The Best Hotels to Book in Colombia for Every Traveler

From Cartagena to Pereira, the best hotels blend colonial architecture and contemporary comforts
From Cartagena to Pereira, the best hotels blend colonial architecture and contemporary comforts | Courtesy of Casa San Agustin / Expedia

A trip to Colombia could mean chugging coffee in the fertile valley where it’s grown, or admiring murals in Medellín. As one of the most diverse countries in the world, Colombia – and its hotels – have a variety of options for every traveller. That’s why we’ve cut through the noise with this list of our favorite hotels in Colombia.

The Charlee Lifestyle

Hotel

Large room at the Charlee Hotel with recessed ceiling lights, tiled floor, large bed and a terrace with seating
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Party animals will feel at home at the Charlee, where a howler monkey (not King Kong) is painted scaling up the hotel’s 18-storey side. This mural is a nod to the Comuna 13 neighbourhood on the other side of Medellín, famous for its vibrant street art. The rooms – one of which includes a teppanyaki grill and private chef to whip up your favorite Japanese meals – all face Parque Lleras, a small square that’s a chilled hangout during the day, and clubbing hotspot at night.

Casa San Agustin

Hotel, Luxury

Swimming pool at Hotel Casa San Agustin with comfy loungers and potted plants
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History lovers can’t miss a stay at the Casa San Agustin, which is actually three casitas – little houses – from Cartagena’s colonial period. Nestled into the Old Town, Casa San Agustin has kept its history intact, from the antique wood beam ceilings to the old aqueduct cutting across the pool. If you’re looking to get away, the hotel offers a 45-minute boat ride to a private beach on Baru, a tiny island south of the city.

Hotel Boutique Sazagua

Hotel

Colorful room at Hotel Boutique Sazagua with a bed, yellow walls, a patterned rug and a wicker chair
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For coffee connoisseurs traveling to Colombia, a trip to Pereira, in the country’s coffee region, is a required stop. The Sazagua Boutique Hotel is on the outskirts of the city, shrouded by rich forest land and white-tipped mountains. This Colombia hotel offers a tour through the valley on horseback, making stops to see coffee grown from seed and sip on a home-brewed cup in a local village.

Ecohabs Tayrona

Eco Hotel

Rustic thatched cabin surrounded by greenery in a secluded forest at Ecohabs Tayrona
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For a Colombia stay with a difference, commune with nature in the Tayrona National Park off Colombia’s northern coast, known for its shady coves and hidden lagoons. At Ecohabs Tayrona, palm-roofed cabins (inspired by those built by the indigenous Tairona people centuries ago) sit just steps away from Cañaveral beach. Deeper into the forest, you’ll land in the ruins of the Ciudad Perdida, or the Lost City, a terraced town built some 600 years earlier than Machu Picchu.

Casa Harb

Boutique Hotel, Hotel, Luxury

Large, light-filled room at Casa Harb with wooden floor, jute rug, white corner sofas and columns
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While technically still part of Colombia, the tiny island of San Andrés lies almost 750km away from the mainland, and locals speak an English-based Creole. If you’re truly looking to disconnect, a stay at Casa Harb completes the getaway experience with nautical touches, like bamboo beds and lobster-cage-like wrought-iron chairs throughout the six suites, which are a stone’s throw from the beach.

Hotel Boutique Don Pepe

Boutique Hotel, Hotel, Luxury

Swimming pool at Hotel Boutique Don Pepe surrounded by columned walkways and potted trees
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You don’t have to be a saint to stay at Hotel Boutique Don Pepe, built where the first Dominican rectory in South America once stood. Gluttony and sloth will tempt you though, as you give in to the Santa Marta mint chocolate massage in the spa or the French wines and dry-aged steaks in the restaurant. You may feel the siren’s call too, with the Santa Marta bay and its sailboat-stacked dock just a block away.

Casa Nispero Hotel

Boutique Hotel

Courtyard with a pool and dining tables among exotic greenery at Casa Nispero Hotel
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From the outside, Alko Hotel Casa Níspero blends in with its surroundings in Cali’s lively San Antonio neighbourhood. The inside will surprise you though, with historic touches such as century-old wooden doors and carved stonework from Jaipur, India. Once you step foot outside the hotel, the neighborhood’s energy will suck you in, whether that’s a street dancer dragging you out to salsa or the hike up to the Iglesia San Antonio taking your breath away (it’s the altitude, we swear).

Terasu Hotel

Boutique Hotel

Exterior of Terasu Hotel on a sunny day with lawns and wooden walkways and mountains in the distance
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Most who pass through Salento, a tiny mountain town near the Valle del Cocora, are backpackers who don’t mind sharing a room with a dozen others every night. At the Terasu Hotel, you won’t have to worry about that. At this Colombia hotel, you’ll get all the benefits of staying in Salento – mountain biking, coffee tours and ecohikes – with the comforts of your own bed and bath. Book a second-floor suite for some mind-blowing views, right from the hammock on your private balcony.

One Santuario Natural

Eco Hotel, Luxury

Private thatched cabin with a lawn, plus a hammock set among the trees at One Santuario Natural
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Described as a Hobbit hut hideaway, One Santuario Natural is a secluded sanctuary set along the Palomino River, just minutes from the Caribbean-facing shores. This retreat offers direct access to the Palomino, where you can dip your toes in the flowing water and catch a glance of the local monkeys swinging through the trees, or crack open an ice-cold beer while tubing down to the sea with a trained guide.

For more options, discover our guide to the best hotels in Medellín for every traveler and book now on Culture Trip.

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