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Reviews of La Casita del Bosque

Vía Parque Tayrona, 470007 Santa Marta, Colombia

#2 of 221 hotels in Santa Marta

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 70 hotel reviews

9.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.7

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.6

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.6

  • Free Wifi

    8.0

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  • Reviewed: May 13, 2024

    9.0
    Stunning view and gorgeous hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It is a steep and dark hike to the house which felt a little unsafe. Wouldn't recommend it alone, but you can take a taxi.

    The view from the house over the mountains and jungle is incredible. The room was gorgeous with an outside bathroom. The host was accomodating of an issue we made in the booking, and also careful with our food allergies.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: May 2, 2024

    10
    memorable
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Its a bit off road (15 mins) so going out/returning twice a day is a but difficult with the extreme heat and no vehicle - but all this is mentioned in the booking

    Amazing sea views, super comfortable bed, yummy food, helpful host, all around amazing rest variety of animal kingdom surrounds the forest and the house (:

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 16, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The view from our room was just unbeatable. So mesmerizing!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Unforgettable experience at the Casita del Bosque. The most incredible location surrounded by nature (featuring monkeys and colibrís!!). The kindest hosts who will go out of their way to solve any problems you have. Thoughtful and generous. The cabins are super nice too. Don't worry about the walk to the place, it's part of the experience (and you can always grab a lift if you've got big bags etc). 10/10.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    10
    Beautiful jungle retreat
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s a wonderful quiet place just like you can see on the pictures. We loved every second of our stay. Yes, the path to get there can be a bit challenging especially if you carry luggage, but it honestly makes the place even more beautiful. You can reach the entrance of Tayrona, beautiful beaches and restaurants in just a few minutes from main street (walking or bus). We’d definitely come back!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    9.0
    The perfect treehouse experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property is a bit far from Tayrona National Park and public beaches, but there is a bus to Tayrona and Jose provided maps, info, and taxi numbers for getting around.

    Absolutely stunning location, quiet, peaceful, and romantic. I woke up every morning to birds chirping and a beautiful sunrise. We stayed in the king room which was very private and comfortable. A delicious breakfast was served every morning and Jose was so friendly and helpful with getting us takeout food to our room and info about Tayrona. The dogs and cats on site are a treat as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    We’d like to thank all the team including Kaiser and Dante. They helped us having our best stay in our Colombian trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing at all. It is true that the location is a bit remote (20 min walk in a secondary unpaved road in the jungle) but it is well communicated by them and they offer services to avoid the walk.

    Everything. The location is super nice, with fantastic view and you have any comfort in the room even if you are in the middle of the jungle: long size bed with fab mattress, huge bathroom, hammocks in the balcony etc. Breakfast is also very good and complete (special mention for the superb cayeye!). They are in a remote location but there are valid food delivery and eating in the jungle is a superb experience that will liase you with nature. Finally, staff were great in providing hint and tips on what to visit and how that helped us avoid the Easter crowd in Tayrona park (where possible)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 29, 2024

    10
    Breathtaking views
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

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    Wonderful place to enjoy the beautiful peace and nature of the region. The property is very remote so ideal to fully relax. Birds, butterflies and wonderful plants full of flowers enchant your stay. The views are breathtaking. The very kind owners help you to arrive to the place by jeep if needed. You need to climb some stairs to get to the breakfast area and the place itself. Not an issue for me but people with reduced mobility should be aware. Delicious breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2024

    10
    Heaven on earth. A journey to remember.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I liked everything. Its clean, comfortable, in a breathtaking location. Jose was a great friend and super helpful in everything. Words cant describe how serrne and beautiful and powerful this place. I will come back again and again when the opportunity comes. Gracias 🫶🏼

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 23, 2024

    10
    Incredible stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The shower pressure wasn't perfect but is probably expected given how hard it must be to bring water to the location - just something to keep in mind for future visitors so there aren't any surprises!

    Exceptional stay at Casita del Bosque! José was incredibly accommodating and helpful, the views were insane, the bed extremely comfortable, and overall the room we stayed in was perfectly isolated and calm (couldn't even hear the road, but you could definitely hear the waves of the sea at night!). The breakfast was freshly prepared every morning and we were treated to local specialities such as cayeye! We would come back in a heartbeat! About the "trek" to get there, we'd say it was more along the lines of 10minutes, and we did it in flip-flops multiple times without a problem, so don't be intimidated by the description!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    10
    If you want to recharge and disconnect from the city, this is your place. The hike to arrive is 15 minutes from the stre
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Beautiful property in the middle of nature. Sublime breakfast and the view from the room was unparalleled.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    10
    Stunning cabana accomodation
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The cabana we stayed in was one of the most beautiful forest accommodations we have ever stayed at. The view was stunning from our room, simply spectacular. The room itself was very spacious and cosy. The breakfast was the best we have had in Colombia, super fresh and each day something different. Our hosts were very helpful in giving us advise, organising our dinner and helping us by driving our bags from the entrance of the property (it’s a long uphill hike)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    Connection with Nature
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This place looks like a heaven on Earth if you're looking for a place in deep connection with Nature! The room was absolutely great and clean. The private bathroom is outdoor (but you can access directly from the room) with the shower literally in the forest is simply amazing. The bed is super comfortable and it has a mosquito net to protect you from any insects while sleeping. Johanna and her partner are lovely people and ready to help you with anything! Definitely recommended. Gracias Johanna, hasta pronto :)

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    10
    Our stay was perfect. Nature around is stunning, the atmosphere super nice and chill.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The contact with nature, delicious breakfast, super nice and helpful staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    10
    A beautiful, tranquil spot in the forest with welcoming and engaged hosts.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There's really nothing to criticize :) Having the possibility to make coffee or tea in the rooms would be an amazing addition as well as having an alternative to ordering in food from other restaurants in the evenings (such as maybe being able to have a simple dinner at the main house).

    We felt very welcomed by the hosts Johanna and her partner, they were super attentive and supported us with any questions we had. Furthermore, the place is stunning, it truly lives up to its name, since you feel like you are in the middle of the forest, we even saw monkeys from our balcony. Also the breakfast is very rich and typically colombian.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    10
    An oasis of calm & beauty - one of the best places we’ve ever stayed!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As others have commented, the walk from the road isn’t easy - though we’re in our 60s and managed ok. Also Jose & Johana we’re there to help with luggage for arrival & departure (& sometimes in between). Water pressure in the top cabin is also a bit low.

    La Casita is heaven! An oasis of calm in a sea of tourism - the property is located in and above the tree tops of the Sierra Nevada jungle, with bird song and flowers all around, yet within 20min access by foot to the coastal road and lots of lovely Caribbean beaches & good restaurants. Breakfasts were delicious - we stayed 6 nights, and every day the breakfast were different. Our bed was huge and the best we’ve had in Colombia. Johanna and Jose couldn’t do enough to help us and the welcome was wonderful. We like everything about the place & didn’t want to leave!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    Waking up from the sunrise, seeing nothing and no one but the beautiful forest and the sea has been a dream. This amazing house among the trees has been my most beautiful and serene accomodation in my months of travel in South America. I truly felt blessed. And as a cherry in top, Johanna was extremely nice and helpful and the breakfast was absolutely delicious. I wish I could return one day...

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    10
    Jungle oasis
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bring snacks and other beverages with you or back with you from your outings because there's no food offered outside of breakfast. In the evening for dinner you can order from a few of the restaurants around and they'll deliver to you at the house. Just like much of the beautiful settings in Colombia, you have to work for it. To get to the main road and back to the house you need to trek along an up and down challenging path with many stairs. You can arrange to have help bring your luggage up with 4x4. Johanna also arranged taxi service to pick up for transport to airport.

    Jungle setting away from the crowds and loud parties. Beautiful gardens and beds were comfy. I loved having an outdoor shower. Breakfasts are authentic and delicious. You are meant to feel at home, which I completely felt. All other beaches, hikes and parks are just a short bus ride down the road. Johanna spoke fairly good English so was able to help me out with any directions. If you wanted to just chill and take breathtaking surroundings, watch the hummingbirds play and recharge this is the perfect place. I will stay again next time I'm here without hesitation. This place is magic!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 18, 2024

    10
    Great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Queen Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing negative to say.

    Great people running the place with a beautiful view. Also, the breakfast was amazing.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    10
    A lovely place! Highly reccomended. Beautiful view from the room, lovely nature and really quit. Also a great breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -

    The room, the bed and ofcourse the nature and the view!

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2024

    9.0
    A gem of a place hidden away in the trees immersed in nature in a beautiful setting
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No evening meal provided and no restaurants nearby although we were told food could be ordered in if required

    The location was peaceful and tranquil with amazing views and bird sounds It was a trek up a steep track to get to the property but we didn't mind that and the hosts offered a lift if needed We had our own bungalow with all the amenities we needed Breakfast was fabulous on the terrace listening to the birds and looking out through the trees

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    10
    Beautiful stay and exceeded all our expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The shower could be a little hotter and more powerful - but only a tiny criticism - this place was really wonderful!

    The breakfast was delicious and at such a lovely spot on the terrace of Joanna's house! The casita we stayed in was beautiful - a massive comfy bed and incredible views out to the sea. The garden on your approach to the house is full of butterflies. We saw birds, stick insects, huge butterflies. Joanna was really helpful with maps of park Tayrona and walks / trips nearby. We ordered food to the casita and Juancho's had an excellent menu and all really tasty too!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's my second time in La Casita del Bosque and I'll definitely be back again - so beautiful, immersed in nature, amazing views, wonderful people. 100% recommend!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2024

    10
    Incredible!! Will come back asap
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The only thing I would recommend working on is the shower, as the water comes very slowly/thinly. This is a veryyyyy minor thing, though!!

    What a wonderful stay we had! The room was incredibly spacious and had a wonderful view. The terrace had two hammocks so we could both enjoy the relaxing views and sounds of the forest. It is a secluded area and you will need to walk a good 15min to get to the hotel, but the peace and beauty are well worth it. Breakfast was included and we feasted! It had a homemade vibe to it, and we ate something different everyday. For other meals, the hosts offer a delivery service from restaurants in the area. Drinking water is available at all times. The hosts are incredibly kind, hardworking, and love the area. They have a lot of great tips for you to enjoy your stay and explore the surroundings! They are by far the best hosts we have ever encountered and will come back the moment we can! This place respects the nature around it, and it feels wonderful to be able to reconnect with nature in such a comfortable manner.

    Stayed in October 2023

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