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Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol

4.0 star property
Travelers sip cocktails at the swim-up bar with scenic lake views, then rejuvenate at the spa before settling in for peaceful evenings by the water

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Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol offers a perfect balance of activity and relaxation. Guests enjoy the private beach, order refreshing drinks at the swim-up or poolside bar, and explore the lake with kayaking adventures or guided boat tours.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Double Room, Balcony

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room, Mountain View

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Superior Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Lakeside

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Garden View | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Family Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Room, Lake View | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Family Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 700 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds and 2 Twin Beds

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Signature Room, Lake View | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Signature Room, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 374 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Suite, Jetted Tub, Lake View | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Premium Suite, Jetted Tub, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 King Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Private Bathroom

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom | Minibar, in-room safe, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Private Bathroom

  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub, Lake View | Balcony view

Luxury Suite, 1 Bedroom, Hot Tub, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 1292 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon
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About the neighborhood

Located in El Peñol, Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol is in a rural area and on a private beach. Rock of Guatapé and Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Parque Comfama and Valerio Antonio Jimenez Cultural Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Estadio Alberto Grisales Stadium or Sede Atletico Nacional. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like ecotours, hiking/biking trails, and mountain biking. Visit our El Peñol travel guide
Map
Kilometro 7 Via Peñol-Guatape, 50Mts Antes del Restaurante el Llanerito, El Peñol, Antioquia, 053857

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of the reservoir or “embalse” in Spanish which surrounds Peñol. Very stunning with lots of nooks and crannies to drive a boat around #elpeñol #depiedra #therock #guatapé #piedradelpeñol #medellin #colombia #southamerica #samerica #travel #wanderlust #drone #aerial #photography #lake #boating #nature #greenery
    Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • El Peñon is a granitic rock in Guatape, just outside of Medellin. You can get amazing views of a massive man-made lake by climbing the 740 steps to the top.
    Rock of Guatapé
    12 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Old Peñol Replica
    11 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Parque Comfama
    16 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Piedra del Marial
    40 min drive - 17.1 km

Getting around

  • Jose Maria Cordova Intl. Airport (MDE)
    84 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pier 72 Restaurante
    7 min drive
  • Alex Parrilla
    6 min drive
  • Típicos El Peñol
    5 min drive
  • El Bacchanal
    9 min drive
  • Villa Zocalo
    9 min drive

About this property

Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol

Upscale hotel by the lake
At Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a swim-up bar, and a poolside bar. With a private beach, sun loungers, and motor boating, this hotel is the perfect place to soak up some sun. For some rest and relaxation, visit the steam room or the hot tub. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like kayaking, fishing, and rowing/canoeing. In addition to a terrace and a garden, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers, pool umbrellas, and a swim-up bar
  • Free self parking
  • Bike rentals, an area shuttle, and express check-out
  • Express check-in, barbecue grills, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and minibars.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Refrigerators, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Ski equipment rentals
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • On the bay
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 5 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2015

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Santa Maria las Aguas Peñol El Penol
Hotel Santa Maria las Aguas Peñol
Santa Maria las Aguas Peñol El Penol
Santa Maria las Aguas Peñol
Hotel ta ia las Aguas Peñol
Santa Maria De Las Aguas Penol
Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol Hotel
Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol El Peñol
Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol Hotel El Peñol

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol located?

This El Peñol hotel is on the beach, 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Rock of Guatapé, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Peñol-Guatapé Reservoir and Plazoleta de los zocalos. Parque Comfama and Old Peñol Replica are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Hotel Santa Maria de las Aguas Peñol Reviews

7.0

Good

7.6

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

7.2

Staff & service

7.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Camilo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable property that is well kept and has good amenities. Staff was always very pleasant. The main downside was distance from el Peñol and Guatape. Overall good value property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place the only problem they dont accept payment by expedia before to get in the hotel i had to pay again when i showed up at counter
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is amazing but did not get the room that we saw and booked gave us a different room and wanted to change us more money
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Eskarlet

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expensive and poor attention

Horrible experience, extra charges, the Hotel was shut off water, room wasn’t same as pictures out of Penol view and uncomfortable, check in team was very slow more than 45 minutes check in, they charge for kids event room hace capacity but do not bring extra blankets and towels
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Terrible experience...

The hotel was disappointing and the staff was a nightmare to deal with. Totally unhelpful, and to anyone planning on booking and paying through Hotels.com or an Expedia partner -- or probably any other website -- be prepared to pay a huge additional cost at the property when you check-in. You will pay here on the website when you book the reservation, and then the hotel will charge you separately for your room, on the basis that Expedia only charged you to make the reservation. They will also do everything in their power to make you pay the 19% tax that is only supposed to be charged to Colombian residents. Oh, and Hotels.com/Expedia won't help. The rooms themselves resemble those in hostels. This is not a special occasion hotel, this is an everywhere-else-is-booked hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Andrew A

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I booked and did a prepaid reservation via Expedia for this property for my husband. I received an email confirmation showing that it was fully paid as well as verifying the funds were withdrawn from my credit line. When my husband, who was not feeling well in the first place arrived he was told that the reservation was canceled… even though we have a fully paid receipt from Expedia from the hotel. He ended up having to pay again just to get in a room to get some sleep. I reached out to Expedia for resolution, and they said they were unable to reach the hotel as the office was closed. I hold both Expedia and the hotel responsible for the situation and once he checks out I will work via my credit card for resolution. I have been in the travel industry for over 30 years, and currently work at an airline and part time at a hotel in the front desk capacity. There is definitely a mistake here and no one wants to be responsible. I have never had such a bad experience with Expedia. I am not at the property, but my husband said the staff was uncaring, on empathetic, and unprofessional.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Damian

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Falta de mantenimiento la habitacion
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Yuliana a

Disliked: Room comfort
En general bien, pero demasiado tramite para el chein y chekout, y nos dijeron que era hasta la 1 y en el hotel nos sacaron a las 12 del dia
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tashika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Espectacular todo y la vista lo unico q recomendaria seria las camas un poco mas comodas ya wue son un poco duras
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy bueno

El hotel es muy lindo, tiene una ubicación espectacular, la piscina es muy bonita, grande, amplia, 2 Jqcuzzis espectaculares, los meseros van hasta la zona de piscinas y te atienden y llevan los pedidos sin ningún problema.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

norby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Los jardines . Me encantaron la vista que tienes desde diferentes ángulos divinas . 🌺🌺🌺
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mucho por mejorar en lo administrativo.

El check in terrible, es un problema el pago si no realizas el pago con tarjeta propia, ojo con reservar por la página, cuando llegas te hacen otros cobros adicionales además, la habitación que reservas no es la misma que te dan, el check out a las 12 muy temprano, el hotel hermoso, la comida deliciosa, la vista demasiado linda, el personal que atiende amable y educado, muy buena atencion la piscina muy sucia.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CLAUDIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar para desconectarse y descansar, maravillosa visita, para pasar unos días muy agradables.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Linda

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lastimosamente son muy abusivos con los turistas y simpre quieren robar del resto súper tranquilo
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

J

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nl hay derecho

A pesar que nos comunicamos que no podriamos llegar por la via de Bogota a Guatape cerrada por grave accidente, y que dependia de la hora en que retiraran la tractomula volteada. Sien la reserva del 24 a el 25 hasta medio dia, al llegar sabado 25 en la mañana no habia habitacion todo full, pero si realizaron el cargo a mi tarjeta. Solicito el reintegro de dicho pago
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Nubia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
El lugar es hermoso, no ceden asi llegues cansado y pidas que te cobren por hora adelnatada la habitacion el desyauno lo misko todos los dias y racionado si llegas tarde tienes que esperar hasta que el encargado se le ocurra abrir y si se va el agua en el poblado el hotel no cuenta con cisterna y te dicen jay que esperar y solucionan el problema con dos jotellas de agua el acesso al hotel es demasiado oscuro de noche y de dificil acesso, no hicieron la limpieza de mi habitacion y no se termino el jugo del buffet y ya no habia mas el cafe lo mismo tenias que pedir a la carta y pagarlo el lugar en si es hermoso se metio una araña gigante ami habitacion no habia quien de mantenimiento la sacara a como pudimos la sacamos el lugar es hermoso pero la atencion no.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pésima atención al cliente, no recomendado

Pesima experiencia. El hotel realizó un cargo indebido a la tarjeta, a lo que me comuniqué con el administrador y prometió arreglar lo sucedido y nunca mas volvio a contestar mis llamadas, todos los dias envío un correo y nunca me responden. Haré la denuncia ante la SIC, pero recomiendo no tomar este hotel. Hay muy buenas opciones cerca.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Room comfort
Parquedero incomodo. Habitación pequeña y poco confortable. Nevera ruidosa. Habitación sin vista agradable. Personal atento. Nada memorable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Miguel

Disliked: Staff & service

No info about foreigners documents

I was there and they ask for my girlfriends passport, she didn't have it an we were rejected. They don't publish the documents required in their web page.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

JOSE FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
El acceso al lugar es complicado le falta invertir en contener una mejor carretera al hotel 🏨 me parecían con mucha humedad y lo accesorios de baño deberían de ser gratuitos no los cobraron
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein sehr schöner Platz mit wunderbarem Blick, leider war der Außenpool noch nicht fertig, aber das wird wohl ganz bald soweit sein. Kann man nur empfehlen.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view and location were awesome really enjoyed every moment
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El acceso al hotel desde el principio fue problematico, y durante toda la estadia del hotel adiccionalmente tenia una reserva por otra plataforma y apenas llegue al hotel, comunique que la reserva era inviable con el fin de informar de que la tarjeta que estaba de respaldo se habia vencido y que las fechas establecidas no eran correctas. a lo que la recepcionista del hotel nos dio el visto bueno. pero dias despues nos realizaron el cobro.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Issa

Liked: Staff & service
夜、12時過ぎに到着したが、スタッフがホテルの前に迎えに来てくれた。泉の景色が綺麗。 ピエドラデルペニョールまで、当日お願いして、船で送り届けてくれた。ホテルでは、通貨両替不可。 ホテル前の道が工事中の為、５分程度足場の悪い上り坂を歩く必要がある。チェックイン前に部屋の窓が開いていたので、虫の死骸が1匹転がっていた。 シャワーのお湯がなかなか出ない。お湯が出たと思ったら、１分しか持たず、また冷水が４分ぐらい続き、そのパターン繰り返し。
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Harris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Beautiful & Great Value

Beautiful hotel with a good kitchen. A difficult driveway, but worth it for the nature scene that the hotel sits in.