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The 10 Best Hostels in El Zaino, Colombia

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The Valley Tayrona hostel- A unique social jungle hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and bar in El Zaino. The property is located 32 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, 35 km from Santa Marta Gold Museum and 35 km from Santa Marta Cathedral. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Every room is fitted with a safety deposit box, while some rooms will provide you with a balcony. All units at the hostel are equipped with a seating area.

Great location and vibe, the staff was really nice and the rooms were clean and comfortable. There were a lot of chilling areas. titi monkeys and lots of birds birds around.

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9
Wonderful
857 reviews
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$16
per night

At the hostel, each room comes with a wardrobe, bed linen and a balcony with a mountain view. Guest rooms at La Finca Lorena Tayrona are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower.

Simon Bolivar Park is 36 km from the hostel, while Santa Marta Marina is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 45 km from La Finca Lorena Tayrona.

When we arrived we were met by the lovely family who run the finca. We had to park up nearby and walk into the property, which takes about 5 minutes. We couldn't get any closer as our little hire car wouldn't be able to ford the river. It's an easy walk though. The bonus of having no cars nearby is that you're even closer to nature. Our room was great with loads of space and everything was immaculately clean. There's no aircon, but the fans worked perfectly well and I didn't miss it. I spent most of my time sitting upstairs on the veranda in a hammock watching the humming birds coming and going. It's also right next to the entrance to Tayrona National Park, so it was super easy to go there for a day trip.

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9.2
Wonderful
150 reviews
Price from
$19
per night

Origen Hostel has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in El Zaino. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 32 km of Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. The accommodation features evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property.

It was the best and most relaxing place I have been on my 1month Colombia trip! The hostel and the gardens are so beautiful with a big pool to chill. The food was amazing and, made with lots of love and vegetarian. Everything was so clean and the bed in the dorm was very comfy. Also all the staff was so friendly and helpful.

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9
Wonderful
433 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Featuring a garden with an outdoor swimming pool, and a restaurant, Eco Hostal Yuluka offers eco-friendly accommodation with plasma TVs in Santa Marta. Breakfast and free parking are provided. Santa Marta’s historic centre is 30 km away. The property is 3.2 km Cañaveral Beach.

Completely love the natural settings and how the buildings are built into the land! The flora and fauna were stunning, set against Tayrona National Park. The pool, a sweet oasis with a fun little slide that the grown up kids could even enjoy. The restaurant made a great variety of tasty food. Fully recommend!!!

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8.8
Excellent
1,020 reviews
Price from
$15
per night

Set in El Zaino, 600 metres from Castilletes Beach, Hostal Zirumake Dentro del Parque Tayrona offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Offering a bar, the property is located within 36 km of Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. The accommodation features room service, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests.

Guests at the hostel will be able to enjoy activities in and around El Zaino, like hiking.

Beautiful and peaceful place where you van really feel that you are in a national park. The saved parrots make a nice touch to the atmosphere. The hostal is family runned and everyone was very friendly and nice.

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8.9
Excellent
337 reviews
Price from
$32
per night

Located in El Zaino, 32 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, NEYUMUN Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Caribbean cuisine. The hostel also offers free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

Best staff ever, the people were the nicest, the place is gorgeous, awesome view. The room is nothing special, but it is ok for the price. The restaurant has different price options so if you are on a budget you can get cheaper food as well. The breakfast is amazing and they had the best coffee I had in Colombia so far. I definitely recommend this place. For being in the middle of the woods the wifi worked pretty well and I could work from there, they even stopped the music so I could have meetings. If you are looking for a place to stay near tayrona or just disconnect, I definitely recommend. At my last day I had the place all to myself, like a private hostal.

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8.7
Excellent
318 reviews
Price from
$38
per night

La Perla Tayrona has a garden, terrace, a restaurant and bar in El Zaino. The property is around 3 km from Castilletes Beach, 33 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and 36 km from Santa Marta Gold Museum. The hostel features an indoor pool and room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

Accommodations were as advertised. However, the establishment was prettier in person. The staff was welcoming, helpful, and very gracious. Especially Vivian & Ferne The food was outstanding! Gracias Chef.

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8.1
Very Good
559 reviews
Price from
$10
per night

Offering an outdoor pool and a restaurant, Monte Verde Hostal is located just 2 km away from Tayrona National Park, in Santa Marta. Free WiFi access and parking are available.

Each room here will provide you with a pool view and garden view from the room. Extras include bed linen.

the atmosphere, the location, very kind staff, pool

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8.4
Very Good
338 reviews
Price from
$12
per night

Located in El Zaino, 32 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Sierra Tayrona hostel provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving American cuisine. The accommodation offers room service and free WiFi throughout the property.

A great place to stay. Close to the park entrance. Loved relaxing by the river and all the nature. Alejandro was welcoming and kind. I hope to return here one day.

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8.9
Excellent
54 reviews
Price from
$13
per night

Situated in Los Naranjos, 1.5 km from Los Naranjos Beach, The Journey Hostel features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 1.7 km of Playa Los Angeles. The hostel also provides free WiFi as well as a paid airport shuttle service.

great location overlooking the river and so much beautiful jungle! Well worth the booty building walk up hill! Good bathroom to guest ratio! The volunteers are super nice and very helpful! The food and cocktails were okay…nothing out of this world. Good mosquito nets. Internet really only works up top but it’s okay bc that’s where you spend most of your time anyways! I would def go back. pool is rad!

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8.7
Excellent
879 reviews
Price from
$20
per night

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  • Avg. price/night: $34.89
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 857 reviews
    Apart from the road to get there everything is AMAZING about this hostel! Couldn’t recommend it more. One of the, if not thé, best hostel I’ve stayed in. Beautiful (outdoor!!) rooms, a big area to wander around and get lost in and such a good place to meet people. The vibe was completely right!
    Eveline
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $34.89
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 857 reviews
    The location is amazing!! So beautiful, with views of the jungle and the hills. There is múltiple places to chill, including pool, bath, net, swing and chairs. The food is amazing, definitely best hostel food I've ever had!! Its close enough to tayrona, el zaino entrance to walk (about 35 mins) plus some of it through the jungle which is beautiful. The staff were great, lots of volunteers who also speak English. We stayed in the hobbit room, outside shower and comfortable space.
    Catherine
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $54.96
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 433 reviews
    I'm into everything, it is the best hostel in Colombia and the world, the arrival is idyllic, it is a place with immense serenity and beauty, which allows you to appreciate nature at its best, the food is an ambrosia and the family that owns this paradise on earth is really charming. Thank you Origen for a night full of Colombia Guajira Magic.
    ADLA ZAMIRA
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $54.96
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 433 reviews
    Helpful and welcoming staff with delicious food. Finally a dormitory without bunk beds and in a spacious area.
    Martha
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $21.31
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Excellent
    Rated excellent
     · 54 reviews
    Calm and refreshing place to chill near the jungle, early in the morning you can even see some monkeys ! The hosts are so nice, and will help you with everything. The bed was comfy, the sound of the rivier and the nature to fall a sleep. The food from the host is really good, and cheap. The rivier down the hostel is really good for swimming or chilling on the rock. There are some waterfall to visit and Tayrona entrance (El Zaino) is really close
    SAHM
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: $34.89
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 857 reviews
    Best hostel I have visited in Colombia ! Outstanding location, in the middle of the jungle ! Spectacular views, staying in a tree house. Great food, amazing staff, good vibes.
    Ava
    Solo traveler
  • Avg. price/night: $34.89
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 857 reviews
    The view from the room was beautiful, we could see some animals during the day and night, the hostel is good for meeting new people from around the world as they propose a variety of common areas, the food they sell is pretty tasty as well. In general it has a good location if you plan to visit the Tayrona Park.
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $48.66
    8.1
    Scored 8.1
    Very Good
    Rated very good
     · 1,073 reviews
    In itself being close to the beach (20 min walk) it’s a bonus, the actual tent was really spacious and we left our bags and phones charging there and nothing went missing which we felt safe for. Shower and toilets were working. There was plenty of security and staff to watch over your things. The restaurant was not cheap but really good quality food and drinks. Breakfast was delicious.
    Lina
    Young couple
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 423 reviews
    Really great location for entry into the park and the garden around the hostel is stunning. The host was very nice too. The room was nice overall.
    LeoN24
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: $34.89
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 857 reviews
    Views are nice, hostel is filled with friendly backpackers, location near entrance to Tayrona is convenient, price for a night in the dorm rooms is very affordable.
    Abhimanyu
    Solo traveler