Yay Sustainable Hotel - Guachaca
11.243701, -73.848519Overview
Eco-friendly jungle retreat near Tayrona National Park with garden-to-table dining and wellness programs
Dining
Yay Sustainable operates a garden-to-table restaurant where most ingredients come from the hotel's own chickens, pigs, fish, herbs, and fruit trees. The menu offers vegetarian and pescatarian meals, including vegan and gluten-free options, with fish caught from the on-site pond prepared by the chef. Breakfast includes American and halal choices, and the kitchen is open all day for fresh, locally sourced dishes.
Wellness
The hotel's yoga shala provides daily classes with a skilled instructor and also has mats available for self-practice. A full-service jungle spa offers treatments such as mud massage, body wraps, and natural baths, with sessions ending under candlelight. Guest can also use the spa lounge, public bath, and book couples or foot massages through external contractors.
Activities & Nature
The property includes a natural pool fed by the stream and a river beach with a shaded tree for midday swimming. Guests can fish for tilapia in the pond, take guided tours to Tayrona National Park (15 minutes away) or the Ciudad Perdida trek, and use the free borrowable board games. The hotel also organizes walking tours and happy hour events.
Accommodations
Rooms at Yay Sustainable range from Queen Suites to Deluxe King Suites, all featuring outdoor bamboo showers and handcrafted natural soap products. The cabins use compost toilets and solar-heated water, with ceiling fans instead of air conditioning. Each unit includes a private bathroom, daily housekeeping, and mosquito nets over the beds.
Location & Transport
The hotel sits 45 km from Simón Bolívar International Airport in Santa Marta and offers airport shuttles with prior arrangement. Tayrona National Park is 15 minutes away, and Palomino Beach and the Ciudad Perdida trailhead are within easy reach via the nearby Troncal del Caribe highway. Free private parking is available on site, and staff can arrange motorbike taxis from the main road.
- Dining: Garden-to-table restaurant with on-site produce and fish pond
- Wellness: Yoga shala with daily classes and full-service jungle spa
- Activities: Natural pool, river beach, fishing, and guided tours to Tayrona
- Rooms: Cabins with outdoor bamboo showers and compost toilets
- Location: 15 minutes from Tayrona National Park, 45 km from Santa Marta airport
- Family: Kids' pool, outdoor play equipment, and board games
Licence number: 98113
Rooms and availability
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Room size:
8 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Single bed
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Shower
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Room size:
15 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 1 Single bed
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Room size:
14 m²
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Bed options:1 King-size bed and 2 Single beds
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Facilities
Main facilities
Free Wi-Fi in public areas
24-hour security
Bar/ Lounge area
Outdoor dining area
Restaurant
Welcome drink
Paid airport shuttle
Outdoor swimming pool
Facial
Body wraps
Body scrub
Back massage
Sports & Fitness
- Hiking
- Yoga class
- Fishing
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Outdoor dining area
- Picnic area/ Tables
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Children
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Body scrub
- Facial
- Treatment room
- Body wraps
- Back massage
- Head massage
- Full body massage
- Foot massage
- Public Bath
- Pool with view
Room features
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Dining table
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Room decor
- Parquet floor
Essential information about Yay Sustainable Hotel
| 💵 Lowest room price | 71 £ |
| 📏 Distance to centre | 1.8 km |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 59.5 km |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Simon Bolivar International, SMR |
Location
- City landmarks
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