Zephyr Lodge

What Zephyr Lodge does

Zephyr Lodge is a privately-held hostel located in Lanquín, Alta Verapaz, Guatemala, on a hillside overlooking the Semuc Champey and Lanquín Caves national parks. It was founded by Thomas and Chris, who arrived in Lanquín in 2002, operated a bakery for approximately three years, and built out the lodge property starting around 2009. The company targets backpackers, budget travelers, couples, and small groups seeking proximity to two of Guatemala's signature natural attractions.

The property offers dormitory beds, elevated "skylofts," private rooms, and deluxe private rooms, supported by an infinity pool, jacuzzi, on-site restaurant and bar featuring wood-fired pizza, and a permitted wastewater processing facility that has won sustainability recognition. Revenue is generated through three streams: per-night accommodation charges booked direct via email or WhatsApp, per-person guided adventure tours (Semuc Champey park visits and Lanquín River tubing priced at Q100-Q200), and transaction-based food and beverage sales. Guest transportation is supported through a shuttle partnership with Aventuras Turisticas.

The company employs approximately 5 people, all based on-site, and operates as an independent, founder-led small business with no external funding disclosed. Booking operations rely entirely on direct guest communication rather than online travel agency integration, and there is no proprietary technology, mobile application, or AI tooling disclosed across the operation.

Name

Zephyr Lodge

Legal name

Zephyr Lodge

Website

https://zephyrlodgelanquin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Zephyr Lodge is a privately-owned hostel in Lanquín, Guatemala, serving backpackers, budget travelers, couples, and small groups with dorms, private rooms, on-site restaurant, and adventure tours near Semuc Champey and Lanquín Caves national parks.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hostel Accommodation & Adventure Tours

NAICS

Other Traveler Accommodation (72119), All Other Traveler Accommodation (721199)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Student & Youth Hostels (Youth Organization/HI-style) (THAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

National Park & Conservancy Lodges (THAGAIAI), Nature Lodges & Eco-Resorts (THAAAAAI), Hotel & Resort Restaurants (THAFACAH)

Keywords

• Hostel accommodation
• Backpacker lodging
• Adventure tours
• Guided excursions
• Budget travel

Headquarters

HQ city

Lanquin (San Agustin Lanquin)

HQ country

Guatemala

HQ region

Latin America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Revenue from dorm beds, skylofts, private rooms, and deluxe private rooms with varying occupancy capacities (1-11 people per room). Room types range from mixed dorms with shared facilities to private rooms with en-suite bathrooms.
2. Tours: Revenue from guided adventure tours including Semuc Champey (Q 200 per person) and tubing on the Lanquin River (Q 100 per person). Tour includes licensed guides, transportation, entrance fees, and equipment.
3. Food and Beverage: Restaurant and bar services offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, craft beers, cocktails, and specialty items like wood-fired oven pizza. Happy hour daily from 4-6 pm.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Zephyr Lodge is a hostel in Lanquín, Guatemala that sells budget accommodation (dorms, skylofts, private rooms, and deluxe private rooms) and guided adventure tours (Semuc Champey and Lanquín River Tubing). The property also operates an on-site restaurant and bar, an infinity pool, a 12-person Jacuzzi, and ancillary services such as laundry. Customers book directly via email or WhatsApp and pay on-site for lodging, tours, and food and beverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dorm Rooms Mixed dormitory accommodations sleeping 5-11 people with shared hot water showers and lockers. Options include Standard Dorms (8-11 people, bunk beds, shared bathroom) and Deluxe Dorms (10-11 people, river views, air conditioning, private lockers, ensuite bathrooms, electronic wristband door locks). Targeted at budget travelers and backpackers.
• Skylofts Semi-private double beds located above the dorms with half-wall privacy and panoramic mountain/valley views, sharing toilets and hot water showers. Occupancy: 1-2 people. Targeted at couples on a budget.
• Private Rooms Standard private rooms with private bathrooms, double beds, and fans. Room types include cabin-style rooms with small patios or hammocks, shared patio options, and rooms with river/jungle views. Occupancy: 1-4 people. Targeted at travelers seeking privacy at moderate pricing.
• Deluxe Private Rooms Premium private accommodations with private bathrooms, river or mountain views, fans, and most with private balconies. Room configurations include king beds, multiple double beds, and sofa beds. Occupancy: 2-6 people. Targeted at couples and small groups seeking upscale comfort.
• Semuc Champey Tour Full-day guided adventure tour to Semuc Champey National Park including caving, rope swing jumping, waterfall jumping, viewpoint trek, and swimming in natural pools, accompanied by local licensed English-speaking guides. Pricing: Q 200 per person (Q 240 with optional lunch box). Targeted at adventure-seeking travelers staying at the lodge.
• Tubing Tour River tubing experience on the Lanquín River with custom tubes featuring dual beer holders, two stops for games and lunch, bridge jumping, and jungle transportation via Unimog truck. Pricing: Q 100 per person (minimum 3 people). Targeted at adventure-seeking travelers staying at the lodge.
• Restaurant & Bar On-site restaurant and bar serving breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner (including wood-fired oven pizza, Latin American/Asian/European dishes, vegetarian options) and a fully stocked bar with craft beers, cocktails, martinis, and shots. Happy hour daily 4-6pm. Targeted at guests of the lodge.
• Laundry Service Guest laundry service priced at Q 12 per pound. Laundry collected before 10am and returned the same day. Targeted at backpackers and travelers staying at the lodge.

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Monja Blanca BusesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic transportation partner providing bus service from Guatemala City to Cobán (Q 65-70 depending on service level). 'SPECIAL' buses recommended over standard service. From Cobán, passengers connect to public shuttles or Transportes Martinez buses to Lanquín.
• Aventuras TuristicascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended shuttle service providing direct transportation from Antigua (6 hours), Guatemala City (5 hours), and Flores (9 hours) to Lanquín. Zephyr's transport waits at the arrival point. Phone: (502) 7951 2008 or (502) 4034 9291.
• Transportes MartinezminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal bus company operating coasters and small buses from Cobán to Lanquín every half hour.
• Local Shuttle Service (Cobán to Lanquín)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPublic shuttle service from Cobán to Lanquín at Q 30 one-way.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Selina: Selina operated one of the largest hostel/hospitality networks across Latin America targeting backpackers and digital nomads with co-working, tours, and social programming — directly comparable to Zephyr's model of budget accommodation bundled with adventure tours and on-site F&B.
• Big Foot Hostel: Big Foot operates hostel locations in Guatemala (Antigua and other sites) serving backpackers with dorms, tours, and a bar — closely mirroring Zephyr's target customer, product mix, and Guatemala-centric footprint.
• Maya Moon Hostel: Maya Moon is a Guatemalan hostel brand serving budget travelers with shared accommodation and tour offerings, making it a direct same-market competitor to Zephyr for backpacker demand in Guatemala.
• Los Elementos Adventure Hostel: Located on Lake Atitlán, Los Elementos combines budget lodging with adventure and nature tours targeting backpackers — comparable product/bundle structure and customer segment to Zephyr in the Guatemalan adventure-tourism niche.

Broad incumbents

• Hostelworld Group: Hostelworld is the dominant global OTA and brand platform for the hostel category. As a broader incumbent it both competes for backpacker demand and represents a missing distribution channel that Zephyr has not integrated.
• Treehotel: Treehotel operates distinctive nature-immersive lodging in Harads, Sweden, leveraging a unique architectural and experiential hook to charge premium rates — comparable as a broader incumbent in the nature-lodge experiential accommodation category.
• Treebo Hotels: Treebo is a tech-enabled budget hotel brand operating across India with standardized rooms and direct online booking — a broader incumbent demonstrating the budget-lodging digital model that Zephyr has not yet adopted.

Regional players

• Inkaterra: Inkaterra operates eco-resorts and lodges across Peru integrating conservation with tourism — a regional comparable in Latin America for nature-based, sustainability-positioned lodging experiences serving international travelers.
• Mahogany Bay Resort & Beach Club: Mahogany Bay is a resort in Belize combining lodging with curated adventure and nature experiences in a Central American destination — comparable as a regional player offering bundled accommodation-plus-experiences to international visitors.

Others

• Booking.com: Booking.com is a global OTA that distributes hostels and budget accommodation; Zephyr's absence from major OTAs is itself a strategic signal relative to peers that rely on this channel for demand capture.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/zephyrlodgelanquin
• Instagraminstagram.com/zephyr_lodge
• Pinterestpinterest.co.uk/zephyrlodgelanq

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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