ICACO refugio de playa

Location: Santa Marta - Riohacha - Paraguachón, Guachaca, co

Star Rating: 9 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Non-smoking rooms
• Air conditioning
• Terrace
• Family rooms
• Pets allowed
• Massage services
• Non-smoking throughout
• First aid kit available
• Key access
• Television in common areas
• Free wired internet
• Self parking (surcharge)
• Pool sun loungers
• Offsite parking discounted rates available
• Private beach nearby
• Internet access
• Japanese garden
• Covered parking
• Beach toys

Rooms Available

• Two-Bedroom Villa

  This villa's special feature is the pool with a view. This air-conditioned villa consists of 1 living room, 2 separate bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a shower. The well-equipped kitchen has a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven. The unit features soundproof walls, garden views, a terrace and wine/champagne is provided for guests. The unit offers 4 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Kitchenette
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Seating Area
  • Fan
  • Private bathroom
  • Kitchen
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Sofa
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Private pool
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Cleaning products
  • Coffee machine
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Sofa bed
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Wine glasses
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Hypoallergenic pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

• Suite

  This suite offers a pool with a view. This air-conditioned suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower. The unit has soundproof walls, garden views, a terrace and wine/champagne is offered for guests. The unit has 3 beds.

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar
  • Shower
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Dining area
  • Electric kettle
  • Private pool
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Terrace
  • Linen
  • Dining table
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Toilet paper
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Wine or champagne
  • Bottle of water
  • Fruits
  • Chocolate or cookies
  • Trash cans
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Body soap
  • Socket near the bed
  • Feather pillow
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Key access

Guest Reviews

• Juan Jose (10/5): El mejor hospedaje de la zona - Simplemente espectacular la experiencia en Icaco. Los platos a la carta son exquisitos, el personal nos atendió con mucha amabilidad y disposicion. El lugar es muy bonito con instalaciones de hotel 5 estrellas. No creo que se pueda encontrar algo mejor en la zona
• Catharina (10/5): Wonderful! - We felt incredibly comfortable at this accommodation! We had the entire place to ourselves, including the wonderful pool and the beach area, it truly felt like a dream. The food was unbelievably good, and there was always someone available taking great care of us. Despite the language barrier, communication worked well, and everyone made a real effort. Camila was always reachable via WhatsApp if we needed anything, such as organizing transport for our departure. The rooms are very clean, all equipped with air conditioning and warm water, and the entire property is absolutely beautiful. If there’s a place to truly switch off and relax, it’s definitely here. The outdoor shower is amazing as well! If we had the chance, we would have stayed longer without hesitation. They are so many small details that will make you love the accommodation more! You’ll feel like home the second you arrive! The property is a bit remote, but that wasn’t an issue at all. Whenever we needed something, it was arranged for us without any problems. All in all, this stay was a dream, and we can highly recommend this hotel! Thank you so much for making this stay so memorable! Henriette, Niko & Albina -
• juliana (10/5): DESCANSO PERFECTO - EL PERSONAL ES MUY AMABLE, SUS ANFITRIONES SIEMPRE ESTÁN ATENTOS A SUGERIR QUE ACTIVIDADES SE PUEDEN HACER Y A FACILITAR CÓMO REALIZARLAS , ME CONSIGUIERON CONTACTOS DE TRANSPORTES , CLASES DE SURF EXCELENTES. EN ESTA OPORTUNIDAD CONOCIMOS SU NUEVO RESTAURANTE A LA CARTA , TODO DELICIOSO . LA NUEVA ZONA HÚMEDA MUY AGRADABLE Y COMO SIEMPRE SU TRANQUILA ZONA DE PLAYA . LA CABAÑA ES PERFECTA , IMPECABLE , CÓMODA , CON TODO LO NECESARIO . ES UN REFUGIO . VAMOS DOS AÑOS CONSECUTIVOS, REALMENTE NOS HA ENCANTADO . VIAJAMOS EN FAMILIA. SE DEBE SABER QUÉ ES UN LUGAR TRANQUILO , LEJOS DEL BULLICIO , PARA EL DESCANSO , RETIRADO PERO LLENO DE COMODIDAD . ES PERFECTO. TODO NOS GUSTA .
• Angela (10/5): Icaco is a small paradise, blessed to be in the land of the Tayrona. It helds the sacred energyof the place. I am gratef - Icaco is a beautiful, relaxing gem. Is tucked into the jungle, the drive to it is magical. The little “finca” / hotel Boutique has an amazing view, is taken care with loved. The infrastructure is honestly amazing, it reminds me a lot of the places in Tulum, Mexico The only things that was hard was that the ocean is pretty rough and we had 2 babies, I would say is the only down side but that is kind of my fault I should of researched that better
• Sebastian (10/5): Espectacular - Las instalaciones son impecables, la comida es única y deliciosa. El ambiente es tranquilo y alejado de todo para alguien que quiera disfrutar de la naturaleza. Es un poco lejos de la carretera. Pero nada que no se pueda solucionar.
• María (7/5): - This place is a hidden gem for anyone seeking peace and isolation. With only two cabins and one villa on-site, the privacy is unmatched. Having the pool and beach almost entirely to yourself is a true luxury. Kelly is a rockstar, she is very attentive of all guest. Overprice for what you get, specially knowing other places in the area. The restaurant struggled to balance service and guest attention, even with low occupancy. Plates where nor served at the same time. The menu lacked vegetarian options, and the breakfast offered poor value for money, as it was incomplete and required an additional charge for juice. Since the location is so isolated and the reservation only specified 'The Villa,' we assumed it included a kitchen. The owners were kind enough to let us use the main kitchen, but the limited availability made meal times difficult and felt a bit like we were intruding on someone’s private home. I would highly recommend adding a dedicated guest kitchen or a shared cooking space to improve the experience. Bed linens and towels were stained unfortunately.
• Roberto (10/5): Muy tranquilo y excelente atencion y la comida muy jurna - El lugar excepcional, la comida excelente y el servicio lo mejor
• Luc (9/5): 5 jours magnifiques!!! - Nous cherchions un endroit loin de tout. Seulement la plage et la nature. C’est ce qu’on a trouvé. Kelly et le staff sont extraordinaires!!!! Manque un peu de légume au menu. Et le wifi est un peu instable, mais c’est le Prix à payer pour ce type d’emplacement. Y’a qu’à downloaded les épisodes plutôt que de les streamé et ça le fait très bien.
• Mercedes (10/5): Una experiecia inolvidable! - Nos costó un poco llegar porque fuimos en auto de alquiler. Pero, llamamos al refugio y nos vienieron a buscar y nos guiaron hasta el lugar. El Sr. Duber, muy amable. La atención de Kelly fue maravillosa, siempre estuvo atenta a nuestras necesidades. También la comida del restaurante. Muy profesional y buena. José y Zulma, muy buenos cocineros. Las materias primas de calidad. Muy bueno. Nos gustó mucho. Nos sentimos muy bien atendidos y contemplados. Sin duda, un lugar para volver. El desayuno no fue lo mejor.
• Joop (3/5): Our stay looked beautiful at first with a nice beach and room interior, but it turned into a stressful experience due to - We really enjoyed the beautiful beach and the interior design of the room, which was stylish and comfortable. Unfortunately, the service was very disappointing. We had to text with the staff constantly, sometimes even late at night, and they were often in our space with zero respect for privacy, even entering our room without notice. It was also very inconvenient to be asked about dinner choices right after breakfast. The facilities lacked basic comfort: no insect nets on doors or in the bathroom, which meant our room was full of mosquitoes and ants. The Wi-Fi and electricity were unreliable, and the infrastructure in general was poor. Getting to the hotel was also difficult during rain, with the roads becoming extremely muddy, even for motorbike taxis. The overall organisation felt very unprofessional, especially the payment process. After check-out, one employee chased us because their card machine wasn’t working. We were already in contact with the owner via WhatsApp to solve the payment digitally, but the staff member followed our bus, told the driver we hadn’t paid, forced us to get off, and even demanded we go to an ATM as the bus was leaving. This created an incredibly stressful situation. Communication was also very difficult, as no one spoke English. The room looked attractive at first glance, but most things were broken and fragile. The eating schedule was rigid and inflexible, and small requests such as extra sauces were often forgotten.
• de Alva H (10/5): - Todo, desde el servicio hasta las instalaciones
• Lisardo (9/5): Un sitio ideal para relajarse y desconectar. Muy bien ubicado para visitar Tayrona. - La ubicación y el personal
• Vargas (10/5): - Muy cómodo . Mejor atardecer que he visto . Súper bien equipado . Las personas de servicio son excelentes
• botero londoño (10/5): - La atención del personal es excepcional, me sentí como en casa. Volvería mil veces más
• Johavaronr (10/5): Icaco refugio de playa - This beach house definitely exceeded our expectations. My partner and I had a lovely stay in the villa. The staff ( Duberney, Milena and Kelly) were friendly ,always willing to help and make our days memorable. Food was amazing and the beach lounge was cozy and peaceful.
• Yousef (7/5): Good - Construction site right next to the house
• Julia (9/5): Peaceful retreat with private beach, child friendly - We had a wonderful stay in refugio de playa in September 2024. The villa is modern and clean with air conditioning among palm trees with easy access to a private beach with a day bed, comfortable chairs and hammocks. The area has a lot to offer from the tayrona national park to stunning waterfalls but its worth hiring a car. The hosts went out of their way to make our stay memorable, providing a blow up swimming pool, swing, and many toys for our two year old and helping us plan activities - even calling on relatives to provide us with a place to stay during our day trip to tayrona. Because its a rural location there are quite a few mosquitos but we managed this with our own mosquito net, repellent and the hosts kindly provided smoke based on a traditional method each day.

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