Flores accommodation from NZ$110

We opted to stay at the Isal de Flores because we were returning from Tikal and Yaxha and needed an overnight spot close to the airport for an early-morning flight out the next day. It was a very good choice in terms of location, transport to the airport, room quality, and responsiveness of the staff. The rooftop bar is a nice addition, but be aware that the beat of the music from the bar when it turns into a club at night can be a little disruptive. Flores island itself has its charms but is limited in size and dining options.

We stayed at the Jungle Lodge Hotel because of its main selling point: it sits at the entrance to the Tikal national park site. The convenience and accessibility of the site from the hotel can't be understated. It does mean that your options for eating other than in the hotel restaurant are pretty limited, but it didn't matter because the resto is well run and offers a wide array of options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The rooms are safari-chic and compare favorably with many of the safari lodges we have stayed at in Africa. But be aware that there is no air conditioning -- and Tikal is in the jungle. The ceiling fan helped a lot, fortunately. We were in one of the bungalows farthest from the restaurant/hotel desk, which was great for noise purposes, but the water pressure was so feeble that taking a shower was a time-consuming process.

Very convenient, clean, quiet, I enjoyed staying there, 10 minute walk to Flores.