Payande - Tatacoa
Vereda el Cuzco Desierto de la Tatacoa
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Why people book this hotel
“Great host and location; very close to nature with lots of animals, plants and a…”
“Clean, with nice pool and great location”
“Nice quiet place in the desert, some 20 minutes by car from town, 5 minutes from…”
“Good location, nice room and area”
“Swimmingpool is relieving under high temperature conditions”
“swimming pool, owner organised taxis for us, good location for seeing stars at n…”
“Rooms were lovely, pool was nice and clean”
“Our cottages were spotless and the hotel is well maintained and secure”
“Very very friendly staff, super nice view from the pool, very Peaceful atmospher…”
“Host arranged a tour for us through the deserts which was great”
“Great breakfast, a pool overlooking the desert, nice beds”
“The rooms were clean and the breakfast was okay”
Overview
With garden views, Payande - Tatacoa is situated in Villavieja and has a restaurant, a concierge service, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. Fitted with a balcony, the units feature a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bath or shower. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen for an extra charge. A bicycle rental service is available at Payande - Tatacoa. The nearest airport is Benito Salas Airport, 45 km from the accommodation.
Traveller reviews
Sebastian
couple
November 4, 2025
“Simple but great for disconnecting”
Great host and location; very close to nature with lots of animals, plants and a great view of the sky; observatory and restaurants in walking distance; communication was great and various tours/activities that can be organized; very good for disconnecting, even though there is a TV and cellular reception
Paulina
couple
May 6, 2025
“Great view in peaceful environment”
Very very friendly staff, super nice view from the pool, very Peaceful atmosphere with animals around, organization of tours
Bart Slob
extended_group
February 26, 2025
Nice quiet place in the desert, some 20 minutes by car from town, 5 minutes from the main road. Great breakfast, a pool overlooking the desert, nice beds.
Nenagh
couple
February 23, 2024
“Very remote and simple, but still nice”
Rooms were lovely, pool was nice and clean. Amazing view of the night skies. Food on site was ok, standard Colombian food. Host arranged a tour for us through the deserts which was great.
Alejandro
extended_group
January 9, 2024
“Good value for money”
Clean, with nice pool and great location. Good value for money
Sandra
couple
August 19, 2023
Calm and beautiful environment. Swimmingpool is relieving under high temperature conditions. Energy is provided by solar system.
Kistiñe
extended_group
August 1, 2023
Good location, nice room and area. Comfy beds.
Louise
couple
July 30, 2023
“basic facilities as expected in the desert but as advertised”
swimming pool, owner organised taxis for us, good location for seeing stars at night
Travelbonkers44
family_with_children
July 4, 2023
“Incredible stay in the heart of Tatacoa”
Absolutely fantastic property but you need to have the right expectations. The water and electricity are scarce. The accomodation is rustic and has open holes close to the roof so creepy crawlies can be encountered and obviously sound proofing is not the best. But the location is incredible, very close to the "red zone" of Tatacoa and the observatories. Our cottages were spotless and the hotel is well maintained and secure. The food was delicious and we enjoyed hanging out in the open restaurant having a few beers at night. The value for money was excellent and we would definitely visit again.
Tiffany
family_with_children
March 23, 2023
“We had a nice and relaxing stay!”
It was a peaceful place to stay at in the middle of the desert, so you can fully enjoy the tranquility of the environment.
Simon
couple
March 16, 2023
very peaceful location, cute chalets
John
family_with_children
February 21, 2023
The rooms were clean and the breakfast was okay. Located in the center of the park.
BenPatient
couple
February 12, 2023
The site was beautiful: right in the desert. Mirella kept the place spotlessly clean and served good food and beer. The bed was comfortable and there was a fan in the room which was very welcome in the heat. The pool is lovely.
GABRIELLA
couple
January 20, 2023
“Desert experience”
Nice and clean room, the dinner was perfect and the lady was very kind with all our requests.
amanda
couple
December 25, 2022
“rural retreat in desert”
we loved the pool, the stars and the rural location created a nice space to relax and feel the atmosphere of the desert. it is close to observatory, red and grey deserts. we were lucky because weather was good so the road to property was dry but it could be tricky to drive in wet weather. cabins were very rustic and luckily they have mosquito nets over beds. there were three young men working on site who were very friendly and always there to help with anything.
BekahCarr
couple
August 1, 2022
A lovely place to stay to visit Tatacoa - the room was incredibly clean and comfortable, the area was peaceful and the breakfast was great. We arrived mid-morning after an overnight bus and our host very kindly made us breakfast despite it being long after breakfast time! Plus there are cute dogs and lots of birds to keep you entertained!
Jared
solo_traveller
July 31, 2022
“Average stay”
Family Run and located in the desert near observatory
Stuart
couple
July 20, 2022
“would definitely return”
-great secluded location -every request we had the owners attended too -the entire hotel is run off solar energy which really adds to the experience -the secluded location makes the view of the stars incredible
Colm
solo_traveller
April 14, 2022
Host were extremely accomodating despite my near non existent Spanish. Used translation apps back and forth and answered all my question as well as providing me with several meal and tour options
Amanda
couple
January 4, 2022
the location was fantastic!
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Activities
Walking tours, Bike tours, Live sport events (broadcast), Hiking, Evening entertainment, Public Bath
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Entertainment and family services
Baby safety gates
Food & Drink
Kid meals, Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Delivered food is securely covered, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking throughout, Designated smoking area
Internet
Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Accessible parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Free parking, Parking
Physical distancing
Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Pool with view, Pool/beach towels, Swimming pool
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Security alarm, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive, Check-in kiosk in the lobby
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Concierge service, Private check-in/check-out, Shuttle service (additional charge), Currency exchange, Tour desk
Family Room
The family room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Family Room with Private Bathroom
The family room offers a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 3 beds.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Double Room with Private Bathroom
The double room provides a private entrance, a seating area, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
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