Hotel Cannua

“Best hotel stay of my life”

Cannua is the best hotel experience I’ve ever had. We spent the weekend in Cartagena prior to this and this was a much needed quiet escape for us. The food was incredible, the staff were so kind and knowledgeable. And the story behind the hotel brought tears to my eyes. For starters - the airport … Plus

Cannua is the best hotel experience I’ve ever had. We spent the weekend in Cartagena prior to this and this was a much needed quiet escape for us. The food was incredible, the staff were so kind and knowledgeable. And the story behind the hotel brought tears to my eyes. For starters - the airport transfer we booked from Medellin through Cannua was seamless. We read reviews that warned us about a curvy and bumpy ride, so we took herbal Dramamine and I had no issue at all - and I’m prone to motion sickness. Once we arrived we were given welcome cocktails and sat back and relaxed and took in the beautiful view. After lunch, we went to our cabaña which reviews warned us would feel like a hike and they were not wrong! But we loved the experience of walking the incline through the beautifully kept grounds to get to our cabaña - the view from it was incredible. Plus a kind member of the staff impressively hauled our luggage to our room with ease. After we settled in - we returned to the lodge for our sunset hike. We weren’t able to be accompanied by staff members - but the hike was straight forward and we felt super safe. It was one of my favorite experiences of the whole trip. After we hiked to the top and observed a flock of blue winged mountain tanagers in their natural habitat - we got lost hike cocktails at the lodge. Our favorite was the Dr. Cannua. The next day we started early with a birding tour booked through cannua - we toured the grounds with experts who showed us so many birds and taught us so much. The end of the tour came with a list of the species we witnessed for our life list and professional zoom lens photos of the birds from the tour. We spent the rest of the day lounging and took a permaculture tour with Fabs where we learned the story behind Cannua which was so beautiful. Fabs was such a delight as a server an as a guide. For dinner we had such good food - you must try the sweet potato squash foam and the chicken confit - it’s unreal. The next day we checked out and booked a private tour to Guatape ending in Medellin through Cannua this was so incredible. I can’t recommend this place enough - it has two Michelin keys but I’d give it three. This was such a unique experience, I wouldn’t trade it for the world

Moins

“Cannua: A Special Place with Special People, Food, and Experiences”

My wife and I extensively travel with another couple. My wife is a travel advisor and always chooses great places to stay. Cannua Lodge delivered. Describing what was the best part of our stay in any particular order would not do it justice: The lodge's accommodations, the people, the food, the co… Plus

My wife and I extensively travel with another couple. My wife is a travel advisor and always chooses great places to stay. Cannua Lodge delivered. Describing what was the best part of our stay in any particular order would not do it justice: The lodge's accommodations, the people, the food, the cocktails, the guided experiences, etc, were all equally OUTSTANDING. Of particular note was the spectacular staff and menu; food direct from the garden, the wonderful view from our room, the Rum tasting and the chocolate tasting experiences. It's hard to describe the efforts the founders made to support the local community and the environment. I slept like a baby, and I ate and drank like a king. Just go there and find out for yourself. You'll be glad you did, The value highly surpassed the cost.

Moins

“Special Stay in a Stunning Nature Setting”

We had a good stay and truly enjoyed the unique atmosphere of this property. It offers a beautiful setting with several standout highlights that made the experience memorable. - Highlights / Positives Amazing location — The setting is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views from both the main… Plus

We had a good stay and truly enjoyed the unique atmosphere of this property. It offers a beautiful setting with several standout highlights that made the experience memorable. - Highlights / Positives Amazing location — The setting is absolutely stunning, with breathtaking views from both the main building and the cabins. Beautiful natural surroundings — The grounds are lovely, filled with wildflowers. Afternoon hike provided — A great added experience offered by the hotel. The trail can be a bit slippery, but it’s definitely worth doing. Excellent lunch and dinner menu — The food was very good overall, and the plantain croquettes were truly outstanding — the best we’ve ever had. Friendly and welcoming staff — Everyone was kind and helpful, with a good basic knowledge of English, which made communication easy. High-quality massage service — The massage was excellent, and the therapist was both professional and very kind. Heater in the rooms — Very much appreciated, as it can get quite cold, especially in the evenings. - Things to Consider Limited fruit selection at breakfast — A wider variety of fresh fruit would improve the breakfast experience. Cabins lacked a bit of warmth in atmosphere — While comfortable, the cabins could feel slightly more inviting or cozy in terms of décor and personality. No balcony furniture — To fully enjoy the incredible views outside, you need to carry chairs or seating from inside, which is slightly inconvenient. Overall, a lovely property in a fantastic location with great food and friendly service. With a few small improvements, it could be even better.

Moins

“Architecture meets sustainability.”

We truly enjoyed this beautiful property nestled in a quiet hillside with forever views of the valleys below. The gardens and pathways full of flowers were lovely. The room had huge windows with plenty of light and minimalist decor. The staff were sweet and welcoming. Good healthy menu with locally… Plus

We truly enjoyed this beautiful property nestled in a quiet hillside with forever views of the valleys below. The gardens and pathways full of flowers were lovely. The room had huge windows with plenty of light and minimalist decor. The staff were sweet and welcoming. Good healthy menu with locally grown produce. Only reason I gave them 4 stars is that it’s a bit desolate with a long drive out to any services. Nevertheless great stay.

Moins