Palomino, Colombia
Naio Hotel y Villas
Thatched beachfront villas
Palomino, Colombia
Opened
2024
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Resort LuxeOutside the door
The house
NaioThatched beachfront villas
Open living pavilions bring an unhurried pace to the sand, trading Palomino's village bustle for quiet ocean days.
What it’s good at
Notable
Thatched-roof villas and suites gathered around a stone-lined, turquoise-tile lagoon pool.
Notable
A twelve-hectare Caribbean beachfront estate running between the jungle and Palomino river tubing.
Listed
Private villas feature secluded plunge pools alongside breezy open-air living pavilions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Naio is spacious and peaceful, with palapa-shaded chaises longues on the sand.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The Río Palomino winds down from the mountains for freshwater tubing, and rolling waves along the shore draw surfers.
1 of 6
The rooms
Suites have vaulted ceilings and hardwood floors. Standalone villas add full kitchens, and select categories have private plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The main pool sits beneath tall palms before the central pavilion, flanked by timber decks and shaded daybeds.
At the table
Sede Playa serves Caribbean seafood by the water, and thatched open-air bars mix cocktails beneath woven pendant lights.
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Our shorthand
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.