# 321 Surprise! Beach House & Glamping

> A nature-connected glamping experience on Providencia Island, Colombia. Three unique rooms with sea views, garden-to-table breakfasts, and island adventures.

## About

321 Surprise is a beach house and glamping property located in Smooth Water Bay on the southeast coast of Providencia Island, Colombia. Hosted by Shani and Winston, it offers three distinct accommodations: Heaven (a luxury glamping bungalow with hot tub and spa bath), Inspiration (a couples retreat with private balcony), and Resilience (a family room named for the hurricane rebuilders who stayed there after Hurricane Iota in 2020).

The property sits steps from Manzanillo Beach, surrounded by green mountains, the Caribbean Sea, and the UNESCO Seaflower Biosphere Reserve — home to the world's third-largest barrier reef.

## Location

- Address: Smooth Water Bay, Providencia Island, San Andrés and Providencia, Colombia
- Coordinates: 13.35°N, 81.37°W
- Near: Manzanillo Beach (walking distance), Southwest Bay (2.6 km), El Embrujo Airport (4 km)

## Rooms

### Heaven — Deluxe Bungalow
- Hot Tub · Luxury Glamping
- 517 ft² / 48 m², 1 large double bed, en-suite spa bath
- Sea view, mountain view, garden view, hardwood floors

### Inspiration — Double Room
- Private Balcony · Couples Retreat
- 323 ft² / 30 m², 1 extra-large double bed, en-suite bathroom
- Sea view, mountain view, garden view, minibar, terrace

### Resilience — Family Room
- Sleeps 4 · Family Friendly
- 517 ft² / 48 m², 1 double bed + 2 single beds, shared bathroom
- Two connected rooms, sea view, mountain view, garden view

## Amenities

All rooms include: Air conditioning, Free WiFi (206 Mbps), Flat-screen TV, Balcony, Terrace, Daily housekeeping, Linen & towels, Non-smoking rooms. Pets are welcome. Breakfast included (garden-to-table with homemade fruit jams).

## Services

- Motorbike rental
- Car rental
- Boat tours from private dock
- Snorkeling tours
- Fishing tours
- Mountain peak guided tours
- Island boat trips to Santa Catalina

## Things to Do in Providencia

Providencia Island is a 17 km² Caribbean island, part of the UNESCO Seaflower Biosphere Reserve. Known for the "Sea of Seven Colors" and the world's third-largest barrier reef.

### Beaches
- Manzanillo Beach — 300m white sand, palm trees, calm water (steps from property)
- Southwest Bay — golden sand, kayaking, Saturday horse racing (2.6 km)
- Freshwater Bay — calm waters, local cafés
- Almond Bay — crystal clear, unique blue lizards
- Fort Bay — secluded beach on Santa Catalina

### Ocean Activities
- Snorkeling the barrier reef (visibility up to 30m)
- Crab Cay (Cayo Cangrejo) — pristine snorkeling island
- Scuba diving (40+ dive sites, reef sharks, sea turtles)
- Deep-sea fishing (tuna, mahi-mahi)
- Boat trips to Santa Catalina

### Land Activities
- El Pico hike — 360m summit, 90-minute trek, panoramic views
- Morgan's Head — pirate Henry Morgan's legendary rock formation
- Santa Catalina & Lovers' Bridge — 17th-century fort ruins
- Island loop drive — 30 km scenic coastal road

### Food & Culture
- Rondón — traditional coconut seafood stew
- Raizal culture — Creole language, reggae music, Caribbean traditions
- Roland's Roots Reggae Bar on Manzanillo Beach

## Getting to Providencia

1. Fly from mainland Colombia (Bogotá, Medellín, Cartagena) to San Andrés
2. San Andrés to Providencia: Satena flight (20 min) or catamaran (3 hours)
3. Tourist card required before boarding

## Best Time to Visit

- Dry season (January–April): Best weather, calm seas
- Shoulder (May–June, Nov–Dec): Fewer crowds, good prices
- Year-round: 26–30°C (79–86°F)

## Booking

- Primary: Booking.com — https://www.booking.com/hotel/co/321-surprise-beach-house-and-glamping.en-gb.html
- Contact: WhatsApp: +57 311 283 7801
- Rating: 9.6 comfy beds (based on 45 reviews)

## Links

- Website: https://321surpriseglamping.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/321surpriseglamping/
- TripAdvisor: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g18693105-d28547267-Reviews-321_Surprise_Beach_House_And_Glamping
- Rooms: https://321surpriseglamping.com/rooms
- Things to Do: https://321surpriseglamping.com/things-to-do-in-providencia