Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs

3.5 star property

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Massage in accommodation
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

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Km 48, Via Santa Marta - Riohacha, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470009
  • Place, Buritaca Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Mareygua Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Koralia Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Triple Room

  • Garden view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Cuádruple con baño

  • Garden view
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 376 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Sextuple con baño

  • Garden view
  • 635 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

  • Garden view
  • 452 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Dormitorio compartido Mixto 8 camas

  • Beach view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Dormitorio compartido Femenino 8 camas

  • Beach view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Dormitorio compartido Mixto 8 camas con AC

  • Beach view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 8 Twin Beds

Quintuple con baño

  • Garden view
  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

Habitación Grupal x6

  • 484 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Habitación Grupal x8

  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Dormitorio compartido 6 camas

  • Beach view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

Dormitorio compartido 10 camas

  • Beach view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 10 Twin Beds

Cuádruple con baño

  • Beach view
  • 484 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Superior Triple Room, 3 Twin Beds

  • Beach view
  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs places you next to Buritaca Beach and within a 15-minute walk of Koralia Beach. This 3.5-star hotel has 21 guestrooms and offers a private beach, an outdoor pool, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Buritaca Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mareygua Beach - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Guachaca River - 4 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Koralia Beach - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Parque Isla Salamanca - 9 min drive - 7.3 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Bendicion De Dios - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Don Samuel - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Betsaida Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Ecopizza Mendihuaca - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Humbe Resto-Bar - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs

Guests staying at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs enjoy access to a private beach, an outdoor pool, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, and a shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) for COP 230002 per vehicle. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with luggage storage and tours/tickets. Other amenities at this adults-only hotel include coffee/tea in a common area, a terrace, and laundry facilities.
Relax with a rainfall shower. Ceiling fans are also available.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach and an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include massages and body scrubs.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; COP 24,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Viajero Tayrona

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Beach yoga
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Massage
  • Outdoor treatment areas

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
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Ceiling fan
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for COP 35000 per pet, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (37 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Certain rooms only
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 70000.0 per night
  • Children younger than 18 are not permitted to stay at this adults-only property (only guests 18 and older are allowed)

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately COP 24000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 230002 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: COP 35000 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 70000.0 per night
  • Towels fee: COP 25000 per person, per stay (or guests may bring their own)
  • Water fee: COP 3000 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient departures, you can take advantage of the airport drop-off service (fees apply). Driving? This property offers free 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.

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.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may be restricted. For more details, contact the property. Contact information can be found on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Hotel Merecumbe
Viajero Tayrona Hostel Ecohabs Santa Marta
Merecumbe Buritaca
Viajero Tayrona Hostel Ecohabs
Merecumbe Hotel Buritaca
Merecumbe Hotel Colombia/Buritaca
Viajero Tayrona Ecohabs Santa Marta
Viajero Tayrona Ecohabs
Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Hotel
Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Santa Marta
Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Hotel Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

As of Jun 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs on Jun 30, 2026 start from $88, including 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.

What's there to do within easy reach of Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

This hotel is located in Santa Marta, just steps from Buritaca Beach. You'll also find Koralia Beach and Mareygua Beach less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is there a spa available at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

Spa services at the hotel include couples treatments, massages, and body scrubs.

Does Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs feature a casino on the premises?

No, Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

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

Is Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs a good place to stay for couples?

This adults-only hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a private beach, an al fresco restaurant, and an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

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

Does Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs serves a cooked-to-order breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Viajero Tayrona.

Does Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs for a fee of COP 35000 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs?

Yes, every guestroom at Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs comes with a deck/patio and some offer beach and garden views.

Viajero Tayrona Hostel & Ecohabs Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place full of nature, comfortable rooms, nice pool, wonderful activities and exceptional staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

OSCAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good price-value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad

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

Great place to rest after Ciudad Perdida hike.

We enjoyed our stay at the Viajero hostal we stayed in one of the cabins, it was very nice. The staff were friendly, the food was good. I would suggest this place to anyone who enjoys living. If you want peace and quiet, this is not the place to go. This hotel is full of people enjoying life and having fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

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

Experience

Great experience all the way around
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely come back to this place. The service is excellent, Pablo from the front desk went above and beyond to make our stay incredible. The wifi isn't great but then again you want to stay in a place like this to disconnect!
Verified

8/10 Good

Kieren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved how many options there were to enjoy the hostel and area. Tayrona park, surfing, hammocks, lots of activities, it was a great visit. It’s quite the party place though and even with a private suite away from the bar the music plays until 3 am. There’s no escaping it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Savannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is huge with a restaurant and a pizza resto, bar, yoga, workspace and beach space. The staff are fairly organized but the cleaning staff are awesome and keep everything very clean, outdoor and in you room. The location is not near anything walkable and the walk from reception to the beach is a fairly long walk. Staff do not really introduce you to the property so it’s on your to figure it out yourself. Less of an organized hostel vibe then other Viajeros. You don’t really know who’s the volunteers are at the hostel. I’d go for the beach, get away from people and somewhat the vibes.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mélaine

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La chambre était remplie de moustiques (au moins une trentaine !! ) les moustiquaires des fenêtres sont toutes classées et pas de moustiquaire au dessus du lit. Punaises de lit avec des centaines de piqures
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo nos ha gustado..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan joost

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un lugar mágico
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente lugar, el personal maravilloso
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

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

Surreal

Simplemente o hostel mais bonito que fui com uma estrutura com um grande diferencial
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

JULIO

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Fantástico lugar. Limpio, ecológico, bien situado Lastima que no tuvimos ni luz ni agua casi un día... demasiado eco.....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ist empfehlenswert🙌
Verified

6/10 Okay

McKenzie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hostel is very unique. It had a really cool design to it and we enjoyed the beach and the pool. Staff was very nice. However for the price, wifi connection was very slow and only available in certain areas. And in our room the bed was very hard and the bathroom was open to outside so we were finding way too many ants and spiders in our room. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and tranquil setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

False advertising of dorm rooms !!

The problem I had with this hostel is that they had false advertising on their website. I booked a females only dorm from the photos they advertised. When I arrived it was absolutely not that room. When I inquired the front desk told me they only have one of those and it was coed. She also agreed it’s all sabotage. The women’s only dorm is a very old and smelled like mildew. The bathroom looked like it wasn’t cleaned in days. The rest of the hostel was nice. Food was good. Nice bar area and options. Good cheap massage for 30$.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

Hostal con precio de Hotel Boutique

Limpieza deficiente, habitación muy básica para la tarifa que se pagó.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un lugar espectacular, la comida excelente y muy variada, el personal con buena vibra y actitud de servicio.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Manuel

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

Excelente opción cerca del Parque Tyrona

Muy buena estadía. Menú del Restaurant poco variado pero algunos platos bien buenos. Excelente el ceviche. Muy bueno para descanso y habitaciones con todos los servicios. Es un poco más que un simple Hostal.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente servicio y actitud de todas las personas, tanto los de servicios generales, cocina, staff y por su puesto, los viajeros voluntarios. Nuestra estadía fue perfecta de principio a fin. Ya estamos planeando nuestro próximo viaje. Para mejorar: cobertura de wifi, variedad de snacks y jugos o bebidas en la playa
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Tatiana

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Las instalaciones son divinas y la comida deliciosa, el staff es grandioso, muy amable y servicial. Son embargo el aseo en general deja mucho que desear, las camas estaban sucias y desatendidas, los baños y duchas sucias y durante todo el tiempo que estuve, si estado no cambió, eso es triste. A parte del aseo, todo fue grandioso.
Atardecer grandioso
Taijarala enjoying the pool
Azul profundo
La felicidad
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La playa es hermosa. Es un Hostal muy buen organizado, con mucho diseño una piscina lindisima y la playa espectacular. Nos quedamos en los Ecohabs y son definitivamente hermosos.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelly

Liked: Staff & service

Would not stay here again.

The hotel bungalow itself was very nice for the price. The hotel bar (on the beach) sucked. The bartender had a limited assortment of liquors. The bartender at the pool/beach bar was unable to make a mojito. In general, excluding at the front desk, service was poor. The beach was dirty and unappealing.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I highly recommend this jewel of relax , lay back place , Staff members are always there for you and go way behond your expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019