Irana Pacific Hotel

Irana has a privileged location that sets it apart from the other ecolodges in the area. The rooms are right in front of the ocean, and the sound of the waves accompanies you every night — something we really enjoyed while sleeping (though worth mentioning for those who are sensitive to nighttime sounds). Food was one of the highlights of our stay: Rubiela has an exceptional touch in the kitchen and the portions are more than generous. Despite having tuna every day, she managed to give it a different spin each time. A detail we loved was that every night the rooms were scented with palo santo smoke to keep mosquitoes and insects away. The outdoor showers add that adventurous touch to the whole experience. It was an authentic and memorable stay.

There are a couple of aspects worth mentioning for future guests. We combined two experiences, sport fishing and whale shark watching, at the suggestion of Marcela, the owner. The total time was three hours, equivalent to what the brochure lists for a single activity, yet we were charged the price of 1.5 activities for the duration of one. This was particularly frustrating given that Marcela had suggested the combination as a way to make the cost more manageable and that we would get a good deal afterwards. To add to this, Marcela joined every boat tour we took, which gave us the impression that she was personally benefiting from our bookings so she could add content into the hotel social media channels. As guests, having the property owner present throughout our excursions significantly limited our ability to have an authentic experience with the local culture and community. The information provided about the experiences is incomplete, with costs often omitted until the very end. For example, we booked the Viche tasting without being told that the price listed in the brochure applied only to sessions held in Nuquí, and that a different rate would apply in the Guachalito area (rate not mentioned, only after the activity was completed). This was never communicated, and we were expected to infer it on our own, which felt unfair and lacking in transparency. Our first impression upon arriving at Irana was visually stunning. Unfortunately, Marcela did not greet us when we arrived by private boat. She approached the dock but spoke only to her staff, leaving us feeling invisible as guests. First impressions matter greatly in hospitality, and as a host, there is significant room for improvement in that regard. Taking all of this into account, the price point is difficult to justify. The overall experience fell short of the standard one would expect, and the lack of transparency and attentive hosting detracted considerably from what could have been an exceptional stay.

A private secluded beach in the middle of paradise! A 30 minute boat ride from Nuqui, Marcela and her staff couldn't have been more accommodating, I will for sure return.

La Cabaña donde nos hospedamos, con vista al mar e independente, la naturaleza , el mar, vimos un Aguila pescadora, delfines y peces saltando sobre el mar. espectacular, el personal super atento, especiamente Meya mega high vibes

Aunque la comida estaba muy bien presentada y de muy buen sabor , creo que sería bueno variar las proteinas, estuvimos 4 días y los 4 días tanto en el almuerzo como en la cena nos dieron atun. También sería importante que haya una carta de snacks y cocteles

Nachhaltigkeit Frühstück Service Exkursionen

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Very zen, secluded, super friendly owner. Delicious fresh food.

Nothing.

It’s an incredible place in the middle of the nature, we saw some turtles and dolphins in the near. Everything was perfect

Time goes fast when you are having the best moments! Lots of places to visit and not enough time!

We loved the unbelievably serene and peaceful location of this hotel in the middle of nowhere in between the lush rainforest and the beautiful pacific coast. The owners are very nice and helpful and all our needs were met. We were able to plan our days very spontaneously and did two whale tours and one hike in the jungle. All experiences were incredible. We've seen so many whales during the whale tour. It was an unforgettable experience. The food was also very good and they also made an effort to provide vegetarian dishes for me which I appreciated a lot.

It was super hot and humid and unfortunately we did not sleep very well. Although we appreciated the mosquito net, it was very thick so that no air came through. I do understand that there is no aircon. But it still would have been nice to have. It got better when the other couple staying told us to leave the bathroom door open in order to get some fresh air during the night.

Irana Pacific Hotel is situated in the perfect location, it’s a beautiful hotel and all the cabanas are directly in front of the beach, there are many adventure and cultural activities that hotel staff expertly and professionally arrange for guests. Irana Pacific Hotel has minimal carbon footprint, all power is generated through solar panels and batteries, yet has amazing WiFi. It’s super easy to get to the hotel, with flights to Nuquí from Medellin and Bogota, very affordable. The best part of Irana Pacific Hotel is the staff, special thanks to Marcela, Eber, and Diana, who made our stay so fun and memorable!

I can’t think of anything at all!

Property is well equipped, room was very comfy and a beautiful sea view. The food was amazing (thanks to Diana and Dayana for their love and unique cuisine). We couldn’t be happier with our stay at Irana. You have 5 km of beach only for yourself. Forget about crowded places and constant sellers, this is like having an island for yourself, surrounded by the jungle and the sea. Esteban and Marcela, both owners and administrators, will take care of all your needs. They are extremely helpful and will help you arrange all the activities you want to do. Despite coming during low season (not the whale season) we had plenty of choices and activities to do (we even did an amazing 6h hike through the jungle to a beautiful double cascade). Esteban and Marcela, besides our guide, came along and hiked with us. We will be back, for sure!

We liked everything.