Villa Sumaya

Santa Cruz, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala

Press Reviews

Frommer's
"This lakefront boutique hotel is also a yoga and meditation retreat center. The individual cabins are wonderful, and the grounds and gardens are beautiful. If you want an isolated getaway on Lake Atitlan, whether to seek spiritual or physical enlightenment, this is a great choice."

Guest Ratings

Room:
100%
Food:
70%
Service:
100%
Value:
90%
Overall:
90%

Guest Reviews

Reviews are only from people who have stayed there and booked through i-escape.

  • “It was so peaceful, really relaxing. Amazing location. Staff very discreet and helpful. Left in peace. The only thing we disliked was having to leave!

    thanks for a great stay!”
    Jonathan, United Kingdom (15.01.12)

  • “It is a beautiful, clean place and the staff is very helpful. My only regret was the food - but I think they make the food based on the group they have, so it was more Western tourist oriented than local. A few times when the food was local, it was great! Considering Guatemalan food is not that spicy and the local fare is so fresh and flavorful, it will be great to see more local flavors.”
    Urjasi, United States (01.12.11)

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.

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