Hotel Mandalay 1941 - La Florida (Risaralda)

5-star countryside retreat on a working farm in La Florida, Risaralda

Property & Grounds

Hotel Mandalay 1941 sits on a working farm with access to a river on the property itself. Guests can walk a path down to the Otun River within the grounds, where picnic areas and birdwatching spots are available. The hotel's open-air restaurant and expansive veranda offer views of the valley and the jungle-covered mountains across the river.

Rooms

Each of the 10 rooms at Hotel Mandalay 1941 has its own character, with some offering direct access to a large wrap-around porch furnished with antique items. The Suite with Mountain View includes a private terrace and a fridge. Rooms come with flat-screen TVs, mountain-view patios, and cots available for families.

Dining

The on-site restaurant serves Latin American cuisine with à la carte and American breakfast options tailored to guest preferences. Dinners are ordered the day before from a small menu and prepared fresh on-site, with options such as trout and vegetarian meals. Breakfasts include fruit, breads, juices, and coffee, with a local hot chocolate available.

Family-Friendly Activities

The property offers outdoor spaces where children can explore and feed the chickens on the farm. A picnic by the river and hikes to the nearby 200 ft Cascada Los Frailes waterfall are available through the hotel. Evening campfires with marshmallows and aromática tea provide a relaxing end to the day for families.

Location & Transport

Hotel Mandalay 1941 is located 18 miles from Ukumari Zoo and 8 miles from the César Gaviria Trujillo Viaduct. The hotel offers free private parking and a paid airport shuttle service from Matecaña International Airport. Walkable access to the Otún Quimbaya National Park is available from the hotel, along with nearby hiking trails and the pueblo of La Florida.

• Grounds: Working farm with direct river access and picnic areas
• Rooms: 10 individually styled rooms with mountain-view patios
• Dining: Latin American restaurant with à la carte breakfast
• Children: Chicken feeding, river picnics, marshmallow campfires
• Location: 1 mile from Otún Quimbaya National Park

License number: 227551