Hotel Makao
Beachfront · Private Beach. Property is on or next to a beach and has a private beach (free 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 – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 809 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Very clean and modern spot right on the beach, nice for relaxing and a quick walk to all the main spots on Palomino. Clean room with fresh linens daily, Staff were super friendly and helpful. Thanks for a great stay!
CanadaRight on the beach. Beautiful location, very cozy. Close to everything, but so is everything in Palomino. Food was delicious and an excellent selection of wine. Staff was incredibly helpful and thoughtful. Could not have asked for a better experience.
United States of AmericaThe staff, restaurant and hotel are all wonderful!!
SpainStaff was beyond kind and helpful. Food was great (we ate the Makao club for lunch almost every day because we loved it so much)! Perfect place for a peaceful relaxing getaway. Water is not super swimmable due to the undertow but we just went for small dips when we got too hot. Truly enjoyed watching the surfers !!
United States of AmericaVery chic cool hotel you feel like you’re sleeping in the ocean. Amazing staff, breakfast was delicious. Loved the location. It was perfect.
United States of AmericaThe location was great, right on the beach and a close walk to the main area. The staff were also SO friendly and helpful. We got sick from eating at a local restaurant on the beach and the staff were so nice and accommodative. They even had someone motorcycle deliver us Gatorades!
CanadaThe hotel is in front of the beach, amazing location, the staff is really friendly
NetherlandsExcellent vision to bring a more sophisticated vibe to a mostly backpacker village. Probably need a bit of a finesse to make it sort of a Tulum vibe but overall excellent experience is amazing. What truly make this place special is the people who are working in the hotel. Unpretentious and truthful hospitality of all personal make this place to stand out among other places I have stayed in in many many different countries. Luis, the other guy at the reception, all girls, tour guides definitely left an impact on me. Alway smiles, ready to help, answering all questions and addressing all the concerns very efficiently. Thank you for that
United States of AmericaThe location was right on the beach! The room was beautiful, food was delicious and staff was amazing. They were super helpful if you're trying to speak Spanish.
United States of AmericaThe Makao might just be the best hotel ib Palomino (subjective observation... call it a gut feeling). It's an amazing location right by the beach with amazing staff and friendly service, tranquil beach lounge area with a hammock, some chilled out iguanas as neighbora and delicious breakfast to get you started. The rooms are semi-open meaning you'll hear the ocean at all times and the geckos help reduce the moskito situation, which we found to be a non-issue in November. In short, Makao is a great and classy place to relax, if the simple beach hotel simplicity is not an obstacle. At 6 to 9 rooms, it's conveniently cozy and familiar, we were sad to leave.
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Makao
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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. 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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 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 (9.5)
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental
Good Coffee!
FREE parking!
Starting April 6, 2020, your chosen cancellation policy will apply, regardless of the coronavirus. We recommend booking an option with free cancellation in case your travel plans change.
Check your booking conditions
For bookings made on or after April 6, 2020, be sure to consider the risk of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and associated government measures. If you don’t book a flexible rate, you may not be entitled to a refund. Your cancellation request will be handled by the property, based on your chosen policy and consumer law where applicable. During times of uncertainty, we recommend booking an option with free cancellation. If your plans change, you can cancel free of charge until free cancellation expires.
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Restaurants & Markets *
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La Frontera Restaurant0.6 miles
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La tienda de Leopoldo Supermarket0.6 miles
Natural Beauty *
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Rio Palomino River0.6 miles
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La Sierrita Mountain1.2 miles
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San Salvador River1.2 miles
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Atlantico Ocean/Sea0 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
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Palomino Beach Mixed sand100 feetSwimming, Food & Drink, Surfing, Watching the Sunset
Closest Airports *
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Riohacha Airport46.5 miles
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Simón Bolívar International Airport46.9 miles
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Alfonso López Pumarejo Airport60.4 miles
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Food: Local
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5 reasons to choose Makao
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One of our top picks in Palomino
Amenities of Makao Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular amenities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Beachfront
- Private beach area
- Terrace
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Happy hour Additional charge
- Walking tours Additional charge
- Beach
- Hiking Off-site Additional charge
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Food & Drink
- On-site coffee shop
- Chocolate/Cookies Additional charge
- Fruit Additional charge
- Bottle of water Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne Additional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Free! Free public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
- Street parking
- Secure parking
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Yoga classes
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Pool/Beach towels
- Massage Additional charge
Transportation
- Airport drop-off Additional charge
- Airport pickup Additional charge
Front Desk Services
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
- Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry Additional charge
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Shuttle service
- Airport shuttle (additional charge)
- Shuttle service (additional charge)
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Packed lunches
- Gift shop
- Honeymoon suite
- Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
- Catalan
- German
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Portuguese
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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 & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 6 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
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.
FAQs about Makao
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The prices at Makao may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Check-in at Makao is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Guests staying at Makao can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- À la carte
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Makao by:
- Taxi 2h
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Makao (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- Secure parking
- Street parking
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Makao offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Massage
- Hiking
- Bicycle rental (additional charge)
- Beachfront
- Beach
- Private beach area
- Happy hour
- Yoga classes
- Walking tours
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Makao has 1 restaurant:
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Room options at Makao include:
- Suite
- Double
