Ecohabs Tequendama - Parque Tayrona

We stayed 2 nights in Ecohab Tayrona with family (from 1 year old to 70 year old). The location is obviously amazing, the views on the beaches are beautiful and the original construction might have been thought of as eco-friendly BUT The water in the area is not drinkable and they make serious benefits from it, probably strongly supported by a big beverage company, selling individual 600 ml plastic water bottles ONLY! Is this a joke? In a hot tropical area where we spend our time sweating! Going around the cabana I was also surprised at the waste water management 🤯 Overall, besides the views that you can also get just from hiking in the park, I really think it is not worth the money we paid for.

If you have reasonable expectations based on the location (middle of the jungle) then this place is everything you want and more. First of, the view from the rooms is breathtaking. Opening your window and seeing a private Caribbean beach is on another level. The rooms are clean, have a fan, and running water. They provide mosquito nets but you need to bring insect repellent. The location within the park is great and I even saw a monkey from my room. If you’re looking for this to be the four seasons, this isn’t the place for you. But if you truly love nature and want a break away from the world, highly recommend it. The lobby and restaurant have good wifi.

What an amazing experience!! This is 5 stars the whole way! Let me begin with countering all the 1-star reviews. If you need WiFi, a working TV and hot showers 24/7, this is the NOT the place for you! If you would like an amazing adventure in the Colombian jungle, with the comforts of cold cocktails, a nice bed, wonderful food and gorgeous beaches, this IS the place for you! Each and every one of the staff were super friendly and accommodating. Everyone person at the Ecohab went above and beyond each and every day. The restaurant was first-class all the way. Food was amazing! We were there for Christmas Eve dinner. It was fantastic! The decor and food were out of this world! The beach is right there and so relaxing. They even have chairs, tables and umbrellas for each Ecohab. Finally, the Spa is awesome. The massage was perfect! I HIGHLY recommend the Ecohabs!

These are the pros and cons based on my experience. Pros: The property is beautiful. the rooms are beautifully designed, fantastic view, very unique. Cons: The food was below average. Uncooked chicken and horrible desert. they have limited Wi-Fi that you can only access it in the restaurant and at the reception are, and it’s one of those annoying Wi-Fi that constantly kick you out, and you have to log back by entering user name/password every few minutes , it was so annoying . The beach is a very small area, so if you stay more than one night you will get bored here. in order to access other beaches it is a long walk/hike from this place . The bathroom is one level lower than the room, you have to walk one level go downstairs to use it. Upon check out, they gave me a bill five times more than it should be. I only had dinner and a bottle of water and they literally charged me five times more. Make sure to check the bill and don’t just hand in your Credit Card and let them swipe. When you stay here, expect a lot of discomfort. From where the bus drops you off, you have to walk about 25 minutes to get to the property and there is no other means of transportation except overpriced horses. The hotel does not help the customers by arranging transfer.

Small rooms which should have been 50m2 with a bathroom underneath. If it rains at night and you need the bathroom there are no bathrobes provided. The room also leaked in the storm. Wi-Fi only available in the restaurant. Check in staff were unhelpful. Overall not worth the money

PROS: - The location was beautiful - the huts are moderately spaced out with jungle foliage and large boulders between them. The ocean view is really a partial ocean view as the cabins are set back quite a distance from the beach. However, the elevation of the cabins scattered along the jungle mountain affords guests with a view of multiple landscapes; it is breathtaking. As the sun set, gorgeous pink and purple hues stretched across the sky before dark clouds rolled in and treated us to an amazing thunderstorm light show. - Hiking nearby, we saw some Capuchin Monkeys in the trees and heard some Red Howler Monkeys nearby. - The breakfast was simple, but good. - The staff at reception and the restaurant were kind. - My friend and I spent one night in the deluxe suite and the style and condition of the cabin was exactly like the pictures shown here. The cabin was huge and the redwood cabinets were nice. The queen bed had a mosquito net (needed!), but the single bed did not. - All of the window shutters around the circular cabin could be opened to allow a better view and/or breeze, and all of the shutters had screens and locks to secure each screen/shutter. - The room had a high ceiling and a large fan. - The structure is beautiful with its thatched roof and stairs that wind up the side of the hut to the bedroom. - The bathroom downstairs was modern and beautiful. Very comfortable and included hot water. - The mini fridge was downstairs on the open air patio. It worked well and had a lock (though we had no problems with anyone straying into our ecohab area). - The hammock on the downstairs patio was clean and comfortable. - The ecohabs face Playa Cañaveral, which is not swimmable. However, a small cove on the side of the main beach IS swimmable and the water is a beautiful aqua. This is Playa Piscinita and in theory, the tables with umbrellas and the lounge chairs belong to the ecohabs for guest use. When we were there, randos were using the tables and chairs, but it was low season, and tables were still available. I don't know if table "ownership" is enforced during the busy season. - A small snack bar sold a small selection of expensive drinks and snacks. - While the accommodation does not include A/C and may seem a bit rustic for the price, keep in mind the guests are paying for private cabins in a lush setting with some of the best views in the park. *One night was perfect for us. I don't think it's a MUST DO, but if you visit the park during the high season, you might want to reserve one of these babies (at least 3 or 4 months in advance) and stay for two nights just to enjoy some peace and privacy. CONS: - This is the most expensive accommodation in the park, and is considered to be a luxurious stay compared to the surrounding options. (The Arrecifes cabins are similar, but are located at ground level in a campground area.) - Do not expect service and amenities here. The huts are located in a somewhat isolated area in