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Reserva Natural El Matuy

3.0 star property
Beachfront lodge for sun and fun

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Terrace/patio
Front of property
Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Sea View
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine
Shower, rainfall showerhead, towels
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Your area essentials

Map
Troncal del caribe 2.5 Via Riohacha, PALOMINO, Dibulla, Guajira
  • Popular LocationPalomino Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMingueo Church18 min drive
  • Popular LocationBuritaca Beach43 min drive
  • AirportRiohacha (RCH-Almirante Padilla)82 min drive

Room options

Junior Cabin, Partial Ocean View, Beachside

Highlights

Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
Living room
In-room safe
Desk
  • 40 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Cabin, Multiple Beds, Private Bathroom, Sea View

Highlights

Down duvet
Rainfall showerhead
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
Living room
In-room safe
Desk
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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About the area

Palomino

At Reserva Natural El Matuy you'll be steps from Palomino Beach and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park. Highlights at this beachfront lodge include free continental breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .The restaurant, El Matuy, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find free cabanas. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 20-minute drive of this 3-property class Palomino lodge include Río Palomino and Mingueo Church.

What's nearby

  • Palomino Beach - 1 min walk
  • Mingueo Church - 18 min drive
  • Quebrada Valencia Waterfall - 28 min drive
  • Parque Isla Salamanca - 34 min drive
  • Buritaca Beach - 43 min drive

Getting around

  • Riohacha (RCH-Almirante Padilla) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • Pizzería La Frontera - 4 min drive
  • Juntos - 4 min drive
  • Suá - 4 min drive
  • Casa Cocette - 5 min drive
  • Barba Beach Arabic Food - 4 min drive

About this property

Reserva Natural El Matuy

Beachfront lodge for sun and fun
There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Reserva Natural El Matuy. The lodge can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 3-star Palomino lodge is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Dining venue
Reserva Natural El Matuy offers 12 accommodations. Beds feature down duvets. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Languages

English, German, Italian, Polish, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • El Matuy

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Library
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • In a national park
  • On the beach
  • On the waterfront
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Outdoor shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Desk
  • Living room
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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 8 AM - 6 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets welcome with a deposit of COP 300000 per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 190000.0 per day.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. This is included in the price displayed. 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'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 160000.00 per vehicle (return)
  • Pet deposit: COP 300000 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 190000.0 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
Electricity is not provided
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Electricity is not provided. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • 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.
  • Up to 2 children aged 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Reserva Natural El Matuy?

Reserva Natural El Matuy offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Reserva Natural El Matuy?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Reserva Natural El Matuy on 12 May 2024 start from NZ$257.4, 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.

Is parking available at Reserva Natural El Matuy?

Yep, Reserva Natural El Matuy has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Reserva Natural El Matuy?

Yep, Reserva Natural El Matuy is a short 1-minute walk from Palomino Beach.

What makes Reserva Natural El Matuy a romantic place to stay?

Free beach cabanas, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Reserva Natural El Matuy.

Does Reserva Natural El Matuy serve breakfast?

Yep, free continental brekkie is available daily between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Reserva Natural El Matuy?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Reserva Natural El Matuy?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Reserva Natural El Matuy's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Reserva Natural El Matuy?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Reserva Natural El Matuy Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marion, Germany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Astrid

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Entspannung pur
Fantastisches Resort am Ende von Palomino. Ruhe und Einsamkeit pur. Die Cabañas sind sehr hübsch eingerichtet mit großer Veranda und verfügen über ein Bad im Freien. Strom und wifi gibt es nur an der Rezeption. Ein wunderbarer Rückzugsort zum Entspannen.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
sehr schöne Strandhütten mit super toller Lage direkt im Palmenheim am Meer
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018