Villa Sumaya

Santa Cruz, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Kids

Owner Wendy has 2 children (Celine and Chloe) and a lovely German Shephard (Bambu) so all children are welcome. Some areas aren't so suitable for toddlers (the terracing and lakeside), so you'll need to keep an eye out for them.

  • Family friendly accommodation: The rooms in the Lotus House or the suite are good for families as they have space for an extra bed, and a cot.
  • Babysitting: Babysitting available by arrangement
  • Baby equipment: Baby cots available on request
Save to favouritesPrintMailVilla SumayaThe Maya consider Lake Atitlán to be the centre of the universe. Aldous Huxley declared it the most beautiful lake in the world. Either way, you're left struggling for superlatives at the sight of these ever-changing waters surrounded by 3 perfectly conical volcanoes. Maya culture is alive and well here in the western highlands: 12 villages, each with its own dress, fringe the lake. It is easy to see how Californian Wendy Stauffer fell in love with Atitlán in the 80s and never left. Then in the early noughties she had the opportunity to create Villa Sumaya from a former ranch-style 1970s holiday home built on a sacred site. The result - traditionally thatched [r:GU005:accommodation], café and palapas - is in perfect harmony with its magical setting. It's only accessable by boat and on arrival you'll find tropical gardens terracing up from the lake, a yoga and spiritual temple, relaxed hospitality, healthy food, a sauna, hot tubs and a healing hut. You leave with your body and soul enriched.

Book this hotelRates from 50USD

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