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About this property

Located in Minca, 11 miles from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Rio Elemento provides accommodations with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is around 13 miles from Santa Marta Gold Museum, 13 miles from Santa Marta Cathedral and 13 miles 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 14 miles from the accommodation, while Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum is 16 miles from the property. Simón Bolívar International Airport is 17 miles away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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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 queen bed
1 queen bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
Bedroom
1 full bed
Living room
2 sofa beds
2 full beds
1 twin bed
1 twin 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

  • Tracy
    United States United States
    Beautiful property. Perfect place to birdwatch. Very friendly staff!
  • ف
    فريده
    Germany Germany
    loved the lovely staff and the whole hostel. really nice aesthetics and great touring options as well as a great cuisine. price for a night was unbeatable
  • Allison
    United States United States
    LOVED my bed in the tree hut! So different and cute. Staff was amazing.
  • Mia
    Canada Canada
    The outdoor space was beautiful, right on the river. Very near to the little town and easy to walk to, even at night. I would stay here again.
  • Mathieu
    Canada Canada
    Bar and seating around were nice. The "Secret" spot was hard to find. Public Bathroom were clean. Pool could have been cleaner but overall was nice. Good ambiance
  • Mathieu
    Canada Canada
    Bar and seating around were nice. The "Secret" spot was hard to find. Public Bathroom were clean. Pool could have been cleaner but overall was nice. Nice location for coffee tour and going out in minca town.
  • Christine
    United States United States
    Everything was awesome! Fun place with great staff! Just bring some mosquito spray, but it's worth every bite!
  • Julia
    United States United States
    The location is perfect and walking distance from town! The restaurant/bar is reasonably priced and really good. The service was overall great!
  • Melek
    United States United States
    The property is absolutely beautiful, feels like you’re secluded in nature. The river runs the through the property so it feels private. The pool and lounge areas are nice. I stayed in the single jungle room, and although it was small, it was a...
  • Sebastian
    Spain Spain
    My third time at the hostel and I still love the place as it is close to the town and it is one of the few places with parking included and also acces to the river!

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

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

Amenities of Rio Elemento
Great facilities! Review score, 8.3

Most popular amenities

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

Bathroom

  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • 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 dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
  • Snorkeling
    Additional charge
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Hiking
  • Ping-pong

Living Area

  • Dining area

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar

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

Services

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

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Entertainment & 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
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Fitness center

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

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

Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
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 not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubJCBMaestroDiscoverUnionPay credit cardCash

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

Guests are required to show a photo ID 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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

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

License number: 901462282-0

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