Plantation House

Location:
Alto de Coronel

Calle 7 # 1-04

Salento, Quindío
Salento, Colombia

Hostel

By Dan Anderson

Most backpackers in Salento stay in Plantation House. It's easy to see why since travelers often stay at Plantation House longer than planned because of the beautiful views, comfortable accomodations and hammocks, the knowledgable and well-connected English-speaking staff, and the very tranquilo atmosphere.

This Hotel is: Budget

Hotel Amenities, Services and Facilities Community Kitchen, Laundry Service, Internet Facilities - Charge, 24-Hour Reception, Lounge, Book Exchange - Free, Luggage Storage, Linens Included, 24-Hour Hot Water, Wheelchair Accessible, Pets Allowed, Towels Included, Common Room, Telephone/Fax Facilities, Taxes Included in Price

Getting There:
Get off the bus by the fire house ("estación de bomberos") in Salento. Facing the main square, follow the street on your right. It's on the left, two blocks up. Anyone who lives in town will know where it is, as well.

Room Prices:
Lower:$7.50

Contact Information:
Phone: 576-759-3403
E-mail: theplantationhousesalento(at)remove-this.yahoo.co.uk

Traveler Reviews of

Another View of the Plantation House

Rating: 25%

Plantation House is a run-down backpacking hostel that continues to attract foreigners because it is on a highly publicized hostel route. The house itself is outside town on a dirt road, several blocks from the main plaza. Somehow this place is continually packed with people. Two dorm rooms — one in the main house that sleeps four, and the other set back in another house across the street sleeping six — cost a reasonable $8 per bed, but their private rooms are expensive ($18-24). Travelers to Salento are much better off staying in town, closer to the action. There are plenty of better options along Calle 6 and Carrera 6.

By Bren from Honolulu, Apr 23, 2008

Plantation House

Rating: 25%

Good place for budget travelers, but if you can spend a little more there are better options. Located in a nice setting with good views on the countryside, though pretty far from the town center. Rooms are not very clean with the worst bed I have ever slept in. Cats walk around in the kitchen, not very hygienic in my opinion. Very friendly owners, english guy that can provide you with information about the region.

By V!VA User from Netherlands, Jun 30, 2008