Viajero Guatapé Hostel & Lake Club
1.8 km from El Peñol town. On the water: a private beach area. 9.1 on Booking.com (1,136 reviews). Read the review
See prices on BookingWhere to stay
Hotels in El Peñol, Antioquia: on the lake and near the rock
The rock is in Guatapé, but many "rock" hotels are in El Peñol's rural districts on the reservoir. They tend to be rural and need a car.
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How we chose
Here is what, by its Booking.com address, sits in the municipality of El Peñol or its rural districts on the reservoir. We measured the distance to town and noted whether the listing mentions a private beach or water sports.
| Property | To El Peñol town | To the rock | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viajero Guatapé Hostel & Lake Club | 1.8 km | 5.3 km | 9.1 |
| Joinn Houtel Guatapé | n/a | n/a | see review |
| Monte Gandolfo | 2.6 km | 4.4 km | see review |
| Okai by Bernalo Hotels | 4.1 km | 5.5 km | 7.9 |
| Hotel La Magdalena | 7.7 km | 9.2 km | 8.9 |
| Bethel Lozana Guatapé | 9.8 km | 10.4 km | 8.3 |
| The Boato Hotel | 5.3 km | 2.1 km | 9.0 |
| Vivanti Resort | 3.7 km | 4.4 km | 8.9 |
| Soy Local Guatapé | 4.4 km | 3.6 km | 8.0 |
| Porto Marina Hotel | 2.6 km | 4.9 km | 8.8 |
Straight-line distances from Booking.com coordinates. Public data from each Booking.com listing, checked on October 18, 2026. No hotel pays to appear.
One by one
Joinn Houtel Guatapé
About 11 km from the rock according to Almosafer and about 7 minutes from El Peñol town according to Ubicca. 8.6 on Hotels.com from 15 reviews. Read the review
See prices on BookingMonte Gandolfo
2.6 km from El Peñol town. More on Monte Gandolfo
See prices on BookingOkai by Bernalo Hotels
4.1 km from El Peñol town. 7.9 on Booking.com (149 reviews). More on Okai by Bernalo Hotels
See prices on BookingHotel La Magdalena
7.7 km from El Peñol town. 8.9 on Booking.com (219 reviews). Read the review
See prices on BookingBethel Lozana Guatapé
9.8 km from El Peñol town. 8.3 on Booking.com (120 reviews). See the review
See prices on BookingThe Boato Hotel
5.3 km from El Peñol town. On the water: a private beach area and water sports facilities. 9.0 on Booking.com (1,304 reviews). Full review
See prices on BookingVivanti Resort
3.7 km from El Peñol town. 8.9 on Booking.com (317 reviews). Read the review
See prices on BookingSoy Local Guatapé
4.4 km from El Peñol town. 8.0 on Booking.com (1,543 reviews). Read the review
See prices on BookingPorto Marina Hotel
2.6 km from El Peñol town. On the water: a private beach area. 8.8 on Booking.com (1,193 reviews). Full review
See prices on BookingFrequently asked questions
Is it better to stay in El Peñol or Guatapé?
Guatapé if you want to walk to town and the waterfront; El Peñol's rural districts for the lake, beaches and quiet, with a car.
Sources
Checked on October 18, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.