On the shores of Lake Chapala, Hotel Real de Chapala offers a haven for relaxation. Unwind in the spa tub or lounge by the poolside bar with sun loungers nearby. The on-site restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch, and dinner while an arcade/game room keeps everyone entertained.
Paseo del Prado 20, Fracc. La Floresta, Ajijic, JAL, 45920
What's nearby
Santos Degollado Secondary School - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Laguna Shopping Centre - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
Church of Ajijic - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Ajijic Malecón - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Chula Vista Country Club - 9 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla Intl. Airport (GDL) - 39 min drive
Area shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Black Coffee Gallery by Fernando Andriacci - 15 min walk
Cafe Adelita - 16 min walk
Teocintle Maiz - 13 min walk
Masayume - 14 min walk
El Bar Co. - 14 min walk
About this property
Hotel Real de Chapala
When you stay at Hotel Real de Chapala, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Lake Chapala and Ajijic Malecón. The restaurant is a perfect spot to grab a bite to eat, and you can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge or visit the hot tub for a relaxing end to the day. Other features include a poolside bar, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a children's pool. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
85 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 1 PM
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Up to 2 children (12 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking
Free secured, uncovered onsite self parking
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Offsite
Area shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–noon
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
Children's pool
Grocery/convenience store
What to do
Pool table
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby
Luggage storage
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Mosquito nets
Seasonal outdoor pool
Arcade/game room
Hot tub
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Handrails in stairways
Wheelchairs available on site
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Free local calls
Food and drink
Free bottled water
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Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately MXN 150 to 350 for adults, and MXN 80 to 350 for children
Area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
The seasonal pool is open from February to December
Policies
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.
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.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Also known as
Hotel Real Chapala
Hotel Real de Chapala
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Real De Chapala Ajijic
Real De Chapala Hotel Ajijic
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Real Chapala
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Hotel Real de Chapala Hotel Ajijic
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Real de Chapala offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hotel Real de Chapala does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Hotel Real de Chapala?
Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Hotel Real de Chapala?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Hotel Real de Chapala?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Real de Chapala?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 1 PM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Hotel Real de Chapala and nearby?
Hotel Real de Chapala has a seasonal outdoor pool and a hot tub, as well as an arcade and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Hotel Real de Chapala?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers alfresco dining and international cuisine.
What's the area around Hotel Real de Chapala like?
Hotel Real de Chapala is a short 17-minute walk from Lake Chapala and 17 minutes' walk from Ajijic Malecón.
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Reviews
Hotel Real de Chapala Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.0
Location
8.6
Staff & service
8.2
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
The pools were a highlight, described as lovely, amazing, terrific, wonderful, and spectacular. (12 reviews)
The breakfast buffet was very good with many options and delicious. (6 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 15, 2025
Excellent location
Beautiful hotel
Amaizing view to the lake
Lourdes
Lourdes, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 19, 2026
Everyone was terrific - spotless room, delicious food, helpful and friendly staff, especially Damian.
I liked the pickleball courts too.
Patrick
Patrick, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 18, 2026
Very nice staff
Darren
Darren, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 16, 2025
Loved the Feria maestros, hotel was very convenient and staff was very helpful
Amy
Amy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 25, 2026
The room was clean and ready. The staff and team working were very helpful.
Jeffery
Jeffery, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 19, 2025
Great views and staff was very attentive
trisha
trisha, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 28, 2024
Very nice property with friendly staff and great views and pools.
Adriana
Adriana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 15, 2025
Beautiful property on the lake, large grassy area, large swimming pools. Great food at the restaurant.
Melisa
Melisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Lovely property with spacious rooms and excellent attentive staff. Comfortable quiet area and pools. Very nice breakfast buffet.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2025
This hotel was beautiful and quaint. Perfect for a quiet get away.
Jocelyn
Jocelyn, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
Quiet and clean room. Very welcoming staff.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 2, 2025
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.
Toni
Toni, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 4, 2026
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.
Maribel
Maribel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 1, 2025
Beautiful lakeside hotel with an amazing view. Great buffet breakfast.
Mario
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Great old Mexican 5 star hotel in its day and still well kept up with great food too
charles
charles, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 25, 2026
room and amenities were very nice. The only complaint is the bar/restaurant. AND its obvious it is a problem as I spoke with others staying there. The food is inconsistant, the bar is pricey. I was there for 10 days, even valentines day the place is empty. Its either not managed properly, there was plenty of staff OR maybe you could offer guests "something" It would of been fun to hang at the bar with other but no one went to the bar.
Deborah
Deborah, 10-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 2, 2024
Located in the best area of Ajijic. The view of the Lake is excellent!
Carlos
Carlos, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 5, 2025
I love this place, very peaceful & relaxing. Breakfast was very delicious. I will definitely go back .
Leticia
Leticia, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2025
Great hotel but they should have people serving on the pool !!!!
Karla
Karla, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 8, 2025
Excellent view, clean comfortable rooms. Restaurant not a great experience, too slow and food was not good
Ana
Ana, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 19, 2025
Everything was great. The staff is friendly. The food was good.
Mary
Mary, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 17, 2025
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
sitara
sitara, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 22, 2025
Very nice elegant hotel
Great patio facing the lake with 2 pools. Very quiet. 15-minute walk to restaurants
Pierre
Pierre, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 28, 2025
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.
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 9, 2025
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