Km 48, Via Santa Marta - Riohacha, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470009
What's nearby
Buritaca Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Costeño Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Koralia Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Mareygua Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Quebrada Valencia Waterfall - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
Getting around
Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 91 min drive
Airport drop-off service
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
Putting you within a 15-minute drive of Tayrona National Natural Park, Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs offers a private beach where you can enjoy beach umbrellas, yoga and volleyball. The outdoor pool provides fun for everyone, while guests in the mood for pampering can indulge in massages and body scrubs. Offering garden views, Viajero Tayrona serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. A poolside bar, a snack bar/deli and a terrace are other highlights.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
21 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
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 time is 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
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 23
Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 17 kg per pet)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only*
Pets must be supervised
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Transfers
Airport drop-off on request(available 24 hours a day)*
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
What to do
On a private beach
Beach yoga
Beach volleyball
Kayaking
Surfing/body boarding
Concerts/live shows
Ecotours nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horse riding nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Beach sunloungers
Beach umbrellas
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
Mosquito nets
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Massage/treatment rooms
At least 80% of food locally sourced
Vegetarian dining options
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive food waste policy
Water dispenser
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Accessible airport shuttle
No lift (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
Step-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Home comfort
Ceiling fan
Sleep well
Blackout curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Deck or patio
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient toilets only
Local maps
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages and body scrubs.
Dining
Viajero Tayrona – Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers 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).
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately COP 26 per person
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 190000 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 4
Water is available for an extra charge of COP 3000 per day
Towels are available for an extra charge of COP 25000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for COP 70000.0 per night
If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of COP 35000 per pet, per stay
Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
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.
This property does not have lifts.
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.
This property does not provide hot water in Standard Room.
Also known as
Merecumbe Hotel Buritaca
Viajero Tayrona Hostel Ecohabs Santa Marta
Merecumbe Buritaca
Merecumbe Hotel Colombia/Buritaca
Viajero Tayrona Hostel Ecohabs
Viajero Tayrona Ecohabs Santa Marta
Viajero Tayrona Ecohabs
Viajero Tayrona Ecohabs ta ta
Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Hotel
Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Santa Marta
Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Hotel Santa Marta
Frequently asked questions
Does Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 17 kg per pet. There's a charge of COP 35000 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is COP 190000 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs and nearby?
Have fun with on-site activities such as kayaking, surfing and volleyball. Additional recreation on-site includes volleyball. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a private beach and spa services. Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?
Yes, Viajero Tayrona offers al fresco dining and garden views.
Does Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio.
What's the area around Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs like?
Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs is a short 1-minute walk from Buritaca Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Koralia Beach.
Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
8.8/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
5 June 2024
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.
Kieren
Kieren, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2023
Experience
Great experience all the way around
Jose Luis
Jose Luis, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
8 August 2023
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!
Nathalie
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
24 January 2023
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.
Brad
Brad, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
2 July 2022
Margarita
Margarita, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
2 February 2022
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.
McKenzie
McKenzie, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
20 January 2022
Beautiful and tranquil setting.
Marc
Marc, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
19 January 2022
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$.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 November 2021
Walid
Walid, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 March 2020
Verified traveller
5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
3 February 2020
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.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 February 2019
I highly recommend this jewel of relax , lay back place ,
Staff members are always there for you and go way behond your expectations.
Verified traveller
2-night family trip
Verified Orbitz guest review
6/10 Good
7 February 2019
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.
Michael
Michael, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 February 2019
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.
Alexander
Alexander, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 January 2019
Ariel
Ariel, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
3 January 2019
Food was horrific and rooms were uncomfortable. One couldn’t swim in the ocean either.
Anon
Anon, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 December 2018
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 November 2018
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!
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified CheapTickets guest review
8/10 Very good
24 October 2018
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.
Simon
Simon, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 October 2018
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.
Verified traveller
2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 September 2018
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.
marcos
marcos, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 December 2017
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.
claire
claire, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
12 December 2017
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!
Jeff
Jeff, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
5 November 2017
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 ...
shebuant
shebuant, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 July 2017
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.