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A good location for a relaxing holiday in Palomino, Jaba Jan Hostal is a guest house surrounded by views of the river. The property features a private beach area, fitness center, and private parking among other facilities. This guest house provides massage services, a garden, and a bar. The guest house offers mountain views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. At the guest house, each unit comes with a outdoor furniture. The breakfast offers continental, American options and pancakes and fruit are being served. Guests may eat at the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and cocktails. Guests can take advantage of yoga classes held on site. You can play billiards, table tennis, and darts at the guest house, and bike rental is available. The guest house also has outdoor fireplace and a picnic area for a day outdoors. Riohacha Airport is 53 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.2)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
6 bunk beds
12 bunk beds
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.2
Free Wifi
7.5

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Teresa
    Austria Austria
    Beautiful secluded place with great community activities, good food & private beach/ river access!
  • Jakob
    Germany Germany
    This hostel is one of the best hostels we have been on our travels! The atmosphere is so relaxed and you can have a great time there. We loved the activities like movie night or mangrove tour, parties or pizza night. The location is perfect with...
  • Rendon
    United States United States
    I enjoyed yoga and salsa class while I was there. I like that their meals were not a fixed menu . As a solo female traveler I appreciated that the hostel would call a moto 🏍️ to pick me up at the hostel so I didn’t have to stand on a lonely road to...
  • Bo
    United States United States
    The vibes here were awesome. A whole bunch of travelers from around the world. Great people to connect to. Great beach, river, food and activities. I would highly recommend.
  • Laura
    United States United States
    Great party vibes. Easy to meet others. The natural setting was amazing.
  • Muir
    United States United States
    The staff here were incredible and so helpful, I booked for 3 nights and stayed 3 weeks! I loved that it wasn’t in the city, the private beach is nicer than the main beach in palomino, and the river was ideal for a cool down every day. The family...
  • Madison
    United States United States
    Nice staff. Accommodating with food allergies. Nice beaches nearby, it's quite a hike because of the heat. Events for guests, quite social. They have a very basic kitchen, so don't expect much but it's nice they provide it.
  • Vicente
    United States United States
    Delicious place surrounded by nature: river, beach, jungle paths. Beds are comfortable, healthy food and a lot of hammocks makes this hostel one of a kind. The host Dean is a very welcoming and sweet person
  • Katharina
    Austria Austria
    Im fully recommending this wonderful place!!everything was super amazing!! the stuff is very lovely, very welcoming people who makes you feel like home! you have the river next to the kitchen, what is pretty nice to jump in anytime.. you even can...
  • Daniel
    Colombia Colombia
    The location is amazing. They have a private beach that is really beautiful. The staff is really kind and the cooking space is adequate. The kayak activity is a must. We even got to see monkeys. Lovely place.

Managed by Dean King

Company review score: 9.7Based on 211 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our team is excited to welcome you to a home away from home, fully equipped and ready to host you. We have various areas where you can relax, read a book, stretch, work out, or simply enjoy the wildlife, including monkeys and many other animals, in this natural paradise. It’s the perfect place to create unforgettable moments with friends and family. Our goal is to provide you with an unforgettable experience, so you’ll never want to leave. We aim to be different and diverse, ensuring you feel part of our incredible journey, while enjoying life’s greatest treasures with a mindset of reducing our impact on this beautiful ecosystem.

Property info

Welcome to Paradise! Jaba Jan is the perfect place to escape the noise of city life and reconnect with yourself, your friends, and/or your family. Here, you can immerse yourself in various types of nature. The hostel is surrounded by the jungle, and we have access to 5 private beaches and a river, all right in our backyard. By kayak, you can explore a magical mangrove, our secret slice of heaven on Earth. A short walk or a swim along the river will take you to the river mouth, where the river meets the sea. To top it off, you’ll have a stunning view of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. We organize plenty of group activities, such as our classic pizza night, baked in our traditional pizza oven. We also offer yoga every morning and afternoon, as well as frequent dance classes. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet fellow travelers and enjoy some quality time together. We offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner at affordable prices, always with vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a variety of drinks and snacks. There's a fully equipped shared kitchen available for those who prefer to cook. We’re located just 4 km from Palomino, right after the San Salvador River bridge. Jaba Jan is waiting for you!

Neighborhood info

The corregimiento of Palomino is the first town of La Guajira, a unique place in Colombia, located between the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the beach. This picturesque destination is home to a wide variety of ecosystems, including rivers, mountains, river mouths, beaches, jungles, and mangroves. It also offers a rich diversity of gastronomy, with restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets. Palomino provides numerous entertainment options, from river activities to visits to indigenous villages, ecological hikes, live music, and, of course, plenty of parties. It’s the perfect place to create unforgettable memories with friends and enjoy its vibrant atmosphere.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Jaba Jan Hostal
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • River view
  • Mountain view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Bingo
  • Archery
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Darts
  • Karaoke
  • Ping-pong
  • Pool table
  • Game room

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

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

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business Facilities

  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 23:00:00.

License number: 135579

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