Testimony and Reviews

Ladies this is your sign to go Ladies listen up, this is your kind of place. As an inshore fishing girl prone to sea sickness I was nervous coming into this experience but Casa Viejia delivered the best experience. The room was pristine and newly renovated with a lovely, comfy bed. The pool was incredible and the hot tub was a nice treat after being in the boat all day. The staff was INCREDIBLE. Cesar was outstanding, so kind and really catered to our likes and dislikes. Hector, Benjamin, Raquel, Luis, Walter and plenty more were all amazing. Oh and not to forget Figueroa the cat, who chose my husband over me but I won’t hold that against her. The food was great. Breakfast every morning was top notch. The lunches on the boats….maaan, I don’t even know how to explain how great having a hot, fresh cooked meal on the boat was. Dinner was fabulous and the desserts the best. The fishing. Absolutely couldn’t ask for better. The boat was in fantastic shape, captain Tito brought the energy and fish, and the crew was a well oiled machine. I was amazed the crew could fish and cook, they could truly do it all. As my husband put it…Cass Viejia does an amazing job controlling all the controllable variables because fishing is uncontrollable. It was refreshing as a busy mom to be the one being taken care of once (I mean they even did our laundry for us!). We will be back and plan to bring our kids with us the next time!

Trip of a lifetime This was a five-star experience from start to finish. The van ride to and from Guatemala City was comfortable. The rooms at the lodge were large, clean and beautiful. The king sized plus bed was luxurious. The boats and crews were professional and hard working. The staff at the lodge were so friendly and warm. The food was outstanding and the fishing...well, that was amazing. This was a once in a lifetime trip for us and we loved it.

3 night 2 day fishing trip An amazing experience at the lodge from being picked up at the airport to arriving to the days on the boat all the way up to them dropping me off they had all bases covered. The service truly was world class from all of the staff. Would highly recommend and I will be coming back!

Another Awesome Fishing Experience My son and I shared a five star experience three years ago and could not wait to return to Casa Vieja. I brought the rest of the family, my wife and daughter, to participate in the trophy husband's fishing tournament. I was amazed by the new construction which included lodging and a fantastic pool with swim up bar. The core experience of Casa Vieja---deficient; the incredibly delicious food; and, outstanding hospitality----remain exemplary. It was so outstanding that, halfway through our first Full day there, my wife asked when could we return. We are already dedicated to returning for next year's trophy husband's tournament. And hope other families will put this on their Bucket List.

Sailfishing at the Casa Vieja Lodge My brother and I had a great experience booking and fishing with the Casa Vieja Lodge staff and the crew of the Chilero. The booking through their Miami office was simple and they stayed in touch throughout until our arrival in Guatemala. At the Guatemala airport we were met by the Casa Vieja Lodge driver who picked us up in a very nice, comfortable van. Our welcome at the Lodge by the staff was wonderful and we got a quick tour of the new pool with a swim up bar and their new, additional rooms. This was my third trip to Casa Vieja and the Lodge gets better and better every year and the improvements are outstanding. The food is delicious and the drinks are plentiful. All the Lodge staff are great and go out of their way to ensure you have everything you want or need. The fishing was outstanding and we caught over 30 sailfish in just two days of fishing. The Captain and Crew of the Chilero were the best and supported us with whatever we needed. The food and drinks on the boat were excellent! I highly recommend the Casa Vieja Lodge as both a resort for relaxation and a great bill fishing experience!

Perfect trip in every respect ! Great EVERYTHING ! Great captain; mates, lodge, room, meals, etc. We had perfect offshore weather every day; caught loads of sailfish, a big marlin, HUGE Dorado, Huge tuna, etc. No complaints whatsoever. Would highly recommend this operation to anyone interested in this type trip. I took my 18 year old grandson and let him catch all the fish except when we had a double hookups on. He had a blast. Trip to remember the rest of his life.....

Top Notch Amazing experience all around! The fishing, service, facilities and food were all outstanding.

Amazing as always! My wife and I go to casa vieja lodge each year and it always feels like family and the fishing is great! We will continue our annual trip and highly recommend it to anyone wanting to billfish!

Another Excellent Trip ! Booked my favorite spot have being cancelled out of another trip. Travelled here many times. Joined by my wife and friend from London. CVL NEVER disappoints. Fishing was good sailfish ( around 20-25 raises per day , released 12 each day three days running. ) and we decided to change it up and look for a marlin. Found the marlin too ! . Boats and crews are double excellent. We fished Hooker and Finest Kind. Hooker is a bit larger and faster. Lodge with additional rooms and a new pool configuration. Long service staff is the best. Dining at the lodge is superb; snack after fishing excellent ( delivered poolside too!) . Lunch on the boat is well... great ( just catch a mahi and have it for lunch). From the safe pick up at the airport through the entire trip, CVL is both a great fishing trip and a very good value.

Billfish trip of a lifetime This is my third trip to Casa Vieja. Its is always a great experience. The fishing was slow this trip but the Captains and crews worked hard to get us on fish. The lodge/drinks/food/staff are always excellent. Nothing is a challenge. I love the environment. This is my first trip back since the expansion and wow 👌. Excellent addition. Thank you and all the daily staff at the lodge that make this such a great experience.

50th birthday and bucket list best ever !!!!!! WOW!!! I really don't have words to describe the trip. The whole experience was fantastic. Fished 3 days on the Release. The crew of The Release was great, We caught a total of 45 sailfish on the trip. The lodge was incredible food, staff all and everything above perfect. I have scheduled a second trip in 2027. Thank you everyone their to cross off a bucket list item and make a 50th birthday wish come true.

Very satisfied fisherman! Five star service and fishing was off the hook! The food was excellent, the accommodations were great. Great comradary among the guests. I will definitely be back.

Exceptional Sailfish Experience. We had an outstanding fishing experience. I have never caught a sailfish and on the first day of a 2-day trip, three of us caught 42 Sailfish! It doesn't get much better. The Crew was very professional and helpful. The Lodge is super organized and helpful with anything you ask of them. We certainly felt safe and welcomed. The Rooms are clean and comfortable. The Meals are great with lots of fresh fruit and vegies. I'll be back.

Trip of a lifetime Had another great experience at the Five Star Casa Vieja The staff the accommodations of the food, the boat and the fishing are all fantastic It’s the best fishing lodge I’ve ever been to

Tier 1 fishing trip! Wow, what a place and experience! Hotel staff are simply marvelous. Boat crew and fishing was brilliant. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner were fantastic. All inclusive meant ALL inclusive. Remodel is coming along. I would suggest doing your best to avoid the old rooms near the entrance as they get hit with a lot of road noise. New rooms at the far end of the property look more soundproof.

Epic trip Absolute incredible experience. Epic fishing, service, and hospitality. This was our second trip and the renovations are awesome. Our 4 man team caught 187 sailfish over three days including a record 98 sailfish final day. Props to all the staff, especially the crews of the La Chingona and The Hooker.

premium pricing , dictates better execution GREAT SERVICE , several boat mechanical issues,

Great fishing excursion with friends. From the time we met the team member from Casa Vieja at the airport the experience was top notch. The staff,food, facility,fishing were all excellent. Thanks for a great trip.

World class fishing and hospitality Cannot say enough about the fishing and the hospitality at the lodge - and we weren’t even staying there, just invited to hang out and eat and drink with everyone else after each day of fishing. This place is truly special and we will definitely be returning.

411 sailfish in 4 days of fishing!! This was my 5th hosted trip to Casa Vieja and, as always, the experience was nothing short of spectacular. My group of 22 anglers caught and released 411 sailfish and a handful of blue marlin, striped marlin, mahi, and yellowfin tuna across our 4 days of fishing. There's simply no other lodge in the world that can regularly produce those types of numbers. Aside from the world class fishing, Casa Vieja Lodge consistently provides amazing hospitality. The lodging, food and beverage, and service are all top notch. As a fishing and hunting guide that also hosts destination trips for my clients, I rely on top tier international lodges to provide great experiences for my guests and Casa Vieja has never let me down.