Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs

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

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Outdoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Couples treatment rooms, body scrubs, massages
Front of property
Superior Triple Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Km 48, Via Santa Marta - Riohacha, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470009
  • Place, Buritaca Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mareygua Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Koralia Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Cuádruple con baño

  • Garden view
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sextuple con baño

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

Superior Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 42 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Dormitorio compartido Mixto 8 camas

  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Dormitorio compartido Femenino 8 camas

  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Dormitorio compartido Mixto 8 camas con AC

  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Quintuple con baño

  • Garden view
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Habitación Grupal x6

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

Habitación Grupal x8

  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Dormitorio compartido 6 camas

  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Dormitorio compartido 10 camas

  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

Cuádruple con baño

  • Beach view
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • Beach view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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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 - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Mareygua Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Guachaca River - 4 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Koralia Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Parque Isla Salamanca - 9 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Bendicion De Dios - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Samuel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Betsaida Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ecopizza Mendihuaca - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Humbe Resto-Bar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs

Adults-only 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.

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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 32,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

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

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 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

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

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

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 32000 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

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.
  • This is an adults-only property and guests under 18 years old aren't allowed.
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs to the airport?

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs is 40.6 mi (91-min drive) away from the Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

As of Jun 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs on Jun 21, 2026 start from CA $145, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs have an airport shuttle?

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, at scheduled times, for a charge of COP 230002 per vehicle.

How close is Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of COP 32000 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs have a pool?

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs features an outdoor pool.

Does Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs have a restaurant?

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs is home to Viajero Tayrona, which features garden views, al fresco dining, and light fare.

Does Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages and body scrubs.

How close is Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs to downtown Santa Marta?

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs is 2.3 mi away from Buritaca.

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place full of nature, comfortable rooms, nice pool, wonderful activities and exceptional staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

OSCAR

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

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!
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mélaine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La chambre était remplie de moustiques (au moins une trentaine !! ) les moustiquaires des fenêtres sont toutes classées et pas de moustiquaire au dessus du lit. Punaises de lit avec des centaines de piqures
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo nos ha gustado..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan joost

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar mágico
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar, el personal maravilloso
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

Surreal

Simplemente o hostel mais bonito que fui com uma estrutura com um grande diferencial
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JULIO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Fantástico lugar. Limpio, ecológico, bien situado Lastima que no tuvimos ni luz ni agua casi un día... demasiado eco.....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ist empfehlenswert🙌
Verified

6/10 Okay

McKenzie

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

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

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

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

Hostal con precio de Hotel Boutique

Limpieza deficiente, habitación muy básica para la tarifa que se pagó.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un lugar espectacular, la comida excelente y muy variada, el personal con buena vibra y actitud de servicio.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Manuel

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

Excelente opción cerca del Parque Tyrona

Muy buena estadía. Menú del Restaurant poco variado pero algunos platos bien buenos. Excelente el ceviche. Muy bueno para descanso y habitaciones con todos los servicios. Es un poco más que un simple Hostal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio y actitud de todas las personas, tanto los de servicios generales, cocina, staff y por su puesto, los viajeros voluntarios. Nuestra estadía fue perfecta de principio a fin. Ya estamos planeando nuestro próximo viaje. Para mejorar: cobertura de wifi, variedad de snacks y jugos o bebidas en la playa
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Las instalaciones son divinas y la comida deliciosa, el staff es grandioso, muy amable y servicial. Son embargo el aseo en general deja mucho que desear, las camas estaban sucias y desatendidas, los baños y duchas sucias y durante todo el tiempo que estuve, si estado no cambió, eso es triste. A parte del aseo, todo fue grandioso.
Atardecer grandioso
Taijarala enjoying the pool
Azul profundo
La felicidad
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La playa es hermosa. Es un Hostal muy buen organizado, con mucho diseño una piscina lindisima y la playa espectacular. Nos quedamos en los Ecohabs y son definitivamente hermosos.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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