Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 17 reviews.
Catharina
Germany · Group of friends · March 2026
“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
Angela
United States · Family · March 2026
“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
María
France · Group of friends · January 2026
+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.
Joop
Netherlands · Couple · August 2025
“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
Johavaronr
Colombia · Couple · May 2025
“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
Germany · Family · February 2025
“Good”
−Construction site right next to the house
Julia
United Kingdom · Family · October 2024
“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.
Juan Jose
Colombia · Group of friends · April 2026
“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
juliana
Colombia · Family · March 2026
“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 .
Sebastian
Australia · Group of friends · February 2026
“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.