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Located in Minca, 18 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Rio Elemento provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is around 21 km from Santa Marta Gold Museum, 21 km from Santa Marta Cathedral and 21 km from Simon Bolivar Park. Guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar and free WiFi is available throughout the property. An à la carte breakfast is available at the hostel. You can play table tennis at Rio Elemento, and the area is popular for hiking. Santa Marta Marina is 22 km from the accommodation, while Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum is 26 km from the property. Simón Bolívar International Airport is 27 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
Bedroom
1 double bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
2 double beds
1 single bed
1 single bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
7.7

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Canevari
    Sweden Sweden
    Very beautiful place a few minutes walking from minca, the staff is great but it would be good to have activities for the guests as it is a hostel, but apart from that very good experience overall!
  • Lauren
    Australia Australia
    I was concerned it would be really party but it was actually super chilled, still sociable and lots of people keen to chat etc. but the location and feel of the hostel is very chilled, in nature, lots of space to do your own thing etc. It’s so...
  • Marc
    Portugal Portugal
    Fantastic staff and location. Would upgrade to glamping, those tents and will certainly become a place to come back. Amazing bar & entertainment staff
  • Ottilly
    Denmark Denmark
    Very cool vibe, good food, good prices for food, very clean
  • Anna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Honestly one of the best places my partner & I have ever stayed in, we couldn’t believe how beautiful it was! Fully immersed in nature, so many wonderful and different spots to relax in, the room was great and the food was excellent too. Also,...
  • Silvia
    Italy Italy
    Everything!! Staff is really helpful and friendly, location is wonderful, a full immersion experience in the nature! We loved this hostel:)
  • Jed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful, large location by the river, not too far from town. Plenty of calm spaces to relax and soak up some nature. Friendly, fun staff.
  • Elena
    Italy Italy
    Location is great, with easy access to the river and nature!
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great location close to town, just a short walk uphill. The hostel has nice access to the river and a large garden and pool.
  • Webb
    United States United States
    I just randomly booked this place and it was honestly the most beautiful place i’ve ever stayed at in my life. Everyone deserves a stay here at least once. If all the world leaders met here, there would be no more war. If I had enough money and...

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      Latin American • Grill/BBQ
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Traditional

Facilities of Rio Elemento
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Snorkelling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Table tennis

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar

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

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

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Rio Elemento takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00 to 20:00
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 07:30 to 11:00
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash

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 Rio Elemento 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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

License number: 901462282-0

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