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El Zoo Hostel & Pool

2.0 star property
Palomino hostel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Room
Free daily buffet breakfast
Comfort Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View
Exterior detail
Garden

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Bar
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pool
  • Free parking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport drop-off service
  • Garden
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (5)

  • Garden
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Outdoor swimming pools

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 291 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Comfort Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Comfort Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Garden View (8 pax)

Room

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Garden View (8 pax)

Highlights

Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 16
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (6 pax)

Room

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (6 pax)

Highlights

Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (4 pax)

Highlights

Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 5#4-41, Dibulla, Magdalena

What's nearby

  • Palomino Beach - 10 min walk
  • Mingueo Church - 18 min drive
  • Buritaca Beach - 25 min drive
  • Quebrada Valencia Waterfall - 25 min drive
  • Costeño Beach - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Airport drop-off service

Restaurants

  • ‪Paluna - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Casa Cocette - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Veggie - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Juntos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pizzería La Frontera - ‬4 min walk

About this property

El Zoo Hostel & Pool

When visiting Palomino, El Zoo Hostel & Pool is a great choice to consider. You can splash around at the outdoor pool, grab a bite to eat at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 11 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
  • If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 18

Children

  • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Transfers

  • Airport drop off on request(available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–noon
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Garden
  • An outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Fan
  • Window screens

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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).

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 160000 per vehicle
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of 30 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • 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.

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Policies

This property accepts credit cards and cash.

Also known as

El Zoo Hostel & Pool Dibulla
El Zoo Hostel & Pool Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Zoo Hostel & Pool Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dibulla

Frequently asked questions

Does El Zoo Hostel & Pool offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, El Zoo Hostel & Pool 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 to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by El Zoo Hostel & Pool?
Yes, a shuttle from the hotel to the airport is available. The charge is COP 160000 per vehicle.
What is there to do at El Zoo Hostel & Pool and nearby?
El Zoo Hostel & Pool has an outdoor pool and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near El Zoo Hostel & Pool?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around El Zoo Hostel & Pool like?
El Zoo Hostel & Pool is a short 10-minute walk from Palomino Beach and 20 minutes' walk from Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park.

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

RODRIGO ALONSO, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Es un muy buen sitio para pasarla rico, con amigos, parejas, no recomendable en familia o depende del plana
Laura, 3-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Un lugar genial, cómodo y con buen presupuesto
Lugar acogedor, personal amable, servicial, buenas instalaciones, cerca a la Playa (10 Min), cerca a restaurantes, tiendas, a servicios para contratar de caminatas, paseo en neumático por el Río Palomino y otras actividades a realizar.
Didier Yesid, 1-night trip with friends
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