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Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel with surfing/body boarding

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Outdoor pool
Property grounds
Superior Twin Room
Garden view
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; garden views

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Map
Km 48, Via Santa Marta - Riohacha, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470009
  • Buritaca Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Koralia Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Mareygua Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬

Room options

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room, 3 Single Beds

  • 35.00 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Cuádruple con baño

  • 45.00 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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Dormitorio compartido 6 camas

Dormitorio compartido 6 camas

  • 45.00 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Dormitorio compartido 10 camas

Dormitorio compartido 10 camas

  • 45.00 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Cuádruple con baño

Cuádruple con baño

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Standard Triple Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Quintuple con baño

Quintuple con baño

  • 45.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Habitación Grupal x8

  • 45.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Sextuple con baño

  • 59 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Habitación Grupal x6

  • 45.00 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Dormitorio compartido Femenino 8 camas

Dormitorio compartido Femenino 8 camas

  • 45 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Dormitorio compartido Mixto 8 camas

  • 45 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Blackout drapes, bed sheets

Dormitorio compartido Mixto 8 camas con AC

  • 45 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Santa Marta

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Buritaca Beach and Koralia Beach. Mareygua Beach and Quebrada Valencia Waterfall are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Buritaca Beach - 1 min walk
  • Koralia Beach - 10 min walk
  • Mareygua Beach - 15 min walk
  • Quebrada Valencia Waterfall - 2 min drive
  • Costeño Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Don Samuel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Angel and Devil - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Betsaida Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • Katuyumar
  • ‪Koralia Bar - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs

3.5-star beachfront hotel with surfing/body boarding
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at 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.

There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers an outdoor pool, a garden, and a terrace. Free self parking is available.

This 3.5-star Santa Marta hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Deli
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.
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.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 24-hour drop-off airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends: COP 26 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Volleyball

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • LED light bulbs
  • Local maps
  • Water-efficient toilets only

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: 23

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: COP 35000 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 37 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children 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

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately COP 26 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 190000 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

This property does not provide hot water in Standard Room.

We should mention

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

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. 32 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Travelled 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

Travelled 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

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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 traveller

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

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 traveller

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff, Sydney, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing eco-retreat away from the Tayrona crowds.
This place is a beautifully appointed piece of paradise located on the beach just north of Tayrona National Park. The shared facitlities were very well maintained and the food was really good. The rooms themselves are a masterpiece. Really recommend this place to anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful retreat in the Colombian/Carribean hinterland. Make sure you take bug spray!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

6/10 Okay

shebuant, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rustic Colombia coast hotel
Nice staff ... helps if you can speak Spanish ... good if you just want to relax and read books ... apart from that there is not much other than the beach ...
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

L morales , Washington DC .

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Paradise
Second time at merecumbe and, I was happy that they are still keeping high standards of what costumer service should be . Great food 🥘 and well kept.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017