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About this property

Beachfront Location: Hotel Chiniu in Palomino offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a sun terrace, complemented by a rooftop swimming pool and open-air bath. Comfortable Accommodation: Rooms feature private bathrooms with showers, wardrobes, and air-conditioning. Additional amenities include work desks, TVs, and garden or beach views. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine with vegan and dairy-free options. An on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening meals. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a spa and wellness centre, hot tub, games room, and outdoor seating areas. Activities include film nights, walking tours, and hiking. Convenient Services: The hotel offers private check-in and check-out, a paid shuttle service, lounge, and free WiFi. Free on-site private parking is available. Riohacha Airport is 89 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

    • Breakfast info

    • American

    • Free private parking available at the hotel


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1 double bed
2 single beds
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3 single beds
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nicole
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    We liked the hotel at the beach. It was quiet, but close to walk to Palomino. The staff was friendly and helpful. We got an room upgate, which was very nice. The breakfast was good.
  • Nicole
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    We had a nice and relaxing stay. Nice breakfast, good food at the restaurant, caring and helpful staff, close at the beach, quiet, nice pools, close walk to Palomino shops and cafes. We enjoy to relax at Chiniu after our four day trek to the lost...
  • Mathias
    Denmark Denmark
    Really nice stay. Nice and clean rooms. Friendly staff.
  • Kalimaya
    Denmark Denmark
    Beachfront hotel a few kms away from Palomino. Two lovely pools. Great breakfast. Nice lounge area on the beach. Surrounded by jungle, so great option for flora fauna interested people.
  • Anna
    Poland Poland
    Almost everything. Two big pools with stunning views, cleaned on a daily basis. Great staff, very helpful, even though they do not speak english. Not a big problem. Basic spanish will get you everything done. Huge room with spacious closet....
  • Mónika
    Hungary Hungary
    The location is marvellous - in the middle of nature, having the view of palmtrees all around. That’s priceless. We had perfect view from our terrace. Nice pools. Bars, restauranst start just from the hotel area till Palomino “center” - nice...
  • Isabella
    Italy Italy
    The hotel has a beautiful and well kept garden, it has hammock and a great patio! The beach as well is super super nice!
  • Kevin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel is great, we got a 4 persons room for 4 days, with a fitting room and a massive bathroom. The hotel has a lot of different places to relax - from the personal area near the room (balcony, sofa) to the hammock area, bar or garden and the...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel Chiniu ("Hummingbird", in English) is a little peace of paradise on earth! The setting, amongst beautifully-tended gardens and tall coconut trees is a haven for relaxation and the two pools are spotless. The staff are marvellous and very...
  • Jonathan
    Finland Finland
    It was a pleasure to stay at Chiniu. The hotel and area are beautiful.

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Los Almendros
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Dairy-free

Facilities of Hotel Chiniu
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • 2 swimming pools
  • Beachfront
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
    Off-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Movie nights
  • Beach
  • Hiking
  • Billiards
  • Games room

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
    Additional charge

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

2 swimming pools

Pool 1 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Pool 2 - outdoorFree!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool is on rooftop
  • Infinity pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas

Wellness

  • Full body massage
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Hotel Chiniu takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Chiniu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

License number: 53885

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