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Copan, Honduras Hotel Marina Copan Information on Copan Downtown Copan map Regional map

ABOUT HOTEL MARINA COPAN - in their own wrods:

Our hotel has been at the heart of the Copan Experience since 1945. Overlooking the Central Plaza in the charming town of Copán Ruinas, Honduras, the Hotel Marina Copan was named in honor of Doña Marina Welchez, and built on the site of her family home nearly 60 years ago.  A Copan tradition, ours was Copan's original hotel, home to generations of Maya investigators and enthusiasts.

Today, a modern hotel that jealously guards the town's colonial architectural heritage, the Hotel Marina Copan is the most comfortable and convenient base for exploring the fascinating Maya World, and the diverse natural landscape that the ancient ones left behind.

ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Marina Copan experience starts with distinctive lodging. We offer 51 spacious rooms and suites designed in a classic colonial style. All rooms are fully furnished with air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable TV and phone.

Recently renovated Premium Rooms of the Hotel Marina Copan. Fully equipped with King size beds, comfortable Simmons mattresses, Jacuzzi, mini-bar, luxury decorations and amenities, all within a Colonial environment architecture, enhanced with warm subtle light, and of course the friendly hospitality of our staff.

POOL:
Our pool is located between the lobby, bar and restaurant. Use of the pool is for hotel guests only. Towels are available at the pool.

SPA:
The Marina Copan Hotel has a small gymnasium (under renovation) and sauna (above right) on the premises. The gym is open daily, from 6:00 am through 10:00 pm. The sauna is open daily from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Rules and regulations are posted at the spa, located facing the pool.

GUACAMAYA GIFT SHOP:
Our souvenir shop sells exquisite Lenca pottery (below), quality t-shirts, hand crafted jewelry, and other memorable souvenirs. And don't forget to take home a pound or two of our renowned coffee "Cafe Welchez," harvested at Finca Santa Isabel, in the mountains surrounding Copan.

RESTAURANTS & LOUNGES:

• GLIFOS RESTAURANT:
  Long renowned as Copan's finest dining experience, Glifos Restaurant delivers an exquisite array of international cuisine and distinctive local specialties. Located just in front of the pool area. Service from 6:30 am to 9:30 pm.
• JAGUAR VENADO BAR:
  Refreshing cocktails are served at the Jaguar Venado Bar, overlooking the pool area. Live Marimba music is played every Friday and Saturday evening.
• CAFE WELCHEZ:
  Located just outside the hotel, with a splendid view of the Central Plaza, Cafe Welchez offers a variety of lighter dishes and refreshing beverages. Coffee lovers will enjoy our locally-grown gourmet coffee. Savor a rich espresso, foamy latte, or robust cappuccino. Our cafe has a fully stocked bar, so stop by for sunset cocktail overlooking the bustling Central Plaza.