An interior garden
Rooms open onto a courtyard of palms, flowers and tropical plants, a cool and shaded spot that guests mention again and again.
San José del Guaviare · Guaviare · Colombia
Hotel Garden House Guaviare
A small hotel in the center of San José del Guaviare, with rooms that open onto an interior garden and walkways full of tropical plants. The airport is about 1 km away, and the town's cafés and restaurants are a short walk. A practical base for La Lindosa, the Pozos Naturales and the Cerro Azul rock paintings.
- 9.0on Booking.com · 84 reviews
- 4.6on Google · 41 reviews
- 1 kmto the airport
Secure booking on Booking.com · Rates change by date
A garden in the middle of town, a short walk from the airport and the center
Hotel Garden House Guaviare is on Calle 7 in the center of San José del Guaviare, the gateway to the Guaviare region where the Llanos meet the Amazon. The rooms are arranged along a tiled walkway around an interior courtyard planted with palms, flowers and tropical foliage, so even in the middle of town you get green and shade. The Jorge Enrique González Torres Airport is about 1 km away, which makes it handy for early or late flights.
It is a small hotel with simple, tidy rooms rather than a resort. According to Booking.com there is a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge, a terrace, room service, free wifi throughout and a service that organizes tours to La Lindosa and other nearby sights. Guests praise the attentive staff, the spacious, clean rooms and the quiet garden; there is no restaurant listed, but a café-bar and restaurants are within a 400 m walk.
See availability →What makes it special
Six concrete things, taken from the listing and from the guest ratings.
Central and close to the airport
In the middle of San José del Guaviare, about 1 km from the airport: Booking.com rates the location 9.4.
Very attentive staff
Staff score 9.5 on Booking.com, and guests often single out the friendly, helpful front desk.
Roomy, comfortable rooms
Comfort scores 9.4 and cleanliness 9.1. Guests describe the rooms as spacious, new and comfortable, with good beds.
Free wifi throughout
Included in every room and rated 8.4 by guests, who describe it as stable and fast.
Tours organized for you
The hotel offers a tour-organizing service, useful for reaching La Lindosa, the Pozos Naturales and the rock paintings.
Hotel photos
The rooms
Five room types, from a single room to double rooms with a private bathroom, for one or two guests. All have free wifi; the rooms with a private bathroom add air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a patio. Details vary by room, so check the one you choose.
Standard double with shared bathroom
The simplest option, with a flat-screen TV, a patio and views of the garden or the courtyard.
See price →Double with garden view
A double room with its own bathroom and a view over the garden.
See price →Double with private bathroom
With air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a bathroom in the room, looking onto the garden and the courtyard.
See price →Double with private bathroom, 1 or 2 beds
The roomiest option, with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a patio and a private bathroom, with views of the garden and the courtyard.
See price →Single room with shared bathroom
A single bed and free wifi, for one traveler on a simple budget stay.
See price →Amenities
A small hotel organized around its garden: simple and practical, with a front desk that never closes and help to plan your tours.
- Garden and interior courtyardThe green heart of the hotel, with tropical plants and walkways along the rooms.
- Shared loungeA common area with a sofa next to reception, for sitting and waiting or meeting up.
- TerraceAn outdoor space to sit and rest between excursions.
- Free wifi throughoutIn every room and in the common areas, rated 8.4 by guests.
- 24-hour front deskSomeone at reception at any hour, handy for late flights and arrivals.
- Room serviceListed among the property's most popular amenities on Booking.com.
- Tour-organizing serviceHelp to arrange visits to La Lindosa, the Pozos Naturales and other nearby sights.
- Non-smoking roomsSmoking is not allowed in the rooms.
- Family roomsRooms with a double and a single bed, useful for traveling with a child.
- Laundry and hammock areaGuests mention a laundry service, a hammock area and a seating area in the garden; confirm them with the hotel when you book.
Eating and drinking
Booking.com does not list a restaurant or breakfast at the hotel, but there is room service and several places to eat and drink within a 400 m walk.
Barquito · 150 m
A café-bar, the closest option to the hotel.
La Carreta Bar · 400 m
A bar in town, for an evening drink.
Pimientos restaurant · 400 m
A restaurant a short walk away.
Room service
Listed by Booking.com among the amenities; ask the front desk what is available.
Where the Llanos meet the Amazon rainforest: ancient rock art, rivers and natural pools
San José del Guaviare is the capital of the Guaviare department, on the Guaviare River, where the savanna of the Llanos turns into Amazon rainforest. It is the base for the Serranía de La Lindosa, with sandstone canyons, tea-colored streams and one of the most important rock-art sites in Colombia. Distances are in a straight line from the property.
Cerro Azul rock paintings · 25 km
Thousands of figures painted in red pigment on the rock walls of La Lindosa: animals, people, hands and geometric shapes. A 2022 study dated the oldest ones to about 12,000 years ago. They are visited on foot with local guides.
Serranía de La Lindosa · 11.3 km
A sandstone ridge with balanced rocks, viewpoints and trails through forest and savanna. It is the signature landscape of Guaviare and is best explored with a guide, since many stretches follow unpaved tracks.
Los Pozos Naturales · 8.6 km
Pools of dark, clear water on the Caño La Esperanza, a few kilometers from town. They are the easiest place to swim and cool off after a hike.
Streams and waterfalls of La Lindosa · 11.3 km
Small amber-colored falls over rock, with forest trails that lead down to the pools. In the rainy season they carry more water and the paths get muddy.
Ciudad de Piedra · 13.6 km
Walls and blocks of sandstone rising out of the savanna and forest, like the ruins of a city. It is a short, very photogenic walk, especially early in the morning or at sunset.
Guaviare River · 200 m
One of the great rivers of the Orinoco basin, which runs past the city. There are boat rides, viewpoints along the riverfront and wide sunsets over the water.
When to go to San José del Guaviare
Average high temperature and rainfall in San José del Guaviare, month by month (approximate values from the Open-Meteo archive, 2014–2023 average).
31°Jan
32°Feb
31°Mar
30°Apr
29°May
28°Jun
28°Jul
29°Aug
31°Sep
30°Oct
30°Nov
30°Dec
Driest (Dec–Feb) Hot with showers (Mar, Aug–Nov) Heavy rain (Apr–Jul) · mm
- ☀️ December to February is the driest season: clearer skies, better roads and the best conditions for walking in La Lindosa. It is also the busiest, so book early, especially at Christmas, New Year and Easter.
- 🌧️ April to July is the rainiest stretch (May and June are the wettest months), mostly in heavy downpours. Rivers and streams carry more water, the jungle is greener and some tracks turn to mud; bring shoes with good grip.
- 🌤️ August to November brings frequent but lighter showers, and mornings are usually good for excursions. March, halfway between the dry and rainy seasons, already brings some downpours.
- 🌡️ It is hot and humid all year, with highs of 28 to 32 °C. Setting out early makes hiking more comfortable.
- 🦟 Bring insect repellent, light long-sleeved clothing, a hat, sunscreen and a rain jacket. A yellow fever vaccination is usually recommended for the Amazon region: check with your doctor before you travel.
- 💧 Drink bottled or purified water and always carry a bottle on hikes. In rural areas cell signal and ATMs are limited, so bring some cash.
How to get here
By air
Jorge Enrique González Torres Airport (SJE) is 1 km from the property in a straight line and receives regional flights, mainly from Bogotá. Schedules and airlines change, so check them before you book. International flights land in Bogotá (El Dorado Airport).
By road from Villavicencio and Bogotá
There are bus services from Villavicencio (196 km in a straight line) and from Bogotá. It is a long road trip: allow many hours and check road conditions before you leave.
Getting around town
Within San José del Guaviare you get around by taxi or motorcycle taxi. To reach La Lindosa, the Pozos Naturales or the Cerro Azul paintings, the practical way is a guided excursion or hired transport, because several stretches are unpaved.
Excursions and local guides
Visits to the rock art and natural areas are made with local guides, independently or through community-tourism operators. Book ahead in high season and confirm what transport, meals and entry fees are included.
Money
The currency is the Colombian peso. There are ATMs in San José del Guaviare, but in rural areas it is wise to carry cash: not everywhere accepts cards.
What's nearby
From Calle 7 #22-86. The first four distances come from Booking.com; the rest are straight-line distances, and on the unpaved roads of La Lindosa the real route is longer.
- Barquito café-bar150 m
- La Carreta Bar400 m
- Pimientos restaurant400 m
- Jorge Enrique González Torres Airport1 km
- Laguna Negra5.4 km
- Los Pozos Naturales8.6 km
- Serranía de La Lindosa11.3 km
- Ciudad de Piedra13.6 km
- Raudal del Guayabero24.6 km
- Cerro Azul rock paintings25 km
- El Retorno27 km
- Villavicencio196 km
What guests say
9.0 out of 10 on Booking.com from 84 reviews, and 4.6 out of 5 on Google from 41 reviews. Guests highlight the interior garden, the spacious, clean and new rooms, the attentive staff and the fast, stable wifi.
9.5Staff on Booking.com
9.4Comfort on Booking.com
9.4Location on Booking.com
9.1Cleanliness on Booking.com
What to know before you book
Check-in around 1:00 PM, check-out by 12:00 PM
Booking.com shows check-in between 1:00 and 2:00 PM and check-out between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. With a 24-hour front desk, tell the hotel your arrival time if you land late.
Shared and private bathrooms
Some of the cheaper rooms (the standard double and the single) share a bathroom. Choose a room with a private bathroom if you want your own.
Air conditioning is not in every room
Booking.com lists air conditioning only in the double rooms with a private bathroom. In the other rooms, check what cooling is available.
No pets
Pets are not allowed.
No parties or events
Parties, events and bachelor parties are not allowed at the property.
Children and cribs
Children of any age are welcome, but there are no cribs or extra beds, so plan accordingly.
No restaurant or breakfast listed
Booking.com does not list a restaurant or breakfast at the hotel. There are cafés and restaurants within 400 m.
Close to the airport
The airport is about 1 km away, so planes may be heard at times; check with the hotel if you are a light sleeper.
Things to do in Guaviare
Highly rated tours on Viator: a full-day excursion to the Cerro Azul rock paintings and three all-inclusive community tours of 3, 4 and 5 days around Guaviare. They are run by a local operator: check each tour's meeting point or airport and bus-terminal pickup, and its cancellation terms.
Full Day Tour to Rock Paintings in Cerro Azul Guaviare
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Community tour 3 days 2 nights all included in Guaviare
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4 Days 3 Nights All Inclusive Community Tour in Guaviare
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5 Days 4 Nights All Inclusive Community Tour in Guaviare
See the tour →Tour texts and photos: Viator.
Where it is
Calle 7 #22-86, Centro, San José del Guaviare, Guaviare, Colombia
Book your stay at Hotel Garden House Guaviare
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See availability →Frequently asked questions
Where is Hotel Garden House Guaviare?
On Calle 7 #22-86, in the center of San José del Guaviare, about 1 km from the Jorge Enrique González Torres Airport. A café-bar is 150 m away and restaurants within 400 m.
How far is the airport?
About 1 km, according to Booking.com. It is a short taxi ride or a walk, which helps with early or late flights.
Is there wifi?
Yes, free wifi throughout the property. Booking.com guests rate it 8.4 and describe it as stable and fast.
Is there a restaurant or breakfast?
Booking.com does not list a restaurant or breakfast, but it does list room service. A café-bar and restaurants are within 400 m.
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is around 1:00 PM (Booking.com shows 1:00 to 2:00 PM) and check-out is between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. The front desk is open 24 hours, so let the hotel know if you will arrive late.
Can I visit La Lindosa from the hotel?
Yes. La Lindosa and the Pozos Naturales are on the outskirts of San José del Guaviare, and the hotel offers a tour-organizing service. You can also book guided excursions to the Cerro Azul rock paintings.
Do the rooms have a private bathroom and air conditioning?
Some do. The double rooms with a private bathroom have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a patio; the standard double and the single room share a bathroom.
Are pets and parties allowed?
No. Pets are not allowed, and parties and events cannot be held at the property.