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Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar

3.0 star property
Beachfront, with outdoor pool

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Relax on the beachfront or indulge in surfing and kayaking at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar. Unwind with a deep-tissue massage, aromatherapy, or a body scrub after an exciting day of volleyball, ecotours, and hiking/biking.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Spa
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
Exterior

On the beach

This traditional-style hotel is located in a nature reserve and on the beach. Take a relaxing stroll on the sandy beach. Some on-site activities to enjoy while you're visiting include surfing, paddleboarding, and kayaking. Water tubing is a noteworthy activity worth checking out nearby.

On the beach, surfing, kayaking
Exterior

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Luxury Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds
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About the area

Map
KM 3 Via Rio Ancho, Dibulla, La Guajira, 446001

What's nearby

  • Palomino Beach - 17 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Mingueo Church - 24 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Buritaca Beach - 43 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Río Jeréz - 45 min drive - 43.0 km
  • Parque Isla Salamanca - 51 min drive - 54.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪El Fuego - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪La Frontera - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪ALMA Cocina de Autor - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Barba Beach Arabic Food - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sua - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar

Hotel by the sea
At Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free daily manager's reception and a garden. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, surfing and kayaking. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a body scrub or aromatherapy. Enjoy on-site activities, such as volleyball, ecotours and hiking/biking. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Surfing lessons, tour/ticket information and luggage storage
  • Outdoor furniture, a paddleboard on-site and a nature reserve
Room features
All guest rooms at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar boast perks, such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and bathrobes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and shampoo

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay for free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Property Registration Number 190553

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Property is also known as

Hotel Gavia Río y Mar
Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar Hotel
Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar Dibulla
Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar Hotel Dibulla

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar located?

Located in Dibulla, this beachfront hotel is on the riverwalk, steps from Palomino Beach and within 9 mi (15 km) of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park and Río Palomino. Mingueo Church is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) away.

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Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shiza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel & beautiful people

Beautiful place with the most beautiful people working there!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful places to “ stay in Palomino, 20-30 minutes away from all the noise of Palomino’s night life. This hotel is located just in the delta’s river and the Caribbean Sea just a few meters away. A perfect paradise to contemplate nature…The staff is super courteous and friendly, Carolina from the front desk was very professional and efficient when finding our reservation. Homero seems to be the most welcoming and friendly, he gave us some tips and facts about the premises and Johan, a young man always willing to give us the best. If you want to relax and stay in a quiet area, go to this hotel i would highly recommend it. Good for the price, food is delicious and varied… if i ever go back to Palomino, i would definitely stay at Gavia without hesitation. Thanks to the staff.!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was outstanding just unpaved entry not easy access in and out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gavia - amazing little spot.

Hotel is a bit removed from the main road but once you arrive you’ll be very pleased with the location. Food was amazing for the price. Great service. Any special request was accommodated without special charge. Romantic spot for couples or great spot for a group of friends or family just looking to hang out. Gif Highly Recommend. And pool under construction. Hotel will get even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

cristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved how private it felt and that the beach was very private aswell, what I think could be improved a bit is the transportation to the hotel as it is quite a secluded place it is not very easy to get to the hotel. The staff of the hotel did help us out, but i think the transportation is something that could be improved. Other than that small thing it is an amazing place to stay and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

JUAN CAMILO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente lugar para descansar. Espectacular la experiencia. Recomendado 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yonatan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es excepcional en un entorno magnifico. El hotel es limpio y seguro. Un verdadero paraiso. El personal muy agradable sobre todo los Sres Daiver Reales, Yair Orozco, Kevin Gutierrez y el pirata Edilberto que siempre esta sonriendo y muy atento con los huespeds Los puntos negativos son el dificil acceso por un camino cahotico y el ruido de los motores exteriores de la climatisacion que se ubican en el muro exterior de la habitacion.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, avec un site majestueux et personnel professionnel et tres agréable surtout nous remercions le pirate Edilberto pour son service exceptionnel et son bon humeur. Par contre, l'hôtel est éloigné de la grand route et il faut emprunter un chemin de terre cahoteux pour se rendre sur près de 8 kilomètres. Aussi, nous avions la chambre deluxe mais malheureusement tous le ventilateurs de climatisation y sont accollés donc cela est très bruyant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALBA ROCIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rio y Mar en todo su esplendor.

Un paraiso con playa exclusiva y desembocadura del rio "Ancho". Tranquilo y con mucha naturaleza. Oferta gastronomica especial y cócteles. El personal muy amable.
Un desayuno especial.
Fogata romántica.
El Río llega al Mar.
Playa exclusiva.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yensi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. If you enjoy more of a secluded quiet place to escape the crowds of Santa Marta. We had a rental car which made day trips and arrival quite easy (must drive some km in an unpaved road from the main road). Bonfire by the beach every night!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
¡Una joya escondida! Es un hotel donde uno puede desconectar del ajetreo de la ciudad y disfrutar de la naturaleza increíble que le rodea. Las playas son preciosas y casi no hay nadie. El hotel me prestó una canoa para subir el río que se encuentra muy cerca y fue algo muy bonito. Vi muchas aves y escuché los ruidos de monos. El personal del hotel fue muy amable y correcto en todo momento, todas las instalaciones eran limpias y quedé impresionado con lo rica que era la comida que preparaba la cocina del hotel. Quedé muy contento.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024