Hotels

Where to stay in Colombia? Like any other country, Colombia has so many beautiful hotels. For both work and personal trips, I visited Colombia dozens of times and stayed at many different places. When I travel by myself, I always look out for smaller scale hotels with beautiful interiors, a nice atmosphere and setting. In addition, I like to support the locals and love a sustainable approach around a hotel. In this article I will tell you more about my favorite places to stay in Colombia: The best boutique hotels and unique places to stay sorted by city and region in Colombia.

Do you like being surrounded by nature and birds? Then you want to spend the night in Awatawaa Ecolodge in La Guajira, located on the Caribbean Sea, in the heart of the La Guajira desert. An interesting province with three national parks and many indigenous communities. But especially the location of Awatawaa Ecolodge makes your visit unique. From your bungalow you can walk straight into the sea, while you are surrounded by countless pelicans, herons, ibises and crabs that walk on the beach. In this article I will tell you everything you want to know about Awatawaa Ecolodge in La Guajira Colombia.

Your own house on a private island? It is possible on the Islas del Rosario, an archipelago off the coast of Cartagena in Colombia. On Oceanario, one of the Rosario islands, you will find Casa Eden. A large house, surrounded by the Caribbean Sea, with only dolphins, sharks, sea turtles and pelicans as your neighbors. In this article I will tell you more about Casa Eden and what to do on this island in Colombia.

Are you near Barranquila in Colombia and looking for an off the beaten track destination? Then set off in the countryside of the province of Atlántico. Here you will find yourself in a completely different Caribbean world, with small villages, fertile valleys and farms. Ankua Eco Hotel is located in a natural environment near the village of Usiacuri, a wonderful place where you can completely relax and immerse yourself in everyday Colombian life. In this article I will tell you more about my stay at Ankua Eco Hotel Usiacuri in Colombia.

In the lovely mountain village of Minca you will find countless beautiful places to stay. But are you looking for something unique? Then spend the night at Trekker Glamping. Here you will find 5 luxuriously furnished domes in a natural environment. From your private terrace, you can enjoy amazing views of the jungle, Santa Marta and the Caribbean coast. In this article I’ll tell you more about my stay at Trekker Glamping and give you many tips for things to do in Minca Colombia.

El Nido del Condor is an ecolodge, located on a mountain between two gorges in the Colombia coffee region. And only accessible by cable car! Writing this down, takes me back to this little paradise for a moment.  El Nido del Condor is so indescribably beautiful that there are almost no words for. The location on a mountain, completely surrounded by plantations, flowers and birds, the high-end architecture and the amazing views, make this a place you only encounter in your dreams. And when you think it can’t get any more beautiful, there are also condors flying around. In this article, I’ll take you to one of the most unique hotels in Colombia: El Nido del Condor.

The coffee triangle is one of my favorite regions of Colombia because of its beautiful mountains, seas of coffee fields, countless shades of green and special species of birds.  In the heart of the Risaralda Valley, lies Sazagua Boutique Hotel, a beautiful place to stay, with so much attention to design, service and detail. Here you can completely unwind in your own little paradise and be at the best places in the region in no time. In this article I’ll tell you more about Sazagua Boutique Hotel, near Pereira and give you tips for places to visit in the Colombia coffee region.

Hacienda Bambusa in the Colombian coffee triangle is a place straight out of a Colombian soap opera! This traditional finca, beautifully situated on a large cacao and avocado plantation, has been transformed into a luxury boutique hotel where you can experience the wonderful atmosphere of the coffee region. In this article you will read more about Hacienda Bambusa and I will give you several tips for things to do in the Colombia coffee region.

Do you love unique places in nature and are you looking for a true paradise? Then you should stay at One Santuario Natural, also known as One Love hotel, near Palomino in Colombia. This eco resort is located along the Palomino River and is a place you will not easily forget. The beautiful jungle surroundings, the flowers, the sound of the river, the delicious food and the sounds of the birds will make you relax and completely disconnect from the outside world.  In this article you will read all about my stay at One Santuario Natural and I will give you tips about what to do in the surroundings: The Sierra Nevada.

Are you planning to visit Salento and the Cocora Valley in Colombia? Then make sure you spend the night at Lumbre Glamorous Camping. You’ll stay in the middle of nature and be surrounded by the tallest (wax) palms in the world. From your suite you can walk to waterfalls and viewpoints and you are only ten minutes away from the famous Cocora Valley. While in the evening, you stare at the stars from your bed. In this article I’ll tell you more about Lumbre Glamping near Salento in Colombia and give you tips for what to do in the surroundings.