El Despertar Hotel

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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Excellent location!

9.7

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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.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Buffet

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Availability

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Superior Suite
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 large double bed
US$269 for 3 nights
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Queen Room
  • Non-refundable
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 large double bed
US$239 for 3 nights
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One-Bedroom Suite
  • Non-refundable
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 extra-large double bed
US$300 for 3 nights
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Superior Suite
High floor
  • 1 large double bed
Private suite
269 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
Max persons: 2
US$90 per night
Original price
US$336.35
Late Escape Deal
- US$67.27
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$269.08
US$90 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
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  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
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Queen Room
High floor
  • 1 large double bed
Room
215 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$80 per night
Original price
US$298.26
Late Escape Deal
- US$59.65
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$238.61
US$80 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
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Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
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One-Bedroom Suite
High floor
  • 1 extra-large double bed
Private suite
431 feet²
Ensuite bathroom
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
Max persons: 2
US$100 per night
Original price
US$375.38
Late Escape Deal
- US$75.08
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
Total before taxes
US$300.30
US$100 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
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20% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Late Escape Deal.
Late Escape Deal
Late Escape Deal
This property is offering a discount on stays between 1 Oct 2025–7 Jan 2026.
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay the property before arrival
  • discount may be available
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  • You won't be charged yet

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Adriarne
    Australia 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 Belgium
    “The different patios, terrasses, each bedroom nicely decorated with subtile decorations and colours, the view”
  • Jacob
    Colombia Colombia
    “Extremely friendly staff, beautiful house, quiet area, excellent breakfast with a great view, easy access”
  • Andrea
    Australia 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 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 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 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 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 Australia
    “Comfortable bed, quiet space and traditional decorations. Breakfast was well served.”
  • Christina
    Greece 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...”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

El Despertar Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 20:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

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.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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