Name: Makao
Address: Calle 8 lote 3 Frente al Mar. Palomino La guajira, 446009 Palomino, Colombia, Calle 8 lote 3 Frente al Mar. Palomino La guajira, Guajira, 446009, Colombia
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $92 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 9.1

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Hotel Makao

This is a Preferred Partner property. It's committed to giving guests a positive experience with its excellent service and great value. This property might pay Booking.com a little more to be in this Program. Beach. This property is either next to the beach or will have its own private access. Airport shuttle. Airport shuttle available at an additional charge. You can request this in the next step.

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

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Amenities, location, breakfast and staff friendliness is on point.

Joe, Colombia

The Hotel is on the beach, quiet, the room has a perfect view to the see. The hotel has a little private beach, you can seat on the sand and order your foods and drinks.

Geraldo, Colombia

Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Helpful in providing information and the drinks/food service was wonderful. If you don’t stay, I recommend stopping by for coconut rice and a drink. Wonderful location, fall asleep and wake up the sounds of waves!

Melissa, United States of America

The staff was very friendly. Nice location on the beach with plenty of lounge chairs and great place to relax, read on the beach, take a walk

Lindsay, United States of America

Great staff, good food for the area ,comfortable rooms.

Carol, United States of America

Great vibe, comfortable beds, sparkling clean, good food and fantastic staff.

Earl, Canada

The staff and location are great. The hotel is right in front of the beach, so we didn't have to move anywhere. The staff was very kind and willing to help us with everything we needed. At least one of them speaks English, so it's very helpful for foreign travelers. We also enjoyed the food, which was good and quite a lot. We really loved this place!

Maria, Colombia

The service, the location, the food and, most importantly, it isn't crowded, meaning you can use the facilities at any time without worrying they will be occupied. If you want a place to rest at the beach, this is your place.

Felipe, Colombia

Palomino is amazing and Makao is one of the best places to stay. The staff, the rooms and the perfect t spot at the beach are the best.

Nicolas, Colombia

Really great property and the hosts were really nice.

Josh, United States of America

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9.6

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What guests loved the most:
“Amenities, location, breakfast and staff friendliness is on point.”

Joe Colombia
“The Hotel is on the beach, quiet, the room has a perfect view to the see. The hotel has a little private beach, you can seat on the sand and order your foods and drinks.”

Geraldo Colombia
“Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Helpful in providing information and the drinks/food service was wonderful. If you don’t stay, I recommend stopping by for coconut rice and a drink. ”

Melissa United States of America
“The staff was very friendly. Nice location on the beach with plenty of lounge chairs and great place to relax, read on the beach, take a walk”

Lindsay United States of America
“Great staff, good food for the area ,comfortable rooms.”

Carol United States of America
“Great vibe, comfortable beds, sparkling clean, good food and fantastic staff.”

Earl Canada
“The staff and location are great. The hotel is right in front of the beach, so we didn't have to move anywhere. The staff was very kind and willing to help us with everything we needed. ”

Maria Colombia
“The service, the location, the food and, most importantly, it isn't crowded, meaning you can use the facilities at any time without worrying they will be occupied. ”

Felipe Colombia
“Palomino is amazing and Makao is one of the best places to stay. The staff, the rooms and the perfect t spot at the beach are the best.”

Nicolas Colombia
“Really great property and the hosts were really nice.”

Josh United States of America

One of our top picks in Palomino.The hotel Makao offers a private beach in Palomino. The modern hotel has a terrace and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a variety of drinks at the social areas or at the beach. The property offers free WiFi and an on-site restaurant that offers local dishes throughout the day.

Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom, and all of them offer hot water. Some units offer a balcony with sea views.

There is a 24-hour front desk, gift shop and a tour desk at the property.

Bike and surfboard rental are available at this hotel and the area is popular for snorkeling. The property offers massages and yoga lessons for a surcharge. Simón Bolívar International Airport is 47 mi away.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Palomino! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most Popular Facilities

Beachfront

Free parking

Free WiFi

Airport shuttle

Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.9 for two-person stays.

Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.

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Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental

FREE parking!

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5 properties in Palomino like Makao were booked in the last 12 hours

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Restaurants & Markets

La Frontera Restaurant
0.6 miles
La tienda de Leopoldo Supermarket
0.6 miles

Natural Beauty

Rio Palomino River
0.6 miles
La Sierrita Mountain
1.2 miles
San Salvador River
1.2 miles
Atlantico Ocean/Sea
0 miles

Beaches in the Neighborhood

Palomino Beach Mixed sand
Swimming, Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset

100 feet

Closest Airports

Riohacha Airport
46.5 miles
Simón Bolívar International Airport
46.9 miles
Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport
60.4 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“It’s location with direct access to the beach along with the fact that it was immaculately clean.”

David

United Kingdom

“A lovely beach side small resort with friendly staff.”

Stephen

Ireland

“New beautiful boutique hotel at the beachfront with super friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Very recommended.”

Steffen

Denmark

9.5

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1 Restaurant On Site

makao

Food: Local

Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Menu: À la carte

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One of our top picks in Palomino

House Rules Makao takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

2:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 6 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

There is no capacity for extra beds in the room.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Makao accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The Fine Print

Please inform Makao 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.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is located in a pedestrian-only zone.

This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise.

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.

“Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Helpful in providing information and the drinks/food service was wonderful. If you don’t stay, I recommend stopping by for coconut rice and a drink. Wonderful location, fall asleep and wake up the sounds of waves!”

Melissa

United States of America

“The staff and location are great. The hotel is right in front of the beach, so we didn't have to move anywhere. The staff was very kind and willing to help us with everything we needed. At least one of them speaks English, so it's very helpful for foreign travelers. We also enjoyed the food, which was good and quite a lot. We really loved this place!”

Maria

Colombia

“The service, the location, the food and, most importantly, it isn't crowded, meaning you can use the facilities at any time without worrying they will be occupied. If you want a place to rest at the beach, this is your place. ”

Felipe

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Newest Reviews for Makao

Reviewed: May 22, 2019

David
United Kingdom
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing
It’s location with direct access to the beach along with the fact that it was immaculately clean.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 19, 2019

Rene
Germany

1 helpful vote
9.6

“Nearly Paradise ”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Great place to just stay and relax. Good food and drinks make it easy staying permanently at the place. The only seaview room is really unique. Special compliments to the very attentive staff. You're a wonderful team, e.g. Luis receptionist ;) The external transfer service organized by the hotel as we'll was a+

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 14, 2019

Nicola
United Kingdom
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No hot water
Wonderful, friendly and helpful staff. Lovely location on the beach

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: May 14, 2019

Stephen
Ireland
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A lovely beach side small resort with friendly staff.

Stayed in May 2019
Reviewed: April 27, 2019

Steven
United States of America
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
The food was hit or miss, it seemed like the menu was catered more towards foreigners. I think it should be more reflective of the region.
The staff here is great, very knowledgable and willing to help. The room was amazing, very clean and breezy. The bed in the room was one of the best we had on the trip same goes for the mosquito net. The fruit platter that comes with breakfast is huge, we really enjoyed that.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 26, 2019

Thomas
Germany
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Nothing!
Everything! 😃

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: April 25, 2019

Joe
Colombia
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The music impacts a lot of the overall mood. I could not find myself enjoying a drink there because the music was very, very bad.
Amenities, location, breakfast and staff friendliness is on point.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 22, 2019

Geraldo
Colombia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The restaurant close at 9 pm.
The Hotel is on the beach, quiet, the room has a perfect view to the see. The hotel has a little private beach, you can seat on the sand and order your foods and drinks.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 21, 2019

Barbara
Netherlands
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
We stayed 4 nights at Makao, which normally be too long for us, but not at this great place!! Probably the best option in Palomino. Amazing rooms well decorated with wooden shutters and with super nice staff. Check it out!! Greetz from Barbara & Marcel de Holanda

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 17, 2019

Juan
United Kingdom
10

“It's a fantastic little hotel. The staff, food and beachfront location make for a great stay!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 5 nights
The staff were so nice. The beach front location is super cool and relaxing. The hotel looked just like the photos :) Palomino is a fantastic place to spend a few day and unwind and the Makao is the perfect place to do it. We had lunch/dinner at the hotel a few time and the food is excellent!

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 11, 2019

Matthieu
Canada
8.8

Excellent
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No AC
The breakfast. The staff. The room.

Stayed in April 2019
Reviewed: April 4, 2019

Steffen
Denmark
9.6

“We stayed for two nights and had both lunch and dinner at the hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
- • Stayed 2 nights
New beautiful boutique hotel at the beachfront with super friendly staff and a great atmosphere. Very recommended.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 31, 2019

Bm
Slovenia
8.8

“Nice stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Suite with Sea View
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Ran out of water on two occasions while under the shower. Wifi connection is bad and keeps throwing out (can't play a song on youtube). Coffee that comes with breakfast is quite awful. Expensive in comparisment with other properties nearby and the comfort they have to offer.
The hotel is located perfectly. 10min walking distance to the main street but also far enough to have enough space for yourself. All the staff is wonderful. The view from the sea view room is amazing.

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 28, 2019

Melissa
United States of America
10

“Ultimate relaxation”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Beautiful hotel with friendly staff. Helpful in providing information and the drinks/food service was wonderful. If you don’t stay, I recommend stopping by for coconut rice and a drink. Wonderful location, fall asleep and wake up the sounds of waves!

Stayed in March 2019
Reviewed: March 26, 2019

Noel
United Kingdom
9.6

“Great hotel with comfy rooms and perfect location”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Internet was a bit unreliable and there was no hot water, but both were to be expected based on the location and did not ruin our experience.
Great location, amazing food, excellent facilities, extremely friendly people. Much better than we expected it to be.

Stayed in March 2019

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	Superior Suite with Sea View 1 queen bed	Show prices
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	Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View 1 queen bed	Show prices
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	Deluxe Double Room with Balcony 1 queen bed	Show prices
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	Superior Double Room 1 sofa bed and 1 queen bed	Show prices
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