El Almendrón Beach Hostel

Hotels
7.9 (18 reviews)
Avenida Troncal Del Caribe Playa Mendihuaca , Santa Marta , co

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Facilities

Terrace
Family rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Outdoor furniture
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
First aid kit available
Free wired internet
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Very small rooms
Poor sound insulation

Categories

Cleanliness
7.1
The review mentions poor sound insulation that implies potential cleanliness issues.
Service
8.6
The friendliness of the facility manager positively impacts the service rating.
Location
8.6
The review states the location of the facilities is favorable.
Room Quality
6.6
The rooms are described as very small, which detracts from the overall quality.
Amenities
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
7.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8
A pleasant stay attributed to the staff, despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 09:52

Property Description

Beachfront Paradise

Terrace with Stunning Views: Enjoy breathtaking views of Guachaca Beach from our terrace, the perfect spot to unwind and watch the sunset.

Comfortable Accommodations: Our non-smoking rooms are designed for your utmost comfort, with private bathrooms and some rooms offering balconies and sea views.

Convenient Location: Situated just steps away from Guachaca Beach, with popular attractions like Playa de Mendihuaca and Santa Marta Gold Museum within a short drive.

Experience the beauty of Santa Marta at El Almendrón Beach Hostel. Book your stay now and create unforgettable memories by the beach.

Important information:

A value of 50,000 COP must be paid at the time of check-in as a deposit for damages that may be caused within the property, which will be returned at the time of check-out if everything is in perfect condition upon inspection.

It is not permitted to enter Mendihuaca beach with wine cellars, portable refrigerators or food from foreign beach trade.Managed by a private host

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Location

Guest Reviews

7.9
Based on 18 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.1
Service: 8.6
Location: 8.6
Room Quality: 6.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 7.1
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 8
J
Jean Baptiste • solo_traveller • fr
9
H$ôtel très agréable dans un endroit magnifique
Pros:

Un hôtel très agréable, sur la plage, une construction très plaisante (maison en bois construite autour d'un grand arbre, qu'on voit dans la chambre !), avec balcon, frigo, lit confortable, moustiquaire… Salle de bain très confortable également.

Cons:

Rien à redire

2026-01-11 • via Nuitee
P
Pineda • couple • co
9
2026-01-07 • via Nuitee
J
Juan • couple • us
1
No lo recomiendo
Pros:

El staff era amable y estaba al frente del mar.

Cons:

Estaba al lado de un restaurante donde se escuchaba todo el ruido desde las 6 am, todos los ruidos se escuchan, había murciélagos o ratones porque hacían muchos chillidos y se encontraban sus heces en el lavamanos. El precio es muy alto en comparación con otros mejor ubicados y más confortables que otros.

2026-01-04 • via Nuitee
A
ANDREA • couple • co
9
Tranquila
Pros:

La cercanía

Cons:

Todo está bien

2026-01-03 • via Nuitee
E
esteban • couple • co
8
Pros:

La vista al mar !

Cons:

La cabaña es un árbol y está un poco inclinada …

2025-12-31 • via Nuitee
M
Marian • couple • gb
9
2025-12-26 • via Nuitee
D
David • extended_group • gb
10
2025-12-17 • via Nuitee
J
JUAN CARLOS • couple • co
9
2025-12-14 • via Nuitee
A
Alejandra • couple • co
10
2025-11-29 • via Nuitee
M
Maria Roser • family_with_children • es
7
Estada agradable gràcies a l'encarregada de les instal·lacions, però habitacions molt petites.
Pros:

La situació de les instal·lacions i l'amabilitat de l'encarregada de les mateixes

Cons:

Habitacions molt petites amb un bany molt petit. Parets molt mal insonoritzades.

2025-08-13 • via Nuitee
G
Gereon • young couple • co
9
Review
Pros:

The View at the sea from the balkony.

Cons:

The matress

2025-04-21 • via Nuitee
L
Luisa • group • pt
6
Ok
Pros:

Nice location if you want to be near tayrona
Net on the bed - really helps with the mosquitos

Cons:

Very old building - floor was tilted which gives a weird feeling walking/standing
No door for the toilet but a curtain

2025-02-21 • via Nuitee
C
Cristian • solo traveller • co
10
Exceptional
2024-11-13 • via Nuitee
L
Leegion • young couple • ni
8
Very good
Pros:

The place in itself is amazing.. what made the experience even better was our lovely host Francy! She was pleasant and accommodating.. made us feel at home.

Cons:

BRING BUG SPRAY!! This has nothing to do with the accomodations... The beach has critters that like to eat you... Ask Francy for her non-toxic spray.. it will save you!!

2024-10-04 • via Nuitee
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Emily • young couple • gb
7
Overpriced, good location, rooms are too small to move in
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

The room was tiny - I’ve been in Colombia for over 3 months and it was the smallest by far. No room to put a bag down and also stand up or move to get into bed. Also nowhere to hang clothes/towels/luggage. The bathroom was so small your knees would be pointing out into the bedroom whilst you’re on the loo. I wouldn’t have minded but this was one of the more expensive places I stayed (hotel prices and you end up getting a satisfactory level hostel)… but the whole area is expensive so you don’t really have a huge choice…!

2024-03-18 • via Nuitee
M
Marie-theres • solo traveller • at
10
Exceptional
2024-02-17 • via Nuitee
M
Mauro • family with young children • co
7
Good
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Sometimes nousy.

2023-12-06 • via Nuitee
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Linagaar04 • solo traveller • co
7
Excellent location!!!!
Pros:

Excellent location, very good attention.

Cons:

Although it is on the beachfront, the rate per night is excessive for what is offered: they do not do daily cleaning, it is completely built of very rustic wood, it does not have a mosquito net, the room is tiny, only the bed fits. and my bathroom had a bad smell.

2023-08-11 • via Nuitee