Does Villa Sumaya accommodate special diets?
Yes! Villa Sumaya accommodates most special dietary restrictions like allergies, vegan and non-gluten diets. They serve wholesome, fresh, meals that are simple and delicious. If you are concerned you can bring some alternative snacks to supplement your meals.
Is the water safe to drink?
You must drink bottled water. Villa Sumaya provides unlimited filtered water.
Will there be enough protein?
Most meals have a protein source (eggs, beans, cheese, nuts, etc.). If you are on a high protein diet, please let us know in advance. Chicken or fish may be added to meals at $7 per portion.
Should I bring my own snacks?
The meals are abundant and well balanced. If you have extreme allergies or strict dietary needs, you may want to bring some supplemental foods. Villa Sumaya offers a raw fruit and veggie juice bar with exotic smoothies, raw cacao and granola treats, chocolates, kombucha and other delights for in-between meals.
Can I bring my children?
Yes! Children are welcome at Villa Sumaya. For children 6-12 years old the fee is $45 per day. For children 3-5 years old, $25 per day. For children 2 and under the rate is $15 per day. This includes 3 vegetarian meals per day and the room shared with their parent/s. We can arrange child care for an extra fee of $5 per hour.
Is there laundry service?
Yes. Villa Sumaya offers laundry service for $3 per pound. Please allow 24 hours turn around.
Internet and Phone?
There are two computers with complimentary internet service for quick email check-ins. If you’d like to have internet service on your own device Villa Sumaya charges $3 per day or $20 for the week. Calls to the U.S. are $1.50 per minute.
Do I need to bring my yoga mat?
Yoga mats, blankets, blocks, straps, eye pillows, and some folding chairs are provided. In most cases, you are all set. But if you want to bring your owns props, that is fine.
What type of electricity do you have?
Same as the United States. No adapters necessary.
Do I need to bring soap, shampoo etc?
Villa Sumaya provides soap, shampoo and conditioner. There are towels in the rooms for bathing, and beach towels for use in the spa area are available at reception.
Is there a pool, sauna or hot tub?
Lake Atitlan has been rising the past 5 years and our pool is sometimes under water. Villa Sumaya has a beautiful dock space with lounge chairs and guests are often found sunning on the lake and swimming off our dock. Villa Sumaya has a beautiful spa area with a natural stone solar-heated hot tub and a wood-fire sauna. The hot tub is available (sun permitting) and is complimentary. The sauna must be ordered in advanced and is $30 for a 1.5 hour sweat.
