Hierba Buena Eco Hostel

2.5 star property
Guesthouse in Santa Marta with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool

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Lobby sitting area
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Fountain
Deluxe Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

2.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Kilometro 30 vía Santa Marta - Rioacha, Vereda Trompito Alto Parque Tayrona, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470008
  • Place, Tayrona National Natural Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Bello Horizonte Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Rodadero Beach
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Sofa Bed

Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Triple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Comfort Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

Hierba Buena Eco Hostel places you next to Taganga Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Playa Genemaka. This guesthouse has 3 rooms and welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Tayrona National Natural Park - 9 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Buritaca Beach - 27 min drive - 17.1 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 45 min drive - 27.2 miles
  • Bello Horizonte Beach - 46 min drive - 32.8 miles
  • Rodadero Beach - 52 min drive - 28.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiosko Lucemar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Hotel Ballena Azul - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Estadero La 19 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Casita Del Mar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Tnt Mirador - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Hierba Buena Eco Hostel

Guesthouse in Santa Marta with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Guests of Hierba Buena Eco Hostel enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for COP 75000 per vehicle one-way. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with securing valuables, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Additional amenities include a terrace, laundry facilities, and barbecue grills.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi. Portable fans, safes, and free toiletries are also available.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking; discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: COP 10,000 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Heated floor
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for free
  • 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 the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

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 10000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 75000 per vehicle (one-way)

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
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: 7:00 AM
  • Check-out: 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with discounted offsite parking.

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.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Casa yerba Buena Guesthouse Santa Marta
Casa yerba Buena Guesthouse
Casa yerba Buena Santa Marta
Hotel Yerba Buena Tayrona
Hierba Buena Eco Hostel Guesthouse
Hierba Buena Eco Hostel Santa Marta
Hierba Buena Eco Hostel Guesthouse Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Hierba Buena Eco Hostel?

Hierba Buena Eco Hostel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For more details, review the cancellation policy on our site.

What is there to do around Hierba Buena Eco Hostel?

This guesthouse is located in Santa Marta, just steps from Taganga Beach. You'll also find Grande Beach and Playa Genemaka less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hierba Buena Eco Hostel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the guesthouse.

Does Hierba Buena Eco Hostel include a casino on the premises?

No, Hierba Buena Eco Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hierba Buena Eco Hostel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Is Hierba Buena Eco Hostel a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this guesthouse will appreciate amenities like heated floors as well as an outdoor pool and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Hierba Buena Eco Hostel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hierba Buena Eco Hostel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Hierba Buena Eco Hostel serves breakfast (local cuisine) each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Will Hierba Buena Eco Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

Yes, cats and dogs can stay for free at Hierba Buena Eco Hostel.

Are there connecting rooms at Hierba Buena Eco Hostel?

No, this guesthouse doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to Hierba Buena Eco Hostel?

The closest major airport to Hierba Buena Eco Hostel is Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar), which is 13.7 mi away (37 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Hierba Buena Eco Hostel?

Yes, some accommodations at this guesthouse offer a balcony where guests can enjoy garden or hill views.

Hierba Buena Eco Hostel Reviews

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Staff & service

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Property conditions & facilities

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Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Jonah

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

Very very bad service and no empathy at all!!!!!

We arrived at hierba buena and the people working there had no idea that we had a reservation. They called the owner and she told us that there was absolutly no place for us and that we didn’t have a reservation. I then showed the E-mail we got from Hoteles.com, and she simply said, no that’s not true, I can’t help you. It was getting dark and the hostel is located in a very dark area at Tayrona, all the way up the hill, we walked all the way, and she was so rude on the phone saying it’s fully booked and that we had to leave. When I asked if she could help us out with finding something else, she simply said no. She also said that she doesn’t work with hoteles.com anymore, that we made a mistake. I told her we couldn't have known bc we just found it online, and booked it, so it was unfair from her saying it’s our mistake. We were afraid, in a place we don’t know, to not have a place to crash. But luckily the guy who works there felt sorry for us and helped us out to find a place nearby! He was so nice and I really want to thank him for all of it! He even walked us to the other place and sorted things out for us! Later on we found out that there WAS room for us!! But apparently she didn’t give a sh*t. We were so angry at the owner for leaving us on the street in the dark with nowhere to go!! Big upss again tho to the guy that helped us out, thank you so much for it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022