Watchakyta is such a unique and wonderful place to relax and disconnect: the beach is beautiful, the place is calm, there is no noise but those of nature. The team working there is absolutely amazing, everyone is super nice and as helpful as possible. We stayed 3 nights and it was the perfect spot to get some rest, swim and sleep on the beach, contemplating the ocean bay :) We will keep lovely memories from our stay here!

Stayed in August 2025

Beautiful location. Peaceful. Excellent snorkeling. Amazing food. Cata was so helpful and made sure our stay was seamless.

Stayed in August 2025

This place is simply heavenly. One of the most beautiful beach resort we have ever been. Only a few wooden bungalow on the beach, literally a few steps from the water, fully immersed in a lush nature. The accommodations are lovely, decorated with wood and organic fabrics, clean and just perfect in every detail. Food and cocktails are simply delicious, and you can have lunch and dinner literally on the beach, barefoot. The staff is so nice, always available to make your stay comfortable and relaxed. We could never recommend this place more. It’s such a blessing to spend a few days here.

Stayed in August 2025

There are plenty of insects like cockroaches, you really need to a friend of them (fortunately they provice a good net for the bed so no issues with them during the night). The boat ride to get there can be quiet harsh.

Cata was a wonderful host and helped us with all of our needs to make it the best stay possible. The beach is very georgeous and it is so calm and quiet, the paradise was real. And the food was super too, every meal was super delicious

Stayed in August 2025

Investing in better snorkel gear would go a long way.

A (maybe not so hidden) gem. Want to spend some time remote on beautiful beach, guess thats your spot. Great place to snorkel or just relax. Good food. Lovely dog and cat. Many animals to see, underwater, at the beach or on the little trek into the jungle. Friendly, welcoming staff. Would go there again and recommend it to anyone who can spare a few days/nights.

Stayed in August 2025

Lack of good well marked walking tracks Track needs cutting clearly

Remoteness Food Activities Hostess was very good

Stayed in June 2025

Quite a few bugs in the room but it’s inevitable given the setting, just something to be mindful and accepting of

Beautiful stunning place with a private beach. It was so peaceful, not loud music or people, felt like paradise. The food was also great and the staff was very attentive. It’s worth the rocky boat journey to get here - would come back!

Stayed in August 2025

Simple but beautiful and clean

Stayed in August 2025

Boat trip there is quite rough - but worth it!

Fabulous unspoilt location with very friendly and helpful staff . Terrific food

Stayed in July 2025

I wish they had had more sweet food choices. I have a sweet tooth and sometimes really wanted some chocolate or something.

It’s hard not to oversell this place as it’s so fantastic. If you want to pretend you’re Robinson Crusoe, stranded on one of the most beautiful beaches in Tayrona, this is the place. I picked this place because I wanted a swimmable beach inside the park. I didn’t want to have to walk to Cabo San Juan, which I’d heard is full of backpackers taking selfies. I wanted to step out of my room and into the sea. And that’s what I got here. Every morning I got a coffee from the bar (always a full urn freshly brewed) and enjoyed it on some driftwood on the beach, before taking a dip. Usually Tinto, the resident doggy, would sit with me watch the waves. Things to do: relax in the beach, relax on a swing on the beach, relax in one of the daybeds on the beach, relax with a cocktail on some cushions on the beach, relax in your room. Read, swim, sunbathe, watch the birds, play with the cats. This place isn’t a Maldives resort where they remove bugs from the sand using tweezers and a haute cuisine dinner is served every night. Amongst the makeshift luxury, it’s still basic. (However, the food is hearty and plentiful.) And that’s what makes it so unique. You’re really in nature. There’s lizards and crabs crawling about everywhere (the bugs are there too but they’re not nearly as bad as some of the reviews suggest). Every so often a great wave of insect or lizard song (I could never work out what it was) drowns out the sound of the waves lapping on the shore, and then dies down 10 seconds later. Take a kayak out into the bay. The water is calm and it’s an easy little paddle. Then just sit there and watch the birds, take in the view of the jungle towering over the beach, or enjoy the show the sunset puts on every night. If you’re really lucky you’ll get a thunderstorm as you climb into bed. And the staff are just lovely. A real gang of castaways keeping the place in running order.

Stayed in May 2025

It’s called an ecolodge but sometimes they used pesticides on the premises. Maybe there is an alternative they could use?

The beautiful tranquil surroundings full of wildlife. The bay with its beautiful ever changing colors of green and blue. The personel; Antonio, Catalina y el resto del equipo, muchísimas gracias por todo🙏🏻.

Stayed in May 2025

They should have more kayaks and paddles available...Only one kayak and one paddle for the whole hotel. I totally understand the concept of the rustic accommodations and that it being inside a national park, only accesible by boat makes it very hard logistically to do construction and bring materials. However, our room definitely needed some fixes and updating...there were broken and rotten floor boards for example. Also, with 3 beds they really could use at least 1 or 2 more small fans for the evening. There was heat wave in the region during our visit so it was very hot in the evening.

It is a beautiful, rustic beach hotel on a super private and gorgeous beach. Food was also pretty good as well. Staff was super friendly and accommodating. It really is paradise and we will definitely return in the future!

Stayed in May 2025

Loved this place! It’s so remote, and private, and natural. It was really amazing. No music, no loud people around, just the ocean and your cabin. An extraordinary stay really.

Stayed in March 2025

Simply the most wonderful place. Every single last thing was perfect. The staff made you feel special and the design really makes you feel like you’re part of the nature there. Excellent food at very reasonable prices. The walk up to the viewpoint is not for the faint hearted!

Stayed in April 2025

As someone who isn't in best terms with insects and boats, and as a woman travelling solo, I hesitated a lot before booking. But I'm so glad I decided to stay here in the end! Stunning location, great and friendly staff (including the dog), and well equipped eco lodge. The views were stunning and the food, delicious! Get ready cause, as mentioned by others, the boat ride can be tough. But it's totally worth it.

Stayed in April 2025

The staff were generally really excellent, but there were a few communications mix-ups around organising the boats in/out. It would be great if this was a bit clearer!

This place was truly incredible. Absolutely beautiful environment. Quiet, very few people. Very, very romantic. Helpful staff. Fun boat ride on the way in and out! Absolutely amazing.

Stayed in March 2025

Nothing

Peaceful ,quiet, and no crowds. A very friendly staff.

Stayed in February 2025

Nothing

The beautifull landscape and beaches, the kind attention of the Staff specially Catalina's care and attention

Stayed in January 2025

They need more water sports equipment and some safety equipment for sure. I’m an avid diver and there is a fair bit of current in the bay. Flippers and better face masks should be provided. Need more notice on booking.com about the transportation route to the property

Absolutely fantastic location

Stayed in December 2024

That we had to leave

I’m writing this for the benefit of those who are thinking about booking and reading posts that seem to comment without understanding what Wachakyta is about. It scored 10 because the whole experience was brilliant. Where else in the world can you spend the night on a deserted beach, with a chef, a bar, unlimited water, coffee tea etc etc? There is also free wifi (which didn’t always work when you were away from the main area). But you have to realise you are in a beach hut. You’ll get critters, wind, the sound of the sea and everything nature has. Sure, you’ll also have a comfortable bed, good quality sheets (and a mozzie net) so it’s not without some creature comforts. The prices charged for food and drink were perfectly fine given everything (including you!!) has to be delivered by boat. And the food is cooked to order… they will come to find you about two hours before lunch or dinner and you make your selection and choose the time. The boat, by the way, is a separate business but you’ll get details on how to book and as someone who speaks only a little Spanish, the whole process was done by what’s app. They picked us up at 4.20 on the Wednesday exactly as promised. And that, my friends, is our summary. This is a get away from the world place. Enjoy nature, wildlife, the sun, the stars and escape.

Stayed in November 2024

The place could benefit from a small upgrade to their trail signs. Tinto the best doggo was a great guide, but the vines got so thick we couldn't see where he went (and we probably would have needed a machete to follow to the end). Some signs or info on the different birds, animals, trees, plants, insects, and fish to look out for while exploring could make it really interesting.

Private paradise beach. Shout-out to Kata and Mario for looking after our every need (Mario should probably open a cocktail / juice bar), and the kitchen staff for amazing meals. There's amazing snorkeling at your doorstep with a reef home to coral and fish of every color, shape and size. We had some of the best sleeps of our lives listening to the waves crash on the shore.

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing that we didn’t expect from an ecolodge in the jungle, set meal times, cockroaches in the room by night and squirrels eating nuts on the balcony was all part of the experience!

This is the epitome of an ecolodge. Tranquil, beautiful beach right in the heart of the jungle with creatures a plenty! The staff including Cata and Mario were very welcoming and went out of their way to ensure we had a great stay. Food was good and relaxing on the beach by day was lovely. The boat ride to get to the beach was also fine as sea was very calm.

Stayed in November 2024

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The isolated position with absolute peace and tranquillity. A perfect place to relax. The kitchen is very good, the guy at the bar/restaurant and the girl of the reception very kindly and professional.

Stayed in October 2024

They should add fruits to the breakfast

Amazing Staff, great location, beautiful beach, delicious food

Stayed in October 2024