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Rio Hostel Buritaca

Beachfront hostel with 2 restaurants and winery

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Consider a stay at Rio Hostel Buritaca and take advantage of an attached winery, a free daily manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. Enjoy happy hour and more at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities, such as volleyball, kayaking and hiking/biking. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available
The current price is ฿1,185
฿2,370 total
11 Sept - 12 Sept

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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Air conditioning
Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
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  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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3 bathrooms
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  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 25
  • 10 Single Bunk Beds and 5 Single Beds

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Standard Double Room, Garden View

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3 bathrooms
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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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Fan
2 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

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Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

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Fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
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  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Tent

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Fan
3 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
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  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

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Superior Double Room, Garden View

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Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
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In-room safe
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Santa Marta, Rio Hostel Buritaca is in a rural area and on a private beach. Pueblito and Ciudad Perdida are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Tayrona National Natural Park and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park.
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Km. 49 Troncal del Caribe, Buritaca, Magdalena, 470009

What's nearby

  • Buritaca Beach - 13 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mareygua Beach - 15 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Guachaca River - 18 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Parque Isla Salamanca - 22 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Palomino Beach - 38 min drive - 31.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Machete Pelao - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪La Brisa Tranquila - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Coma Rico - ‬7 min drive
  • Katuyumar
  • ‪Brisas del Río - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Rio Hostel Buritaca

Hostel by the sea
Take advantage of an attached winery, a free daily manager's reception and a coffee shop/cafe at Rio Hostel Buritaca. Treat yourself to a massage at the on-site spa. Enjoy happy hour and more at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities, such as volleyball, kayaking and hiking/biking. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and bike parking
  • Luggage storage, surfing lessons and a water dispenser
  • Smoke-free property and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Rio Hostel Buritaca offer amenities, such as safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Guidebooks, local maps and window screens

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 2 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: COP 18,000 to 36,000 for adults and COP 18,000 to 36,000 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of COP 35,000
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Lazy river
  • Surf lessons
  • Volleyball
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a private beach
  • On a river

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay for free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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.

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately COP 18000 to 36000 for adults and COP 18000 to 36000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 210000 per person (one-way)
  • Hosted evening meal: COP 35000

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 74318

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.
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio Hostel Buritaca pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

As of 10 Sep 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Hostel Buritaca on 11 Sep 2025 start from ฿1,184.81, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

Checkout is at noon.

Does Rio Hostel Buritaca provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 210000 per person applies.

Where is Rio Hostel Buritaca located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this spa hostel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Buritaca Beach, Koralia Beach and Mareygua Beach. Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park and Guachaca River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Rio Hostel Buritaca Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

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10/10 Excellent

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