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Kilometro 28, via Santa Marta - Riohacha, Vereda el trompito bajo, Manzana B Casa 11, 123456 El Zaino, Colombia

#29 of 37 hotels in El Zaino

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Review score

Based on 58 hostel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.3

  • Comfort

    8.3

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    5.9

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  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful hostal very close to Tayrona park and easy to get to/from Santa Marta. The bus stops literally at the doorstep of the place. The couple who owned the place were very friendly and happy to give lots of tips on the area. Room itself was basic but comfortable. Bare In mind there’s no hot water but you won’t need it with the heat! Pool was also lovely.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    9.0
    Amazing location and great for visiting Tayrona
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We stayed in one of the villas, the rooms didn't have air con but did have a couple of fans. Only having one bathroom for five people wasn't ideal although we could use the shower next to the pool in a pinch. No bin in the room either.

    The photos don't do this Hostel justice, the gardens around the huts and the surrounding mountain are amazing. The staff are friendly and welcoming, the pool is decent, and the food is great. Getting the bus to Tayrona National Park was super easy too, wait on the main road for next bus (blue, white, and green, running every 10/15 minutes) and be at the main park entrance in 7 minutes. Would also recommend going to Mendihuaca beach (pronounced mendy-whacker), use the same bus as Tayrona, just a few stops further down.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 June 2023

    7.0
    Good value for the money but expect basic.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Internet is intermittent, towels are not replaced even after 3 days but that’s expected in a hostel. Stairs could be an issue for some.

    Nice location almost walking distance from El Zaino Entrance to Tayrona NP Clean pool. Ok breakfast.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 June 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The location was key as we were heading to Tayrona National park which was only a short shuttle away. Not many other attractions near by though. We needed to be back in Santa Marta at 5am to catch our shuttle back to Cartagena and the staff arranged that for us at 4am which was very helpful! No wifi unless you are up at the reception area. They only serve breakfast which we didn't have time for so didn't get a chance to try it. There are a few restaurants near by with great food though! All in all a great place to stay for the value!

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 June 2023

    7.0
    Wonderful place near the river and great pool. Need earplugs for sleeping.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cabin was close to the road. Trucks and motorcycles sounded like they were in the cabin until late at night.

    Grounds and staff were great. Beds comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2023

    7.0
    Really pleasant stay in a stunning location. would recommend when Tayrona Park is open
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due to the national park being closed the restaurant was closed for evening meals

    Stunning view and space to relax

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 April 2023

    9.0
    The hotel owners and the staff were very friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    To change the towels more often

    The hotel is trully beatiful. The food was excellent. The location is superb.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 March 2023

    9.0
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

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    Lovely stay, great and helpful staff, nice rooms and perfect atmosphere to relax!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2023

    8.0
    cute hotel, a little out the way. But very relaxing and quiet if you want to unwind
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    little out the way, you are on a main road so you can’t really walk anywhere. however motor taxis and buses. the restaurant wasn’t open so only had breakfast so had to go out for food and no kitchen area. it was super quite but that’s not a negative to most but we did think it might be more hostal vibe. but maybe that is just in the name.

    very beautiful little hostal, more like a hotel. Nice pool and area to have a drink in the evening with a view.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 February 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The water supply was a little unreliable - this is an issue affecting the area and not the hostel’s fault, but be aware that 24/7 running water is not likely!

    Very beautiful location, comfortable beds and good breakfast. The staff are super helpful.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 January 2023

    7.0
    we weren’t able to fall a sleep - but spent very nice evening in the terrace restaurant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    extremely noisy - if you stay in the lower bungalow you won’t be able to sleep. it’s by express way with trucks passing for the whole night :(. and there is no hot water in the shower. it’s not even designed to have hot water :)

    wonderful views, very close to park entry, very nice Restaurant, nice pool

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 November 2022

    8.0
    We had a nice relaxing family time in beautiful and friendly surroundings. We prolonged the stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was placed right next to the road which made it hard to sleep the first night. The other nights went better.

    The place was beautiful, the staff was super friendly, the pool was great for the kids, the food ind the restaurant was really tasty.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2022

    9.0
    it was a great experience. the hotel is very well located, the staff are just awesome, the cabins well designed and sepa
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    internet is too slow

    the location is just awesome, the architecture and the split of the cabins, the staff are the best ever so friendly helpful and kind

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2022

    9.0
    -
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    - some bugs in the bathroom it was raining and in the jungle so it would be tough to prevent

    - the food at the restaurant was some of the best we have eaten throughout our trip in Colombia, the included breakfast was great as well - the staff were very friendly and helpful with information on how to get around - walking distance to the park entrance (20mins) and east to flag down a bus to Santa Marta - the design of the hotel was well done, buildings were charming, and the landing was a nice view of the jungle - room was comfortable, dry, well insulated from the rain outside and highly functional mosquito net for the bed

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lot of ants in the room, also within the mosquito net because this was broken. The door of the room did not fully lock.

    Beautiful room, nice view, location looks like a paradise. Breakfast was delicious en the personnel is super friendoy.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 August 2022

    7.0
    good option around Tayrona park without big expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Villa
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    basic room, basic service. there’s very little focus on details

    beautiful location in the middle of the nature, good food for dinner and breakfast

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 1 August 2022

    7.0
    Stunning outdoor, not so stunning room :(
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room itself was clean, but there were always bugs coming in on the floor room, as the door is not closed enough at the bottom. Walls were not cleaned either. Shower is cold.

    The oudoor space, the view and the pool is stunning! Birds signing and relaxing place, near plaza and tayrona. Perfect location. Included breakfast was very tasty !

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2022

    9.0
    The staff was very friendly and helpful, and our room was very cozy. Not to mention the insane views!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Villa
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view was breathtaking

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 31 May 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are a lot of stairs so it's harder to get their with big suitcase

    ,Location is good, 5 minutes drive from Tayrona Park. The place is beautiful and the pool is nice. The bed was big

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2022

    9.0
    I had a great and pleasant stay; a good place to relax and enjoy nature.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The structure of the place is really good, there are some options of restaurantes and pharmacies around, the staffs are super kind and helpful

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2022

    9.0
    Beautiful place next to Tayrona
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 1 night

    There was a big storm while we were there, so there were a couple of electricity cuts implying no water. However, the staff gave us another hut and they fixed it as soon as they could. Things that happen in the middle of nature.

    The place is absolutely beautiful. It feels like being in the middle of the jungle. The huts are very nice and the swimming pool is really cool. The staff was very friendly as well and the place is super close to Tayrona. Even though it's in the middle of nothing, it's easy to get there from Santa Marta just by taking a bus from the central market. Totally recommended

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2022

    9.0
    Highly recommend this beautiful place!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Bungalow
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wifi reception is really poor, just come here to relax and don’t expect to be on your phone

    What a beautiful place, I really enjoyed my stay at the treehouse. Friendly staff and the salmon was amazing!

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 April 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wonderful staff, good food and beautiful views

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2022

    9.0
    Perfect haven near Tayrona National Park
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was perfect, loved that it was set into the trees where you can hear and see lots of birds. The family and staff were helpful, food was a little slow to arrive though. All-in-all, it’s been one of my favourite places to stay to truly relax!

    Stayed in April 2022

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