Via Cienaga - Minca, 470008 Minca, Colombia
#19 of 39 hotels in Minca
Guests' ChoiceBased on 63 hostel reviews
8.7Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Staff
8.8
Value for money
8.4
Free Wifi
9.4
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Reviewed: January 3, 2025
Marianna
ItalyIt was not very clear which were the times of the reception. We had to wait a lot to do our checkout.
Beautiful location in the middle of nature and very close to the river. Very quiet and a little bit outside of the town
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: September 9, 2024
Kim
BelgiumEverything was absolutely great!
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: February 11, 2024
Malwina
PolandGot 100 mosquito bites during sleep
Very nice quite place! Did not mind the distance from the center. Beautiful surroundings and u can go down to the river
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: November 30, 2023
Bea
GermanyNot really for solo female travelers because you walk back home in a pitch dark
I loved the terrasc, private river access, the fact that we had the finca for ourselves
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: November 25, 2023
Sonja
NetherlandsVery small bed. Everything in the room was damp, and would not dry due to the climate. However, I would stay again.
Very good location, beautiful surroundings. Small private balcony, and big shared balcony. Very clean shared kitchen. I would stay again.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 12, 2023
Jonathan
United KingdomLots of information on things to do in Minca
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 11, 2023
Ivan
RussiaNice location by the river, great kitchen, quiet
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 27, 2023
Jozef
SingaporeGood location, amazing facilities (warm water, balcony, kitchen).
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: September 7, 2023
Lena
GermanyThe other hostel (casa Quinto) has better sunset views, a bar and a common area, where as casa Maracuja is located below at the river. To use the facilities at casa quinto you need to go up a steeper path for 6 minutes. We would book the casa Quinta next time.
Perfectly located! Super clean, super equipped kitchen, it rather feels like being in a private air bnb as there were not many guests around.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: September 1, 2023
Frank
NetherlandsAs some others have mentioned, you're able to hear music from the other side of the river. To us this was not too distracting and we didn't find this an issue. In our shower, which was clean, there were some spots on the sanitary kit. This could be remnants of the paintwork, or starting fungus, we weren't sure.
We stayed in a private room and had a great time. The fully equipped kitchen, well maintained property and friendly staff made for an excellent visit. You can fill your bottles with clean, filtered water and the overall atmosphere is great. The Mirador with a great view of Santa Marta and sunrise/-set is a great bonus!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 24, 2023
Annabeth
AustraliaIf you don't eat eggs breakfast is a bit light.
Quiet, lovely and beautiful hostel - incredibly beautiful surrounds! There were few of us who stayed there but everyone was soooo friendly and could meet other travellers very easily. Had own fan and shelf by your bed in the dorm. Comfortable bed, towels included and extra towels provided for the river you can swim in. A great bathroom with hot shower! Beautiful facilities and great cooking facilities. Incredibly helpful staff. 👌🏼 perfection. Included breakfast. Staff went above and beyond to help all of us staying there. You can walk up to a lovely viewpoint for sunset at the other property across the road. Gorgeous.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: August 17, 2023
Tonyleong1
United States-Rooms were a bit hot if you didn't leave the fans on -Not a big deal, but if you pay for breakfast, it's up on a hill 7 minutes up
-Really responsive via WhatsApp -Really sweet staff -Beautiful location; 5 minute walk to town (bring a flashlight) -Eco hostel! -Private river access!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 11, 2023
Louise
United Kingdomlaundry was a bit expensive but nice to have
lovely terrace and view, river to swim in, very well equipped kitchen and room, balcony, washing lines, all very well thought out, staff friendly, just out of the centre of town so nice and quiet
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 4, 2023
Keven
BelgiumUnfortunately for the owner of Finca Bolivar, there is a hostel across the river which is organizing regularly (so we've heard) very loud and long parties, this means hardly sleep for any guests that stay at Casa Maracuya, this does not apply to the main property above. When we were there, it went on till 5h30 am in the morning (Saturday) while it was announced to stop at 2 am. Like sleeping next to a disco, horrible. You totally miss the point of being out in nature. However Casa Maracuya is still great, well located and has everything to provide a wonderful stay. So hopefully the neighbours close rather sooner than later.
Location is perfect, only short walk from the town, next to a river and surrounded by lush gardens.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 30, 2023
Rainer
GermanySuper hostel
Perfect 👍 10 points!! Wow!! Rooms an the river or rooms of the mountains// mountains is quiet 🤫!! An the river is in the night music !! Ok , my best Hostel in kolumbia, beginning detailgetreu tours and map very friendly, TOP kitchen!!, 3 min Bromo Zentrum, river beach 2 minutes!! Lovely 😊 thank you 🙏
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 28, 2023
Eibhlín
IrelandThe breakfast was a steep 10 min uphill walk.
We stayed in Casa Mango, private twin room. The facilities were so clean. We had a bathroom and shower to ourselves and practically a kitchen to ourselves. It was very well-equipped. The beds were comfortable and each bed had a fan. Short walk to town. Really quiet and peaceful place to sleep. Well-run Hostal.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 23, 2023
Mafrofro
FranceThe breakfast is served uphill in the other part of the villa, you gotta earn the breakfast and you start your day by sweating a bit
Serenity of the space with the sound of the river Access to the river Nice and equipped kitchen Felt like we had our own flat with the terrace Close to the center so you can easily go there walking
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 15, 2023
Johanna
United StatesFantastic location, staff were friendly and the owner was always reachable for any assistance or suggestions we needed.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 27, 2023
Laura
AustraliaThis feels more like a cosy house than a hostel. Staff leave you to your own devices. If you connect with the right people, it's amazing. We had shared meals and taught each other dancing on the verandah. House is very clean (cleaned daily) and towels included! Beds are awesome! Very peaceful place to wake up and do yoga/meditation.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: April 20, 2023
Harriet
United KingdomIt was a super clean hostel, they cleaned the dorm rooms daily and gave you fresh bedding and towels. It’s a 10-minute walk outside the town of Minca, it is uphill but this shouldn’t put you off, everywhere is uphill in Minca This place had such a homely feel, everyone was so friendly. Also, Miguel sat us down on arrival and gave us some recommendations for what to do in Minca and was super welcoming. You’ll find a well-equipped kitchen, the wifi works great, and they have lovely chill areas, even a BBQ. The showers were hot and amazing and they even had a hairdryer. You each get a spacious locker in the dorm rooms, the only niggle was there was no plug socket near my bed. The highlight of this place is its sunset viewpoint, it’s well worth the climb, trust me. You also have access down to the river where you can cool off and swing around. Easily one of the best hostels we have stayed in over 6 months in Latin America, if your going to Minca stay here.
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: April 20, 2023
Miranda
ColombiaFrom my point of view, when we arrived we waited for a couple of minutes in the door even tho I annouced my arrival, and already talked in the phone for my reception, one of the workers opened the door but he was not the person who was going to receive us so, he wasn't sure to let us in then we waited a couple of minutes more until someone came to open the door and receive us. Also, I consider that the check in at 3 pm is too late considering the check out it's at 10 am. I'd suggest reducing this interval of time.
I loved the facilities, overall the place was cozy and private, everything was super clean and quiet, enough space for the amount of people. The kitchen has everything to cook, the fridge has space and storage boxes, and everything is labeled big +. The room where I stayed was big and the terrace was super cute, not much of a view but not a problem since I was mostly resting, which make the bed such an incredible comfort zone, I need to highlight that bed, amazing!! Also, a big comfort for the location is having hot water shower since the water in Minca is really cold. Loved that! The common areas are very spacious, and the sunset view point... Speachless!
Stayed in April 2023
Reviewed: March 31, 2023
Sherin
United Kingdomlocation
beautiful and clean accommodation (easily accessible )
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: March 21, 2023
Kathrin
GermanyReally lovely and helpful staff, nice place to chill out, great kitchen!
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: January 23, 2023
Laurent
FranceReally great. Incredible view, really comfortable, amazing living room, lovely staff. The Thanks a lot !!
Stayed in November 2022
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