It was by chance that we discovered this hotel in Jerico: El Despertar. And what a coincidence it was! The story of El Despertar begins with Cristobal, who is absolutely in love with his adopted village (he’s Spanish).
Cristobal is an ideal ambassador for Jerico, so much so that a simple chat with him and his enthusiasm convinced us to make a small detour in our travel itinerary to visit Jerico, one of Colombia’s most beautiful villages!
Hotel El Despertar
Practical info
Location
Jerico
Type of accomodation
Hotel
Address
Carrera 6 8 29, 056010 Jericó, Colombia
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Where to find El Despertar Hotel
Hotel in Jerico
El Despertar Hotel is located right in the center of Jerico, just a few blocks from the village’s main square. Located in the middle of the street, with a colorful, elaborate facade and a magnificent wooden front door, it’s when you enter that you realize the scale of the place!
Cristobal and his wife’s passion for fine craftsmanship is reflected in the result of several years’ renovation work. The colonial-style house is built around a sublime patio and boasts a terrace with a splendid view of the surrounding landscape and mountains.
Hotel El Despertar amenities
Where to stay in Jerico
Hotel El Despertar offers a host of services worthy of the finest hotels:
- Spa Jacuzzi
- Massages
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Guided tours (extra charge)
- Excursions, hikes, paragliding (extra charge)
- Wifi connection
- Non-smoking rooms
- Rooms with view
- Souvenir store
- Well-exposed terrace
- Family rooms
What are the rooms like at Hotel El Despertar?
Hotel El Despertar in Jerico
Hotel El Despertar offers rooms with a common decor theme, but each with its own unique identity. From the colors to the furnishings and decorations, each room has been designed to offer a beautiful experience.
All the rooms are beautiful, with the addition of a large Queensize bed and the installation of beautiful Wayuu chinchorros (large, very comfortable hammocks).
It has to be said that the rooms closer to the terrace have a splendid luminosity and a beautiful view of the surrounding landscape.
Our nicely-sized room had a large double bed, a single bed and a hammock, as well as a very pleasant shower room. Cristobal, who is passionate about decoration, has chosen noble materials for his rooms, and will be happy to explain his choices to you!
We loved our room, the light, the calm and the comfort of the mattress. The hotel’s terrace and jacuzzi with a view (which we didn’t get a chance to try out) are a nice little extra.
What’s the best value for money
Hotel El Despertar in Jerico
The price of the rooms for such services seems to us very good. In our opinion, this is the ideal place to stay if you’re looking to enjoy the village in an idyllic setting.
It’s a great opportunity not only to treat yourself to a beautiful room, but also (if not more importantly) to meet Cristobal, a passionate man who will help you spend a fabulous time in the region!
Positive vs. Negative
Hotel El Despertar in Jerico
What we liked
- The setting and sense of tranquility
- The comfort of the rooms
- Staff service, Cristobal’s incredible welcome and his wife’s kindness
- The decoration of the rooms, the hammock, the colors
- The beauty of the hotel, the patio, the terrace
- The hotel’s central location in the village
What we didn’t like
- Wifi not necessarily very powerful in all rooms
- The windows overlook the courtyard, so you need to close the curtains to be quiet.
