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Reviews of Quetzal Dorado Eco-Lodge

Kilometro 32 troncal del caribe Vereda los naranjos, 470008 El Zaino, Colombia

#4 of 36 hotels in El Zaino

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Review score

Based on 267 hotel reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.6

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.4

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  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    8.0
    Great little spot
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The rooms were lovely but the beds were very hard and not comfortable. There was also no fridge in the room but they did let us keep some leftovers in theirs (however we could not chill our beers or drinks)

    The lodge is magical. It has amazing views, feels like a luxury resort. There are local restaurants to walk to or the restaurant at the lodge was really good. Their Pina coladas were delicious and the pool was a nice treat after a long day of hiking. The staff at the lodge are exceptional. Very helpful and professional.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    10
    We're really glad we picked Quetzal Dorado as it rounded off our trip to Colombia perfectly
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    The view was incredible. Loved having our own little lodge as our bedroom which was very clean and the perfect size. The pool was a welcome relief from the heat!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay close to Tayrona National Park
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing :)

    The hotel was really nice and had lovely views of the Tayrona park. The personnel was very nice and helpful and the restaurant food was very good too. We really enjoyed our stay here. The hotel is located 3 minutes by car from the main entrance to the National Park and hotel can organise taxis for guests.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The place is absolutely gorgeous. We loved everything, the location, the food, accommodation itself. Also we want to acknowledge incredible staff, Santiago and his team made our experience extra special!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    10
    Everything was amazing. Beautiful place, customer services, stunning food. Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was perfect.

    Everything was amazing. Beautiful place, customer services, stunning food. Great location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was delightful

    Delicious breakfast with a stunning view. Staff went out of their way to be helpful. Lovely massage!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Absolutely loved this place! We stayed here 4 nights in the room "Sewa" it the highest one so it pretty private. The pool is clean and the views are beautiful. Wifi is available in common areas which forced us to disconnect even more when in our room. Overall i would encourage everyone to stay here. The staff was great and the resident cat Artemisa as well!! The food and drinks were great!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 March 2024

    10
    Best way to end off our two months in Colombia. Highly recommend this location….you won’t be disappointed!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Food and service exceptional

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 March 2024

    10
    PERFECT post Tayrona
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a bit close to the highway so you hear the road traffic and horns in the night, but this is no different than most other accommodations in the area.

    Staying here was one of the best decisions we made on our trip. We spent the previous two days hiking in Tayrona so this provided a much needed dose of relaxation. The staff were so friendly and helpful, the rooms and facilities were gorgeous, and the meals were delicious (and well priced for their size).

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    10
    Perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing location and views, staff were all super friendly and very helpful and amazing food!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everyrhing was great during our stay: excellent value for money, excellent host, water refill options, very clean and lot of options to relax.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 February 2024

    10
    Great service and gorgeous views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff, beautiful views over the park and delicious food, we would absolutely come back!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    9.0
    Stunning views near Tayrona
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unreliable electricity during our stay, not having wifi can be tricky and the rooms are dark without light! But this wasn’t all of the time.

    Very friendly staff, lots of delicious food and a really amazing view with 10/10 sunsets! Plenty to do in the lodge even if you’re not going out on a hike. Free breakfast was great and filling for the day.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Beautify views . Super friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Some nice coming from the road

    Super friendly staff . Great location for park entrance. Great views.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I recently stayed at Hotel Quetzal Dorado Eco-Lodge and had an unforgettable experience. The staff, especially Helena, were incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home from the moment I arrived. The accommodations were comfortable, blending seamlessly with the surrounding environment. The food was delicious, prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Overall, I highly recommend Hotel Quetzal Dorado for anyone seeking a peaceful retreat in nature. I can't wait to return!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a power cut for most of the day which took the edge off.

    Great location, pool and games room. Good menu and food.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    9.0
    Relaxing in paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi only in the common areas but that's fine. Our room smelled a bit stale but it might have been due to our clothed after 4 days hiking to the lost city. It is doable walking distance from the Tayrona entrance. However it's 20 min walk. There are also bus and taxi options.

    The view is amazing, food in the restaurant is good. Swimming pool is fantastic after a day full of walking. Santiago is an amazing host who arranges everything you need. Bed is comfy.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Garden View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great fodd, beautiful view, awesome staff, cocktails were delicious, super clean. Very comfortable beds. Great experience.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 January 2024

    9.0
    Great hotel near Tayrona entrance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    - Everything was amazing except one thing: the noise coming from the road and loud music from the hostel next to it. The music was manageable but the noise from the road was all night long with bus, motorbikes, cars. It’s the same for all hotels in the area though. - For activities around the hotel, you depend on taxi/bus/motorbikes. It’s not nice to walk on the roadside.

    - Beautiful view on the jungle - friendly staff - good food, good cocktails - Nice swimming pool and game area with pool and darts - Authentic room

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    Superb view of sunsets! Friendly and proactive staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    9.0
    Enjoyed our stay and would haves liked to stay longer
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The highway below can be a little noisy with passing traffic but overall I found this hotel a quiet relief from the noisy city.

    Santiago was a great host. The location is beautiful and the food was tasty. It was nice to get away from the noise of Santa Marta and I loved listening to the birds in the morning.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    A relaxing lodge with lovely views
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No internet in the rooms, but good enough internet in the common areas for work and Zoom calls. It was kind of nice to disconnect while in the room :)

    Beautiful views and lovely staff, close to Tayrona National Park (you can hop on the bus just outside the lodge and in a few mins you are at the Tayrona entrance- 5,000 pesos for the bus). Just make sure you go early as we went at 8am and had to queue for 2 hours (this was early January, so high season).

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    Paradise!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Mountain View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything. We had such a good stay here we stayed an extra night! This place will remain within our hearts for a lifetime, special thanks to Santiago for making our stay extra special - such a great guy! Food was fantastic and reasonably priced. The best passionfruit margaritas we've ever had! So many amazing birds just in the grounds I spent hours photographing them.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 January 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    We had a wonderful stay here. The location is easy to reach. Wonderful staff. The views of the hotel is so magical, you are surrounded by forests. Included breakfast was tasty and filling, and they had vegan options. I wish we could stayed here more.

    Stayed in January 2024

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