KM 28 Via Troncal de Caribe a riohacha., 470008 El Zaino, Colombia
#11 of 37 hotels in El Zaino
Guests' ChoiceBased on 361 hostel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.1
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
7.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 18 November 2023
Tim
ColombiaI got a free Upgrade because I won a raffle in the evening. The Upgrade was amazing, great view, nice double bed, private shower and bathroom. The whole hostel is great too. Delicious food, nice common areas. Would definitely go again!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Grėtė
LithuaniaMosquitoes
Great location, wonderful views!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 16 November 2023
Mariana
Colombiawe arrived during rainy season, and it was super complicated to reach the hostel so make sure to talk to them directly before arriving so they can give you recommendations
best landscape views from your room, food and coctels at the bar were incredible and pretty near from Tayrona park entrance. it’s definitely an unique nature experience
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 14 November 2023
Tina
GermanyNothing to be mentioned here.
This hostel is really amazing and the place absolutely magical. It is set in nature and all spaces are open but it still provides everything you need (shower etc). They are making a great effort to keep shared spaces like bathrooms clean and equipped and the food and drinks are absolutely delicious as well! Had a great time there and would definitely book this accommodation again!
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 12 November 2023
Jonathan
United KingdomNoisy at night sometimes
Beautiful surroundings
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 11 November 2023
Ava
IrelandN/A
Best hostel I have visited in Colombia ! Outstanding location, in the middle of the jungle ! Spectacular views, staying in a tree house. Great food, amazing staff, good vibes.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Ysabel
Netherlandsthere was not so much space to put the bags in the dorm, which was a bit unhandy, but that’s what you sign up for when you go on a jungle adventure :)
awesome place if you wanna stay in the jungle near Tayrona, great staff, good food & drinks! E
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 6 November 2023
Melikay227
United StatesThe food isn't always available. Even if they say lunch starts at 12, sometimes they don't have food available until 1 or later. Sometimes you have to wait quite a while for your food, so order early. Also I wouldn't recommend coming here with a suitcase (which I did). You have to hike up a bit and cross a few rivers (1 big one and 2 small ones), and it can be muddy. We used Moto taxis to bring our suitcases up and down, but it's not ideal.
The place was beautiful, and really felt like we were deep in nature. The "valley" view is stunning. The rooms and bathrooms were clean. Each bed has an individual net. The food is really good, and there are a lot of vegetarian options. The staff and volunteers are so friendly and helpful. It's a really good value for what you get. There are moto taxis that can bring you from the main road and back if you need. It's also walking distance to Tayrona entrance.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 27 October 2023
Katja
GermanyWe just found out the 2. day that we can refill our water bottle. Up to this point we bought our water in the bar, as no-one told us that we can refill the bottles. There is not always all the options for drinks and food available. Nothing super bad, just good to know.
A clean room in middle of the nature with a beautiful view. The staff is nice and the food is good. We stayed 3 nights and could see the cotton-top tamarin one afternoon close to the reception, which was great. You can book various activities with the hostel. We went on the tour with Machete Sam, which was a great experience.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Camilla
DenmarkThe bed was very hard and small
The Titi hut was great for a couple and staff was awesome! All new English to some extent as a minimum and they were very helpful. Most beautiful sunset we have seen in Colombia
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 September 2023
Annika
EstoniaNothing bad to say about this place.
The location was great, surroundings were beautiful, you could fall asleep and wake up to the sound of birds chirping. While reading a book I also spotted some monkeys. The staff was superfriendly, all spoke english aswell (a treat you don't see much in Columbia). Food was nice. It was super close to Tayrona entrance. Definately worth to stay longer than just for visiting Tayrona.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Cláudia
United KingdomCould do with a few more fans in and in the social areas (bar, restaurant, reception) - it gets really really humid and hot sometimes 😅 There was only one small blanket on our bed and with the fans on full power the whole night it got kind of cold (I think we saw someone else who had 2 blankets so maybe that was just one off mistake!) It’s quite a hike to get there but you can get a moto taxi if you don’t want to walk (or walk it and enjoy the views!)
Great environment straight away after entering the main gate. Everyone was really nice and made us feel really welcomed from the first minute :) The room (shared dorm with double beds) was quite a hike to get there (with all to our bags) but once we got there the views were amazing! The room was very clean and each bed had a proper mosquito net (which kept us safe from bugs the whole two nights). There were lockers for everyone and fans to keep us cool. The area is very cool with a lot of spots to chill and enjoy the view. And a pool (small but enough to cool off). I read a few reviews before coming that the food was expensive for what it was. The only thing I can say is that it’s slightly more expensive than Colombian standards (25-40k per dish) BUT everything I ate was absolutely delicious :)
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 24 September 2023
Roxanne
BelgiumNot a lot of privacy in the showers, but you will definitely have a great view while sitting on the toilet :)
Such a beautiful location, close to Tayrona park. Waking up in the middle of the jungle to the sounds of nature and seeing the sun set with an amazing view. The hostel is very well facilitated and the staff is friendly.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 23 September 2023
Djenane
LuxembourgGreat location and vibe, the staff was really nice and the rooms were clean and comfortable. There were a lot of chilling areas. titi monkeys and lots of birds birds around.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 19 September 2023
Brian
El Salvadora challenge for an old guy with a bad knee, but I like challenges and I'm glad I found The Valley--an amazing vision made reality
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Jessica
GermanyIf you are a light sleeper, the barking of the dogs in the night could be a problem for you.
Such a special hostel in the middle of the jungle and so close to the entrance of Tayrona park. The staff is lovely and that really reflects on the vibe of the place. Furthermore, the food is excellent even though the portions could be bigger. I loved my stay a lot and hope to come back in the future.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 10 September 2023
Francesca
United KingdomWe paid for a ‘superior bungalow’ which was functional and secure but was quite basic and snug. Could do with more fans in general (fixed fan in room meant only one person was cooled down overnight). You will face bugs, but to be expected in the jungle!
Felt like an adventure, the restaurant/food/cocktails were great and the views from communal areas were incredible especially at sunset. Small pool was a nice addition and it was fun riding the back of the motos to and from the main road! Despite the few builds below, we have recommended this to a couple of people :)
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 31 August 2023
Pios
AustriaIt's a familiar place right in the jungle. The whole hostel is made in that kind that you're really feelin the nature which surrounds you. The workers are nice and the food is good. Especially the tours with Sam are an exciting experience. The only thing is, don't forget to bring enough money in cash. Nowhere in this area is an atm! Thx guys for the familiar atmosphere and the nice days I had with you!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 29 August 2023
Cornelia
AustriaThe food was good, but after some days it’s kind of always the same especially if you’re vegetarian
It’s in the middle of the jungle and everything is kind of opened towards nature (e.g. toilet, shower etc). The food and staff was really nice and I enjoyed the jungle vibes 😊
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Gabrielle
CanadaThe dinners were a little bland and pricey for what it is Pricey drinks but good
The staff The amenities The breakfast The rooms and bathrooms Well situated to go into Tayrona
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 16 August 2023
Aleksandra
NetherlandsNice place to chill a bit near the nature, tasty food.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 August 2023
Laura
NetherlandsWifi does not work always/everywhere. Shower is cold trickle of water.
Amazing food. Pretty views everywhere.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Rahel
Liechtensteinyou walk through several (big & small) rivers, the big one has a bridge, the others haven‘t
beautiful hostel, friendly personal, good food, stunning nature
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 30 July 2023
Birgit
BelgiumReally amazing hostel in the middle of the nature, prepare for a 20min walk from the mainroad or take a mototaxi. Nice happy hour cocktails for 15.000. Little swimming pool and a lot of chill places around to hang out.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: 29 July 2023
Piet
NetherlandsI loved the jungle machete sam tour provided by the hostel, simply stellar
Stayed in July 2023
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