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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 9.4 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
- Stephen
United States
“Ample breakfast with optional extras, very pleasant to dip into the river on a hot day. Area for exercise and yoga.” - Michelle
Colombia
“I loved the activities that the hostel planned for the guests, the staff was very great and very helpful for any questions or things that we needed.” - 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.”
Managed by Dean King
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Languages Spoken
English,SpanishArea info
Restaurants
- Restaurante #1
- CuisineInternational
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceTraditional
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.




The fine print
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 23:00:00.
License number: 135579