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Reviews of Makao Beach Hotel 4 stars

Calle 8 lote 3 Frente al Mar. Palomino La guajira, 446009 Palomino, Colombia

#26 of 58 hotels in Palomino

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 221 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.9

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 11 April 2025

    10
    A great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The beach front location was great and the staff were helpful- the breakfast was lovely

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2025

    10
    Excellent small hotel on Palomino brach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I have nothing to complain about.

    Small hotel with a cottage vibe. The staff was excellent. The location is close to the main street but far enough to avoid the crowds The breakfast is excellent with 3 options which is rarely seen at other hotels in Colombia.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    9.0
    Beautiful location and great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Great view and staff were very helpful. Especially Anderson at the front desk who also spoke great English

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2025

    9.0
    Staff were fantastic and a very beautiful view
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    NA

    Location was great and the staff were very helpful

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 February 2025

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I liked everything! Would maybe be nice with a small pool :)

    Amazing location by the beach! And the food was the best we had in Palomino - both the breakfast and the lunch. Super helpful straff as well!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    10
    Perfect stay!🌴
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The hotel is super clean, the food and drinks are delicious! You wake up hearing the waves crashing on the shore! What a great experience

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2025

    10
    Beautiful hotel in front of the sea
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing staff especially Anderson, he was helpful and friendly. He speaks English which is great. Camila was also very nice. We had a wonderful time at Makao - the food was good, the room was clean and the location was great. The AC works well and there is hot water.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2025

    10
    Best place to relax
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room quite clean and comfortable, kind staff

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 January 2025

    10
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was pretty much perfect. The waves are really audible in the rooms which is a huge plus for most but if u get bothered by noise just be aware/bring ear plugs.

    Amazing place! We read some reviews discouraging us from coming to palomino but we are so glad we came. It’s a special unique place and saying at this hotel made it even more special. The food here was great. The staff was so friendly and accommodating. Many reviews say you can’t swim here which I guess yes it’s not a place to go for a full swim or snorkel but we definitely got in the waves and cooled off. Overall we would stay again.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2024

    10
    Great vibe, awesome staff, relaxing stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Access is very difficult, especially if you drive. That’s not the hotel’s fault but maybe a suggestion would be for them to notify their guests which road NOT to take. Breakfast might appear a little small if you eat as much as I do but since food is reasonably priced, you can take a second portion :)

    Staff members are really helpful, friendly and cheerful, they go an extra mile to help! Food is very good. The location and vibe are amazing.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The facilities the food

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous location at the beach with lovely rooms, staff and food
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Amazing location directly at the beach, fabulous staff. Margarita and all others were Super helpful. Great Surf instructors William and Pablo from Surf con Jose. Lovely rooms and food. It is worthwhile to take the more expensive room with sea view. We didn’t and I regretted it!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 December 2024

    9.0
    Nice facilities and good breakfast wonderful staff and services
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything was nice except for the sea conditions which were not the hotels fault

    Wonderful staff always willing to help and accommodate the guests. When we got there the beach and the sea conditions were not good we could not basically swim or surf as the sea was too turbulent and the owner accepted our request to shorten the trip to one night less . He was really nice . Best break of my whole stay in Colombia!

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 December 2024

    9.0
    The location was fabulous - a little piece of paradise on the Caribbean Coast
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location was fabulous - a little piece of paradise on the Caribbean Coast. This hotel is an absolute gem in Palomino! From the moment I arrived, the relaxed and welcoming vibe made it clear I’d chosen the perfect place to stay. The staff are super friendly, helpful, and went above and beyond to ensure my stay was seamless and enjoyable. The menu is great with a good selection of dishes and fabulous wines too.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 December 2024

    9.0
    Perfect!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Location, staff, food, cocktails

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2024

    10
    Beautiful little beach hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing - loved it all

    Great stay in a beautiful little beach property! Great rooms, great staff, beautiful beach with beds and towels, lovely cocktails and drinks and the restaurant is delicious. Staff were really helpful too with arranging trips

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2024

    9.0
    Perfect beach hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Next door had loud music but all finished by 9.30 so not a big deal

    Beautiful room. delicious breakfast, great loungers

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2024

    10
    One of the best location I have done so far in Colombia!
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything!! I definitely recommend the restaurant it was AMAZING!!

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2024

    10
    The staff mades you feel like family, they help you with everything. My family loves this place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The location in front of the private beach is beautiful

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2024

    9.0
    Very nice hotel with beach front and nice staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The AC was a bit loud and one time there was no power. There were also a few ants, but after cleaning they were gone.

    Very nice hotel right next to the beach. The staff was really nice and helpful. Good food and cocktails on top

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Relaxed, clean, great food and drinks. Perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No comments

    Perfect location by the Beach Nice interior very tastefull and simple Really nice helpful Staff

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    8.0
    Lovely beachside hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Service seems to be very slow especially for drink orders.

    The location is amazing overlooking the ocean. The staff are very helpful, they arranged massages for us which were excellent. The food was good.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    10
    Great hotel, amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff at the hotel are incredible. Particular shout out to Anderson who went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. He provided us with so much information, organised transportation and even taught us some Spanish. The hotel is in a lovely location for surfing and wandering into town for dinner and drinks. On one of our nights, the hotel had live music with a special menu and new cocktail. We wished we could have stayed longer!

    Stayed in August 2024

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