Where to stay in Guatapé, Colombia
Guatapé and El Peñol share the same reservoir, famous for the Piedra del Peñol. There are three very different ways to stay: a hotel in town, a cabin, or a private lakefront villa. Here's an honest comparison — with IBUKU's 8 villas on the water as one option.
Ver en españolA hotel in Guatapé town
Close to the colourful zócalos, restaurants and nightlife — handy for a single night, but busier and usually without lake views.
A cabin by the reservoir
Nature and calm by the water. A good middle ground, though quality varies a lot between hosts.
A private lakefront villa (IBUKU)
Private hot tub, free kayaks, a dock and lake views. Full privacy and a WhatsApp concierge, minutes from the Piedra del Peñol.
The 8 IBUKU villas
Preguntas frecuentes
It depends on your trip. For town life and the zócalos, stay in the centre. For rest, nature and lake views, a private villa or cabin on the reservoir — minutes from the town — gives you far more experience per night.
