El Zoo Hostel & Pool

2.0 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Dibulla hostel

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Exterior detail
Bar (on property)
Room
Comfort Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View | Garden view
Room

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • 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
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

  • Garden view
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 16
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

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

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Superior Double Room

  • Mountain view
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Palomino

Close to the beach.Stay at this Dibulla hostel and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Palomino Beach and 2 miles (3 km) of Río Palomino. Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park is within 2 miles (3 km) and Mingueo Church is within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • Palomino Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Río Palomino - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Buritaca Beach - 24 min drive - 20.0 miles
  • Koralia Beach - 24 min drive - 20.2 miles

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

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this Dibulla hostel
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 is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
El Zoo Hostel & Pool offers 11 accommodations with fans. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

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

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 percent 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.

Property 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 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).

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 percent 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 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.
  • 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

Does El Zoo Hostel & Pool have an airport shuttle?

El Zoo Hostel & Pool offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of COP 160000 per vehicle.

How close is El Zoo Hostel & Pool to the beach?

This hostel is a short 10-minute walk from Palomino Beach and 16.4 mi (25-min drive) from Koralia Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does El Zoo Hostel & Pool offer free breakfast?

El Zoo Hostel & Pool offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does El Zoo Hostel & Pool have a pool?

El Zoo Hostel & Pool features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Does El Zoo Hostel & Pool have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does El Zoo Hostel & Pool have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is El Zoo Hostel & Pool to downtown Dibulla?

El Zoo Hostel & Pool is 0.3 mi away from Palomino.

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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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