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Hacienda Venecia, Manizales 170009 Colombia
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Hacienda Venecia Coffee Lodge
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This is what paradise must look like:: many exotic birds, colourful flowers, plantains and wax trees. We even saw iguanas! The rooms are comfortable, clean and quiet, all meals freshly prepared and tasteful, the staff very friendly and attentive. Wifi worked perfectly too. No tv in the room but who needs tv in a spot like this?!
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Date of stay: September 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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Coffee lodge located in the most beautiful area, great service and great food make it all together an amazing experience. Also there are a lot of options for you to do: coffee tour, rum tasting, bird watching etc. Gilbert is a great tourguide who knows everything about the coffee production, the plants and animals around the area and is very passionate in sharing his knowledge with you
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Date of stay: July 2023Trip type: Traveled with family
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With the unique taste of coffee processed "secado solar" in my mouth the memories of our stay at Hacienda Venezia come back. The first impression was very impressive for us and we enjoyed every minute of our stay that wished it would be longer. The atmosphere of the place keeps you smiling! The patios, the greenery, the birds that come near - encouraged by the feeders, the coffee, the sounds of the day and of the night and also the homemade food made and offered in the open kitchen/dinning room made our stay just magical! This is a place to learn everything about coffee if you are interested and there is no better guide than Johan Martinez who can explain all about it in a most beautiful and animated way. Our only regret is that we live too far from Colombia to be able to visit often!…
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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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I decided to splurge and spend way over my budget for two nights at the Hacienda Venecia. It’s a charming place, with lots of nice walks and bird watching. If you arrive by public transportation, as I did, they give instructions about where to get off the bus, and a driver will come pick you up free of charge. As there was a mixup on their part and the room I’d reserved at the Coffee Lodge wasn’t available, they offered to let me stay the first night at the Main House, which was nearly double the price, but said I could pay the rate of the Coffee Lodge. I was happy to have the experience since the Main House has lovely architecture, brightly painted in red, decorated with traditional artifacts, photos, and antiques. The grounds were gorgeous, with many peacocks strutting around, lush plants and flowers everywhere, birds chirping away, an iguana on the roof, and a pool to enjoy. There are various attractive places for guests to sit inside or outside on the porches all around the house, as well as hammocks. All the rooms are different and though they are the same price, have different facilities. My room, for example, had neither a fan nor a TV. There were accidental spills of red paint on the pretty tiled floor, electric sockets carelessly installed, doors and windows that were difficult to open and close, and paint peeling on the walls. Surprising, since these rooms go for 550,000 Colombian pesos (or more, depending on the season) which is around €130 per night. The dinner, which I discovered the next night, is exactly the same as what is served at the much cheaper Coffee Lodge, but they charge 9,000 pesos more per meal for some reason. The dinner was fine and the breakfast buffet was varied and more than sufficient. The staff were extremely friendly and attentive to the guests. Though check-in time starts at 3pm, check-out is at 11 am. So I had to pack my luggage early and the staff kindly moved it to the Coffee Lodge building the following morning, though I had no access to the room until 3:00. At 9:30 I joined the “coffee tour” that I’d signed up for (65,000 pesos = €15). Johan was an excellent guide, explaining the whole process of growing and producing coffee with lots of enthusiasm and humor, in very good English. I think everyone learned a lot. Afterwards, we could taste a jigger of rum, distilled by a staff member (Pedro?), who is happy to sell small bottles to the guests. Instead of having lunch, I took a walk past the Hostel to the living quarters of one farm worker’s family and used my very basic Spanish to communicate with Rosa and her two sons. The whole coffee estate is extremely picturesque and is a great way to spend a few relaxing days. Both the Main House and the Coffee Lodge offer guests unlimited coffee which, I must admit, was some of the best coffee I’d ever tasted! The dinner the second night was identical to the first night in the Main House: pumpkin (or carrot?) soup, chicken, and even the same cake for dessert. It tasted fine, but I expected that there’d be more variety. There’s also a pool here, however the weather was cloudy and cool by the time I had access to my room and luggage, so I didn’t take advantage of the pool. My room at the Coffee Lodge was attractive. The view from there was very pretty, the bed was even more comfortable than at the Main House, and there was a small fan to get a bit of ventilation once the windows were closed. No TV. WiFi worked OK. I think I actually liked the atmosphere and comfort at the Coffee Lodge more than at the Main House. I checked out before 11am and although I’d been planning to hang around and relax there for a couple more hours, I was told that there were other guests who were getting dropped off in 15 minutes at the main road and I was encouraged to go at the same time. The reception phoned the bus company to book a seat to Armenia and alert the driver to pick me up at that point by the highway. Lucky I checked the bill before leaving, as I saw I’d been charged for a lunch (though I hadn’t eaten any lunch there) as well as the dinner supplement at the Main House, which they deducted after I complained. All in all, I was glad I went to Hacienda Venecia. Despite the high cost (for me), having to change rooms the second day, and the uninspiring weather, it was a unique experience in beautiful surroundings. You don’t have to stay at their accommodations in order to take the coffee tour. But I was glad to have slept there two nights and recommend it to other travelers.…
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Date of stay: August 2022Trip type: Traveled solo
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We spent a wonderful week at Hacienda Venecia. Both the Coffee Lodge and Farm House offer clean and comfortable rooms with easy access to green spaces and open areas for sitting. We spent hours reading books and playing games, while watching nature around us. There are soooo many birds to observe in and around the farm and both houses have binoculars and identification kits you can use- we saw at least 50 different species in the week we stayed! The Farm house has a super veranda and a muster of peacocks! Both properties have a swimming pool. There is wifi in the main eating area but it didn't reach to the rear sitting area- we didn't mind, it was nice to disconnect!! Meals are communal. The wonderful staff prepare a set menu and you let them know if you will eat the day before. Everything we ate was delicious and there was sooo much food we were always stuffed! They kindly prepared a cake for my husband's birthday too :) The coffee is free!!! For other drinks (including alcohol) and snacks, they have an honesty bar. The properties are set within a huge coffee farm. The owners have produced a clear map of clearly marked hiking routes, some easier and some more steep! They also offer highly engaging and informative workshops on coffee and chocolate which are worth doing. They organized transport to and from the airport (about 30 minutes away) and helped us organize a taxi to Santa Rosa de Cabal (thermal baths) which was about an hour away. We can't wait to go back!!…
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Date of stay: March 2021
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We stayed at the Hacienda Venecia for seven days working from this beautiful place. The internet was perfect and we could connect to all our video and audio meetings and also we could enjoy the time with our dog Baloo.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Traveled on business
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Stayed 2 nights in the Motmot- room of this family- owned working coffee farm. Guesthouse is situated in lush garden full of butterflies, birds and- peacocks (watch out for peacocks not only on ground, but also high up in the trees). Excellent en suite room, Tasty breakfast, awesome common dinner (with other guests on one big table). Very obliging & friendly indigenous ladies are running the place. Beautiful pool. Informative coffee- tours in english offered. Couple of self- guided trails through hacienda- area with sometimes breathtaking views. Highly recommended!!!
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Date of stay: February 2019
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We spent two nights in the Mockingbird Suite in the main lodge. We just loved it. It is a picturesque spot with a large wrap around balcony with comfortable seating areas to read, bird watch or have a glass of wine at the end of the day. There is a very pretty outdoor pool and lounge chairs. The MB suite has its own bathroom...as well as a king sized bed...which are the two reasons we picked it. The food is good..not phenomenal but good. There are several bossy peacocks that roam the grounds - which I wasnt crazy about since I am terrified of peacocks. These also fly and hang out in trees and on roofs. Most people will like that..just not me. Some people have complained about the noise they make...and we are light sleepers- but they did not make any noise after dark or before breakfast the two nights we were there. We did the coffee tour which I really enjoyed ( even though this sort of thing usually bores both of us). It was well done and I would recommend. We also visited the orchid finca - Romelia- which was about an hour away and well worth the trip.…
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: Mockingbird Suite was large and comfortable with private bath
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We stayed for three nights. Beatiful grounds, great coffee tour, rooms are clean, stuff is helpful and friendly. Food is very good and it was wonderful to get together every night with other travelers for communal dinner. We are vegetarians and they accommodates our dietary needs. Great stay overall!
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Date of stay: December 2019Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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There are three options on this property... hostel, coffee lodge, main house. Supposedly the coffee lodge is the mid-range option, but I really think it is the best! The main house is in the "bed and breakfast" style of a family house, ornately decorated with more touches of family history, whereas the coffee lodge is minimalist but still with lots of cute touches. The coffee lodge to me was more comfortable for just hanging out, with casual indoor and outdoor common areas. Plus, in the coffee lodge each room has a private bathroom attached - whereas this is not the case for the main house (casa principal) given its history as an actual family home. The food was excellent, and it's a good thing it's provided since this place is out in the country down a long, bumpy road to get to it. Not the kind of place you can head out to a restaurant nearby for dinner—but with delicious home-cooked meals served family style, you don't need to! The place was a little echoey and not the most soundproof, with tile floors throughout, but fortunately this didn't turn out to be an issue for sleeping. I can't speak for the hostel, but the coffee lodge at least attracted a slightly older (30s and up) crowd who were mostly asleep (or in their rooms at least) by 10-11. The staff are very kind and considerate and think of everything. Super proactive and helpful. They go above and beyond to make you feel at home. The rooms have character, with local photography on the walls and small touches so no two rooms are the same. Even the smaller rooms feel spacious because of the floor-to-ceiling wooden doors you can fling wide open. Fortunately the bugs weren't too much of a problem. They do come into the building a bit when you have the windows and doors open (no screens) but for anyone who's traveled in the tropics before, you'll be used to this and the bug level is about a 3 on a scale of 1 to 10 here, I'd say. I did get a few bites, but not many at all considering that I was outside after dark and didn't wear bug spray. Last but not least, don't miss the coffee tour!! It was among the best of this type of tour I've taken at coffee farms, breweries, or wineries. Lots of detail about the coffee industry, growing and roasting methods, and what gives coffee different flavor notes—and plenty for us to taste! The coffee tour takes 3 hours. Hotel staff can also set up other excursions nearby for you. Highly recommend visiting one or more thermal baths (there are multiple nearby). We saw quite a few people staying at Hacienda Venecia for only one night and that just doesn't make sense to me!! Come for at least two, but I can honestly see spending a whole week here and not getting bored. It would be so extremely relaxing and there's plenty to do in the area to take 3-4 excursions during a week's stay.…
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Room Tip: Recommend the coffee lodge! Rooms at the back (away from the kitchen) may be quieter but the...
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Frequently Asked Questions about Hacienda Venecia Coffee Lodge
Which popular attractions are close to Hacienda Venecia Coffee Lodge?
Nearby attractions include Manizales Cathedral (3.7 miles), Monumento a los Colonizadores (3.7 miles), and Coffee Tour Hacienda Venecia (2.6 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Hacienda Venecia Coffee Lodge?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and free parking.
Is parking available at Hacienda Venecia Coffee Lodge?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Hacienda Venecia Coffee Lodge?
Conveniently located restaurants include El Dauntaun, La Beautiful Cocina Inusual, and Restaurante Arriero Campestre.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Hacienda Venecia Coffee Lodge?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.