Swell Hotel, Guatemala Resort, Rustic Residential Buildings, Central American Architecture Images
Swell Hotel in Guatemala
Resort and Pool Development in Central America – design by Elan Ibghy and Marie Bonnefond
24 Apr 2019
Swell Hotel
Design: Elan Ibghy, architect and Marie Bonnefond, designer
Location: El Paredón Buena Vista, Guatemala

Swell Hotel is a Surf and Lifestyle boutique hotel that has recently opened its doors in El Paredon, a coastal village that has quickly become the destination of choice for surfing in Guatemala. Nestled upon the untouched volcanic black sand beach of the Guatemalan Pacific Coast, this 8-suite hotel is an inspired ?barefoot boho-chic? retreat, elegantly designed for laid back travelers with discriminating taste.
Architect Elan Ibghy and designer Marie Bonnefond sensitively blend contemporary with rustic, contrasting polished concrete geometry with local craftsmanship, natural wood textures and colorful Guatemalan textiles. The thoughtful spaces and natural materials, animated by hammocks and cozy nooks within a luxurious tropical garden, promote pure relaxation.

The locally inspired thatched palm roof dominating the entrance of the hotel immediately leads guests to enter a stylish indoor-outdoor lounge area of handcrafted wooden sofas and swings around an inviting bar made of locally sourced Guanacaste wood. The contemporary aesthetic of the furniture, designed by the owners themselves and handcrafted by a talented local carpent...