Guatape, ColombiaEl Penol
Boato Hotel
Reservoir timber cabins
Reservoir timber cabins
Standalone cabins line the Andean reservoir, orienting daily life entirely around the open water and native forest.
What it’s good at
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Private, suite-style accommodations (called ‘lares’) radiate tranquility in weathered wood, glass, and metal accents.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
Piedra del Peñol rises nearby along the water, and the town of Guatapé is a short drive away.
The rooms
Cabins have full kitchens and weathered timber walls, with glass doors opening straight toward the reservoir.
The spa
Therapists set up on private cabin decks for relaxation massages with natural aromas overlooking the water.
The hot tubs
Sunken square tubs are set into each timber deck, heated for open-air soaks above the reservoir.
At the table
Restaurante Boato bakes clay-oven pizzas and mixes coconut ceviche on an open terrace facing Piedra del Peñol.
How it began
Developer Matías Maya planned the cabins during pandemic lockdowns, naming them after Roman guardian deities of the home.
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How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.