Rio Hostel Buritaca

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with 2 restaurants and winery

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Outdoor dining
Garden
Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | View from room
Ecotours
Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$90
7 Nov - 8 Nov

Explore the area

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Km. 49 Troncal del Caribe, Buritaca, Magdalena, 470009
  • Place, Koralia Beach
  • Place, Quebrada Valencia Waterfall
  • Place, Buritaca Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Tent

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
3 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 6 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
3 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 65 sq m
  • Sleeps 20
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds and 5 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
2 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
3 bathrooms
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Santa Marta

At Rio Hostel Buritaca you'll be 3.2 km (2 mi) from Buritaca Beach and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Koralia Beach. Highlights at this beachfront hostel include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a full-service spa. .Spend the day at the private beach and enjoy the on-site 24-hour gym and lazy river. Additionally, you'll find a winery, free Wi-Fi in public areas and a free manager's reception. Each morning full breakfast is served between 7:00 AM and noon. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Santa Marta hostel include Mareygua Beach and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park.

What's nearby

  • Buritaca Beach - 13 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Mareygua Beach - 15 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Guachaca River - 18 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Parque Isla Salamanca - 22 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Enchanted Pools - 22 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 147 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Machete Pelao - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪La Brisa Tranquila - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Coma Rico - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Koralia Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Playa Bonita Eco Hotel - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Rio Hostel Buritaca

Beachfront hostel with 2 restaurants and winery
A winery is on site, and there's also a private beach. Rio Hostel Buritaca offers its guests a full-service spa, a lazy river, and a 24-hour fitness centre. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafΘ and a nearby snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Rio Hostel Buritaca also features a garden, coffee/tea in common area, and laundry facilities. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee.

This Santa Marta hostel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Winery on site
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Rio Hostel Buritaca offers 22 accommodations with a safe. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 2 metres
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to noon for a fee: COP 18,000 to 36,000 for adults and COP 18,000 to 36,000 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of COP 35,000
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Lazy river
  • Surf lessons
  • Volleyball
  • Winery

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a private beach
  • On a river

Full-service spa

  • Massage
  • Spa open daily

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
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • No lift

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Safe
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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. 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately COP 18000 to 36000 for adults and COP 18000 to 36000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 210000 per person (one-way)
  • Hosted evening meal: COP 35000

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, debit 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 Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number 74318

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.

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Rio Hostel Buritaca?

The closest beach to Rio Hostel Buritaca is Costeño Beach (8.3 km).

How much does it cost to stay at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Hostel Buritaca on 7 Nov 2025 start from NZ$89.73, 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 there a spa on site at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

Yep, there is an onsite spa at Rio Hostel Buritaca. You'll enjoy services like massages.

Does Rio Hostel Buritaca have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

What luxury perks are available at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

Rio Hostel Buritaca features a private beach, a full-service spa and a winery.

Does Rio Hostel Buritaca serve breakfast?

You bet, full brekkie is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and noon.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

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 Rio Hostel Buritaca?

Yep, Rio Hostel Buritaca has 2 restaurants.

What time are check-in & check-out at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

Check-in begins at 7:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

Reviews

Rio Hostel Buritaca Reviews

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Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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