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Located in El Zaino, 18 miles from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Hotel Manakin Tayrona provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

We loved it! Definitely we would stay again, it will be nice if they told their kids to not make so much noise, other than that it was wonderful.
Review score
8.4
Very Good
103 reviews
Price from
$30.25
1 night, 2 adults

Located five minutes away from Tayrona Park main entrance. Senda Koguiwa provides accommodations with a restaurant, free private parking and an outdoor swimming pool.

The restaurants and included breakfast were delicious. We loved the location and the pool and especially the river which I think should be advertised more.
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
2,574 reviews
Price from
$69.30
1 night, 2 adults

Located in El Zaino, a few steps from Canaveral Beach, Ecohabs Tequendama - Parque Tayrona provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

The location of the hotel is spectacular - IF you are in one of the rooms with a great view. If not, it's disappointing. We initially stayed in room 1 (with a tiny ocean view, and limited privacy). I asked for a different room and were moved to 12. The view was amazing, but is was a LONG walk to the restaurant.
Review score
8.3
Very Good
929 reviews
Price from
$194.79
1 night, 2 adults

Located in El Zaino, a 8-minute walk from Castilletes Beach, Ecohabs Bamboo Parque Tayrona - Dentro del PNN Tayrona has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

The hotel grounds are well maintained and the rooms are well appointed.
Review score
8.9
Excellent
939 reviews
Price from
$144.38
1 night, 2 adults

Located in El Zaino, a 8-minute walk from Castilletes Beach, Hostal El Eden Dentro del Parque Tayrona provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a private beach area and a terrace.

Review score
9.6
Exceptional
5 reviews
Price from
$57.75
1 night, 2 adults

Located in El Zaino, a 5-minute walk from Castilletes Beach, Zirwa Hotel Boutique - Dentro del Parque Tayrona has accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

Everything about this place was amazing. The place is picture perfect, the food is great and the staff are friendly and accommodating! We also added a massage to our stay which was amazing. Everything including the price exceeded expectations
Review score
9.1
Wonderful
49 reviews
Price from
$120.66
1 night, 2 adults

Located in El Zaino, 1.6 miles from Castilletes Beach, Senda Watapuy provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

Everything… I have been here many times it’s one of my favorite places in the world!!!
Review score
9.6
Exceptional
1,401 reviews
Price from
$125.30
1 night, 2 adults

Kantawa Hotel & Spa - Solo Adultos, located in Calabazo, Santa Marta, only 1.9 mi from the entrance of the Tayrona National Park, features an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, and a wellness center...

The sound of the River and all the water features around the property. The kitchen and wait staff were amazingly helpful and catering.
Review score
9.0
Wonderful
183 reviews
Price from
$128.33
1 night, 2 adults

Located in El Zaino, 1.7 miles from Castilletes Beach, Barranquero Hotel provides accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant.

I enjoyed my stay at Barranquero Hotel. Paula and her husband are very gracious hosts and clearly have put a lot of work into creating a warm, comfortable and welcoming place. January is supposed to be a dry month in Colombia, but NOT this year. They were saying that in their 10 years, they had never seen it like it was. You have to wade through the river to get to the hotel. This I think is part of the charm. It was only calf to thigh high at most when I first crossed. My suggestion is to have Paula send one of the workers to show you the best way across or if you’re lucky, someone else who knows the sand bars under the water will be going across in front of you. Also be very mindful if it is going to rain. If the rain comes, it becomes too dangerous to cross. There is a foot bridge around a 15 min walk upriver that is passable when the water is high. I had to take it the morning I left because it rained most of the night and started up again in the morning. The included breakfast is great and I had dinner there two of my nights and was impressed. I really enjoyed the room I had. You got to it down a short pathway and it was spacious and surrounded by lush tropical vegetion making it feel very private.
Review score
9.3
Wonderful
248 reviews
Price from
$40.10
1 night, 2 adults

Located in El Zaino and with Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino reachable within 19 miles, Hotel talú tayrona provides a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace.

Review score
9.0
Wonderful
10 reviews
Price from
$25.78
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Review score
    8.4
    Very Good · 103 reviews

    Located in El Zaino, 18 miles from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Hotel Manakin Tayrona provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.

    Guest review
    We loved it! Definitely we would stay again, it will be nice if they told their kids to not make so much noise, other than that it was wonderful.
  • Review score
    8.7
    Excellent · 173 reviews

    Located in El Zaino, 30 miles from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Villa Yira Eco-hotel provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a terrace.

  • Review score
    8.3
    Very Good · 81 reviews

    Located in El Zaino, 19 miles from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Villa Cata Hotel has accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a shared lounge.

  • Review score
    7.8
    Good · 238 reviews

    Set in El Zaino, 0.7 mi from Castilletes Beach, Mirador del Parque Tayrona offers accommodations with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace.

  • Review score
    9.2
    Wonderful · 304 reviews

    Casa hostal Antawara is located in El Zaino, 19 mi from Santa Marta. It is set just 1 k away from the Tayrona Park entrance. Free WiFi is available. A flat-screen TV is offered.

  • Review score
    9.9
    Exceptional · 64 reviews

    Frana Lodge features a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in El Zaino.

    Guest review
    The place is set is beautiful área, surrounded by nature. You can listen to the birds signing and the sounds of nature at night and during the day. It is very relaxing.

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  • Review score
    10.0

    First off, the hostel itself is incredible.

    First off, the hostel itself is incredible. It is extremely easy to access by bus from Santa Marta - we took the shuttle from the market downtown and we arrived at the El Zaino entrance within 40 minutes for 12 000 COP. From then it's a 350m walk to the hostel which is located above a few flights of stairs. The hostel is extremely clean and offers a panoramic view on the surrounding mountains. There is a pool and spa which are extremely well taken care of and the rooms are also very clean and spacious. While being well protected from the outsides at night, you get to fall asleep to the sounds of the insects and birds surrounding the hostel which was pretty cool. There is also a restaurant there where the employees cook fresh food for breakfast (free) and diner when your order. The food was amazing and cooked with love and at a cheaper price than at any other hostel we visited. Where the place shines above all however is the personnel and the customer service. Suzanna and Abraham are the only two people working there from our understanding and they make everything work perfectly. Both were very serviceable. Suzanna (I hope I am writing it correctly) went out of her way multiple times to make sure we had everything we needed and more. Not only does she offer 5 stars customer service, she cooks the food, works the reception, prepares the rooms, and offers massage services. From all the hostels / hotels we've visited while traveling, never have I written such a positive feedback on the property's staff and I mean every word of it. If you plan to visit Tayrona or the surrounding area, be sure to book your stay at this place.
    Guest review by
    Mathieu
  • Review score
    4.0

    We reserved two nights but couldn't make it for the first...

    We reserved two nights but couldn't make it for the first due to a family emergency. Despite explaining, they said there were no options. After a phone call, someone promised to find a solution, but no one remembers the conversation. The location is terrible, far from the nicer beaches in Tayrona. Overpriced food; 40 meters away, you can get better food and an amazing view for the same price. WiFi doesn't work properly, but surprisingly, 40 meters away, it works perfectly. If you seek cheap accommodation, welcome, but don't expect anything more.
    Guest review by
    Paola
    Colombia
  • Review score
    8.0

    The location in the park was second to none.

    The location in the park was second to none. The walks were excellent. The accommodation was lacking. We did a 12k walk to another beach which was lovely but I was informed there weren’t many other trails - that would be a shame if true.
    Guest review by
    Simon
    United Kingdom
  • Review score
    8.0

    we hike tayrona park, if you want to hike go to Calabazo to...

    we hike tayrona park, if you want to hike go to Calabazo to avoid the crowds at the main entrance! (note many hotels don't have much parking, use the bus or taxi! easy!) you will pay 5000 cops for the entrance then you can take a motor bike ride for around 50000 cop to save you 2 hours to the split at San jose and brava playa. The entrance to the park is around 85000 per person but you can stay over night. Get there early if you need a tent otherwise you will be stuck with a hammock at around 40000 cop. The food is costly I heard, but keep in mind they have to haul stuff in which is costly. Especially to the top of the mountain! We climbed and climbed then at the top there are places to grab a bite to eat, bring some money to buy some food and goods. Then its down and down to the point your toe nails hurt. Then the beach appears around 3 hours afterwards. Do stop off at the lookout at the top its amazing! The beaches are too rough to swim. The undertow is huge. So do beware. We've seen a couple of people having some problems getting out as waves will sweep you back into the current... You can get to beach to beach via trails easily. But, keep in mind its around a 2 hour walk to the parking lot. There are horses, we used them near the end after walking a good 6hours. Then we took the bus. The horse ride will cost you around 40000 cop and the bus around 5000 cop. To take the bus from santa marta which runs early morning till around 7pm night will cost you around 12000 cop I heard. Lots of hostels and hotels around which are nice. Plus lots of places to sleep. Keep in mind parking is very very limited as you are on a highway and hotels on a hillside.
    Guest review by
    Jeff
  • Review score
    8.0

    It was nice to take the time to explore around, crois the...

    It was nice to take the time to explore around, crois the river on an hanging bridge and climb up to VALLEYS VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT. Go to Mandewaka beach by local bus. People around this area are very kind, and the view from Tayrona Angel Lodge was beautiful from our balcony and the pool was a plus. The owner Paola is very sweet and helpful.
    Guest review by
    Madeleine
    Canada
  • Review score
    10.0

    Beautiful area near the Tayrona National Park and many...

    Beautiful area near the Tayrona National Park and many rivers. You still have to walk or take a bus/taxi to the Tayrona National Park to hike into the park and the beaches, so plan in advance! You can also go to one of the rivers (such as the Buritaca river) to do some 'tubing' which is a lot of fun. But, you have to reserve and plan this activity in advance. Overall, staying at El Zaino is a lovely, cheap place to be very near the amazing natural wonders the Tayrona National Park area has to offer.
    Guest review by
    VMV5
    Netherlands