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Balcones de la Casona Hostel

2.5 star property

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Lounge
17-inch LED TV with cable channels, TV
Fridge, microwave
Exterior
Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

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Vereda El Roble, Sector Playa Hermosa, Guatapé, Antioquia, 053840
  • Place, Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Calle del Recuerdo
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Plazoleta de los zocalos
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Medellín (MDE-José María Córdova Intl.)
    ‪103 min drive‬

Room options

Family Room, 1 Bedroom, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 17 sq m
  • 7 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 3
  • 6 Double Beds, 2 Large Single Trundle Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

Basic Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Family Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • City view
  • 30 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Guatapé

Balcones de la Casona Hostel places you in the centre of Guatapé, within just a 5-minute stroll of Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir and within 15 minutes of Calle del Recuerdo. Highlights at this hostal include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The hostal's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Enjoy access to motor boating, rowing/canoeing and scooter/moped rentals. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free extended parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .With a stay at this Guatapé hostal, you'll be 1.1 km (0.7 mi) from Plazoleta de los zocalos and 3.8 km (2.3 mi) from Parque Comfama.

What's nearby

  • Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Calle del Recuerdo - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Plazoleta de los zocalos - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Guatapé Dam Boardwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rock of Guatapé - 15 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Medellín (MDE-José María Córdova Intl.) - 105 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Fogata - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Malecón - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Del porto Café & Vino - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mirador Del Lago - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Portal - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Balcones de la Casona Hostel

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff are also featured at Balcones de la Casona Hostel. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Guatapé hostal.

  • 1 building
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2017
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Balcones de la Casona Hostel offers 11 accommodations with a safe and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished. Select Comfort beds feature down duvets. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and complimentary toiletries.

This Guatapé hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 17-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. In-room massages, an iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle at scheduled times for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered extended parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours
  • Motor boating
  • Personal motorised watercraft
  • Ropes course
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Scooter/moped rentals

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the boardwalk/promenade
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2017
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Pillow menu
  • Select Comfort mattress

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 17-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Balcones de la Casona Hostel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 3 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: COP 25000.0 per night
  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia value-added tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 110000 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and cash.

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • One child aged 3 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for free breakfast.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Balcones Casona Hostel Guatape
Balcones Casona Hostel
Balcones Casona Guatape
Balcones Casona
Balcones Casona Hostel Guatape
Balcones de la Casona Hostel Hostal
Balcones de la Casona Hostel Guatapé
Balcones de la Casona Hostel Hostal Guatapé

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Balcones de la Casona Hostel?

Balcones de la Casona Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Balcones de la Casona Hostel?

Yep, Balcones de la Casona Hostel has a free self car park and free extended parking.

What makes Balcones de la Casona Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Balcones de la Casona Hostel.

Does Balcones de la Casona Hostel serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is served daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Balcones de la Casona Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day at scheduled times for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Balcones de la Casona Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Balcones de la Casona Hostel?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Balcones de la Casona Hostel?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Balcones de la Casona Hostel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
William was so helpful and happy to work with us if we needed anything. I really don't think he could be nicer :) The food was good, the rooms were clean and if anything came up that needed attention he took care of it immediately. Walking distance from town, but he would drive us in if needed. Great experience! Such a great family!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Marilee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Friendly service in clean hotel

Willie, the manager, is exceptional and went out of his way to make our trip special. He drove us to his mothers restaurant for Italian food and was always available to answer questions. The location makes it an easy walk to restaurants, etc. The room was spotless, but tiny. The mattress is covered in plastic so the sheets slide off. It needs a mattress pad on top of the plastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

KerrieAnn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

His house felt like my house

Found this place on hotels.com for a 1 night stay near La Piedra. I’m glad we chose this hostel as it felt like an Airbnb in Guatape. Oscar, the host welcomed us and said his home was our home for the night. It does have a view of the stone and the balcony was lovely to relax and to enjoy our breakfast. We got an upgrade to a larger space with 3 bedrooms for our group and it was very comfortable. We were able to walk downtown to Guatape at night / early morning to sight see and felt 100 safe in this area. Breakfast on the balcony was delicious. Had hoped for Colombian food but had to take into consideration it’s a hostel not a hotel. It was filling and very tasty. Oscar was one of 3 people my entire 1 week stay in Colombia who spoke English as he lived in the US for a bit. It was great to meet to meet him and share his home. I’m definitely recommending this place to others & hope to return one day.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great option in Guatape

If you are looking for a very comfortable, charming, lakeside hotel with free parking then this is the place. The beautiful walk to the city centre is only 7 minutes over the bridge. Delicious breakfast served on the terrace, free secure parking in the back, safe environment in simple decorated but efficient rooms with hot water, television, and wifi that works very well. Caring staff that made my stay enjoyable. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ShinaLozano, New Mexico USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Oscar its an incredible human being. Very polite, educated and bilingual. Its accesible to the best part of Guatape, which is at a 5 minutes walking distance. Great view to wake up in he morning and enjoy!!!! Surely we are coming back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Milton Alonso

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAMES AMIN

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

La mejor relación costo beneficio en Guatapé

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación y excelente el dueño quien nos atendió en todo momento, muchas gracias por la estadía. Desde República Dominicana un saludo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Masaomi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

朝食がとても美味しく、スタッフが親切

グアタペに滞在した時に利用しました。ここまでは、ホテルが準備してもらったタクシーを利用して、空港から来ました。まず、スタッフがとても親切です。テレビのリモコンや朝ご飯の時間など、丁寧に対応してくれました。また、部屋の前に机と椅子があり、そこで食べた朝食がとてもおいしかったです。ちょうどいい量で、娘のお気に入りでした。部屋は広くはないですが、家族4人が泊まるにはちょうどいい広さでした。金額面を考えても、いい部屋です。
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARIA EUGENIA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bien las personas que nos atendieron muy amables, respetuosas y atentas. Prestas a cualquier petición y a solucionarla con celeridad. Un sitio tranquilo, bonito y muy cómodo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En general todo muy bien y tranquilo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente ubicación y relación calidad precio El ruido de los buses muy temprano
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019