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Playa Bonita

2.5 star property
Enjoy the restaurant at this beachfront Santa Marta hostal

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Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Living area
Bed sheets
Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms | Bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Deluxe Cabin | Bathroom | Shower, free toiletries, towels
Reviews
8.0

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • On private beachOn private beachOn private beach
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Check out the area

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Kilometro 46 Vía Santa Marta, Riohacha, Santa Marta, 470001
  • Popular LocationBuritaca Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationQuebrada Valencia Waterfall4 min drive
  • Popular LocationKoralia Beach7 min drive
  • AirportSanta Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)52 min drive

Room options

Family Cabin, 3 Bedrooms

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 12
  • 12 Twin Beds

Deluxe Cabin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Cabin

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Cabin

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Cabin

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

On the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of the hostal, you'll find Costeño Beach and Buritaca Beach. Also, Mareygua Beach is within half a mile (1 km) and Koralia Beach is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Buritaca Beach - 1 min walk
  • Mareygua Beach - 1 min walk
  • Costeño Beach - 1 min walk
  • Quebrada Valencia Waterfall - 4 min drive
  • Koralia Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • Restaurante Don Samuel - 14 min drive
  • Laberinto Macondo - 11 min drive
  • Ecopizza Mendihuaca - 10 min drive
  • Restaurante Betsaida Bar - 4 min drive
  • Laura's Bar - 6 min drive

About this property

Playa Bonita

Enjoy the restaurant at this beachfront Santa Marta hostal
A private beach is featured. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Playa Bonita also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and a picnic area. 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 Santa Marta hostal.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Towels for the beach
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Playa Bonita offers 12 accommodations with ceiling fans. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • TV in common areas

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
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: COP 50000 per accommodation, per day

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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. 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'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 120000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 4)
  • Pet fee: COP 50000 per accommodation, 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

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.

Property is also known as

Playa Bonita Hostel Santa Marta
Playa Bonita Santa Marta
Playa Bonita Hostel Buritaca
Playa Bonita Buritaca
Playa Bonita Hostal Santa Marta
Playa Bonita Hostal
Playa Bonita Santa Marta
Playa Bonita Hostal Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

How close is Playa Bonita to the airport?

Playa Bonita is 40.5 mi (52-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 Playa Bonita?

As of May 2, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Playa Bonita on May 15, 2024 start from $17.78, 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 Playa Bonita have an airport shuttle?

Playa Bonita offers a shuttle from the hotel to the airport 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of COP 120000 per vehicle.

How close is Playa Bonita to the beach?

This hostal is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Playa Bonita offer free breakfast?

Playa Bonita does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Playa Bonita?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at Playa Bonita?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Playa Bonita?

This hostal offers free self parking.

Does Playa Bonita have a pool?

Playa Bonita does not have a pool.

Does Playa Bonita have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Playa Bonita have a spa?

This hostal doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Playa Bonita to downtown Santa Marta?

Playa Bonita is 3.3 mi away from Buritaca.

Playa Bonita Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 6 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A notre arrivée: déception , la réception nous dit qu'il n'avait pas reçu la modification de date qui avait pourtant été acceptée par Hotels.com et donc qu'il n'y avait pas de chambre disponible avant le lendemain (nous avions réservé 3 nuits) . Dans un premier temps ils nous avait trouvé une chambre dans un hôtel/camping horrible . et miracle ils ont fait beaucoup d'effort pour nous trouver la chambre que nous avions réservée: tout se termine bien. le personnel de l'Hôtel est très dévoué et plein d'attention. Attention cependant, ils ne font pas tomber préventivement les noix de coco se trouvant au dessus des allées et une noix de 3 kg est tombée d'un très haut cocotier à 20 cm devant nous !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

2/10 Terrible

Peter, Peter aus Zürich

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is no vacation resort!
This place is just no vacation place! The sea and the beach are great! Unfortunaly the staff makes no effort to mantain the beach and the hotel area clean of plastic, everywhere are coconuts and it seams if nobody would be responsable of the resort. The whole hotel is dirty, even the kitchen looks so. The fish you can eat, they just take it out of the freezer! It is just not a place you should offer on hotel.com! We were very, very disapointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing quiet place and „Lady“ is the best cook ive met so far in Colombia. The food is a bit More expensive in comparison to other places in Colombia but it’s worth every peso! The staff is very friendly and helpful, beach and hammocks are perfect, even tough the waves are very strong... we stayed longer than first booked and it was the best decision ever. Thank you for this tranquilo days we had. Nos vemos :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Avkopplande
Underbar plats med boende på stranden i enkla hus med toalett och dusch. Bra mat och goda drinkar. Mycket trevlig och tillmötesgåendr personal. Åker gärna dit igen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel Ecoturístico
Excelente. Es un sitio paradisíaco. La belleza natural de las playas en Palomino es única. Contrasta con la fauna y la selva del sector que son de una riqueza natural invaluable.