Reviews of Rio Elemento
Carrera 1 # 2 - 99, 470008 Minca, Colombia
#28 of 37 hotels in Minca
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 328 hostel reviews
8.4Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.4
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Comfort
8.3
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Location
9.1
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
8.3
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Free WiFi
7.7
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Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Lucy
United Kingdom25 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Amazing- would love to come back again!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
in the private hut there was no where to lock valuables. would be useful to have a safe or somewhere lockable
beautiful surroundings but close to the town. Great pool to cool off in and the staff were helpful to arrange trips and give advice on what to do in the area
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 21 February 2023
Luke
Germany56 reviews11 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
They charge 3000 cop per person mandatory extra fee for coffee and water. The breakfast is good but small. On weekends they have live music in the bar which is super loud in the rooms. We had ear plugs but could still hear the music at midnight. No air conditioning.
The room was clean and spacious. The pool and bar area is very nice, more like a hotel than a hostel. The breakfast is very nice, maybe just a little too small. The position is easy walking distance to town but far enough away that it's not too loud. Staff are very friendly.
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 10 February 2023
Joel
United States21 reviews3 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
i was told i would get 50% off my stay if i booked a tour with your partner. then bc i did the booking on Booking.com they said they wouldn't honor that. i don't think that is right/fair.
beautiful location!
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 7 February 2023
Vittoria
France36 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the staff was very helpful!!!
Stayed in February 2023
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Reviewed: 1 February 2023
Marten
Netherlands38 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The hot water was broken and the rooms where dirty and old. Door which didnt close properly
The landscape was lovely
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 23 January 2023
Tom
Ireland18 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
room very dusty/musty. 2 seats outside room would have helped
the staff were so friendly. location beside river was lovely. food great. pool and pool bar were very nice.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 12 January 2023
Marina
Croatia26 reviews4 helpful votes8.0“Great stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
We had a small mishap with the bathroom but it was resolved quickly
The location is amazing. You're surrounded by nature. The bar and the restaurant are great.
Stayed in January 2023
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Reviewed: 7 January 2023
Patrick
United Kingdom17 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Lovely hostel in Minca!”- • Leisure trip
- • People with friends
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The pool was full of dead bugs - was ok once we cleaned most of them away though
lovely bar area and really friendly staff - the food was great too!
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 29 December 2022
Tess
United States3 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Blew my expectations out of the water!!!”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Food was a bit on the expensive side, and the portions for breakfast are small.
The hostel is on a beautiful plot of land, it feels like you are at a 5 star resort. The employees and volunteers are very friendly and welcoming, especially Mario, Miguel and Dobby!
Stayed in December 2022
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Reviewed: 26 December 2022
Nicolettabrighton
United Kingdom31 reviews4 helpful votes9.0“Amazing stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
I couldn't stay more
It was amazing
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 12 December 2022
Tobias
Germany30 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
breakfast was too little
beautiful surroundings, good laundry service, pool
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Holly
United Kingdom108 reviews9 helpful votes9.0“Beautiful spot”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The private bathroom we had didn’t have any light/electricity.
Beautiful place!! The location is very central so you can walk to restaurants and bars etc just a few minutes walk away. The breakfast was nice.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 16 November 2022
Catarina
Portugal63 reviews14 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Best hostel I’ve stayed in Colombia! Huge pool in a beautiful backyard next to the river. Delicious pancakes for breakfast. I cannot recommend this place enough
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 9 November 2022
Nora
United Kingdom8 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“great vibes, beautiful place and slept so well”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the food was a bit expensive and not too many options, but was delicious
the location was amazing
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 7 November 2022
Elise
Netherlands7 reviews9.0“rio elemento is very relaxing and is the perfect place to stay in Minca”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
the cabin we stayed in was a little bit overpriced, given the facilities
the property was very relaxing and the staff really nice! the location was beautiful, close to the river.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 7 November 2022
Anna
United Arab Emirates26 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“Beautiful spot in Minca”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We understand that there is no electricity in the whole town but we didn’t have electricity for 2 days and it was a bit of struggle to charge anything or take a shower as there is no light in the whole place.
Beautiful place, amazing staff (Kosta, Mario, Sophia, Natalia), very peaceful (5min walk from the main road). Food is really tasty. The place is very big and has direct access to the river which you can hear also during the night. Swimming pool is big and very nice.
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 5 November 2022
Vanessa
France56 reviews2 helpful votes8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Food, beers and cocktail very very expansive
Stayed in November 2022
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Reviewed: 30 October 2022
Jack
United Kingdom18 reviews2 helpful votes7.0“An amazing hostel to hang out in but beware the eco lodge has no luxury at all”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room with Garden View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shared showers were cold and dark, with lighting that wouldn’t have been noticeable until it was pitch black. Toilets were far from the eco-lodge. Mosquito nets stank of sweat and were full of holes.
Had amazing hang out spots close to the river, lots of day activities available and free breakfast
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 29 October 2022
Anne
Denmark6 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The staff is amazing!!!!!!! And the surroundings too!
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 18 October 2022
Olivia
United Kingdom29 reviews2 helpful votes9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
wifi wasn’t working in the dorms but to be expected in Minca
great hostel with loads of space to chill in the common areas, good wifi except in the rooms, not loads of bathrooms but only had to wait once or twice
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 8 October 2022
Orla
Ireland13 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“chilled vibes.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Bungalow with Garden View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
we stayed in a hut. everything got damp. clothes and it was very hard to sleep at night because bed got damp. they said there was hot shower but it often didn’t work and it was cold.
location is lovely. atmosphere, staff
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 4 October 2022
Jacqueline
Germany1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
we asked several times to fix the door in the bathroom. i stayed 2 nights and it was still issuing.
great place, direct at the river, beautiful garden. Jay made it special, thanks for all the advices and the tour in the town.
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 3 October 2022
Natalie
Germany57 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“very cool stay, nice staff, beautiful place”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing :)
Amazing views, free water/coffee/tea the whole day!
Stayed in October 2022
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Reviewed: 1 October 2022
Natalie
Germany57 reviews6 helpful votes9.0“Cool and chill place in the nature”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
nothing :)
The location is super cool. close to town, but also in the middle of nature. River on the property, lots of nets/swings.. super relaxed armosphere!
Stayed in September 2022
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Reviewed: 24 August 2022
Kelti
Canada16 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Single Bed in Dormitory Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The bathrooms in the dorms are moldy. It's an unacceptable health hazard.
The grounds are beautiful in a natural setting with birds everywhere. Lots to explore.
Stayed in August 2022
