Minca Ecohabs Hotel

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9 (364 reviews)
Calle 1, Carrera 3 - 752 , Minca , CO

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Hiking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Exceptional natural setting and birdwatching (toucan, hummingbirds)
Very friendly, accommodating staff and strong welcome/upgrade experiences
Great views, balcony hammock and spacious rooms
Good breakfast and peaceful daytime ambiance
Close to town (around 7–10 minutes) while immersed in nature
Cons:
Mosquitoes common; mosquito nets reportedly have holes and rooms have openings
Noise from the road, motorcycles and nearby restaurant/pub at night
Limited evening dining — restaurant often closed or not good for dinner
Room upkeep issues: mattress needs replacement, occasional poor cleaning (e.g., leftover sock)
Lack of some basics (no hangers in one report) and exposed hammock area to insects

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Several reviews mention mosquito nets with holes, insect exposure, a poorly cleaned bathroom (leftover sock) and a mattress in need of replacement — cleanliness and room upkeep need improvement.
Service
10
Consistently praised: staff described as very friendly, accommodating, helpful with upgrades and excellent welcome — standout positive in multiple reviews.
Location
10
Outstanding natural setting in the trees, excellent views and birdwatching (toucan, hummingbirds) and close to the town (about 7–10 min) — location is a major strength despite some road noise.
Room Quality
8.5
Rooms are described as beautiful, spacious with great balconies and hammocks, but issues include mattress wear, missing hangers and openings/holes letting insects in.
Amenities
9
Good on-site features (hammock, minibar, viewpoint) and a pleasant breakfast offering; however limited evening restaurant service reduces overall amenity completeness.
Value for Money
9.5
Multiple guests describe the experience as worth the cost and 'magical' — positive perceptions of value despite some operational shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
8
Breakfast generally OK and praised by some, but dinner options are limited or not available and some guests reported odd breakfast service — F&B is adequate but constrained.
Overall Experience
10
Overall reactions are very positive: unique, relaxing and memorable stays in nature with excellent staff and views; negatives (mosquitoes, occasional noise) do not overshadow the overall experience for most guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 11:34

Property Description

Tranquil Nature Retreat

Nature Walking and Tropical Gardens: Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the hills outside Santa Marta with on-site nature walking trails and lush tropical gardens.

Cozy Rooms with Modern Amenities: Relax in comfort in rooms equipped with a wardrobe, desk, minibar, and private bathroom. Enjoy the scenic views from your small seating area.

Convenient Location and Tour Desk: Explore local attractions like Tayrona National Park with ease, thanks to the tour desk assistance. Plus, with parking available and proximity to Santa Marta Town Centre, your stay will be both convenient and memorable.

Experience the perfect blend of nature and comfort at Mincaecohabs Hotel Hotel. Book now for an unforgettable getaway.

Important information:

Please note that the main road from Santa Marta is under construction and guests are advised to take 4x4 cars to get to the property.

Foreigners and Colombians who do not live in Colombia must show their passports with the PIP-5 or PTP-5 stamps, or Visa TP-11 to avoid being charged VAT at the check in time.

All guests must show a valid credit card at check-in to deposit COP 100.000 at the front desk as a guarantee for incidentals and additional charges. Deposit will be returned to guests at the moment of check-out. At that time, only the exact amount of charges during the stay will be charged.

In accordance with Colombian tax law, foreign citizens and nonresident Colombian citizens who receive certain stamps or visas upon entry into the country will be exempt from paying the 19% VAT tax. The exemption will only apply in certain cases to be reviewed at the reception. The travel documentation with the stamp or visa granted must be presented upon arrival.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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SMR

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 364 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 10
Location: 10
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 9.5
Food and Beverage: 8
Overall Experience: 10
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Peter • solo_traveller • de
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Alexander Peter • extended_group • co
8
A relaxing stay with abundant birdlife and very attentive staff.
Pros:

The design of the rooms and layout of the hotel.

Cons:

Nothing really major, only the noise of the traffic from the road below. We were expecting the restaurant to be open for lunch and dinner but there was no chef, and there was never any coffee at reception, but these were small things.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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jenny • solo_traveller • be
10
Pros:

Mooie hutjes, badkamer met warm water, zalige hangmatten, prachtige omgeving. Dorp gemakkelijk bereikbaar te voet met gezellige restaurantjes en cafés.
Fantastisch

Cons:

Niets

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Carlota • solo_traveller • es
8
Estancia agradable
Pros:

La habitación, las vistas y el personal.

Cons:

Se les pasó limpiar la habitación, no pasa nada por eso, pero podrían haber tenido un detalle con nosotros en vez de darnos una escoba sucia para que la limpiaramos nosotros la habitación. El trabajador con el que tratamos el tema no fue agradable. El resto del staff fueron majísimos.
Llegamos en sábado, y tuvimos una música altísimo (que venía de otro establecimiento) de fondo durante todo el día y noche, sin exagerar, hasta el domingo por la noche.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Nishita • couple • gb
7
Great location, poor facilities
Pros:

Great location, beautiful property

Cons:

Unhygienic shower, no cupboard space in rooms, bugs everywhere despite mosquito net on bed, long walk and climb to get to breakfast, which was, after all that,average!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Sheila • extended_group • es
9
Pros:

Las cabañas

Cons:

Ruido de minca

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Lars • couple • nl
9
2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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DianaPSa • solo_traveller • us
7
Pros:

The facilities were nicely designed with attention to detail.

Cons:

Our room faced the main road to Minca on one side and the reception area on the other side so we had noise coming from both areas during the day. We were actually surprised how close the road noise feels regardless of the lush vegetation around our unit! This was dissapointing as we were expecting a very serene atmosphere.

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Camilo • family_with_children • lu
8
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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ramon • solo_traveller • es
9
2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Laura • solo_traveller • es
8
Buenas vistas
Pros:

Las vistas de la habitación son muy bonitas y el lugar te hace sentir en medio de la selva. Es un sitio tranquilo y el desayuno está bastante bien.

Cons:

El ruido de la cama es inadmisible. Crujía al más mínimo movimiento y como está todo abierto, se oían las camas de las demás habitaciones. Hay zonas de la mosquitera que están rotas. El sitio del desayuno está un poco lejos.

2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Sebastian • couple • de
8
2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • nl
5
Pros:

Beautiful view from most bungalows, and especially from restaurant. Nice to relax in hammock on balcony. Short walking distance (less than 10 minutes) to shops, restaurants, cafes etc in Minca - but would not say good location given the noise (see below).

Cons:

The overall experience was disappointing . We booked and paid for 2 nights but left after the first night. On the basis of the photos, the setting seems idyllic, but we did not find it idyllic at all. The view is beautiful, but the cottages have bug screens for windows so you hear everything and unfortunately that’s a lot more than the soothing sound of chirping insects: you are right next to the Santa Marta - Minca main road below and also pretty close to restaurants/ bars/houses so it’s very noisy both at day and at night with lots of traffic on the road, loud music, barking dogs and partying people. Had a bad night. Not what we expected at all when looking at the photos of this place. If you choose a Minca hotel, we would recommend looking for a place much further away from the road and noise. The rooms are basic. We had two cottages, one had hot water, the other didn’t. The restaurant was only open for breakfast. The mosquitos are bad, wear repellent!

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
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Lori • solo_traveller • nl
8
Pros:

Echt een ervaring om hier te slapen! Het uitzicht vanuit de hut, de omgeving: prachtig! De hut was comfortabel en zag er mooi uit. We hebben er lekker geslapen. En je loopt makkelijk Minca in. In het donker teruglopen is ook goed te doen.

Cons:

Het was een beetje zoeken met de klamboes die niet helemaal sloten. In dit gebied zitten veel muggen. Ben je ervan bewust dat er geen airco is. 's nachts hadden we hier geen last van. Het koelde prima af (en er waren ventilatoren). Maar overdag was het echt warm.

2026-08-30 • via Nuitee
M
marco • couple • it
9
Relax in mezzo alla natura
Pros:

Posizione inmersa nella natura e che regala scorci spettacolari al suo interno.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Arturo • couple • cr
1
2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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carole • couple • co
9
Great views and staff. Excellent location. Rustic setting and rooms a real plus.
Pros:

Great views and location. Easy walk to village (without luggage). collectivo from Santa Marta gets you close.

Cons:

Sheets were not cotton, so hot. Sound proofing needs to be improved for next door rooms.

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Sebastien • extended_group • ch
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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johann • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-08-25 • via Nuitee