friendlier staff.

We didn't find the staff very friendly or even engaged. They look bored.

Stayed in February 2024

There were some issues with our room where we found some small bugs similar to termites on the bed. Luckily, we were able to change rooms and the staff were very apologetic and accommodating.

Comfortable stay and great entertainment/facilities provided throughout the day and night (swimming pool, table tennis, pool table, karaoke, happy hour cocktails). They were able to keep our room and extend our stay after our Punta Gallinas tour. Staff are super friendly and loved the pool!

Stayed in December 2023

The private room had cockroaches and the shower smelled not good at all. Not so clean as what you would expect

Hostel is ok for all the basics

Stayed in December 2023

1: the music during the day was in my opinion too loud and also a genre that was not contributing to a chill vibe, hardly anyone there as well so unneccesary 2: the airconditioning can’t be controlled and the swing makes that it blows right at your body in the top bunks, very unconfortable and those beds should not be sold if you ask me

It had a pool

Stayed in November 2023

Staff were a little reluctant to help with advice on transport and activities

Beautiful open air area with cool water pool

Stayed in November 2023

Very close to the busses to Minca and Tayrona. The pool area is great too.

Stayed in October 2023

It is VERY noisy. The rooms are literally metres from the bar and staff keep the music on loud even when there are no guests around. One night the staff were outside playing music and talking late into the night which kept us up - there were no guests up, just staff. They're also up and making noise at 6am so there is only a 5-6 hour window where it is genuinely quiet enough to sleep. Some staff are really friendly, some are not.

Nice areas to relax in. Good drinks. Lots to do, e.g. pool table, hostel events. Great food, some of the best we've had at a hostel.

Stayed in October 2023

The Ireland room has no air con and just a fan. The fan could have woke the entire hostel, so I didnt get a good sleep at all. Was either the heat or the noise. Request an air con room for sure as they all state air con when booking.

Nice vibe & close to amenities; shopping mall for topping up travel essentials and close to bus station, supermarket and bus to Palomino. Pizza was good.

Stayed in September 2023

Incredible expensive for washing clothes, Room was stinking and warmer then on the outside because there was no aircon

Very beautiful surrounding hotel area

Stayed in September 2023

the private room was very basic and old. the ceiling fan was so strong and loud that you couldn’t leave it on at night and it was so hot. we waited 40mins for breakfast and were late to Tayrona park as a result. I would skip the breakfast

The communal area was nice

Stayed in August 2023

- the ceiling fan only runs on the highest speed, making it incredibly loud (and I can tolerate a lot with earplugs normally...) and impossible to get a good rest. Also it's still freaking hot at night (Ireland room). Just take the AC room. - party... (but they stopped punctually at 11pm)

+ really nice staff, good food, nice pool

Stayed in August 2023

Far away from the centre Very loud music till late at night No WiFi in room

Nice poool, lots of outdoor seating

Stayed in August 2023

There was no key to the door so anyone could come in. There was no towel and soap in the bathroom for washing your hands and yourself. The water just barely came from the shower.

Good for parties and chilling.

Stayed in July 2023

Just following on from the previous review. Due to the worker being tentative showing me the receipt and then refusing to scroll down to show me the whole bill, I have received the invoice and been charged extra. Whilst it is only one extra beer, it's still not acceptable for a hostel with high reviews.

Follow on from previous review

Stayed in June 2023

My card was debited for the full amount before arrival in spite of policy. He refused to refund my card and accept cash. I was the only guest but still had to suffer the youg receptionists LOUD rap music played throughout and therefore unable to use the courtyard facilities. He refused to turn it down so I sat in the park across the street. Typical of so many hostals where you are forced to listen to the staff's music. Seems like guests are only toletatef as a necessary problem.

Location walking distance to the bus terminal.

Stayed in May 2023

Staff was very rude, unaccommodating, lost some of my laundry and said they would reimburse the laundry fee but then refused to.

Stayed in March 2023

Very noisy

Stayed in April 2023

It's a party hostel, so there's loud music all day until 11pm every night so you can't sleep if you have an early start. People are drinking, playing pool etc stomping up stairs until 2-3am, and so wasted they clogged the toilets up with toilet paper and made a horrible mess and the staff knew these people were really wasted but didn't seem to care about the state of the bathrooms, I had to use the men's toilet it was that bad. The bright lights are left on all night and the fan in the room makes the blind bang on the wall and let's the light in so you really don't get much sleep here.

The rooms were a good size and nice and clean and the pool was good. It was behind closed walls and was private and felt secure. The food made in the premises was a reasonable price and quite nice.

Stayed in April 2023

I booked a 6 dorm room (big lockers + bathroom) and upon arrival that room wasn’t available. I was underclassed in a 10 bed dorm (small lockers + no bathroom). When I complained that this was a downgrade versus my booking they tried to tell me it was actually better. Upon repeating my discomfort I was moved to a 4 bed dorm (big lockers + bathroom) but I had to pay extra for this “overbooking”. The hostel is also incredibly loud. It has a frat house vibe. Great if you want to party and play beer pong or other drinking games. If you want to sleep and have quiet to go hiking the noise is unavoidable and incredibly present, even in the furthest rooms. It stops at 11pm sharp, but before that I had to leave the hostel to wander abouts just avoid the noise.

location is close to the edge of the town so easier to grab the bus to Tayrona.

Stayed in March 2023

The beds were very firm and there were many ants that found their way into our room. The showers didn’t have very hot water

This hostel is in the perfect location. It is not in the city center BUT is the perfect jumping point for travelers hoping to visit both Tayrona National Park and the town of Minca (both bus stops are within walking distance and safe to walk to as well). Furthermore, it is still close enough to the city center for travelers wanting to visit the beaches of Santa Marta. The facilities have everything you need - though in hostel fashion don’t expect luxury. And we really appreciated the flexibility - we checked out but were able to leave our things safely at the hostel while we explored and they even let us hang out when we got back as we awaited our taxi to the airport!

Stayed in March 2023

Quite uncomfy beds and super hot rooms. Sadly very loud techno and house music, day and night, and quite a few party travellers, weird hostel vibes.

Good shaded garden and pool area to relax. Tasty cuisine. Kind staff.

Stayed in March 2023

who are these people? we didn’t enjoy the vibe there and the music was bad and on a high volume the whole time.

we had a nice and very clean private room. The shower was beautiful. The pool was also nice and food was delicious and not too expensive. the staff was also really helpful and friendly.

Stayed in February 2023

Very noisy music playing all day, and didn't think the restaurant was that good. Ok for a day stopover and if youre looking for a party hostel

Nice private rooms

Stayed in February 2023

Room advertised was nowhere near what was advertised - about half the size claimed. There was no sitting area or sofa bed as promised.

The air conditioning worked well and was quiet.

Stayed in January 2023

It was a very loud crowd every single day until morning. Si if you want a good night do not go there. If you want to party and meet people, yes.

The food and service

Stayed in January 2023