the Sol space, however, you will have your own private space and entrance.
From $135-155 per person/night | maximum 2 people
What’s included:
1 queen size bed
Shared terrace
Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
Two delicious vegetarian meals
Twice daily yoga
High-speed internet in communal spaces
BUNGALOW 3
Bungalow 3 is the highest space on the property, and offers magical views of Lake Atitlan and the surrounding volcanoes. Bungalow 3 is a beautiful and nourishing space to relax and reset in, and is built from sustainable cypress wood sourced from Guatemalan plantations.
This space has a queen and single bed inside, and features a comfortable terrace with a sofa bed and hammock to capture the panoramic lake views. This room is considered semi-private because it shares walls with the bungalow dorm, however, you will have your own private space and entrance.
From $145-155 per person/night | maximum 2 people
What’s included:
1 queen size bed and 1 single bed
Shared terrace
Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
Two delicious vegetarian meals
Twice daily yoga
High-speed internet in communal spaces
geodesic domes
Enjoy one of our Geodesic domes overlooking Lake Atitlán nestled in the forest. This unique and spacious dome offers a fantastic view of the stars at night. Accommodation flexibility is available with one king bed and a twin bed. Ideal for families.
From $150-165 per person/night | maximum 2 people
What’s included:
One king size bed and one twin sofa bed
Private terrace and outdoor table
Shared compost toilet bathroom and outdoor shower
Two delicious vegetarian meals
Twice daily yoga
High-speed internet in communal spaces