4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Easy to walk. We had some great food and found the locals welcoming.
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Where to stay in Chapala
Ajijic Centro
Though Ajijic Centro might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Laguna Shopping Centre and Chula Vista Country Club.
Chapala Centro
4/5(1 area review)
While visiting Chapala Centro, you might make a stop by sights like Chapala Malecon and Lake Chapala.
San Antonio Tlayacapan
While San Antonio Tlayacapan isn't home to many top sights, Chula Vista Country Club and Laguna Shopping Centre are some notable places to visit nearby.
La Floresta
Though La Floresta might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Laguna Shopping Centre and Chula Vista Country Club.
Riberas del Pilar
Though Riberas del Pilar might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Chula Vista Country Club and Chapala Malecon.
Los Sabinos
4.5/5(10 area reviews)
Los Sabinos might not have many top sights, but Monte Coxala Spa and San Juan Cosala Boardwalk are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Memora Hotel & Villas Chapala
Carretera Guadalajara-Chapala 8890 Chapala JAL
$66 nightly
The price is $80 total per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
$80 total
Jan 21 - Jan 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (776 reviews)
Love staying at this hotel. It was clean, neat and everyone was very kind and attentive. Thanks for everything.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Hotel Real de Chapala
Paseo del Prado 20 Ajijic JAL
$109 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Feb 6 to Feb 7
$134 total
Feb 6 - Feb 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
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.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2026
Hacienda del Lago Boutique Hotel
Independencia 63 Ajijic JAL
$71 nightly
The price is $86 total per night from Jan 16 to Jan 17
$86 total
Jan 16 - Jan 17
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (301 reviews)
A relaxing
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Hotel Danza del Sol
Zaragoza #165 Ajijic JAL
Book a stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (500 reviews)
This hotel was wonderful. The room was amazing, it seemed like a house. Food was good!
Reviewed on Nov 18, 2025
ANANA Rancho San Rafael
43 Hermenegildo Galeana Ajijic JAL
Stay at this villa in Chapala. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Popular attractions Monte Coxala Spa and Ajijic Malecón are located nearby.
Ajijic Centro with lake view rooftop terrace, AC and walkable
Ajijic Jal.
Stay at this vacation home in Chapala. Enjoy laundry facilities, patios, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Monte Coxala Spa and Ajijic Malecón ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (12 reviews)
We really liked the look of the house. Very Mexican and walkable to lots of shopping and restaurants. The air conditioning in the bedrooms was great to have. The upstairs rooftop was a great place to sit and enjoy the scenery. Beds were comfortable as well. Well furnished kitchen.
Reviewed on Jan 1, 2026
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Popular places to visit
Ajijic Malecón
4.5/5(185 reviews)
After visiting Ajijic Malecón, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ajijic. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.
Chapala Malecon
4.5/5(27 reviews)
Find out about the history of Chapala with a stop at Chapala Malecon. Wander around the gardens in this relaxing area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Church of Ajijic
3.5/5(2 reviews)
After visiting Church of Ajijic, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Ajijic. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.
Chula Vista Country Club
4.5/5(2 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in Ajijic at Chula Vista Country Club. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.
Laguna Shopping Centre
4/5(1 review)
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Laguna Shopping Centre during your trip to Ajijic. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.
Lomas de Chapala Country Club
4.5/5(2 reviews)
Enjoy a round of golf in San Nicolás de Ibarra at Lomas de Chapala Country Club. Wander the lakeside and gardens in this relaxing area.
Things to do
Half-Day Guided Tour of Lake Chapala from Guadalajara
$95
per adult
Private Full-Day Trip to Chapala and Ajijic from Guadalajara
$210
per adult
Reviews of Chapala
4.4
Top Destination
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Spent more time in Ajijic and liked that town.
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