Hotel review

Monte Gandolfo Guatapé: location and amenities reviewed

Monte Gandolfo Guatapé through public information: where it is, what it offers, how it scores and who it suits. We have not stayed here.

Islands in the Peñol-Guatapé reservoir
Photo of the area, not of the property. Photo: Dtarazona / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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Exact location

Monte Gandolfo - Hotel en El Peñol - Guatapé Cabañas, 053857 Chiquinquirá, Colombia. As the crow flies it is about 4.4 km to the rock, 6.9 km to downtown Guatapé and 2.6 km to El Peñol (measured from Booking.com coordinates).

What kind of place it is

A cabin hotel in the Morro Uvital district of El Peñol. Its Booking.com listing places it in "Chiquinquirá", which is how Booking names that rural area, not the city in Boyacá.

What it offers

For water and downtime it lists a hot tub. The listing mentions a balcony and a kitchen. On the practical side: free parking. Breakfast is described as American.

What trip it fits

It mainly suits couples or small groups who want a cabin with a kitchen.

Pros

Cons

How to get there

At 2.6 km from El Peñol and 6.9 km from Guatapé, a car helps. Without one, bus to town and then a taxi. Its listing puts Rionegro airport 34 km away. More on the trip in our transport guide.

Other options nearby

Viajero Guatapé Hostel & Lake Club sits 1.0 km away and Porto Marina Hotel 1.3 km. Those are the nearest reviews. It also appears in cabins and hotels in El Peñol. Everything else is in the main list.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Monte Gandolfo from the Rock of Guatapé?
4.4 km measured on the map, not counting the bends in the road.
How much does Monte Gandolfo cost?
It depends on when you go. Weekdays are usually lower than holidays; check the listing with your dates.

Sources

Checked on October 18, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.