A recently renovated property, Rivera Hostel is set in Santa Marta near Salguero Beach, El Rodadero Beach. The air-conditioned accommodation is 2.6 km from Playa Cabo Tortuga. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, full-day security and free WiFi. At the guest house, the units come with a private bathroom. There is a coffee shop on-site. Sightseeing tours are available close by. Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum is 3.9 km from the guest house, while Santa Marta Cathedral is 6.9 km away. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 8 km from Rivera Hostel.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
2 double beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
10
High score for Santa Marta
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Teresa
    Portugal Portugal
    Great hosts! Helped us with everything that we needed, for example we needed to go shopping and they gave us a ride. Also, took us to the airport for an extra.
  • Arevalo
    Colombia Colombia
    El servicio es para mi el apartado más importante y el brindado por do Rafael y su familia es único. Queda uno con ganas de volver y volveremos. Sin duda la ubicación, el aseo, la amabilidad, atención. Mejor dicho, todo. 100% recomendado
  • Castro
    Colombia Colombia
    Excelente atención, de parte del señor Rafa, su esposa e hijo. Un ambiente familiar, lugar tranquilo para descansar. Las habitaciones cómodas y un excelente aseo de las mismas. Esperamos volver a visitarlos.
  • Sara
    Spain Spain
    al atención de rafa excelente! gracias a el disfrutamos santa marta más de los esperado. limpio y agradable ! repetiríamos sin dudarlo !
  • Alejandra
    Colombia Colombia
    La calidad humana el señor Rafa es una persona especial, nos ayudó en todo, nos recomendó los mejores lugares, sin duda alguna volvería
  • Gomez
    Colombia Colombia
    La calidez de la atención del Dueño Y si delicioso Tinto. Una limpieza excelente.
  • Salvador
    Colombia Colombia
    Buena ubicacion.. sitios para comer cerca. Cerca de calles principales.. Muy buena la atención del Sr Rafael.. la habitación justo lo que esperabamos, comoda y super limpia.. volvere..
  • Reyes
    Colombia Colombia
    La atención y la amabilidad de los propietarios, súper recomendado, muchas gracias al señor Rafa y su familia por atendernos de una manera tan servicial
  • Jennifer
    Colombia Colombia
    La amabilidad del sr. Rafael, atento. Instalación limpias.
  • Rubén
    Spain Spain
    Increíble trato por parte de Don Rafael y de Santiago el peregrino. Volvería una y mil veces a Rivera Hostel, alojarse allí es sentirse como en casa. Ubicación 10/10 y es realmente vivir como un local estando en familia. ¡Eterno agradecimiento...

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rivera Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
Bathroom
  • Private bathroom
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Rivera Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 08:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that guests can use the kitchen for an extra 10% of total price of the reservation. Terms and conditions apply

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 134153

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Rivera Hostel

  • Rivera Hostel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at Rivera Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • Rivera Hostel is 3.7 miles from the centre of Santa Marta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The nearest beach is just 700 yards from Rivera Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Rivera Hostel include:

      • Double
      • Triple
      • Quadruple

    • The prices at Rivera Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.