Question 1

How do I get to Suryalila?

Accepted Answer

We recommend that you fly into Seville but you can also fly into Jerez or Malaga.

You can book a transfer from any of these airports to Suryalila. This is charged per car, and our transfer partner SierraVivaViajes will try to match you with other arriving guests to spread out the cost. Here's what the transfers cost per car:

• Seville: €100
 • Jerez: €80
 • Malaga: €160

If you'd like to arrive by bus, you can get the airport shuttle into Seville, Jerez or Malaga city centre and then a local bus out to Villamartin. Villamartin is a town 10km from Suryalila, so you need to book a transfer from there to get here. This costs €20 per car.  
You can arrange your transfers and get more information on our transfers page.(www.suryalila.com/transfers)

We also have a handy directions and transportation page (https://suryalila.com/contact/directions/)with more detailed information.

Question 2

Can I arrive early before or stay late after my retreat?

Accepted Answer

We understand that flights don't always work out for Saturdays. If your flights are before or after your retreat dates, you're welcome to stay with us as an in(https://suryalila.com/yoga-hotel-and-independent-stay/)dependent guest (https://suryalila.com/yoga-hotel-and-independent-stay/)for any extra days providing we have the space.  Email us at info@suryalila.com (mailto:info@suryalila.com)to check availability.

Question 3

What if I love it so much I want to stay an extra night?

Accepted Answer

If you'd like to stay longer and we have the space, you're welcome to! Check with us at reception.

Question 4

Which meals are included? What if I have dietary requirements?

Accepted Answer

All our food is vegetarian. We lay out gourmet organic vegetarian buffet style meals in our dining room three times a day. Tea, coffee, water and fruit are available all day.
Dinner on the first day of your stay is included, as is breakfast on the last day of your stay and all meals in between. Additional meals are €15.

Meal times are:
 • Breakfast: 9:30am
 • Lunch: 1:30pm
 • Dinner: 7pm

We can easily accommodate diets such as gluten free and vegan if you let us know before your stay. If you have other dietary requirements then contact us to discuss them and we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.

Question 5

Do I need to bring my mat?

Accepted Answer

No. You can bring your own mat if you like but we have plenty of them for our guests to use.

We also have blocks, blankets, meditation cushions, sand bags, eye pillows and straps.

You can read more about our yoga spaces on this page.(https://www.suryalila.com/om-dome-yoga-hall)

Question 6

What type of room should I book?

Accepted Answer

We offer bookings by room type. You can see more photos and details on our accommodation page,(https://www.suryalila.com/properties) which also has price information for independent guests

You can request a specific room, but we can only guarantee that you'll be in a room of that type.

Our room types are:
 • Private deluxe double: 1 bed for one or two people with a private bathroom
 • Private double: 1 bed for one or two people with a private bathroom
 • Private double: 1 bed for one or two people with a shared bathroom
 • Twin: 2 single beds with a shared bathroom
 • Mini-dorm: 4 single beds
 • Dorm: 5 single beds
 • Glamping yurt: 2 singles beds with a shared bathroom
 • Glamping tent: 2 single beds

Question 7

What should I pack?

Accepted Answer

You will need to bring toiletries, clothes, underwear, pyjamas, yoga clothes and it may also be useful to pack:
 • Sunscreen and after-sun lotion
 • Insect repellent cream, particularly if you're going to spend evenings outside
 • Indoor shoes or slippers. Lots of areas in our retreat centre are outdoor shoe-free
 • A swimsuit (we provide pool towels)
 • A sweatshirt or sweaters for cool evenings
 • An umbrella or waterproof jacket for the odd day when it rains. There are about 30 rainy days a year, mostly between September and March…but not always!
 • Good walking shoes that you don't mind getting dusty and muddy
 • Long trousers if you'd like to go horse riding
 • A backpack if you'd like to go on a hike
 • Travel power adapters from your country to a standard European fitting
 • Phone, camera and other device chargers
 • A pen and notepad if you want to take notes from your yoga class
 • Your camera to capture your trip
 • Euros! There are no currency changing shops in the local area or at Seville or Jerez airports so take care of this before coming. There are ATM machines locally which you can use to get cash

Question 8

Can I print my boarding pass at Suryalila?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can arrange to print your boarding pass at the reception. Email it to reception@suryalila.com and we’ll print it for you.

Question 9

What's included in the price?

Accepted Answer

The price includes:
 • Your accommodation at Suryalila
 • All bedding and towels
 • All meals from dinner on your first day to breakfast on your last day
 • Tea, coffee and fruit between meals
 • Use of the yoga rooms and props
 • WiFi
 • Use of our saltwater swimming pool
It doesn't include:
 • Your travel to and from Suryalila
 • Massages, treatments or any excursions you'd like to book
 • Additional food goodies and snacks such as alcohol, chocolate and ice-creams which you can buy outside the café
 • Anything from the café

Question 10

Do you offer massages?

Accepted Answer

We have massage therapists working at Suryalila. You can find out about them on our massage therapy page.(https://suryalila.com/retreat-facilities/massage-therapy/) 
They work flexibly around your yoga classes, meals and excursions. You can book an hour-long massage for €80 or a 90 minute massage for €110

Question 11

My flight arrives really early/late. Is that OK?

Accepted Answer

Rooms are ready from 4pm, but you are welcome to arrive early and enjoy our facilities while your room is being prepared.

Our latest check-in time here at Suryalila is 21:00. Any check in after this time is subject to a late arrival fee of €50 (cost is divided for a group of up to 5 people who arrive at the same time) For groups of +5 people arriving late, the fee is €100 divided.

This means the latest arrival flight time into Sevilla airport would be 19:45, and the latest flight arrival time into Malaga airport would be 18:30 to make it in time.

If your flight is scheduled to arrive after these times, please contact us at info@suryalila.com (info@suryalila.com)to arrange an early or late arrival.

Question 12

Can I take photos?

Accepted Answer

Yes please, and share them! We're always taking new photos for our website, flyers and social media so if you have any really good ones that you're happy for us to use,  please share them with us too!

Question 13

What's your policy on children?

Accepted Answer

Whilst we love to invite families to stay at our centre, availability to accommodate families is limited and dependent on what other retreats we have running at the time you are requesting to book and the accommodation type.

Due to capacity, we are unable to have children stay with us at Suryalila from March - October. 
Please note, we are unable to accommodate families bringing more than one young child.

When available:
 • Children under 4 come free in parents’ room.
 • Children between 4 and 12 come half price.
 • Children over 12 pay full price.

Please be aware that we haven’t taken safety precautions for young children, and there is no lifeguard in the pool.

Question 14

Can I bring my pet?

Accepted Answer

At Suryalila Retreat Centre, we have dogs, donkeys and other animals around. Because of this and the presence of hunters in the area at different times of the year, we ask that guests do not bring their own pets. Thank you for understanding!

Question 15

Do the rooms have hairdryers, towels, tea/coffee-making facilities, and access to laundry?

Accepted Answer

All rooms come with towels and hairdryers. While there are no tea or coffee-making facilities in the rooms, you can enjoy complimentary tea and coffee in the dining room. We also have laundry facilities on-site, and laundry tabs can be purchased in the shop.

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