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
Guests' ChoiceBased on 58 hostel reviews
8.4Cleanliness
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
Daniela
United KingdomBeautiful 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
Dan
United KingdomWe 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
Michael
AustraliaInternet 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
Megan
CanadaThe 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
Nicholson
United StatesCabin 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
Patrick
United KingdomDue 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
Magda
ColombiaTo 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
Annelore
Belgium/
Lovely stay, great and helpful staff, nice rooms and perfect atmosphere to relax!
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 9 March 2023
Estelle
United Kingdomlittle 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
Harriet
MexicoThe 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
Marta
Polandextremely 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
Kristine
DenmarkOur 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
Oussama
Chileinternet 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
Iain
New Zealand- 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
Ilse
NetherlandsLot 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
Stefano
Switzerlandbasic 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
Felix
CanadaThe 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
Stephanie
CuraçaoThe view was breathtaking
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 31 May 2022
Nofar
IsraelThere 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
Monica
NetherlandsThe 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
Carlos
SpainThere 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
Anouk
NetherlandsWifi 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
Elizabeth
United StatesWonderful staff, good food and beautiful views
Stayed in March 2022
Reviewed: 13 April 2022
Vanessa
United KingdomThe 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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