Rio Hostel Buritaca

2.0 star property
Beachfront hostel near Buritaca Beach

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Outdoor dining
Private beach, kayaking
Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | In-room safe, bed sheets
Deluxe Double Room, Garden View | View from room
Garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Km. 49 Troncal del Caribe, Buritaca, Magdalena, 470009
  • Place, Koralia Beach
  • Place, Quebrada Valencia Waterfall
  • Place, Buritaca Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Tent

  • 65 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 700 sq ft
  • Sleeps 20
  • 10 Twin Bunk Beds and 5 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room, Garden View

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

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

Standard Double Room, Garden View

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

On the beach.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Santa Marta hostel, you'll find Buritaca Beach and Koralia Beach. Also, Mareygua Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park is within 6 miles (10 km).

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

  • ‪Machete Pelao - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪La Brisa Tranquila - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Coma Rico - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Betsaida Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brisas del Río - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Rio Hostel Buritaca

Beachfront hostel near Buritaca Beach
A winery is on site, and there's also a private beach. Rio Hostel Buritaca offers its guests a full-service spa, a lazy river, and a 24-hour fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Rio Hostel Buritaca also features a garden, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee.

This Santa Marta hostel is smoke free.

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Winery on site
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Rio Hostel Buritaca offers 22 accommodations with safes. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hostel's full-service spa. Services include massages. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Snack bar/deli

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

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

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 are welcome and stay free

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. 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.

  • 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

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, debit 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 Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 74318

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.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Rio Hostel Buritaca to the airport?

Rio Hostel Buritaca is 42.5 mi (147-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 Rio Hostel Buritaca?

As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rio Hostel Buritaca on Oct 24, 2025 start from $49.85, 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 Rio Hostel Buritaca have an airport shuttle?

Rio Hostel Buritaca offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of COP 210000 per person, one-way.

How close is Rio Hostel Buritaca to the beach?

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

Does Rio Hostel Buritaca offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Rio Hostel Buritaca, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between COP 18000 and 36000 for adults, COP 18000 and 36000 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

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

Is there free parking at Rio Hostel Buritaca?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Rio Hostel Buritaca have a pool?

Rio Hostel Buritaca does not have a pool.

Does Rio Hostel Buritaca have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Rio Hostel Buritaca have a spa?

This hostel has a spa, which features massages.

How close is Rio Hostel Buritaca to downtown Santa Marta?

Rio Hostel Buritaca is 1.1 mi away from Buritaca.

Reviews

Rio Hostel Buritaca Reviews

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Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
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Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

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