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About this property
El Despertar Hotel is surrounded by mountains and offers a wellness centre. Free WiFi access is also featured. The bright rooms are decorated with light colours and boast a colonial-style decoration. The full bathrooms include free toiletries. El Despertar Hotel is located 150 metres from the central park, and 200 metres from the town’s main square. Its privileged location makes the property be just a couple of minutes’ walk from coffee shops and restaurants. At El Despertar Hotel you will find a hot tub, a front desk and a garden. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and a tour desk.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Adriarne
Australia
“I think this is my favourite hotel in Colombia so far. Aesthetically, beautiful. The view from the windows out over the mountains. Helpful, kind staff and zero drama! The bathroom was beautiful.” - Caroline
Belgium
“The different patios, terrasses, each bedroom nicely decorated with subtile decorations and colours, the view” - Jacob
Colombia
“Extremely friendly staff, beautiful house, quiet area, excellent breakfast with a great view, easy access” - Andrea
Australia
“This is a beautiful hotel perfectly situated – close enough to the main park for convenience, yet wonderfully quiet and removed from the usual motorbike noise. The hotel is in an old colonial house which was a highlith. Our room was spotlessly...” - Alexander
United States
“We had an excellent stay. It’s a beautiful property, our bed was so soft, and the breakfast was plentiful and delicious. The jacuzzi at night was an added bonus- just note that you’ll have to reserve it an hour ahead so it has time to warm up....” - Tom
Belgium
“It’s a beautiful place, with great staff/owners (helped us enormously with our transport to salento, super friendly lady taking care pf breakfast). Ideal location and cheap for the value of the (big) room you get. Can only recommend, would go...” - Even
Norway
“Extremely charming. Suite was big and high roof. 4 minutes walk from the park. Very nice staff. Helpfull. Easy check in and entrance. Ok breakfast. Very clean room. Did not have air condition, but no need. Good price.” - Gary
United Kingdom
“A beautiful courtyard hotel hiding behind a colourful door. The breakfast was good, served looking out over the countryside. We loved our night at El Despertar Hotel.” - Camilo
Australia
“Comfortable bed, quiet space and traditional decorations. Breakfast was well served.” - Christina
Greece
“The place is beyond magical (it felt like being in the Colombian version of Darjeeling Limited by Wes Anderson). Great style and beautiful details, unique character and so fitting for the heritage town of Jericó. It looks even better than in the...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 5 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.



The fine print
Last minute reservations are allowed and will have the same check-in schedule. Late or last minute check-in until 20:00.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform El Despertar Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: 66170