Hotel Real Guatapé
A three-star hotel on Calle 30 downtown. See the review
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Hotels in Guatapé and El Peñol
Start by picking an area: downtown Guatapé to walk everywhere, the lakeshore to unwind or El Peñol for the countryside. Then read the reviews.
Which area to choose
| Area | Pros | Keep in mind |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Guatapé | Walk to the zócalos, restaurants and waterfront | Noisier on weekends |
| Lakeshore | Water views, docks, quieter | You need a car, moto-taxi or boat |
| Near the rock | Climb early with almost no travel | Far from town life |
| El Peñol rural districts | Beaches on the reservoir, countryside feel | You almost always need a car |
Browse by type
- Best hotels in Guatapé: all 30 reviews in one table
- Hotels near and with a view of the rock
- Hotels with a pool
- Budget hotels and hostels
- Glamping and cabins
- Hotels in El Peñol
- Airbnb in Guatapé vs Booking
Downtown Guatapé
Hotel Portobelo Guatapé
A hotel on Avenida Malecón, right in downtown Guatapé. Full review
See prices on BookingHotel Guatatur
A downtown hotel on Calle 31, a few blocks from the waterfront and the main square. Full review
See prices on BookingLake View Hostel
A small hostel in downtown Guatapé, on Carrera 22. See the review
See prices on BookingLa Madriguera Hotel Guatapé
A hotel on Carrera 20 in Guatapé, at the edge of town by the reservoir. More on La Madriguera Hotel Guatapé
See prices on BookingOn the lake and near the rock
Bosko Guatapé
A boutique hotel on the road between El Peñol and Guatapé. Read the review
See prices on BookingHotel Los Recuerdos
One of the most searched hotels in the area and one of the most reviewed on Booking.com. See the review
See prices on BookingThe Brown Guatapé, Autograph Collection
Formerly Hotel Luxe by The Charlee, now part of Marriott's Autograph Collection. Full review
See prices on BookingMumu by Bernalo Hotels
A Bernalo group hotel (same group as Mansión and Okai) on the access road to Guatapé, about a kilometer from town as the crow flies. Full review
See prices on BookingHotel Bambú Guatapé
A four-star hotel in the El Roble area, a little over a kilometer from town as the crow flies. More on Hotel Bambú Guatapé
See prices on BookingLa Pausa Hotelbistro
Rated 9.5 with about 500 reviews on Booking.com. One of the best rated in the area.
See prices on BookingIn El Peñol
The Boato Hotel
A five-star hotel on the road to the Palestina district, on the El Peñol side. Read the review
See prices on BookingPorto Marina Hotel
A hotel on the La Virginia farm, La Cristalina district, on the El Peñol side, with a private beach on the reservoir. More on Porto Marina Hotel
See prices on BookingViajero Guatapé Hostel & Lake Club
A Viajero chain hostel with a lake club on the reservoir. More on Viajero Guatapé Hostel & Lake Club
See prices on BookingEach card sums up the review: click through for distances, amenities and score. If you want to see the rock from your room, go straight to rock view hotels.
In high season (December, January, Easter week and Colombian long weekends) the best places fill up weeks ahead. The weather and best time to go helps you pick dates; to get there, see how to get there from Medellín.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to stay in Guatapé or El Peñol?
Downtown Guatapé if you want to walk to town and the waterfront; El Peñol's rural districts for the lake and quiet if you have a car.
How far ahead should I book?
Several weeks ahead for high season and long weekends. Weekdays usually have availability.
Sources
Checked on October 18, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.