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El Zoo Hostel & Pool

2.0 star property

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Comfort Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Garden view
Bar (on property)
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Calle 5#4-41, Dibulla, Magdalena
  • Place, Palomino Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Río Palomino
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Garden View (8 pax)

  • Garden view
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 8 Single Bunk Beds

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (6 pax)

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Single Bunk Beds

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (4 pax)

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Single Bunk Beds

Superior Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Palomino

At El Zoo Hostel & Pool you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Palomino Beach and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free buffet breakfast. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a fridge in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of airport drop-off service. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this Dibulla hostel include Río Palomino and Mingueo Church.

What's nearby

  • Palomino Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Río Palomino - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Buritaca Beach - 24 min drive - 32.1 km
  • Koralia Beach - 24 min drive - 32.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪La Frontera - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Paluna - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El Fuego - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Juntos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mora Mora - ‬9 min walk

About this property

El Zoo Hostel & Pool

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at El Zoo Hostel & Pool. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Dibulla hostel.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Zoo Hostel & Pool offers 11 accommodations with fans. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 30 per cent of room rate

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following 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 travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 160000 per vehicle
  • Late check-out fee: 30 per cent of room rate (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club and cash.

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Property is also known as

El Zoo Hostel & Pool Dibulla
El Zoo Hostel & Pool Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Zoo Hostel & Pool Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dibulla

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?

El Zoo Hostel & Pool offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?

Yep, El Zoo Hostel & Pool has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to El Zoo Hostel & Pool?

Yep, El Zoo Hostel & Pool is a short 10-minute walk from Palomino Beach.

Does El Zoo Hostel & Pool have a pool?

El Zoo Hostel & Pool has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does El Zoo Hostel & Pool serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary buffet breakfast is on offer daily from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?

No, pets are not allowed.

El Zoo Hostel & Pool Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

RODRIGO ALONSO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es un muy buen sitio para pasarla rico, con amigos, parejas, no recomendable en familia o depende del plana
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Didier Yesid

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

Un lugar genial, cómodo y con buen presupuesto

Lugar acogedor, personal amable, servicial, buenas instalaciones, cerca a la Playa (10 Min), cerca a restaurantes, tiendas, a servicios para contratar de caminatas, paseo en neumático por el Río Palomino y otras actividades a realizar.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019