La Ponderosa Reserve

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Staff

9.4

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About this property

Beachfront Location: La Ponderosa Reserve in Buritaca offers a private beach area and a lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi in public areas, ensuring connectivity during their stay. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features a family-friendly restaurant serving lunch and dinner with vegetarian options. Private bathrooms and dining areas provide added comfort. Leisure Facilities: The property includes an evening entertainment program, culture classes, and live music. Additional amenities include a bar, film nights, walking tours, and hiking. Convenient Location: Located 76 km from Simón Bolívar International Airport, La Ponderosa Reserve is highly rated for its convenient location and access to nature.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Restaurant
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

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Guests who stayed here loved

Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We stayed in the cabañas and they are beautiful. An al fresco shower is such a great touch. The permaculture tour was wonderful too, so insightful and interesting. They are doing some really special work there. I cannot flaw the place. It is a...”
Sam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Amazing location, we have been travelling for 8 months and this has been our favourite hostel. We met great people here, the staff were great and the activities all fun. The food was also some of the best we have had in our whole trip.”
Ren
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“This is the most beautiful and welcoming hostel on the north coast. From the staff, volunteers and tranquil location its best hostel around. I stayed on the north coast for three months and found it so hard to leave Ponde - thanks for everything...”
Alex
Morocco Morocco
“One of the best places I have ever stayed. Isolated paradise up in the mountains, definitely worth the 40 minutes Moto taxi. The fact it's a sustainable, zero waste, permaculture project makes your stay so much more meaningful. The communal meals...”
Zoe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Love this place, second time visiting and it gets better and better. It’s a glorious peaceful spot in the jungle and with a river beach. Getting there is part of the adventure, food was delicious- all veggie and the vibe is very friendly and...”
Paige
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location is phenomenal - amazing jungle, natural pool and beach for swimming and mountain views. The food is amazing and the activities (walks, yoga, games) create a lovely atmosphere.”
Hanna
Germany Germany
“What's not to love about this place? Attracts such sweet souls, insane nature whenever you go, amazing vegetarian food with proper serving sizes and a pack of lovely animals. Worth the bumpy ride!”
Lilli
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Food was the best we’ve eaten in colombia - and all vegetarian. The journey to get there was exciting and breathtaking. The spot was unique, relaxing and full of nature. Staff and volunteers (and other guests!) were all epic.”
Luke
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What an absolute gem. Really out in the jungle so you go back to the basics. The food is delicious, the staff are super friendly and the location on the river is so special.”
Gabrielle
Canada Canada
“The remoteness made it very calm and peaceful place. The private cabanas were a bit small but overall very comfy. The food was super tasty and was about 25k COP per meal. The shared spaces were comfortable and the river beautiful.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    Indian • Italian • Malaysian • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Local • Asian
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian

House rules

La Ponderosa Reserve takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 to 17:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

There is a river crossing via raft to arrive here, due to the rainy season guests MUST get here before 2pm in the afternoon as the river can rise and occasionally the crossing must be closed to ensure their safety.

Please inform La Ponderosa Reserve in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

License number: 114199