Soy Local Guatapé: reviews and getting there

Name: Soy Local Guatapé
Address: El Peñol, Antioquia, CO

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TypeHotel
AreaIn the rural districts of El Peñol, on the reservoir
Distance to the rockabout 3.6 km as the crow flies
Score8.0 out of 10 on Booking.com from 1,543 reviews

Location

Vía Vereda La Zulia LOTE 2, 053857 Guatapé, Colombia. Measured on the Booking.com map: 3.6 km to the rock, 6.4 km to Guatapé and 4.4 km to El Peñol.

What kind of place it is

A three-star hotel in the La Zulia district on the El Peñol side. It has more than 1,500 reviews on Booking.com.

Listed amenities

Booking.com lists it as 3 stars. What it describes includes a mountain view and a patio, and in some rooms, a kitchen. For free time: pool tables, table tennis and darts. Add English-speaking staff and free parking. They serve a à la carte breakfast.

Free parking
Free wifi
Family rooms
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Breakfast

Guest score

8.0 out of 10 on Booking.com from 1,543 reviews (checked October 18, 2026). That puts it below the group median (8.7), in place 22 of 27.

Who it is for

Best for groups of friends and young travelers after value and games.

Pros

Restaurant, bar, pool table, ping-pong and darts
English and Spanish speaking staff
Booking.com shows it among the budget options

Cons

About 3.6 km from the rock and 6 km from Guatapé as the crow flies
Rated 8.0

How to get there

El Peñol town is 4.4 km away and Guatapé 6.4 km. A car or taxi is easiest; check the final access with the property. Its listing puts Rionegro airport 35 km away. More on the trip in our transport guide.

Alternatives

The Boato Hotel sits 1.5 km away and Monte Gandolfo 2.3 km. Those are the nearest reviews. We include it in budget hotels and hotels in El Peñol. Everything else is in the main list. If you plan to climb the rock, read how many stairs it has.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Soy Local Guatapé from the Rock of Guatapé?

About 3.6 km as the crow flies per Booking.com coordinates; a bit more by road.

How much does Soy Local Guatapé cost?

It changes with dates, room type and season, which is why we do not publish it. Enter your dates on Booking.com to see the rate of the day.

What is the phone number of Soy Local Guatapé?

We would rather not share a number we could not verify. If you book, it shows up in your Booking.com confirmation.

Sources

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

Booking.com: Soy Local Guatapé listing (checked Oct 18, 2026)