Hotel review
The Boato Hotel Guatapé: what it offers and where it is
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- TypeHotel
- AreaIn the rural districts of El Peñol, on the reservoir
- Distance to the rockabout 2.1 km as the crow flies
- Score9.0 out of 10 on Booking.com from 1,304 reviews
Exact location
Vía Vereda Palestina, 053857 Guatapé, Colombia. As the crow flies it is about 2.1 km to the rock, 4.9 km to downtown Guatapé and 5.3 km to El Peñol (measured from Booking.com coordinates). Location alone scores 9.1 out of 10.
The property
A five-star hotel on the road to the Palestina district, on the El Peñol side. It has more than 1,300 reviews and a 9.0 score.
Amenities and rooms
Booking.com lists it as 5 stars. The listing includes a private beach area and a hot tub. The listing mentions a mountain view, a minibar, a coffee maker and a fridge, and in some rooms, a river view. For free time: water sports facilities. Add a 24-hour front desk, an airport shuttle and room service. Breakfast is described as continental.
- Free parking
- Free wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea and coffee maker in every room
- Bar
- Private beach area
- Breakfast
What reviews say
9.0 out of 10 on Booking.com from 1,304 reviews (checked October 18, 2026). Among the 27 scored places in this guide it ranks 4, above the median of 8.7.
Who it is for
It mainly suits couples who want a private beach and an in-room hot tub.
Pros
- Rated 9.0 with more than 1,300 reviews
- Private beach area, restaurant, bar and water sports facilities
- Bathrooms with a hot tub
Cons
- About 5 km from Guatapé town as the crow flies
- No pool among its listed highlights
How to get there
At 5.3 km from El Peñol and 4.9 km from Guatapé, a car helps. Without one, bus to town and then a taxi. Its listing puts Rionegro airport 36 km away. Routes and times: how to get to Guatapé.
Alternatives
Domus Glamping Guatapé sits 900 meters away and Soy Local Guatapé 1.5 km. Those are the nearest reviews. It is listed in hotels in El Peñol and hotels near the rock. For the full picture, the table of all 30. Before climbing, check the rock's hours and ticket price.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources
Checked on October 18, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.