Refugio del Jaguar

Hotels
9.4 (1432 reviews)
Carrera 43B 1041 Hotel Refugio del Jaguar , Medellín , co

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Non-smoking throughout
Private check-in/check-out
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Concierge service
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Noise from street
Breakfast timing

Categories

Cleanliness
9.42
The hotel is very clean and cosy.
Service
9.82
The staff were super friendly and exceptionally caring.
Location
9.63
Fantastic location in El Poblado, perfect for exploring.
Room Quality
9.23
Rooms are nice, but soundproofing needs improvement.
Amenities
9.23
Great amenities including spacious common areas.
Value for Money
9.32
Excellent value for the price, particularly with breakfast.
Food and Beverage
8.92
Breakfast is good but starting time could be improved.
Overall Experience
9.63
A wonderful experience overall, would highly recommend.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 08:06

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located in the heart of Medellín's El Poblado district, Refugio del Jaguar offers easy access to popular attractions like Plaza de Toros La Macarena and El Poblado Park.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at the hotel features a cozy patio, a private bathroom with free toiletries, and some even offer a picturesque garden view. Bed linen and towels are provided for a relaxing stay.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day right with a delicious breakfast at the hotel, offering a variety of options including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free choices.

Experience the best of Medellín at Refugio del Jaguar. Book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 1432 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.42
Service: 9.82
Location: 9.63
Room Quality: 9.23
Amenities: 9.23
Value for Money: 9.32
Food and Beverage: 8.92
Overall Experience: 9.63
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T A couple gb
10
Pros:

The decor was beautiful. It felt like the outdoors brought in. The staff were amazing and spoke good English. Would recommend 👌 best place we stayed throughout our whole trip.

Cons:

Loved it all.

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Kymm Marie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Boggian couple gb
10
Great staff and breakfast. A place with character and well located.
Pros:

The staff was fantastic and very helpful, and the breakfast was great.

Cons:

N/A

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
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Madeleine couple gb
10
Absolutely wonderful!
Pros:

This is an amazing hotel!!
Firstly the location is great, and the hotel feels super safe with a 24/7 front desk and a lock on the front door. The interior of the hotel is beautiful with lots of relaxation/social space. There was also great WiFi, and a wonderful hot shower.

The 2 best things about the hotel were:
1) the free breakfast was delicious!!
2) the staff!!!! They were all so so kind and helpful and smiley and really made our stay special.

Would definitely recommend this hotel to everyone :)

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Sara extended_group es
10
Ideal para cualquier viaje
Pros:

Todo. Es precioso, muy atentos, encantadores, la ubicación

Cons:

Todo bien

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Vicente solo_traveller es
7
Bien pero necesita reforma.
Pros:

El desayuno y la ubicación lo mejor

Cons:

Todo muy viejo y mal conservado. Falta reforma.

2026-04-04 via Nuitee
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Frida extended_group mx
10
Pros:

Everything, the place and the staff, Samuel the receptionist is so kind and friendly, the food is amazing.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Munny couple gb
10
Incredible, thank you for the kind hospitality
Pros:

Beautifully decorated, amazing breakfast, welcoming staff, comfortable bed

Cons:

Unable to flush toilet paper but that’s across Medellin - not an issue related to this accommodation

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Semih solo_traveller nl
10
Best hotel I had in Medellin! I had a few already:)
Pros:

Amazing staff, excellent location and very clean amenities!

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Dominik couple pl
10
2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller us
8
Jaguar is a great value, in a great location, with a great staff. I'd stay here again.
Pros:

I really liked Jaguar. The location is fantastic, a few hundred meters off loud, main roads so the street in front is quiet, but steps away from restaurants, tiendas, and Parque de El Poblado. The restaurants and nightlife of that safe barrio are all within an easy stroll. The staff was fabulous. I struggled with my Spanish, but the staff spoke English when I needed it. They were also very responsive, helpful, and courteous (what more could you ask for?). The room was very large with a big, walk-in shower, extra pillows, a large bed, very clean, with sufficient lighting. The fridge in the breakfast area held plenty of potable water, milk (for coffee?), some juice (and some guests had left some wine there too ;-). Along with the fridge, they had great coffee and hot water (with teas) available all day. The public areas were quiet, spacious, and had some comfortable places to relax; like the three hammocks on the second floor above the coffee. They had tons of books available too. The place lived up to its name, because it definitely was a refuge from the 'craziness' of El Poblano. I think you could comfortably hang out there for some time, but with all the excitement Medellin offers, why would you?

Cons:

I'd categorize Jaguar as an ultra-high-end hostel. So, if you're expecting (looking for) a western-style, Marriottish experience, you won't find it here. There isn't air conditioning. The room had a fan. That said, the temperature was pleasant during my stay, so the fan was fine. The bed and sheets are clean, but the bed itself is a bit hard. I like a firm mattress, so it was good for me. The door didn't have a latching handle. It had a deadbolt lock with a fixed handle on the door to hold the door closed when you latch the lock; it swung open if it wasn't deadbolted. The room has a tile floor, with 'adobe-like' walls, and a wooden ceiling. They have just a couple of rugs, so acoustically. there's an echo. The room had no windows, so there wasn't any natural airflow (the fan did a good job of moving air though). The door has space under it and isn't 'tight', so sound does get past it (It might not be a good place for romance unless you like to share. ;-) They provide earplugs, and I wasn't bothered by any sounds all night.

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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erik pareja solo_traveller ec
7
Pros:

La decoración y la ubicacion

Cons:

Las habitacion muy caliente, el ventilador no abastece y se humedece

2026-04-01 via Nuitee
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Dilan couple fr
9
Tout etait génial et le personnel est vraiment au top !
Pros:

Tout

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Irune extended_group es
10
Pros:

La gente que trabaja allí

Cons:

Nada

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Kimberly solo_traveller us
7
Would never go back
Pros:

The decor

Cons:

I got robbed at the corner at night

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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Jakub extended_group cz
10
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
A true refuge from the city hustle
Pros:

The staff are very kind and helpful. The breakfast was traditional and very delicious. The building is so spacious and peaceful, I thought I was the only guest staying, even though it was full. A true refuge from the hussle and bustle of the city.

Cons:

There wasn't anything I disliked.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Britta couple se
8
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Ingo solo_traveller de
9
2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Thomas couple fr
10
2026-03-24 via Nuitee