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Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona

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A wooden deck with a hot tub and thatched umbrellas. - Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona (Santa Marta)
A beach with a thatched-roof hut, clear turquoise water, and a boat. - Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona (Santa Marta)
A person sitting in a pool with a wooden deck and thatched roof in the background. - Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona (Santa Marta)
A wooden structure with a thatched roof, wooden railings, and a sign reading "Yachay". - Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona (Santa Marta)
A thatched-roof structure with a wooden deck and a stone staircase leading to a white building. - Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona (Santa Marta)
Located close to Playa La Piscina and Cabo San Juan del Guía Beach, Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona provides a terrace, a garden, and an arcade/game room. Adventurous travelers may like the hiking/biking and ecotours at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can also expect to find laundry facilities, a bar and conference space.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

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A hotel room with a bunk bed, a single bed, and a window with sheer curtains.

Family Triple Room, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Garden Area

  • Garden view
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two single beds, a wooden ladder, a window with curtains, and a view of greenery outside.

Family Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Tower

A neatly made bed with a white blanket, a towel, and two boxes labeled 'Yachay'.

Junior Suite, 1 Bedroom, Terrace, Tower

  • Mountain view
  • 60 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden headboard, a bed with white bedding, colorful pillows, a small table with a plant, and a wall-mounted lamp.

Standard Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with a white quilt, a yellow rug, and a view of greenery through a door.

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Balcony, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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A bedroom with two beds, a small desk, a chair, and a balcony with a view of greenery.

Family Suite, Multiple Beds, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Marta, Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona is in the mountains and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Tayrona National Natural Park and Playa La Piscina. Cabo San Juan del Guía Beach and Cristal Beach are two other places to visit that come recommended. Snorkeling offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours, hiking/biking trails, and horse riding nearby. Visit our Santa Marta travel guide
Map
KM 33 via Santa Marta - Rioacha, 700 meters inside Tayrona National Park, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 47001

What's nearby

  • A beach with clear blue water, a thatched-roof hut, and palm trees.
    Tayrona National Natural Park
    1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • A beach with yellow boats, a clear blue sky, and a cityscape with mountains in the background.
    Rodadero Beach
    50 min drive - 29.9 miles
  • A calm sea with several boats anchored.
    Taganga Beach
    50 min drive - 30.7 miles
  • Santa Marta Beach
    45 min drive - 28.9 miles
  • Bello Horizonte Beach
    52 min drive - 34.5 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    73 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante y Panadería El Rincon de Fabi
  • Laberinto Macondo
    7 min drive
  • Restaurante Hotel Anita
    14 min walk
  • Tranquilandia
    5 min drive
  • Refresqueria Los Angeles
    6 min drive

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Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: COP 25,000 for adults and COP 25,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • Arcade/game room
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Art supplies
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 215 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 10 steps to reach entrance
  • No elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2016
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
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
This property is located in Tayrona National Park. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the national park.

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between June 01 and June 15.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 100000.0 per day

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 the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately COP 25000 for adults and COP 25000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 160000 per vehicle
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 100000.0 per day

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, debit card, or cash deposit 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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
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 massage services; 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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona?

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 4:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 6 AM–4 PM on request. A fee of COP 160000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona located?

Situated by the sea, this hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Tayrona National Natural Park.

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Reviews

Ecohotel Yachay Tayrona Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 44 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very kind in helping me to source medicine for my sick wife. Thank you! Food and service are excellent. Very reasonable for such a good hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property and staff were excellent. Great place to stay in the park in comfort. Stayed with a baby and a toddler and the staff were very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Danam

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great staying

My daughter and I stayed for 3 nights, we had a great time in Tyrona National Park. It was great coming back after a long hiking day to a friendly hotel concierge, as well the hostess at the restaurant was kind and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dairo was an amazing host, very helpful and attentive. One of the best places to reconnect with nature ✨and enjoy of Santa Marta flora and fauna!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great adventure

We had an amazing experience inside the park. The service here is great and the food is deserving of a Michelin star. A great place to book if you are looking for adventure. The hotel is located inside the park, givibg you access to the trail head befor the crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at Yachay. The staff is very caring. The food at the restaurant is absolutely delicious. The hotel is surrounded by nature and therefore very relaxing. I wished there was a larger pool but we appreciated the jacuzzi and made good use of it. The hotel is very close to the entrance of the park but has some steep stairs, therefore not for people with mobility issues. You have to get tickets for the park as the hotel is inside the park. Entrance to the park is only until 3 pm so you need to plan for that. The room we got was nice, there is no TV, but not a big deal for us. A/C worked fine except for one night when it turned off due to issues with the power grid in general, it went back up eventually. The room was cool enough with open windows alone though. Bed was confortable and the room was very clean. We had a car and were able to park in the hotel and just drive to the beginning of the trail to the beach in early morning which was very convenient. I would definitely come back when visiting Parque Tayrona.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place

The grounds are so pretty. Service was great. AC worked just fine. Included breakfast portion are slightly on the small end, but not too small. My only downside is during check-in the receptionist forgot to exclude the Iva tax from the bill. Foreigners are waved the Iva tax if they present their passports. She removed it once I made a comment. This could have been a simple Overlook on the receptionist part, but I've been in Columbia many times and I know that these Gringo fees are typically not added by accident. So just be aware and double check before you pay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Restaurante excelente, local delicioso
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful setting and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
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8/10 Good

Tania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice place

Staff was super friendly and helpfull. Food was very good. Wifii was only accessible in the commun areas and not our room. That was the only thing we didn’t like. We would defenitly go back.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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8/10 Good

Bengt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Personalen , frukosten å maten , miljön var utmärkt. Rummen var bra.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

jean jacques

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tayrona

Chambre un peu sombre. Mais environnement dans le parc parfait. Très bon restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Huy Hoang

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très bel hôtel dans le parc

Le Yachai est très beau et agréable, au cœur du parc de Tayrona, précisément à 10mn à pied depuis l'entrée El Zaino. Nous avons occupé la suite familiale qui propose une superbe terrasse avec un jacuzzi privatif extérieur. La localisation est bonne mais nécessite tout de même de prendre la navette pour accéder au départ du sentier de randonnée (ou alors il faut marcher 45mn le long de la route). Mais la navette est très facile à prendre, il en passe régulièrement (5000COP par personne et par trajet). L'hôtel en lui même est très beau et plutôt bien entretenu. Propreté irréprochable. Le restaurant est bon, un peu cher mais très lent. Séjour très agréable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

GUY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Personnel attentif et attentionné , service un peu long. Lieu remarquable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel es hermoso, la vista y las instalaciones son perfectas para un innolvidable descanso
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Colombia National Park Experience

Very nice accommodations in a beautiful setting. Beautiful jungle like trees. The host at the desk was very helpful and the food was excellent. We would recommend this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AMAZING!!!! BEST PLACE TO STAY! NOT TOO CLOSE TO THE BEACH, YOU NEEED TO TALK FOR A GOOD 30 MINUTES OR MAYBE MORE. BUT OTHER THAN THAT. PERFECT
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jairy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome place!!

It was an amazing environment with very friendly staff. Beautiful surroundings with plenty of nature. Not enough words to describe how much we enjoyed our stay there.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was excellent. Staff was courtesy and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019
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2/10 Terrible

Clara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Para llegar al hotel se debe pagar una entrada al parque que no está incluida en la tarifa del hotel. Al llegar las entradas al parque estaban agotadas y no pudimos acceder. Esta información tendría que ser facilitada por el hotel al huésped y la compra de esta entrada debería estar gestionada por parte del hotel. Nos han hecho perder un dia entero de nuestras vacaciones y no hemos recibido ninguna compensación. Por otra parte al salir nos cobraban unos cafés que no habíamos consumido. Nos hemos ido muy disgustados y estamos muy inconformes con los servicios de este hotel ya que no es un hotel barato. En mi opinión son unos informales.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Pete

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super nice hotel inside the park. Staff is very helpful and super friendly. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful relaxation

Beautiful location and view. Much more ideal to have a private bathroom than use the shared, as natures night friends are out lurking. Food is actually good! You can order lunch bags for if you go spend the day hiking in Tayrona (not worth it- plus food available out on the beach). Fan is a bit loud but necessary. I also wish they had more hammocks out
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
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10/10 Excellent

JAIME A

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

MUY BUENA OPCION DENTRO DEL PARQUE TAYRONA

Lo mejor: La atención por parte de su personal en la Recepción (Alex) y en restaurante (Andrés), son muy amables y saben atender a los huéspedes. Las instalaciones exteriores son muy bonitas, muy bien mantenidas, en una privilegiada ubicación y con una vista privilegiada. Las habitaciones son buenas, aunque un poco calientes dado que el ventilador de techo es pequeño en algunas. Las camas son buenas, aunque un poco ruidosas tal vez por el tipo de cama en madera. El aseo en general es bueno. Los baños en las habitaciones si son muy estrechos, y poco cómodos. Por mejorar: En el restaurante, aunque el desayuno es bueno, en la cena no hay mucha variedad aunque por la carta pareciera que si, tal vez no mantienen muchos alimentos en stock porque no hay mucho huésped y eso genera que mantengan tal vez pocas cantidades generando que no hayan platos de los que se ofrecen y toca consumir lo que hay porque no hay lugar cercano para salir a comer fácilmente. Las bebidas tienen precios altos en comparación con otros hoteles y restaurantes al interior del parque. Deberían buscar alguna manera para que restringir el paso de los sapos y evitar que circulen en la zona del restaurante y en el hall de habitaciones, dado que por su gran tamaño pasan a ser algo desagradables y no a todas las personas le parecen tan amigables.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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8/10 Good

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Soggiorno Yachay Tayrona Ecohotel

Bellisima struttura situata all'inizo del Parco Tayrona (l'ingresso del parco è quello di El Zaino). Le camere sono piccole e minimal ma il panorama e la posizione sono da incanto!!! Forse un po' caro il prezzo per notte considerando di essere in Colombia. Sicuramento un posto che consiglierei ad un mio amico.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Melinda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is a beautiful hotel in the Tayrona Park. The walk up the terrace is covered with flowers and plants. The food is wonderful and the staff take care of you. You are higher up and experience lovely breezes. If I were to come again I would stay all of the nights at Yachay!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018