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  • 5/5 Joshua Pinzon (. 4 years ago on Google
    It's amazing, like really really amazing. The hostel has its own private beach area where you can take good pictures of the sunset, has a bar where they serve good cocktails and they even have a happy hour 2x1 in every liquor. Customer service is good and attentive the hotel also has a pool indoors and offers many excellent tours (you should take the boat trip if you can) It's a good place to relax and forget about the silly civilization. The only two cons I can think of is that right now there is no elevator so if you have a lot of luggage don't pick one of the rooms in upper floors unless you want to workout those arms haha And the second is that they currently don't offer lunch or dinner just breakfast. It's not bad but might be dealbreaker for some. Overall I had an amazing experience and will definitely go back there!
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  • 4/5 Niver A. 2 years ago on Google
    It has all the commodities expected in a hostel with some plusses. As a hostel, you won't expect much attention to the details, but they keep it neat, in general. The room was comfortable, with AC, clean sheets every day, own toilet and shower (which was huge). We stayed in a three-bed room, which was separated by a door giving some privacy, in case it was needed. You feel almost like you have your private beach as it is kind of secluded. For that same reason do not expect to have everything close. After all, if you are travelling to Santa Marta you are going to walk around a lot. The hostel staff was really nice, welcoming, helpful and friendly. That said, the restaurant staff (who I think might be external to the hostel) was not such. But that's sort of the feeling I got from every restaurant in the city. That's why I don't give them lower grade. There were two consecutive weddings that limited access to a short area, but wasn't that big of a problem. The pool, I never got to used it as it always had some trash in it. Looked dirty, but anyway, I'm not a big pool user. Why a pool when you have the sea. The restaurant open for breakfast quite late (8:00) and doesn't have much variation. They serve the basics, and I usually go for the typical of the region, from which they only serve "Arepa'e huevo". Never ate lunch there, so I can't say if it was any good, but is kind of the same they serve anywhere in town: meat, chicken or fish with rice, plantain and sallad. In general, many parts of Santa Marta have not access to water supply, which can cause that the hostel runs out of water anytime. This happen to us twice. They get water from a tank truck, which can be late or maybe it is just bad planning. We spend NYE at the hostel. They offered a dinner which was totally OK. Not good, not bad, just OK. Welcome drinks, starters, buffet with chicken or meatloaf, wine and grapes for the NY. There wasn't much party, but again it was not their fault. There was a private wedding at the ground floor (who marries on NYE?) and the music was divided... A who-plays-louder competition. We got to see some fireworks by the beach which was superb . In summary, are you looking for a place close to the sea, quiet, far from the crowded city, affordable and you're open to walk further for other facilities. This might be your place.

  • 5/5 Manuel Alejandro M. 2 years ago on Google
    The place offers a Hostel experience that meets all that it offers. It is just a few meters away the Salguero beach, really close (15 minutes walking) from other beaches such as El Rodadero. The staff has a really good sense of customer service and are willing to stablish rapport. Rooms are comfortable, but the mattress could improve their quality, however it doesn't mean that those are uncomfortable, but it just to upgrade the experience. The pool is really clean and the beach surrounding lawn chairs are amazing.

  • 5/5 Tom C. 4 years ago on Google
    Thank you to all the team that has been great with us, the place is amazing and everyone so nice that it makes it way better! The pool is so cool to relax, and the vue to the sea is awesome. The bar is so nice you could take your cocktails in front of the beach. There is many activity too, like rending motobike or paddle etc... All the decorations is awesome and the room really comfortable. Had a great time here this hotel makes the difference.

  • 5/5 Vitty 4 years ago on Google
    This is a more of a hotel with a beautiful view of the ocean and sunsets from the bar. Shared rooms have ensuite bathrooms. It is incredibly clean even considering it’s on the beach. Great for paddle boarding or kayaking but not the best beach for swimming. There are better swimming beaches less than 5 minutes walking.

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great hostel/hotel in a quiet part of town, but walkable to the action. Easy going, clean rooms with good a/c. The pool works and the laid back vibe is a welcome relief. Service and reception is smooth and english is spoken too. Walk in without expectations.

  • 4/5 Mitch 4 years ago on Google
    This is a good basic hostel with air-con and a pool. It's a short cab ride from the airport but a long way from a beach worth visiting or the decent part of town. Best to know Spanish if you plan on booking here. If the listing says towels included be sure to insist on them because the hostel claims their policy is not to provide them.

  • 5/5 Taylor K. 5 years ago on Google
    Amazing hostel. The sunsets are fantastic and the staff is very friendly. It's close enough to walk to Rodadero beach, but far enough away to feel private. This is the place to stay for a relaxing night or several.

  • 5/5 Cj O. 1 year ago on Google
    The staff was the best staff on my hole trip thanks Carlos for ur warm welcome!!

  • 5/5 laura natalia vargas t. 11 months ago on Google
    This hotel Is gread. The hotel Is located far from the city Center, the hotel has a nice swimming pool, too, has many beautiful rooms, the hotel has an amazing restaurant, the food always it's very good, also there's a bar, walking and other Places very nice.

  • 5/5 G M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place with a beautiful view. Needs to be improved the customer services.

  • 5/5 Aigar K. 11 months ago on Google
    Really nice place just beside the Carribean.

  • 1/5 Vivian A. 9 months ago on Google
    If you don’t want to be stolen DO NOT COME TO THIS PLACE, they do not have any security at all and seems to be part and accomplice of thieves. As the river is near to the exit, there is a lot of homeless outside always looking the Opportunnity to grab what they can from the tourists and the hotel simply do not care about it. You will be unsafe here.

  • 1/5 Laura R. 9 months ago on Google
    NOT SAFE! Many cases of people getting robbed inside the hotel with no security and lack of support from the staff.


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