Yaku Hostel

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel near Rodadero Beach

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Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Mountain View | In-room safe, free WiFi
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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Playa Mendihuaca, Santa Marta, Santa marta, 470009
  • Place, Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Santa Marta
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Mountain View

  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

On the beach.Your stay at this Bavaria hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Clinic El Prado and Santa Marta Theater. Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Cathedral are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Marina Santa Marta - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Santa Marta Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Santa Marta Bay - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La panetteria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Little Ouzo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Frisby - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Yaku Hostel

Beachfront hostel near Rodadero Beach
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 5 beach bars and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Yaku Hostel also features coffee/tea in a common area, dry cleaning/laundry services, and express check-out.

This Santa Marta hostel is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 5 bars on the beach
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
Yaku Hostel offers 6 accommodations with safes. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 5 beach bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests are recommended to download the property's WHATSAPP mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

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.

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 debit 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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. 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

Yaku Hostel Santa Marta
Yaku Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Yaku Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

How close is Yaku Hostel to the airport?

Yaku Hostel is 10.6 mi (27-min drive) away from the Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Yaku Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Yaku Hostel.

How close is Yaku Hostel to the beach?

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

Does Yaku Hostel offer free breakfast?

Yaku Hostel offers free full breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Yaku Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Yaku Hostel?

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

Is there free parking at Yaku Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Yaku Hostel have a pool?

Yaku Hostel does not have a pool.

Does Yaku Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Yaku Hostel to downtown Santa Marta?

Yaku Hostel is 0.4 mi away from Comuna 2.

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