Title: Estelar Recinto - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel Art Deco hotel with a fitness center and a steam room ## Photo gallery for Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel ![Turkish bath - Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel (Manizales)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2369700/2369650/333eabbd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Gazebo - Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel (Manizales)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2369700/2369650/92d4ac7f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast served - Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel (Manizales)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2369700/2369650/fdc122ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lake - Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel (Manizales)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2369700/2369650/5efa1789.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor spa tub - Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel (Manizales)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2369700/2369650/6ebb5170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies You can look forward to a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe at Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam or steam room, and indulge in a massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours and hiking/biking. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - Spa - Breakfast available - Parking included - Room service - Pet-friendly - Gym ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Dec. 14 - Dec. 15](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=2369650&PinnedHotelID=2369650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-14&endDate=2025-12-15&selected=2369650&PinnedHotelID=2369650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Dec. 15 - Dec. 16](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=2369650&PinnedHotelID=2369650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-15&endDate=2025-12-16&selected=2369650&PinnedHotelID=2369650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Dec. 19 - Dec. 21](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=2369650&PinnedHotelID=2369650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-19&endDate=2025-12-21&selected=2369650&PinnedHotelID=2369650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Dec. 26 - Dec. 28](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=2369650&PinnedHotelID=2369650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=2369650&PinnedHotelID=2369650&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 2 beds 1 bed Showing 4 of 4 rooms ### View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin Room) ![Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Standard Twin Room)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2369700/2369650/1cb1aee7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Standard Twin Room) 8.6 Excellent 8 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Cable channels Desk chair - Sleeps 2 - 2 Twin Beds ### View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2369700/2369650/6cadedc4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Standard Room, 1 Double Bed 8.0 Very good 5 reviews ### Highlights Air conditioning Flat-screen TV Premium bedding Blackout drapes/curtains Private bathroom Rainfall showerhead Cable channels Desk chair - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ### Double Room Standard with Street View - 182 sq ft - Sleeps 2 ### View all photos for Room Standard ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2370000/2369700/2369650/3c88cbc6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Room Standard 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 2 ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FManizales-Hotels-Estelar-Recinto-Del-Pensamiento-Hotel.h2369650.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FManizales-Hotels-Estelar-Recinto-Del-Pensamiento-Hotel.h2369650.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C5.04163%2C-75.50239&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=st-m2XCsZKCQ-2h0Vap90lsK2do=) Km 11, via al Magdalena, Manizales, Caldas #### What's nearby - Cambulos Cable Via \- 10 min walk \- 0.9 km - Torre de El Cable \- 5 min drive \- 2.9 km - Palogrande Stadium \- 5 min drive \- 2.9 km - Plaza de Toros \- 5 min drive \- 4.4 km - Termales - Balneario Santa Rosa de Cabal \- 61 min drive \- 57.7 km #### Getting around - Manizales (MZL-La Nubia) - 13 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Condesa Taquería - ‬6 min drive - ‪La Burger, Fast Good - ‬6 min drive - ‪Mexico Lindo - ‬5 min drive - ‪Ednia - ‬6 min drive - ‪Asados Fabio Andres - ‬2 min drive ## About this property ### Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel Hotel in the mountains You can look forward to a terrace, shopping on site, and a coffee shop/cafe at Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam or steam room, and indulge in a massage. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like ecotours and hiking/biking. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - Free self parking - Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and wedding services - Tour/ticket assistance, a 24-hour front desk, and 2 meeting rooms Room features All guestrooms at Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel offer perks such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. 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A restaurant ### Things to do - Ecotours - Gym - Hiking/biking trails - Shopping - Steam room ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Porter/bellhop - Proposal/romance packages - Tour and ticket assistance - Wedding services ### Business services - 2 meeting rooms - 3,358 square feet of conference space - Business center ### Outdoors - Garden - In the mountains - Terrace ### Spa - Massage - Spa services - Turkish bath ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No elevator (single-level property) - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible registration desk - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant ### More - 1 building - 1 floor - Art Deco architecture - Banquet hall - Built in 1998 - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Premium bedding ### Bathroom - Free toiletries - Private bathroom - Rainfall showerhead - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request) - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels ### Food and drink - Limited room service ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Desk chair - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight Early check-in subject to availability Early check-in is available for a fee Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 1 PM Late check-out subject to availability A late check-out fee will be charged ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Breakfast is not included in the Breakfast rate for children 12 years and under. Breakfast for children can be requested onsite for the listed child breakfast fee. ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs and cats only 1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet) Pets cannot be left unattended Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation Food and water bowls are available ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome 2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service). We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: USD 30000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4) - Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night - Service animals are exempt from fees - Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability) - Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system ### We should mention This property does not have elevators If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance. Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly) ### Property is also known as Estelar Recinto Pensamiento Estelar Recinto Pensamiento Hotel Estelar Recinto Pensamiento Hotel Manizales Estelar Recinto Pensamiento Manizales Estelar Recinto Pensamiento Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel Hotel Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel Manizales Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel Hotel Manizales ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel? ### Does Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Estelar Recinto del Pensamiento Hotel located? ## Have a question? 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