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Hotel Chiniu

2.5 star property
Beachfront hotel near Palomino Beach

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Hotel Chiniu

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2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property
1 bedroom, premium bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Restaurant
Bathroom sink

Overview of Hotel Chiniu

Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

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Explore the neighborhood

Map
Km 2 via Riohacha, Dibulla, La Guajira, 446001
  • Popular LocationPalomino Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMingueo Church22 min drive
  • Popular LocationBuritaca Beach43 min drive

Room options

Superior Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

  • Sleeps 5
  • 3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Quadruple Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Triple Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Bungalow

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Palomino

On the beach.A stay at this Palomino hotel places you within a 5-minute walk of Palomino Beach.

What's nearby

  • Palomino Beach - 1 min walk
  • Mingueo Church - 22 min drive
  • Quebrada Valencia Waterfall - 28 min drive
  • Buritaca Beach - 43 min drive
  • Costeño Beach - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 128 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Chiniu

Beachfront hotel near Palomino Beach
Hit the beach and work on your tan in the sun loungers (chaise longues) or relax in the shade with complimentary cabanas and umbrellas. Bring your whole family to Hotel Chiniu for summer fun including 2 outdoor swimming pools, a children's pool, and horse riding/rentals.

Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar, a poolside bar, and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a spa tub, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. A complete renovation of Hotel Chiniu was completed in September 2019.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Palomino hotel.

  • 23 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • 1076 sq ft of conference space
  • 100 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2018
  • Karaoke
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
  • Swim-up bar
Hotel Chiniu offers 23 accommodations with safes and fans. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Beds feature premium bedding. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. This Palomino hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Art supplies
  • Children's games
  • Children's pool
  • Children's toys
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • A swim-up bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Ecotours
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Karaoke
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Playground
  • Spa tub
  • TV in common areas
  • Ziplining

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Individual decor
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

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 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Chiniu

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 225000.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for COP 225000.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per adult: COP 190000.00
  • Valentine's Day (14 February) Gala Dinner per child: COP 80000.00 (from 2 to 10 years old)
  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. This is included in the price displayed. 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).
  • Resort fee: 19 percent of room rate
The resort fee includes:
  • Beach access
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Bicycle storage
  • Breakfast
  • Housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Parking
  • Pool access
  • Self parking
  • Spa tub access

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 170000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: COP 225000.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 225000.0 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
Tax ID - 800112031-1
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit
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 tax ID number is 800112031-1. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • 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 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • For stays on 25 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Day gala dinner.
  • For stays on 24 December, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory Christmas Eve gala dinner.
  • For stays on 1 January, the total price shown includes a charge for a mandatory New Year's Day gala dinner.
  • Children 3 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.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Chiniu Hotel Boutique Dibulla
Chiniu Boutique Dibulla
Hotel Chiniu Hotel
Hotel Chiniu Dibulla
Chiniu Hotel Boutique
Hotel Chiniu Hotel Dibulla

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Chiniu to the airport?

Hotel Chiniu is 58.2 mi (128-min drive) away from the Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Chiniu?

As of Apr 25, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Chiniu on May 24, 2024 start from $122.86, 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.

Does Hotel Chiniu have an airport shuttle?

Hotel Chiniu offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of COP 170000 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Hotel Chiniu to the beach?

This hotel is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Chiniu offer free breakfast?

Hotel Chiniu does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Chiniu?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Hotel Chiniu?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Chiniu?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Chiniu have a pool?

Hotel Chiniu features 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Hotel Chiniu have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Chiniu have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Chiniu to downtown Palomino?

Hotel Chiniu is 0.8 mi away from Palomino.

Hotel Chiniu Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 16 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Margarita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eco-friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Maud

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful place to rest and recharge
Very peaceful and clean. The service was excellent! The help was key in assisting us to organize a last minute trip to Cabo de la Vela and Punta Gallinas with a local agency.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

CM, Colombia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great brand new beachfront hotel. Comfortable rooms, great food and owners making every effort for everybody to have a pleasant stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Carlos

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Es un hotel medio, mi habitación muy mala y sin agua caliente. El resto es aceptable
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valentina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente hotel, con muy buena ubicación y muy buenas zonas. La vista es increíble y la atención estupenda.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

CESAR

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buen hotel, excelente atención, muy recomendado.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked Palomino and the beach-but this hotel was a very bad choice. It is very expensive but the whole place is just worth half of its price. The pools are nice. But they should start to change a lot. The rooms are simple-which is never what we expect when we hear boutique hotel...rust in the bathroom, holes beside the window, stains on the blankets, etc...the breakfast is simply hilarious- they offer you a little bit - which has never been enough for all the people sitting there. This was the most expensive hotel on our trip - but we couldn't find a reason why they take so much...
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019