Hotel Kawa Mountain Retreat

Colombia , Armenia
Salento, Fca Altos De Cocora
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75 reviews shown

10/10

Exceptional

02 May 2026

Ruby

Amazing massage service !

10/10

Exceptional

29 Apr 2026

Rajiv

Amazing property with panoramic views. The staff are exceptional in terms of service. Breakfast is outstanding. The dinner too was excellent.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

15 Apr 2026

Bilal

Beautiful views, amazing hospitality, convenient location, quiet and relaxing, delicious food

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

06 Apr 2026

thomas

Such a great stay. Great property, location and service. Enjoyable walk into town. Luis and the team are great. Hope to be back again.

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2026

Diana

The room was right next to the reception area. And we could hear everything outside our room. There wasn’t any air conditioning therefore we have to keep the window open for fresh air. The breakfast was great. The view was amazing. I would definitely stay there again except next time I would request ann upgrade of my room.

10/10

Exceptional

15 Mar 2026

Kelly

A must stay! The views from kawa are worth the stay alone, however the staff is also incredible. The jacuzzi is a really nice touch and food for breakfast, cocktails, and dinner were all some of the best in town. The staff goes out of their way to make your stay as easy and enjoyable as possible, and we’re readily available via WhatsApp as questions came up. Again great place, great staff, great stay

Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 Mar 2026

Benjamin

Friendly staff, stunning views, and coz property. Great food at the restaurant (loved the cocktails especially!)

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jan 2026

Heather

Wonderful staff and property

10/10

Exceptional

09 Dec 2025

Sahar

This hotel is a must, from their breakfast, the view, staff and how kind and friendly everyone was! Make sure to be specific with your rooms when you book the view from our room was perfect but as it was located by the entrance there was not much privacy! But everything was perfect and highly recommend them in every aspect! Do not skip this hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

30 Nov 2025

Umair

From the start to finish this was great. Daneila was amazing she greeted us with great smile and couldn’t enough to make us feel happy. The room great. Comfortable bed and premium sheets. The view was to die for. Would definitely come to visit them again.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

13 Nov 2025

Beth

Everything about this hotel was wonderful. The ecocabin I had was comfortable and relaxing with great views, and the staff is warm, helpful, and fun.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

27 Oct 2025

joanna

So many variety of fruits offered during breakfast. The view is amazing anywhere in the property.

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

29 Jun 2025

DIEGO

Thanks to everybody, it was a amazing experience.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

19 Jun 2025

Niamh

Nice stay at Kawa in a truly stunning location, however, considering the price we paid, the value for money was poor. Our jacuzzi was broken on arrival and after a back and forth between management, other room options were suggested which were less than what we had paid for originally and we were not offered any monetary discount.

We had an apology from Luis but not from the manager on duty at the time, who continued to be aloof during our stay.

The breakfast was lovely and the views from the room were great. A shame that the manageress was rude during our stay and her customer service was not what you would expect given the rating of the accommodation.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

29 May 2025

CORINNA

Excellent and outstanding property - it is much more beautiful than the pictures can show. The staff is super friendly and go above and beyond to help the guests. Breakfast and dinner were a highlight as well. Beautiful surroundings!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Apr 2025

Santiago

Great place to disconnect and rest!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

31 Mar 2025

Allyson

Incredible views with even better service

Absolutely loved the stay at Hotel Kawa. The property is incredible -- beautiful views right above the town of Salento. The room could not have been better. Very comfortable and the private jacuzzi was a huge plus. The staff, particularly Daniela, could not have been more helpful and accommodating. The food was also excellent -enjoyed both dinner and breakfast on the property. I would absolutely stay at this property again and recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, luxury stay at a very reasonable price point.

10/10

Exceptional

28 Mar 2025

Steve

Prior to our visit, we read all the positive reviews and our stay exceeded our high expectations. Everything about this place is fantastic: the stunning views, tranquil setting, comfortable room and excellent service. The charming lobby/dinning area was a perfect setting to enjoy the breakfast of an assortment of fresh fruits, coffee and selected entré. In the evening, we enjoyed drinks in front of the wood burning fireplace.
The location was perfect for our four days of exploring the region. We found the walk into Salento a little steep and tiring, so we used a driver that charged 15,000 pesos each way which worked out great. Can’t recommend Kawa enough!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2025

patricia

Stunning property with delightful staff!

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

07 Feb 2025

Rina

Our stay in Waka Mountain Retreat in Salento was fantastic! Although getting to the hotel was a bit inconvenient due to the dirt road that initially seemed sketchy, it was absolutely worth it once we arrived. The location is perfect, giving you the feeling of being in the middle of the forest while actually being just a 5-minute walk from the town.
The rooms are beautifully decorated, combining the natural environment with modern comforts. The food was amazing for both dinner and breakfast, and the staff was outstanding. Special thanks to Carlos at the reception and Albany in the restaurant for being so nice and helpful.
The only downside was the rooms next to the main building, which have a large window that can be bothersome due to the lack of privacy and noise barrier. We could hear everything when there were food deliveries to the restaurant or pick-ups for excursions, as if there were no walls. However, when we requested to switch rooms, the staff accommodated our request, which was fantastic.
Overall, we had a great stay and would recommend booking a room away from the main building for a more peaceful experience!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

27 Jan 2025

Vanessa

This was a nice change of scenery . Perfect views and relaxation. The staff were wonderful and accommodating .

My only cons
1. More options for vegan/vegetarians ( including options dairy free milk )
2. Restaurant is closed Sundays so it would be nice if they had a little convenience store on the property that sells snacks , drinks etc

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

06 Jan 2025

Karen

It was beautiful

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

02 Jan 2025

William

KAWA is stunning! Loved how it was a little off the beaten path but still convenient to get into town. Impeccable service and I want to take the property dog with me! Too cute!

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

28 Dec 2024

Darin

Made to relax. Amazing!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

25 Nov 2024

Emily

Excellent experience staying here. Would definitely recommend!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Nov 2024

Paul

Very scenic and secluded location. Would highly recommend. Staff were incredible.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Nov 2024

David

It was a great place to stay, with the benefit of a mountain location and easy access to town by taking a shortcut on the property. Note that it is a good uphill hike back from town. A taxi or tuk-tuk may be a better idea coming back at night. Our room was next to the parking lot and was noisy as trucks and cars came in and out. It was the building right beside the main building. They have more secluded units that I would encourage you to get. I recommend this place.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

11 Nov 2024

Andres

A real pleasure!

Stayed there for one night with my 12 year old son before embarking in an MTB 107 km ride. Couldn’t have made a better choice; Kawa was the perfect beginning.

The place, even though not in the centre of town still is walkable through a beautiful path 10 min.
Had a cabin with a spectacular view of the canyon. One of the nicest bathroom I have ever encountered.
Dinner was an absolute delight. Presentation, quality, innovation and all the details that make a meal a perfect experience.
Luis, the hotel manager took care of us in ways that go beyond going out of one’s way.
I had the best time with my son but it is obviously the perfect couples getaway.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

14 Oct 2024

Aishka

I love this amazing boutique mountain retreat, I count get enough of it.. the view, the food and the staff is A+. Best place in town to stay. This is exclusive to the Max

Partner

6/10

Pleasant

15 Jul 2024

Camilo

Overall, our stay was passable, but there are numerous areas that require substantial improvement. Frankly, given the cleanliness issues and the worn-out condition of the towels and sheets, I find it difficult to justify the hotel's price.

Starting with the positives: the location was peaceful and offered stunning views, with a convenient path to the town. The breakfast was a highlight, combining a buffet selection with made-to-order main dishes, which I would rate 10/10.

Now, addressing the negatives:
We stayed for just one night during peak season, from Saturday to Sunday.

The jacuzzi was covered in algae. While I understand the intention to reduce chemical use, this neglect led to an unacceptable level of cleanliness.

The towels and bed sheets were visibly aged and hadn't been changed recently.

In conclusion, despite some positive aspects of our stay, such as the tranquil location and excellent breakfast, the pervasive cleanliness issues and worn-out amenities make it hard to recommend this hotel, especially considering its current pricing.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

17 Apr 2024

Neha

Perfect.

Amazing, I would love to come back. Safe. Clean. Secluded a d yet walking distance to the town of Selanto.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

01 Apr 2024

Nastaran

Nice hotel in beautiful location, walking distance to main street. Great service and delicious breakfast. They set up great room for us for our anniversary time. We had balcony with beautiful view. Definitely coming back to Salento and this hotel.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

26 Mar 2024

Verified traveler

Fabulous property. I searched a lot for places in this area, and, I felt so lucky to have found the perfect place to stay. Great location. Great ambiance.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

22 Mar 2024

Nancy

Beautiful place, amazing views! Would highly recommend.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

04 Mar 2024

Hiren

Gorgeous property with great staff!

We had such a great stay here! The property is beautiful with good amenities. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. We’ll definitely stay here again if we ever return to Salento.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Feb 2024

Stoyan

Property is located above the village and next to the mirador, overlooking the valley and the road to Valle del COCORA. Breathtaking view!!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

18 Feb 2024

James

Great place to stay out of town but close enough for a 5 minute walk into town.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Jan 2024

Verified traveler

We loved this place, the view and the peacefulness that offers. Service was excellent...nothing to say! Very close to the town. Restaurant was very good as well.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

28 Nov 2023

Verified traveler

Beautiful location

Overall a great stay at a beautiful location. The rooms are not quite as private as they look on the booking site and their website, but otherwise a great experience.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Oct 2023

Andrew

A wonderful place to spend a couple of days visiting Salento and its surrounding area. We had the most amazing view and enjoyed top-quality hospitality from a team that went out of their way to make our stay special.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2023

Jiun Yea

Will definitely go back to Kawa hotel for sure! We found such a pity that we couldn’t spend decent time at the hotel due to our intensive schedule, so will try to arrange for more time chilling there next time. Breakfast and view from the room are both perfect, but the service was what amazed us the most! Very helpful and responsive reception that we didn’t need to worry about anything. Shuttle service worked out smoothly as well!

Leisure Partner

8/10

Excellent

10 Aug 2023

Hilda

Nice hotel, except for the access road.

Friends_and_family Family

8/10

Excellent

09 Aug 2023

Jesus

Nice hotel

Beautiful hotel. Good breakfast. Access road in bad condition.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

22 Jun 2023

Lauren

We had the absolute best time at Kawa. 10/10 would recommend. Between the staff, the views, the food, I do not have one bad thing to say about our stay. We were beyond relaxed, and also enjoyed being set outside of center of town, yet you could be there in a short walk. Since being home, we have expressed to everyone that Kawa and Salento were the highlight of our trip.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

04 Jun 2023

Lynnea

Amazing staff truly felt like it was my home

Amazing Carlos went aboveand beyond to make me feel comfortable and answer all questions. Breakfast was made to order and included. Views were unobstructed and peaceful. The room had an updated patio and shower with very hot water. All amenities were great. They even had two hotel dogs that were friendly. Only suggestion is dont put families with children in the room next to the massage room. I was not able to fall asleep due to screaming kids the entire massage session.

Self

10/10

Exceptional

12 May 2023

Zach

Do it!

This place exceeded all expectations. The location, the service, the views and amenities made it a 10/10 stay.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

12 Apr 2023

Kristen

I wish we had stayed longer. It is a beautiful property with amazing and thoughtful staff. Thank you Hotel Kawa!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

07 Apr 2023

Sandra

I can’t say enough amazing things about Kawa. The location is secluded from the town so it’s very peaceful, yet you are a 6 min walk to town. Everyone was super attentive to your needs all the time. I would definitely book at Kawa again.

Leisure Family

6/10

Pleasant

22 Mar 2023

Alexandra

We had a deluxe cabin room.
Pros:
- Wonderful property and surroundings: full of gorgeous flowers and plants and the view from the various terraces of the hotel is breathtaking
- Salento downtown is only about a 5 min walk
- Super helpful staff who speak English
- Spacious, minimal design rooms with lovely paintings on the walls
- Very comfy bedding
- Lovely terrace and gorgeous view
- Breakfast is good—there’s some fruit, bread and a few freshly made dishes (eggs, French toast, yogurt w/ granola)
- Bed warmer is super useful during the cold nights
- Quiet and relaxing environment.

Cons:
- WiFi is basically non-existent—it never works
- The room has a nice design but there are no proper drawers to put clothes in
- The shower is outside on the private terrace which gets quite cold in the evenings
- Even though the room looks adorable, many things are impractical: there’s no plug near the bed to charge the phone; the lights can’t be turned off from the bed so you need to use your phone to go to bed in the dark; sliding door to the terrace/shower area is very hard to move
- Because of the big humidity, not only wet towels won’t dry but even dry clothes will be damp
- Service at breakfast is a bit slow

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

19 Mar 2023

Audrey

This property is gorgeous. It has Beautiful rooms, a spectacular view, super friendly and accommodating staff. Getting to the hotel is a bit of an adventure in itself as the road is narrow and rugged but we’ll worth the rockiness. Once you’re there, you can take a 5 minute picturesque walk through a mountainside trail to reach the town. Would love to go back!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

18 Mar 2023

Guido

Probably one of the best hotels I have stayed at. Staff is super friendly and helpful, rooms are clean, spacious and have a view of the beautiful valley and mountains. Also I highly recommend the massages, they are extremely good and are cheap (100-150k COP). The dinner and breakfast are also delicious so eat a night at the hotel. The hot tub provides great views and is so good after a hike.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

17 Jan 2023

Daniel

Villas on stilts and it is very quiet and secluded. Staff is 5 star! One of the best nature hotels I have been in around the world. Love all the landscaping and some staff live here as well. Their home is now your home and they have the most hospitality I have seen in Colombia. Even more comfortable than staying with your family 😁

Leisure Self

10/10

Exceptional

16 Jan 2023

Elizabeth

Overall an amazing experience, I would stay here again! There were some complicated things about arrival, all fine if you know what you're doing. You can access the hotel by a very long walk up a dirt road, or by car if you have it. Sometimes the city can be so busy that you can't get through to drive up though. Luckily there is a 5 minute secret path that goes directly from the front door of the hotel to the town. It's honestly easiest to park by the secret path and walk up that way, even with luggage. The WhatsApp number listed on Expedia is not the best form of communication, they have a different number now. If you reserve a room with the jacuzzi on the balcony know that it's best to use during the day as it doesn't heat after 10 pm. Staff were very helpful after we arrived. The restaurant on site is great. And the community hot tub on their balcony can be reserved for 1 hour at a time, a perfect sunset activity.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

26 Dec 2022

Verified traveler

Salento 2022

Amazing hotel,. The room was big, although not much to hang up clothes, beautiful view on the mountains. Excellent breakfast, fresh. Very nice staff.
The hotel proposed 2 activities (horse back riding with visit of coffee farm and 4x4 to go and see the wax palms in a valley different from Cocora, a lot of time in the 4x4 for 30 min visit, disappointing.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Dec 2022

Charles

Great hotel really recommend it, beautiful, great food excellent service, friendly staff. Really recommend the carbonera trip. The only thing I was really disappointed was the coffee tour, to me was a ripoff.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

24 Nov 2022

Carol

I loved the location, gorgeous views and pretty plants everywhere. The hotel staff was so kind. In addition to good service they offered much help with tourist opportunities.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

20 Nov 2022

Jillian

My second time staying here and would definitely stay again or recommend to anyone. Absolutely beautiful and amazing staff.

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

14 Nov 2022

Roberto

Kawa is the best hotel at the Quindio, Colombia. Beautiful hotel location, great staff, good food and confortable room. Totally different place. This is my home in Salento. Every time I get there, I don't want to leave this place.

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

08 Nov 2022

Roberto

This is an amazing hotel, with an incredible staff service ..

Leisure

10/10

Exceptional

10 Oct 2022

kelly

Amazing view, we love this place!! Staff very friendly, breakfast was delicious!!

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Oct 2022

Yolanda

We loved staying here. We had a beautiful cabin with spectacular views. The staff was super nice and helpful. They organized our tour to Cocora Valley with a very nice an knowledgeable guide. And a tour to a coffee farm. We had dinner at the restaurant and it was one of the best meals we had in Colombia. I truly recommend staying here. Everyone is super nice. It is close to Salento yet far from noise and very peaceful.
You will not regret staying here.

Leisure Friends

6/10

Pleasant

26 Jul 2022

Pascal

Overall a good experience but there’s a few annoying caveats to this.

1 - Very complicated to get to the actual hotel. It’s up a dirt road outside Salento. We got there on a weekend and therefore the streets were so crowded that it was impossible for the taxi to get us there, so we had to walk about 1 km with our luggage up a muddy dirt road. Fun fact, the hotel actually has a private trail accessible from a Viewpoint in town that is only a 5 minute walk but they fail to mention this before you arrive.

2 - WhatsApp responses and follow-through on requests is poor. They offered to arrange a taxi for us from Pereira airport and after asking us for our flight info, they went completely silent and didn’t arrange a taxi at all. On the flip side, know that it’s fairly easy at the airport - just walk out and get on a secure taxi in the queue (cost is about 150 000 COP).

3 - Spa in room : we paid for a private cabin with a spa on the balcony. Surprise, it doesn’t work after 10 PM, and good luck to have it warm up in the morning. We could only enjoy it once during our two night stay.

4 - Welcome drinks : awesome, you get to the hotel after walking up the muddy trail and they offer you a drink while you check in. Well, surprise, it’s not free and you get charged as you check-out. They fail to mention it’s not offered by the hotel and also fail to mention the price. About 30 000 COP for two beers.

4 - breakfast : great food but you’ll still be hungry afterwards.

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

05 Jul 2022

Laura

So beautiful! A must!!!

10/10

Exceptional

24 May 2022

michel

Amazing panoramic view on the hills of Salento

Friendly and helpful staff, large and comfortable room with great panoramic view on the beautiful landscapes of Salento

Friends_and_family Friends

10/10

Exceptional

21 May 2022

Sergio

Best property in the Eje Cafetero

Kawa was hands down the best property we stayed at on our Eje Cafetero tour of 5 towns.

The location can be complicated to reach to on a rainy day, but it seems like there is some work being done on the road to improve the access. We rented a car and did not want to drive in and out when going to Salento, so they have a path at the edge of the mountain to reach Salento.

Once you enter the property's gate and you come into a beautiful downhill with the wooden cabins and forest overlooking the Valley. Down at the bottom the Reception house is also beautiful with the restaurant and outdoors hottub in it, with the view we considered even better than Salento's two viewpoints.

The staff is very friendly, with the receptionist Odrys being very charming and helpful in giving tips and arranging anything that was needed during our stay. One of the hotel owners was even there in the morninf welcoming the guests to have breakfast and helping the kitchen staff with the orders. It was very nice to see someone involved in making their property even better.

The menu had several options we wanted to have, and all those that we chose were exceptionally tasty and well presented. On one evening we made the dinner reservation over whatsapp, with the order included, and we did not have to wait even 10 minutes to get our food.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

14 May 2022

Jacqueline

There is nothing like it! Amazing and never wanted to leave! Hoping to go back again! The food was amazing, the staff was the greatest, and the views are to die for!

Leisure Friends

10/10

Exceptional

10 May 2022

Paulina

Such a lovely place you will never want to leave!! The staff helps you with whatever and their little restaurant was the best food I had in Colombia!

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

04 May 2022

Johanna

This is one of the most amazing hotels we have ever stayed in. There is nothing bad to say about it. The views are out of this world and the rooms are magnificent.

Leisure Family

10/10

Exceptional

23 Apr 2022

Kevin

Great location for views and nice path to town. Nice rooms. Definitely worth the stay

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

21 Mar 2022

CILENE

We loved the view and the sound of Nature.

10/10

Exceptional

20 Mar 2022

MICHAEL

The views from our cabin and the property were absolutely spectacular

Leisure Partner

10/10

Exceptional

02 Mar 2022

Ricardo

Amazing stay

The hotel had an amazing view, superb breakfast and the room was clean with a comfy be and clean bathroom. The only thing I would say about the room is that the need to install more hooks to hang clothes or towels.

Friends_and_family Family

10/10

Exceptional

24 Jan 2022

Paul

Stunning views and delicious food

Beautiful location with stunning views of the valley. Be sure to eat dinner here. The hotel restaurant had the best food we've had on our entire trip.

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

23 Oct 2021

Katherine

Perfect mix of location and view

This was a beautiful hotel near the town of Salento overlooking the gorgeous mountain scenery. The breakfast was good; they have a menu with around 6 options. It comes with fresh fruit and juice also. The beds were very comfortable, and the room was decorated very nicely- rustic chic. We ate at the restaurant one night, and the food was upscale and excellent. Our favorite part of Kawa was the hammock on our porch, but we also loved the jacuzzi after long days of hiking! Both gave us the amazing views over the valley. There is a small walking path in the woods (not lit) that takes you down to Salento town in 5 minutes. We got a little lost on our way back when it was dark, but we made it back eventually! We loved our stay here, and we think the accommodation made our time in Salento. Highly recommend!

Partner

10/10

Exceptional

03 Oct 2021

jorge enrique

Amazing views, excellent service,

Leisure Partner