Reserva Natural El Matuy

Hotels
8.4 (28 reviews)
Troncal del Caribe Kilometro 74 , Palomino , co

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Restaurant
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Massage services
Private check-in/check-out
Board games/puzzles
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful location
Attentive staff
Cons:
Electricity issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.23
No electricity mentioned implies issues with cleanliness.
Service
9.7
The staff is very attentive and caring according to the review.
Location
9.24
Beautiful bungalow on a beach, great location.
Room Quality
8.19
Rooms were not specifically mentioned, but 'lindo' (nice) implies a decent quality.
Amenities
8.72
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.68
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.73
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.7
Overall, a very pleasant experience despite the electricity issue.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 03:27

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise with Caribbean Cuisine

Private Beach Area: Enjoy the luxury of a private beach area at Reserva Natural El Matuy, perfect for relaxation and soaking up the sun.

Culinary Delights: Indulge in the flavors of the Caribbean at our on-site restaurant, offering a variety of options including vegetarian, dairy-free, and vegan dishes.

Adventure Awaits: Explore the beauty of Palomino with activities like hiking just steps away from the hotel.

Experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at Reserva Natural El Matuy. Book now to enjoy a perfect blend of relaxation and adventure.

Important information:

Please note the electricity is just available in the front desk area.Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for COP 90,000 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 28 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.23
Service: 9.7
Location: 9.24
Room Quality: 8.19
Amenities: 8.72
Value for Money: 8.68
Food and Beverage: 8.73
Overall Experience: 8.7
L
Laura solo_traveller co
9
Paz total
Pros:

Excelente, súper bonito
Perfecto para desconectarte

2026-01-13 via Nuitee
A
Augusto couple co
10
Visita a palomino y sus alrededores
Pros:

Qué es retirado de la parte congestionada

Cons:

Todo me gustó

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
C
Camilo extended_group se
8
2026-01-09 via Nuitee
J
Juana couple co
3
Sin luz
Pros:

Es lindo

Cons:

No hay electricidad

2025-12-23 via Nuitee
V
veronique couple fr
10
Un petit paradis !
Pros:

Bungalow sur une plage magnifique à 30 minutes à pied du village Palomino, en passant par la plage, un personnel très attentionné, un petit paradis !.
Ernesto, le maître des lieux aime les animaux et les protège dans sa réserve naturelle. Un bel endroit avec une belle personne !

Cons:

Rien

2025-08-19 via Nuitee
T
Tiare young couple ch
10
Gorgeous, relaxing and delicious!
Pros:

Absolutely loved that there is no electricity in the bungalows and wifi only in the reception area. Such kind and helpful staff, great food and the location couldn’t be better!

2025-01-09 via Nuitee
L
Laura young couple co
10
Lugar para desconectar y recargar 💙
2024-11-24 via Nuitee
M
Maria solo traveller co
10
Exceptional
2024-05-16 via Nuitee
C
Carolina young couple co
8
Very good
2024-05-03 via Nuitee
M
Martin young couple fr
10
Exceptional
2024-03-14 via Nuitee
L
Lars young couple no
4
Beautiful place, great vibe, friendly staff - unfortunately got food poisoned
Pros:

The location and vibe is amazing - perfect if you're looking for a beautiful beach bungalow to disconnect. The hotel is also used for weddings, and the grounds are beautiful. You can have breakfast and lunch on the beach, and dinner under a large and beautifully lit tree.

Cons:

Unfortunately, we woke up with food poisoning on our third morning there. We had all of our meals at El Matuy, so we can be certain it was the source. Two days of being sick and not keeping in food - big disappointment.

2024-02-03 via Nuitee
R
Rigo solo traveller de
8
Very good
2023-12-07 via Nuitee
J
Jakob young couple de
9
Superb
2023-08-14 via Nuitee
A
Anonymous young couple gb
9
Superb
2023-04-11 via Nuitee
E
Eva solo traveller se
10
I am very grateful that this place exist.
Pros:

Fantastic location on the beach. Beautiful bungalows. Delicious food. No electric light, but candles, good for the soul;) (there is wifi and chargestation for mobiles at the reception). Very calm and serene.

2023-03-19 via Nuitee
A
Amanda solo traveller ca
7
Cute and comfortable cabins for an off-grid experience. Unfortunately, I didn’t do my reaseach and never knew there was
2023-03-10 via Nuitee
A
Alfred young couple co
7
Good
Pros:

location location location!!!

Cons:

eventually I think, they will need to install electricity in order to be competitive. it could benefit from maintenance.

2023-03-06 via Nuitee
C
Carole young couple ca
10
Exceptional
2023-03-04 via Nuitee
D
Danielle group us
2
Very poor
Cons:

We left the property and did not stay for the following reasons. 1) when we arrived, we were taken to a room that was not set up for 3 people. 1 of the beds did not have a mosquito net above it and 1 of the beds was alone on a second floor. We were then taken to another room. The room was dirty and had not been cleaned. So we were taken to a final room which we thought would work. 2) when we arrived we requested massages, after having to go back and forth to rooms we decided not to get a massage. We tried to cancel but the receptionist at the front desk was gone and could not be found to cancel 20 minutes after our arrival. 3) when we returned from dinner in town men as well as two females smoking cigarettes surrounded us asking about the massages. We said no thank you no massages, but they continued to surround us and try to get us to get a massage. It was uncomfortable and we could tell they were upset that we were not getting massages. It was also in the dark of night, with 3 female travelers surrounded by strangers. We did not feel comfortable to stay and we left and stayed at another lodge in town. Hoping others do not have this experience, but sharing ours in case it helps!

2023-02-14 via Nuitee
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Flor group de
6
It was ok. Something different but not sure I would recommend it or go there again.
Pros:

The concept of the candles is nice and the rooms are clean. The receptionist was very friendly.

Cons:

They do not provide drinks during the day. At the beach side there was a house which can provide something but they did not have enough and sometimes there was nobody there.
If you want to eat there, they charge 40.000 COP per meal, but you cannot choose the meal and it was very little food. If I do not eat much, its ok, but my father was left hungry after dinner. Repeat any dish or side dish is not possible because they cook very little. Better to go for food to other restaurants around.

2023-02-08 via Nuitee