DONDE RUKA HOSTAL

1.0 star property
Hostel in Santa Marta, near Rodadero Beach

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Front of property
Front of property
Comfort Room | Free WiFi
Reception
Living area

Reviews

3.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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6 con 4B No. 424, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001
  • Place, Arrecife Shopping Center
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Mundo Marino Aquarium
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Rodadero Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Double Beds

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

Family Room

  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Comfort Room

  • 11 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Beds

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

Located in El Rodadero, DONDE RUKA HOSTAL is a leisurely stroll from sights such as Rodadero Beach and Mundo Marino Aquarium. This 8-room hostel welcomes guests with in-room amenities like furnished patios, dining areas, and sitting areas.

What's nearby

  • Arrecife Shopping Center - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Mundo Marino Aquarium - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Rodadero Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nabusimake - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum - 10 min drive - 2.0 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Punto Múltiple del Sabor - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Donde Chucho - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Di Vino - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Kokoriko - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Isola Sarda - ‬4 min walk

About this property

DONDE RUKA HOSTAL

Hostel in Santa Marta, near Rodadero Beach
Guests of DONDE RUKA HOSTAL enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Other standard amenities include furnished patios, dining areas, and sitting areas. Change of bedsheets is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: COP 15,000 for adults and COP 10,000 for children

Family friendly

  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

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  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for COP 50000.00 per pet, per day, plus a deposit of COP 100000.00 per stay
  • Dogs and cats only

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers 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).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately COP 15000.00 for adults and COP 10000.00 for children
  • Pet deposit: COP 100000.00 per stay
  • Pet fee: COP 50000.00 per pet, per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.
Property Registration Number 123456

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of DONDE RUKA HOSTAL?

This hostel is situated in El Rodadero within a short 13-minute walk of Rodadero Beach and also 12 minutes on foot from Arrecife Shopping Center. You'll also find Santa Marta Bay and Marina Santa Marta within a short drive.

Is there parking available at DONDE RUKA HOSTAL?

No, this hostel doesn't offer parking.

Does DONDE RUKA HOSTAL include a casino at the property?

No, DONDE RUKA HOSTAL doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at DONDE RUKA HOSTAL?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

Are there hot tubs at DONDE RUKA HOSTAL?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does DONDE RUKA HOSTAL feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

DONDE RUKA HOSTAL offers breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge though there is no restaurant.

Will DONDE RUKA HOSTAL allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at DONDE RUKA HOSTAL for a fee of COP 50000.00 per pet, per day. A deposit of COP 100000.00 per stay is collected.

Are there connecting rooms at DONDE RUKA HOSTAL?

No, this hostel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from DONDE RUKA HOSTAL?

The closest major airport to DONDE RUKA HOSTAL is Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar), which is 7.1 mi away (21 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at DONDE RUKA HOSTAL?

Yes, every room at DONDE RUKA HOSTAL comes with a furnished patio.

DONDE RUKA HOSTAL Reviews

Reviews

3.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 4 reviews

3.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Bogdan

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ariel

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Julio

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
EL HOTEL NO EXISTE ES UNA ESTAFA!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

frank

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Booked a dobleroom with doble bed , gardenview and end up in a small single room with no view, the night guy was cool, but they never cleaned in 4 days !
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024