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Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool
Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets
Garden view
Superior Twin Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
$110
Oct 5 - Oct 6

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Km 48, Via Santa Marta - Riohacha, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470009
  • Koralia Beach
  • Quebrada Valencia Waterfall
  • Buritaca Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Double Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • 377 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Cuádruple con baño

  • 484 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Dormitorio compartido 6 camas | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Dormitorio compartido 6 camas

  • 484 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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Dormitorio compartido 10 camas | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Dormitorio compartido 10 camas

  • 484 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Cuádruple con baño | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Cuádruple con baño

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quintuple con baño | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Quintuple con baño

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Habitación Grupal x8

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Sextuple con baño

  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 452 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Habitación Grupal x6

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Dormitorio compartido Femenino 8 camas | 1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Dormitorio compartido Femenino 8 camas

  • 484 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Dormitorio compartido Mixto 8 camas

  • 484 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, blackout drapes, bed sheets

Dormitorio compartido Mixto 8 camas con AC

  • 484 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

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About this property

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs

3.5-star Santa Marta hotel with private beach
At Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the private sand beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding.
Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages and body scrubs.
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Spend the day at the beach and work on your tan with sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with umbrellas. Summer fun is a breeze at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs with activities like surfing/body boarding, kayaking, and volleyball.

The hotel offers a restaurant and a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hotel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Complimentary uncovered self parking is available on site.

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs is a smoke-free property.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Viajero Tayrona - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; COP 26 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Viajero Tayrona

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 35000 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 37 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 70000.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately COP 26 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 230002 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: COP 35000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 70000.0 per night
  • Towels fee: COP 25000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Water fee: COP 3000 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property does not provide hot water in Standard Room.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Merecumbe
Viajero Tayrona Hostel Ecohabs Santa Marta
Merecumbe Buritaca
Viajero Tayrona Hostel Ecohabs
Merecumbe Hotel Buritaca
Merecumbe Hotel Colombia/Buritaca
Viajero Tayrona Ecohabs Santa Marta
Viajero Tayrona Ecohabs
Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Hotel
Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Santa Marta
Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Hotel Santa Marta

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is huge with a restaurant and a pizza resto, bar, yoga, workspace and beach space. The staff are fairly organized but the cleaning staff are awesome and keep everything very clean, outdoor and in you room. The location is not near anything walkable and the walk from reception to the beach is a fairly long walk. Staff do not really introduce you to the property so it’s on your to figure it out yourself. Less of an organized hostel vibe then other Viajeros. You don’t really know who’s the volunteers are at the hostel. I’d go for the beach, get away from people and somewhat the vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

OSCAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price-value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kieren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved how many options there were to enjoy the hostel and area. Tayrona park, surfing, hammocks, lots of activities, it was a great visit. It’s quite the party place though and even with a private suite away from the bar the music plays until 3 am. There’s no escaping it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Experience

Great experience all the way around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely come back to this place. The service is excellent, Pablo from the front desk went above and beyond to make our stay incredible. The wifi isn't great but then again you want to stay in a place like this to disconnect!

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place to rest after Ciudad Perdida hike.

We enjoyed our stay at the Viajero hostal we stayed in one of the cabins, it was very nice. The staff were friendly, the food was good. I would suggest this place to anyone who enjoys living. If you want peace and quiet, this is not the place to go. This hotel is full of people enjoying life and having fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Margarita

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

McKenzie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hostel is very unique. It had a really cool design to it and we enjoyed the beach and the pool. Staff was very nice. However for the price, wifi connection was very slow and only available in certain areas. And in our room the bed was very hard and the bathroom was open to outside so we were finding way too many ants and spiders in our room. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc, Metairie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and tranquil setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

False advertising of dorm rooms !!

The problem I had with this hostel is that they had false advertising on their website. I booked a females only dorm from the photos they advertised. When I arrived it was absolutely not that room. When I inquired the front desk told me they only have one of those and it was coed. She also agreed it’s all sabotage. The women’s only dorm is a very old and smelled like mildew. The bathroom looked like it wasn’t cleaned in days. The rest of the hostel was nice. Food was good. Nice bar area and options. Good cheap massage for 30$.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Walid

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service

Would not stay here again.

The hotel bungalow itself was very nice for the price. The hotel bar (on the beach) sucked. The bartender had a limited assortment of liquors. The bartender at the pool/beach bar was unable to make a mojito. In general, excluding at the front desk, service was poor. The beach was dirty and unappealing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this jewel of relax , lay back place , Staff members are always there for you and go way behond your expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel turned hostel

The owners have recently rebranded the place as a hostel, while maintaining the hotel-style rooms on site. The old hotel website (when it was called Hotel Merecumbe) made it appear like a luxury place. It is a good value place to stay if you are paying the hostel prices but very poor value if you are paying for the hotel rooms, as the facilities, including the food, are not up to the right standard, particularly at the hotel room prices.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best hotel in Leticia.

Resort is beautiful. Those with high expectations, please keep in mind that Leticia is extremely remote, so comparing Viajero to a regular Dicameron all-inclusive isn't possible. The rooms are huge and beautiful. The grounds are superb and the people are wonderful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ariel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Anon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Food was horrific and rooms were uncomfortable. One couldn’t swim in the ocean either.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a great place! We would definitely go again! The staff is all very helpful and several are english speaking- which is a rare find in Colombia. The food was good. The beds are very comfortable and the atmosphere is enjoyable. Laundry service is available. It's a 15-20 minute taxi ride to Tayrona NPP entrance, so that was farther than we had thought it would be- but it was not a problem. We traveled in November which is the end of the rain season, so the nearby Buritaca River was dumping a lot of run-off and debris into the ocean, therefore, the beach was not swimmable while we were there due to all the extra mud and branches in the ocean. It is a lovely location and we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Simon, Portland, Oregon USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice eco resort on the beach. Close to Tayrona and great staff. The hotel also serves as a Hostel and the vibe is definitely more of a hostel scene than a luxury resort. Food was great, drinks were tasty, but probably not the gourmet dining scene that the website makes it seem like. Rooms do not have AC, no pool, and while the property is on the beach you really can not swim in the ocean due to current and an incredible amount of debris in the water on the shore. Overall satisfied with our stay but I think for the price you can do better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Great stay. Parts were under construction, most notably a pool which looks like it will be amazing once finished. But otherwise great. It is not located close to any of the coastal towns, but east bus access to Parque Tayrona.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

marcos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!! Highly recommended

Beautiful region close to Tayrona park, Palomino and many other magnificent places. The cabanas are beautiful and very comfortable. The service was espectacular, it has the vibe of a hostel with the accommodation of a quality hotel. Ideal to relax, chill, meet people and just enjoy the place. We really enjoyed the restaurant,good quality food ant reasonable prices.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

claire, london

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very nice hotel.

Very nice hotel great location helpful staff nice ethos. Food very good but a little repetitive. Sea too rough for swimming but empty beach. Excellent massage.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017