Rio Hostel Buritaca

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel with 2 restaurants and a winery

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Deluxe Tent | In-room safe, bed sheets
In-room safe, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | In-room safe, bed sheets
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In-room safe, bed sheets
Located close to Koralia Beach and Buritaca Beach, Rio Hostel Buritaca provides an attached winery, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy happy hour and more at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like hiking/biking, volleyball, and kayaking. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • On private beach
  • Spa
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast available

Room options

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Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

Deluxe Tent

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fan
3 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Superior Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Fan
2 bathrooms
Eco-friendly toiletries
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

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

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About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Marta, Rio Hostel Buritaca is in a rural area and on a private beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Buritaca Beach and Mareygua Beach. Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park and Guachaca River are two other places to visit that come recommended.
Map
Km. 49 Troncal del Caribe, Buritaca, Magdalena, 470009

What's nearby

  • Buritaca Beach - 13 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Mareygua Beach - 15 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • Guachaca River - 18 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Parque Isla Salamanca - 22 min drive - 9.4 miles
  • Enchanted Pools - 22 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Rio Hostel Buritaca

Hostel near Buritaca Beach
Located close to Koralia Beach and Quebrada Valencia Waterfall, Rio Hostel Buritaca provides an attached winery, a free daily manager's reception, and a coffee shop/cafe. Treat yourself to a massage at the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy happy hour and more at the two on-site restaurants. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like hiking/biking, volleyball, and kayaking. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and laundry facilities.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and surf lessons
  • Luggage storage, bicycle parking, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • A water dispenser and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Rio Hostel Buritaca have amenities such as safes.
More amenities include:
  • Guidebooks, local maps, and window screens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • 24-hour roundtrip 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 elevator

More

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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, debit cards, and cash
Property Registration Number 74318

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and 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 who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Rio Hostel Buritaca pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

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

As of Oct 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Hostel Buritaca on Nov 2, 2025 start from $53.61, 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.

How much is parking at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

Check-out is at noon.

Does Rio Hostel Buritaca provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 210000 per person applies.

Where is Rio Hostel Buritaca located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this spa hostel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Buritaca Beach, Koralia Beach, and Mareygua Beach. Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park and Guachaca River are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Rio Hostel Buritaca Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Amenities

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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