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About this property
Beachfront Location: Jaba Jan Hostal in Dibulla - Palomino offers a private beach area, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy river views and direct access to the beach. Comfortable Accommodations: The guest house features family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or mountain views, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a fitness room, outdoor fireplace, and yoga classes. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves international cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, American, and pancakes. Evening entertainment includes film nights and karaoke. Convenient Services: Private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle, and free on-site parking enhance the stay. Guests appreciate the proximity to Riohacha Airport (53 mi) and activities such as hiking and yoga.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Private beach area
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Karen
United States“It’s in a perfect location. There’s a river right next to the hostel and everyone is so welcoming and friendly. The beach is a short walk from the hostel. You can float down the river, have the beach to yourself in the morning. There’s...” - Teresa
Austria“Beautiful secluded place with great community activities, good food & private beach/ river access!” - Jakob
Germany“This hostel is one of the best hostels we have been on our travels! The atmosphere is so relaxed and you can have a great time there. We loved the activities like movie night or mangrove tour, parties or pizza night. The location is perfect with...” - Rendon United States“I enjoyed yoga and salsa class while I was there. I like that their meals were not a fixed menu . As a solo female traveler I appreciated that the hostel would call a moto 🏍️ to pick me up at the hostel so I didn’t have to stand on a lonely road to...”
- Bo United States“The vibes here were awesome. A whole bunch of travelers from around the world. Great people to connect to. Great beach, river, food and activities. I would highly recommend.”
- Laura United States“Great party vibes. Easy to meet others. The natural setting was amazing.”
- Muir United States“The staff here were incredible and so helpful, I booked for 3 nights and stayed 3 weeks! I loved that it wasn’t in the city, the private beach is nicer than the main beach in palomino, and the river was ideal for a cool down every day. The family...”
- Madison United States“Nice staff. Accommodating with food allergies. Nice beaches nearby, it's quite a hike because of the heat. Events for guests, quite social. They have a very basic kitchen, so don't expect much but it's nice they provide it.”
- Vicente United States“Delicious place surrounded by nature: river, beach, jungle paths. Beds are comfortable, healthy food and a lot of hammocks makes this hostel one of a kind. The host Dean is a very welcoming and sweet person”
- Katharina Austria“Im fully recommending this wonderful place!!everything was super amazing!! the stuff is very lovely, very welcoming people who makes you feel like home! you have the river next to the kitchen, what is pretty nice to jump in anytime.. you even can...”
Managed by Dean King
Company review score: 9.7Based on 227 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company info
Our team is excited to welcome you to a home away from home, fully equipped and ready to host you. We have various areas where you can relax, read a book, stretch, work out, or simply enjoy the wildlife, including monkeys and many other animals, in this natural paradise. It’s the perfect place to create unforgettable moments with friends and family.
Our goal is to provide you with an unforgettable experience, so you’ll never want to leave. We aim to be different and diverse, ensuring you feel part of our incredible journey, while enjoying life’s greatest treasures with a mindset of reducing our impact on this beautiful ecosystem.
Property info
Welcome to Paradise!
Jaba Jan is the perfect place to escape the noise of city life and reconnect with yourself, your friends, and/or your family. Here, you can immerse yourself in various types of nature. The hostel is surrounded by the jungle, and we have access to 5 private beaches and a river, all right in our backyard. By kayak, you can explore a magical mangrove, our secret slice of heaven on Earth. A short walk or a swim along the river will take you to the river mouth, where the river meets the sea. To top it off, you’ll have a stunning view of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta.
We organize plenty of group activities, such as our classic pizza night, baked in our traditional pizza oven. We also offer yoga every morning and afternoon, as well as frequent dance classes. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet fellow travelers and enjoy some quality time together.
We offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner at affordable prices, always with vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a variety of drinks and snacks. There's a fully equipped shared kitchen available for those who prefer to cook.
We’re located just 4 km from Palomino, right after the San Salvador River bridge.
Jaba Jan is waiting for you!
Neighborhood info
The corregimiento of Palomino is the first town of La Guajira, a unique place in Colombia, located between the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the beach. This picturesque destination is home to a wide variety of ecosystems, including rivers, mountains, river mouths, beaches, jungles, and mangroves. It also offers a rich diversity of gastronomy, with restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets.
Palomino provides numerous entertainment options, from river activities to visits to indigenous villages, ecological hikes, live music, and, of course, plenty of parties. It’s the perfect place to create unforgettable memories with friends and enjoy its vibrant atmosphere.
Languages Spoken
English,SpanishArea info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
- Restaurante #1
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Amenities of Jaba Jan Hostal
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8
Most popular amenities
- Free parking
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Private beach area
Bedroom
Bedroom
- Linens
View
View
- River view
Outdoors
Outdoors
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun deck
- Private beach area
- Garden
Kitchen
Kitchen
- Shared kitchen
- Cleaning products
Room Amenities
Room Amenities
- Socket near the bed
PetsPets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Pets
Activities
Activities
- Bicycle rentalAdditional charge
- Bingo
- Archery
- Live music/PerformanceAdditional chargeOff-site
- Tour or class about local cultureAdditional charge
- Happy hour
- Themed dinnersAdditional charge
- Bike toursAdditional charge
- Walking toursAdditional charge
- Movie nights
- Bar crawlsAdditional charge
- Beach
- Evening entertainment
- Hiking
- CanoeingAdditional charge
- Darts
- Karaoke
- Ping-pong
- Pool table
- Game room
Food & Drink
Food & Drink
- FruitAdditional charge
- Wine/ChampagneAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Snack bar
- Bar
- Restaurant
InternetWifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Internet
ParkingFree private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Parking
- Parking garage
- Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/out
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Tour desk
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
Entertainment & Family Services
- Outdoor play equipment for kids
- Board games/Puzzles
- Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Services
- Daily housekeeping
- LaundryAdditional charge
Business Facilities
Business Facilities
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
Safety & security
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
General
General
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Grocery deliveriesAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioningAdditional charge
- Mosquito net
- Wake-up service
- Packed lunches
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
Accessibility
- Entire unit wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
Spa
- Yoga classes
- Fitness
- Full-body massage
- Hand massage
- Head massage
- Couples' massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Public Bath
- MassageAdditional charge
Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
House rules
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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 11:00 PM.
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 23:00:00.
License number: 135579
