La Manigua Lodge

great facilities. beautiful ecolodge. only room that had hot water.

grumpiest hotel staff I have ever met. Poor communication. Did not tell me how to get to the hotel or offer assistance. Turns out only way is by boat at least 30 min away from town. I had to book my own transfer. They didn't charge the 50% prepayment listed on Booking. After I left the country, they asked me to pay the prepayment (without charging my credit card). He also wanted unsecured emailed copies of my passport/visa stamps. No other hotel in the country asked for this. Terrible service for such a high price point hotel. Staff was much friendlier at Markolombia.

Wonderful place, very nice staff.

I ordered a Cano Cristales tour in La Manigua Lodge after intensive search in the Internet and I very happy with my selection. Perfect place, very friendly staff (thanks to the owner Jose Pablo and the manager Rafael). Breakfast, lunch, diner were tasty (thanks to the kitchen staff). Cano Cristales tracks were perfectly organized, each day more wonderful places than in previous one (thanks to our guide JP). In the evenings different activities, so we were so tired, that missed the last night activity with Rafael (what a pity!). There is WiFi in the public place (don't forget to ask , because it is not mentioned in confirmation of the booking).

Hot water in the shower is absent. I wish for the future travelers that it will be not only in the VIP cabin.

Loved everything about this place. It’s like being in the Maldives with the cabana set up. delicious food and great staff. arranged a great tour.

Nothing.

Location, location, location. Service was really good Evening activities like a serenade on the river

No hot water No fan Frogs in the room

La Manigua is located in a secluded jungle setting, only accessible by river. It is a breathtaking location, blended with nature and yet extremely comfortable. The staff were amazing and did everything possible to ensure we had a perfect stay. The food was always delicious and made fresh for our daily trekking, wrapped in banana leaf, consistent with their eco-friendly ethos. The dining room is the heart of La Manigua, a place for guests to meet and talk, to learn about the daily plans and observe all kinds of animals. The logistics were impeccable, meeting us at the airport, preparing us for our first hike, activities in the evenings (cocoa workshop, sunset serenade on the river) and getting us back for our return flight. Our guide Noé made sure we were safe, kept to an ideal pace and ensured there were countless opportunities for swimming.

Booking.com doesn’t provide any details on the tours. These are essential, and whilst they may seem expensive, considering all the logistics involved are actually very good value.

Manigua Lodge is the best lodging in La Macarena and is on the pricier side but was really worth it. It's the best place to stay if you want to feel immersed in the jungle. We stayed 3 friends in one lodge and each had our own bed. The setting is really beautiful and we saw lots of wildlife, including monkeys and a frog in our room! The room was of impressive standard, particularly considering the location. We stayed 2 nights here and organised a separate tour through an agent in the village but if you want to do a private tour you can book directly with the lodge. Most of the others who stayed here were Colombian and really friendly. The food was good too. I enjoyed showering in the semi-open. There is a tiny bit of internet available, but tbh I appreciated being off grid for a few days! We also did a cocoa bean tour within the grounds organised by the lodge, which was really nice.

Nothing! The water isn't hot but you can't expect that anywhere in town.