Sendero del Río Finca Hotel
A few blocks from the square, with an outdoor pool, restaurant and American breakfast. Handy if you arrive by bus and want a pool without leaving town.
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Hosterías in San Rafael, Antioquia: pool, restaurant and river nearby
In Antioquia a "hostería" means a country hotel with meals or at least a restaurant, green areas and, almost always, a pool. It is the classic format for families coming from Medellín on a long weekend.
What we count as a hostería
Places away from the main square with their own restaurant and outdoor space. We left out apartments and whole-house rentals, which are in cabins and farm stays.
The two most searched
Hostería Yakutour (La Rápida) and Hotel Club Paradise (El Arenal road, km 1.5) get more searches than all the others combined. Both have a slide and a pool, but neither can be booked on Booking.com: read the Yakutour page and the Club Paradise page for how to contact them.
Bookable on Booking.com
| Place | Area | Highlight | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sendero del Río Finca Hotel | Edge of town | Pool and barbecue | 8.5 | 113 |
| Casa Clandestina Campestre | La Chorrera, El Arenal | Bar and bikes | 8.2 | 111 |
| Ritmo del Río | El Macanal | River views | 9.1 | 80 |
| La Clarita | La Cristalina road | Garden balcony | 9.2 | 34 |
| La Cueva de Morgan | El Arenal road, km 3.3 | Pool and activities | 8.5 | 12 |
Booking.com data as of October 18, 2026.
Casa Clandestina Campestre
In La Chorrera, near the El Arenal swimming spots. Rooms with a patio, some with river views.
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Pool, restaurant and river views, with hikes and beekeeping run by the place itself. Full review
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Before booking a hostería
- Ask if the pool is open to day-pass visitors: some days it gets crowded.
- Confirm whether the plan includes meals or only breakfast.
- On long weekends they often require two nights minimum.
Most sit on the El Arenal road, the same one as El Trocadero. The overall comparison is in hotels in San Rafael.
Frequently asked questions
Which hostería in San Rafael has a slide?
Yakutour and Club Paradise, according to the local tourism network, Destinia and Hotwire.
Sources
Checked on October 18, 2026. Prices and opening hours change: always confirm with the official source before you travel.