Hostal Sierra Minca

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Scored 9
Rated superb

Staff

9.2

About this property

Elegant Accommodations: Hostal Sierra Minca in Minca offers adults-only lodge accommodations with private bathrooms, balconies, and garden or pool views. Each room features parquet floors and modern amenities. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy an infinity swimming pool, lush garden, and a family-friendly restaurant serving local and Latin American cuisines. Additional facilities include a bar, coffee shop, and outdoor seating areas. Comfortable Dining: The restaurant offers American breakfast, lunch, and dinner with kosher, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options. Outdoor dining areas provide scenic views. Prime Location: Located 44 km from Simón Bolívar International Airport, the lodge is near attractions such as Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino (32 km) and Santa Marta Marina (36 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • WiFi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.9)

Breakfast info

American

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
and
1 extra-large double bed
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
1 double bed
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
1 double bed
Cottage with Garden View
1 double bed
Suite with Hot Tub
1 double bed
and
1 futon bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jeroen
Netherlands Netherlands
“Hostel with amazing views over the mountains and friendly staff. To get here, we took a mototaxi (35k) who bound our backpacks to the motor. Every day at 4pm latest, you have to reserve dinner (around 8 options priced approx. 30k) which you can...”
Attila
Spain Spain
“I can’t even put into words how magical this place is. Its surreal environment is literally out worldly with spectacular nature. We’ve managed to spot a toucan and a colibrí as well during our stay. The staff was one of the coolest and the...”
Alex
Australia Australia
“Beautiful hostel up in the mountains. You need to take a moto taxi or 4WD to access the accommodation. One of the staff spoke English and was extremely helpful, providing information on the hostel and how runs. The lodges are comfortable with...”
Lior
Israel Israel
“Laura Marin and angel were working on the redemption- we’re very available, nice and welcoming, helped us with any questions we’ve had. The whole campus is very relaxing and beautiful. Had a great time”
Sandra
Colombia Colombia
“I loved everything about our stay, very nice staff, good service, good prices the view is like heaven on earth. I only have one observation. When considering which waterfall you want to go make sure you choose the one that’s more fitted to your...”
Ryan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Pretty much everything was exceptional from start to finish. If you were designing a hostel it would be like this one. The staff, the location, the vibes and facilities were all excellent. Very long to get to but 100% worth the effort- we walked...”
Radoudou1806
France France
“Hostal Sierra Minca was really nice for staying more than 1 night, the design of the rooms are really nice charm, the food was ok and generous but little pricy, the pools were heated, the staff really nice and helpful, the laundry service little...”
Anna
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautifull hotel, gorgeous place and the staff is super friendly. For tourist is also not expensive at all. I liked the food. Loved it :)”
Paula
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location high in the mountains, an incredible places to watch the sunset. Breakfast was great and there were lots of options. Despite being cut off from the town, the bar and restaurant were reasonably priced (around 30,000COP for a...”
Noella
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing location Lovely sunrises and sunsets Was able to walk to Los pinos closeby to here. Combined it with a hike to Cerro Kennedy The dorm room was comfortable No kitchen (but I knew that before booking). Food was reasonable price and quality”

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Guests who stayed here loved

Jeroen
Netherlands Netherlands
“Hostel with amazing views over the mountains and friendly staff. To get here, we took a mototaxi (35k) who bound our backpacks to the motor. Every day at 4pm latest, you have to reserve dinner (around 8 options priced approx. 30k) which you can...”
Attila
Spain Spain
“I can’t even put into words how magical this place is. Its surreal environment is literally out worldly with spectacular nature. We’ve managed to spot a toucan and a colibrí as well during our stay. The staff was one of the coolest and the...”
Alex
Australia Australia
“Beautiful hostel up in the mountains. You need to take a moto taxi or 4WD to access the accommodation. One of the staff spoke English and was extremely helpful, providing information on the hostel and how runs. The lodges are comfortable with...”
Lior
Israel Israel
“Laura Marin and angel were working on the redemption- we’re very available, nice and welcoming, helped us with any questions we’ve had. The whole campus is very relaxing and beautiful. Had a great time”
Sandra
Colombia Colombia
“I loved everything about our stay, very nice staff, good service, good prices the view is like heaven on earth. I only have one observation. When considering which waterfall you want to go make sure you choose the one that’s more fitted to your...”
Ryan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Pretty much everything was exceptional from start to finish. If you were designing a hostel it would be like this one. The staff, the location, the vibes and facilities were all excellent. Very long to get to but 100% worth the effort- we walked...”
Radoudou1806
France France
“Hostal Sierra Minca was really nice for staying more than 1 night, the design of the rooms are really nice charm, the food was ok and generous but little pricy, the pools were heated, the staff really nice and helpful, the laundry service little...”
Anna
Netherlands Netherlands
“Beautifull hotel, gorgeous place and the staff is super friendly. For tourist is also not expensive at all. I liked the food. Loved it :)”
Paula
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location high in the mountains, an incredible places to watch the sunset. Breakfast was great and there were lots of options. Despite being cut off from the town, the bar and restaurant were reasonably priced (around 30,000COP for a...”
Noella
New Zealand New Zealand
“Amazing location Lovely sunrises and sunsets Was able to walk to Los pinos closeby to here. Combined it with a hike to Cerro Kennedy The dorm room was comfortable No kitchen (but I knew that before booking). Food was reasonable price and quality”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Restaurante #1
  • Cuisine
    Latin American
  • Open for
    Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Traditional • Modern
  • Dietary options
    Kosher • Vegetarian
Restaurante #2
  • Cuisine
    Local
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Hostal Sierra Minca takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 18:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Curfew
Entry to the property will be closed between the hours of 00:30 and 07:00
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of COP 100,000 is required on arrival. That's about US$26. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 20
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaCash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

The entry of food, snacks or drinks to the Hostel is prohibited.

Card payments have a surcharge of 5%, any type of card.

The lodging does not include towels in the shared rooms.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hostal Sierra Minca in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.

A damage deposit of COP 100,000 is required on arrival. This will be collected as a cash payment. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full in cash, subject to an inspection of the property.

License number: 86677