Villa Yira Eco-hotel

Hotels
9.3 (51 reviews)
Km 28.5 Via Santa Marta - Riohacha , El Zaino , co

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Guest education on local ecosystems and culture
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great food
Attentive service
Beautiful location
Cons:
Difficult access
Meals can be pricey

Categories

Cleanliness
8.95
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
9.95
The hosts provided great recommendations and were highly attentive.
Location
9.45
A beautiful and adventurous location in the jungle.
Room Quality
8.95
Well-maintained jungle huts that provide a true experience.
Amenities
8.45
Adequate amenities for relaxation and activities.
Value for Money
8.95
A bit pricey for meals, but overall worth the experience.
Food and Beverage
9.95
Fantastic home-cooked Colombian food that was highly praised.
Overall Experience
9.75
An incredible jungle stay that met expectations beautifully.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 00:56

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in El Zaino

Serene Outdoor Spaces: Villa Yira Eco-hotel boasts an inviting outdoor swimming pool, a lush garden, and a charming terrace, perfect for relaxing and unwinding.

Delightful Dining Experience: Indulge in delicious meals at the on-site restaurant or sip on refreshing drinks at the bar, offering a taste of local flavors and international favorites.

Convenient Amenities: With private parking, free WiFi, and a paid airport shuttle service, your stay at Villa Yira Eco-hotel is designed to be seamless and stress-free.

Experience the essence of relaxation and comfort at Villa Yira Eco-hotel. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please inform Villa Yira Eco-hotel 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.
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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:30 AM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in some hotel rooms and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges may be applicable.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 4 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 51 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.95
Service: 9.95
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.95
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.95
Food and Beverage: 9.95
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Ongay Solé couple ar
10
Todo lo que está bien
Pros:

Este lugar es todo lo que está bien. No solo la experiencia maravillosa de estar en plena selva, sino que sumado Ruben fue un anfitrión con todas las palabras (y sus dos pequeños hijitos🫶🏻)
Y la comida, ufffff!!! De lo mejor que comimos en Colombia

Cons:

Lo único a revisar es que cuando reservas, te mandan un mail con el precio de las comidas y luego fue un poquito más caro. Igualmente, fue poco y lo pagamos con placer porque todo era increíble

2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Carmen family_with_children at
9
Pros:

Eine kleine ruhige Oase mit erfrischendem Pool. Ich habe die offenen Zimmer genossen, man hatte das Gefühl unter freiem Himmel zu schlafen.

Cons:

Das Essen wurde liebevoll angerichtet und schmeckte gut, jedoch im Vergleich etwas teuer.

2025-08-22 via Nuitee
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German couple de
10
Pros:

Die Gastgeber Oktavio und Ruben haben uns tolle Empfehlungen gegeben und sich sehr gut um alles gekümmert. Die Unterkunft ist mitten in der Natur und der gesamte Aufenthalt war einfach eine sehr tolle Erfahrung.

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Karlijn family_with_children nl
8
Avontuurlijk en mooi jungle-verblijf
Pros:

Het personeel is heel attent en meedenkend, ook nog beschikbaar voor een leuk praatje. Het eten was heel lekker, en de cocktails smaakten ook goed. Het zwembad is groot genoeg om lekker een stukje te zwemmen en af te koelen. De locatie in de jungle is mooi en avontuurlijk; zowel overdag als 's nachts leven alle dieren dichtbij (kikkers, brulapen, vleermuizen, enz.). Een mooi jungle-paradijs!

Cons:

Er stond vrij uitgebreide uitleg in de informatie over hoe we naar het hotel konden reizen. Wat ik niet begrepen had, was dat de motor-taxi's aan de andere kant van de rivier te vinden waren. Toen we dat eenmaal snapten, was het makkelijk :)

2025-08-21 via Nuitee
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Eva family_with_children es
8
Recomendable
Pros:

El trato, las instalaciones y el entorno, la comida que es espectacular y el ambiente, muy acogedor.

Cons:

La ubicacion es paradisiaca pero el acceso demasiado complicado para moverte cada dia. Para una estancia de relax sin salir demasiado, es perfecto.

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
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Kim family_with_children be
10
Jungle Paradise!!!
Pros:

Prachtige locatie, toffe hutten, heerlijk zwembad, heel persoonlijke benadering en lekker eten (ook voor de kinderen). Goed gelegen om allerlei activiteiten te ondernemen

Cons:

Het eten is wel prijzig naar Colombiaanse normen.

2025-08-15 via Nuitee
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Romain family_with_children fr
10
2025-08-14 via Nuitee
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Gourmand family with young children uy
10
A secluded jungle paradise
Pros:

Our family of 4 spent 3 nights here at Villa Yira in the jungle and it was incredible! We loved waking up to a delicious breakfast, watching the hummingbirds, looking for monkeys and swimming in the spectacular pool. The pool is bigger than we thought it would be. Nature sounds and a relaxed vibe, we slept great. We did a chocolate tour and some hikes right by the hotel which were fantastic. The jungle huts are very spaced out for privacy for everyone and gives you a true jungle experience. You may encounter wildlife, it is Tayrona Park, and that's exactly what we came for.

It was exactly what we were looking for, a bit secluded, in the jungle, where we could eat great (home-cooked Colombian food was delicious, piña coladas by the pool), swim and relax. Would highly recommend it!

Cons:

The access is a bit difficult, but the hotel booked us a 4x4 transfer to get us to the hotel. It was seamless and easy!

2025-07-28 via Nuitee
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Ewka family with young children nl
10
Memorable stay in the jungle
Pros:

We really felt at home and loved our jungle hut with all its jungle noises. Very nice people with 2 lovely sons, great pool and absolutely fantastic food.

Cons:

Nothing. However, it is important to arrive at daytime and travel with backpacks. Moto taxi’s can take you and your luggage up the hill. Kids too.

2025-07-19 via Nuitee
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Anke family with young children nl
8
Very good
2025-05-07 via Nuitee
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Ball family with young children au
10
Exceptional
Pros:

We loved our stay here! Perfect place for a getaway to the sounds of nature. The motorbike transport was fun, staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, and the food was amazing:)
The nature was perfect, the room was really nice and comfortable. I would definitely recommend this place!

2025-05-06 via Nuitee
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Casey family with young children gb
10
Outstanding location, people and accommodation! Highly recommend
Pros:

We had the most wonderful few days at Villa Yira. Ruben, Diandra and their kids were so welcoming - as were the staff (we especially love Machu the dog too!)
The location is simply incredible. Peaceful and picturesque, in the jungle surrounded by nature. Be sure to get a mototaxi up the hill with your luggage though for 10,000 COP. We didn’t realise how far it was and lugged everything up hill.

2025-04-12 via Nuitee
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Vincent family with young children nl
10
Exceptional
Pros:

Great food, pool and team. They gave us an upgrade of the room without extra cost and were very hospitable in general

2025-03-13 via Nuitee
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Emilie family with young children fr
1
run away !!!
Pros:

Apart from the cooking - nothing. We didn't like anything.

Cons:

We booked the ‘quadruple room with private bathroom’ which said in the website" a view of the mountains and the swimming pool". hahaha
It's all a lie. a big rip-off. no balcony/ no view of the pool or else I'm blind.
Because these rooms are above the bar and restaurant, there are no windows and it's as if you were on a mezzanine above the bar/restaurant.
This means that you can hear everything, as they are very poorly insulated.
Big surprise and big disappointment when we arrived. There were no other rooms, the owner's brother assured us that everyone would go to bed at 9pm (even on 31 December) so we stayed - we had just come back from a trek and were exhausted.
On 31 December, of course, the guests weren't in bed.... they were in the restaurant drinking, chatting, the children were playing .... in short. I went downstairs at 10.45pm to express my dissatisfaction and Sergio was aggressive and made me look like the customer who was ruining everyone's New Year's Eve.
Note that the price of this room is the same as a bungalow for 3 people ...
When it was time to pay I asked for a discount because of the disturbance, Sergio shouted .... I really thought he was going to hit us ..... my son was traumatised.
Conclusion: avoid these rooms and go to bungalows instead.

2025-01-16 via Nuitee
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Lieke young couple co
9
Superb
Pros:

The women of the hotel were super friendly and helpful and really made our stay very comfortable. The chefs were very friendly as well and are truly great cooks.

Cons:

You have to walk some 20 minutes from the main road to get to the hotel, it would be great if they can put some signals up of where to go exactly as it was not too clear, other then that we also enjoyed the walk and saw some toucans and hummingbirds on the way.

2025-01-09 via Nuitee
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Wiers family with young children us
9
A pleasant getaway
Pros:

Lots of plants, pool with some shade, elegant design of our cabin.

Cons:

(1) I needed better advice on the booking website on how to arrive (stop at Kilometer 28 on the main highway, ask for a motorcycle taxi). (2) I'm told the food is excellent, but the price was set so high we never tried it because the restaurant up the road cost 1/3 of our hotel's price. Ideally, it would have been pleasant to eat in our own hotel. The hotel should find a way to charge a price with a premium, but not so high guests don't want to eat there.(3) Lastly, the host's children were charming, but watched videos in the main lounge area at a time I wanted to sit there and relax. Perhaps the hostess could teach her kids to ask guests if the guests would prefer a lower volume on the video, or use headphones when guests come in the evening.

2024-12-19 via Nuitee
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Rene family with young children nl
10
Paradise in the jungle
Pros:

The staff, the food, the drinks and the hospitality

Cons:

Nothing. It was all great

2024-08-12 via Nuitee
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Julius solo traveller gb
10
Exceptional
2024-03-27 via Nuitee
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Woo-yo young couple be
10
Exceptional
2024-01-20 via Nuitee
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Eline family with young children nl
10
Wonderful ❤️
Pros:

We had a wonderful time at Villa Yira.
This family is really fantastic and helps wherever necessary.

The place is slightly remote, but beautiful. Tyrona national park is easy to reach.

Not to forget, the food was exceptionally delicious.

2023-12-31 via Nuitee