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Reviews of Niuwi Hostel

Km 47 Vía Santa Marta - Riohacha, 470009 Buritaca, Colombia

#17 of 20 hotels in Buritaca

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 87 hotel reviews

8.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.5

  • Location

    8.0

  • Facilities

    8.3

  • Staff

    8.9

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Free WiFi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: 4 February 2025

    8.0
    My stay at Niuwi was enjoyable and very chilled, so quiet and peaceful up on the hill & was great to relax by the po
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    To enjoy the views it’s a steep walk up the hill but worth it!

    Friendly staff with a warm welcome, wonderful views from all parts of the hostel, great value for money and close proximity to Parque Tayrona

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    9.0
    A natural paradise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The road to the place is very steep

    The place is full of nature and tranquility

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is amazing, in the middle of a mountain, you have the feeling to be really in nature! Wonderful view to the seaside and the mountain. A magical place, it is a bit difficult to arrive to the top, but when you make it, it is amazing.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    They  didn’t notify before booking about the construction going on Also there is no fans to cool off very hot and  humid  Beds are outside with no fan or a.c

    The view

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 June 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view and the cabin was amazing. A getaway and disconnect unlike no other

    Excellent views amazing staff

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2023

    8.0
    Relaxing stay in the jungle
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the food from the restaurant was your only option really. unless you wanted to get a taxi somewhere else. the food was pretty standard.

    the location and the views are incredible. we stayed whilst a hostel near by had a festival and it was really peaceful. nice place to just chill for a few days. can stay here and go to the parties in the area.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 March 2023

    9.0
    Beuatiful view with a price
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the 70^ degrees uphill battle every time you would go up to your dorm. Way too steep. If you’re a bit fat you will die.

    it was very clean, and nice facilities.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    9.0
    Great place, great people, fair prices 👍🏼
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tough hill to climb to your room, but definitely worth it if you're in shape to handle it.

    The views were outstanding. Very helpful and hospitable staff.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 March 2023

    8.0
    I would happily visit again. Definitely need to be fit for it ;)
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was a mission to get to our rooms. We did not expect a 20 mins steep steep walk/hike to rooms.

    Beautiful scenery, beautiful rooms and clean beautiful wash facilities.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 February 2023

    7.0
    Good value, nice view
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    As a solo traveler, I felt like an odd person out. It's not very social. They don't have many bathrooms, and the ones they do have aren't very private. There's also not much hangout space--only the restaurant and the reception area, but no real chill area.

    The view is incredible! I didn't mind the climb up the hill to get that view. :) It's also possible to walk to a very lovely beach in 20-25 min. The walk is mostly down a dirt road and I enjoyed it.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Know that you are in nature, so mosquitoes are definitely present.

    Beautiful breathtaking location! Good breakfast, friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 February 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loud music from a property next door made it difficult to sleep even with ear plugs…. but it is Colombia and was Saturday night so to be expected a little. As other reviews have mentioned the driveway is STEEP and narrow and the stairs once you reach the hostel are no joke - this is not an accessible property for anyone with mobility issues.

    The views are spectacular and the rooms were very well kept. Basic but very clean. Food was good and the staff were lovely, and even helped us to arrange transport and carried one of our bags to the room once we were at reception.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 January 2023

    8.0
    great!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the main entrance is after a 5 minute walk by a very inclined way

    great view and cozy atmosphere, shared dorms are comfortable

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 December 2022

    7.0
    Beautiful views but one night is probably enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    cold shower, limited food choice, no atmosphere. Steep hike to get to the rooms, restaurant or down to the main road, you don't want to leave.

    The views here are absolutely stunning but you have to earn them. You basically have to hike up a steep hill for 20 minutes to get to your room. The rooms are huge cabins. Nice cargo net to take photos on.

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 November 2022

    9.0
    I would come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    as expected for hostel

    amazing views

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The stay was very relaxed with a great view on the surrounding area. The meals served by the friendly staff were really delicious and I enjoyed them during music on their terrace.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 August 2022

    8.0
    Just a bit of noise
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I love the dogs but they baked all night then early in the morning, the staff did attempt to quiet them so that was nice. The cleaning lady made way too much noise in the morning hitting the states and beds while stopping and mopping.

    The view is amazing, the climb wasn't as bad as i thought. The staff is super friendly it had one really nice shower. The view is absolutely amazing! Especially when there's a thunder storm. It's a chill place to just relax by yourself

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 14 August 2022

    7.0
    Great relaxing place but access is difficult
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Triple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Something that should be more explicitly mentioned is the climb. The hostel is on a mountain and requires going up a very steep hill and up and down the stairs to move within the hostel. To get to the private rooms, the way from the road to the room might take around 10 minutes of going up stairs to get to the higher bit of the mountain

    The food at the bar/cafe is great. The hot tub and hammock are really relaxing and the view is gorgeous

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    there was not enough plugs- none for my bed I plugged my phone in and when I woke up someone had unplugged it. buy an extension! check out was stated to be 11 but I went to the cafe and when I came back my stuff was moved from my bed and one thing was on the floor. really annoying just say check out is earlier so I don’t have someone messing with my stuff.

    Incredible views and staff, the food was lovely too.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff was extremely friendly, especially the server and cooks at dinner time were super nice! The views were spectacular and our room was very spacious (we had a private cabaña). We didn’t mind having no wifi at the room. Was a nice way to disconnect and enjoy the nature around us. Worth it walking all those steps.

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2022

    7.0
    make sure you’re in shape to climb the stairs and the hill
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the entrance is a VERY STEEP hill the showers are outside and very slippery

    great food and lovely staff

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 15 July 2022

    9.0
    Great views, amazing vibe between jungle, beach and mountains
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Double Room with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights

    I had no problem with it but you need to be aware that the hostel lies on a very steep hill. Until you get to reception you're already sweating a lot, even more so until you arrive at the rooms. Not ideal for bringing suitcases, you need to carry them on your shoulder. Friends stayed at the 4-people room and we found the 2 people deluxe room much better value for money (the 4-beds room has no view, little storage place, doesn't include breakfast).

    The deluxe room is fantastic. Great views, hammock, very spacious, nice bed. Plus, it has two showers and two toilets. The bar is very nice, too. Breakfast is very good.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 20 June 2022

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    the access is quite complicated. it should be more accessible

    good atmosphere , great staff

    Stayed in June 2022

  • Reviewed: 16 June 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    a lot of stairs and there are no people in reception for help

    very nice, calm and lovely place

    Stayed in June 2022

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