Magic Garden House

We were recommended this place to stay by a good friend who has stayed there a few times. He was raving about it. We spent 3 nights there in March 2025 and he was spot on. It is very special. When you turn up there is no sign on the door and when it opens, you walk into an amazing oasis in the middle of Cali. It is in a safe location opposite the park and a very short walk to the hub of the historic area of San Antonia. We were greeted by the lovely Lizceth, who had also been communicating brilliantly before our arrival. The wonderful charming owner Jaimie, gave us some spot-on local recommendations on where to go for drinks or dinner. She really made us feel welcome. The rooms are immaculate and have windows looking out onto a courtyard on the ground floor and onto a bright open-air area on the first floor. There is a terrace with the most spectacular views out across the city and the breakfast room is there too …..so what a place to sit! There is a kitchen area with a fridge stocked with drinks and an honesty book for you to write in when you have something. That sums up the place… It did not feel at all like a guest house, it was more like being welcomed into a family. The other guests were also lovely and generous with travel tips. I suspect this is because of the sort of people the Magic Garden House attracts. This was the best place we stayed during our three-week, tour of Colombia. David and Caroline

Magic Garden House is located on the edge of Parque San Antonio, which is a vibrant meeting place for locals of all ages. And yet quiet after midnight. The young couple who run the hotel are very friendly and helpful. It has a beautiful garden terrace with a view of the city. A pleasant common area. It offers a healthy and varied breakfast with several choices. The staff is friendly and helpful. Two old lazy backpackers from Holland Kees & Henny

We really enjoyed our stay ; it is very nicely decorated and the breakfast is excellent. The rooms are very elegant, It is ideally located in San Antonio. The owner has Colombian kindness which goes from the heart. we hope we can come back soon ! I recommend 300% ! We had to wait one hour for a taxi and the owner helped us a lot and was happy to get to know us.

Possibly the coolest hotel in the world. Definitely the best hotel in Cali. There is literally no end to the depth of wonder to be found at this homestead-come-boutique hotel experience, in the nicest area of town, with the very best people, the coolest breezes in an otherwise diagonally sweaty city, the best views, and outstanding food, service, amenities.

Everything about the "Magic Garden House" is truly amazing: the atmosphere, the location, the services, the amenities, but what makes it truly unique is the staff and the hosts. They will do anything possible to make your stay an unforgettable experience. The MAgic Garden House is a reason to visit Cali.

If we share how much we love this place it will be harder to get in when we want to return! Magic House feels like our home away from home when in Cali. The staff is welcoming and the area is safe. Great breakfast, beautiful view and areas to relax. It is walkable to all the areas we have wanted to visit, but be ready for steep hills. Easy to hike up to Tres Cruces from there. (We are in our 60s and walk from there to the historic part of Cali, the central market, the stadium, artisan market.) Lots of restaurants, not just on the same street...go around the corners too. Parking may be a problem unless you arrange with the hosts. San Antonio, the park nearby, has an amazing amphitheater where local artists perform programs from music to magic shows. If you are an early to bed person you may need ear plugs although the programs end at 10pm.