about us 

Villas B’alam Ya was founded in 2005 as the sister property to the famous and beloved Meson Panza Verde, today ranked one of the finest luxury hotels and restaurants in Antigua.

Villas B’alam Ya, which sits directly between Panajachel and Santa Catarina Palopo in Lago de Atitlan, was developed by American Laurel Jacobson, who painstakingly gutted, refurbished, designed and furnished the original properties - which then consisted only of Villa B’alam Ya and Casa Jade. For the art lover, every villa features an impressively-curated selection of art and sculpture, complementing the panoramic views of the lake, mountains, and our lovingly and carefully-tended gardens.

Upon completion in 2010 of our two newest Villas, Bambu and Mirador, there are now three villas and one cottage in total:

 Jade

                        1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 queen bed, Accommodates 2

The loft

                        1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 queen bed, Accommodates 2

 Villa soluna 

                        1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 queen bed, Accommodates 2

Villa bambu

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                        2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed, Accommodates 4

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Villa B'alam ya        

                        2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, Accommodates 4

                        Includes private outdoor Balcony and corridor

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Villa mirador  

                        2 bedrooms, 1 studio, 2 bathrooms, 1 king bed, 1 queen bed, 2 sofa twin beds, Accommodates 6