MISTICA Tayrona Cinto

Hotels
8.5 (67 reviews)
PLAYA CINTO, PARQUE TAYRONA , Santa Marta , co

Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Garden
Hiking
Luggage storage
Fishing
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
Tour desk
Games room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Delicious food
Helpful staff
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Power outages
Inadequate amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
7
Consistent mentions of cleanliness issues and lack of basic amenities.
Service
9.5
Staff mentioned as helpful, happy, and kind despite some concerns.
Location
9.5
Repeatedly praised for its incredible location and views.
Room Quality
7.5
Concerns about power issues and inadequate privacy from surrounding areas.
Amenities
7.5
Basic amenities lacking; power outages affecting comfort.
Value for Money
8.5
Considered expensive but worth it for the views and overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.5
Food described as delicious and well-prepared.
Overall Experience
9
A magical place conducive to relaxation, addressing both positive and negative aspects.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 08:17

Property Description

Garden and Private Beach Area
Relax in our tranquil garden or soak up the sun on our private beach area for the ultimate getaway experience.

Terrace and Restaurant
Enjoy delicious meals at our on-site restaurant and take in stunning views from our terrace while savoring your favorite drink.

Nightclub and Tour Desk
Experience the vibrant nightlife with our nightclub, and let our tour desk help you explore the best attractions in Santa Marta.

To book your stay at M HOSTEL Tayrona for a memorable vacation, contact us now!

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 67 reviews
Cleanliness: 7
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9.5
Overall Experience: 9
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Juliana couple br
8
Pros:

A friend and I spent several wonderful, peaceful days at Cinto Bay. The place is simply breathtakingly beautiful. I love quiet, uncrowded, rustic destinations, and this was exactly that. We spent hours relaxing in hammocks, kayaked for an entire day, went snorkeling, walked along the beach, took advantage of the peaceful setting to wake up early and practice yoga, and—most importantly—it was the perfect place to truly rest.

One important tip: if, like me, you prefer to eat a light dinner, bring your own food and some fruit. The dinner options are the same as lunch, and if you’re staying for several days, paying for both lunch and dinner every day can get expensive. It would be perfect if they offered soups for dinner.

The breakfast is sufficient: a piece of fruit, two slices of bread with butter, scrambled eggs, and coffee (which can also be made with powdered milk). If you’re someone with a big appetite in the morning, I’d recommend bringing some extra food.

I actually loved that there isn’t electricity available all the time. I understand the logistics of running a remote place that can only be reached by boat, and I think it’s wonderful that the park prioritizes solar energy. I enjoy spending some time without electricity (if I remember correctly, the power goes off every night at 11 p.m.). That said, it’s still possible to charge your phone at any time, and there is internet access.

I saw some people complaining about the water supply. That’s because the water has to be pumped. I imagine that if the water runs out, you simply let the staff know and they’ll turn the pump on. That’s completely normal for such a remote location.

The bathrooms do end up with sand on the floor throughout the day, but that’s also completely normal for a rustic beachfront property. They’re cleaned every day, but it’s only natural that people bring sand in after coming back from the beach.

The food is simple but delicious, with fresh fish and seafood (there’s also a shrimp...

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Luis Felipe solo_traveller co
6
Por mejorar y avisar al cliente
Pros:

La vista de la isla, la playa y el mar.

La comida 10/10

Cons:

Las instalaciones tienen cosas por mejorar, por el precio.

1. En ningún momento dice en la reserva, que hay luz solo en ciertas franjas horarias.
(En la habitación solo hay luz de 7pm a 11pm)
(En las zonas comunes solo hay en el bar)
(Y en el comedor solo habilitan apenas se vea necesario)

* Si se quiere desconectar del todo y vivir ese tipo de experiencia, es válido. Pero siempre y cuando se avisé.

2. Con el punto anterior, como no hay luz después de las 11pm, de nada sirve el ventilador en el cuarto.

3. El flujo del agua, en la ducha es demasiado bajo y apenas se puede uno bañar.

4. La cama, parecía que se fuera a desbaratar apenas uno se sube a ella.

5. El toldo contra los zancudos muy pequeño con nada se quitaba y no cumple su función.

6. El palo de la cortina de la ducha se caía apenas uno tocaba la cortina.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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JOAN STEVEN solo_traveller co
10
Paraiso para conectar con la vida y desconectar de lo demás
Pros:

La playa donde está ubicado el Hostel es hermosa, tranquila, lugar perfecto para desconectar. La atención de todos los miembros del lugar es encantadora, especialmente Majo y Happy quienes hacen de la estadía como estar en casa. La comida es deliciosa y toda la experiencia fue de 10.

Cons:

Nada, todo maravilloso.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller fr
8
Pros:

Great location, very nice view, good staff and service. The food was nice

Cons:

There is only electricity from 6pm to 11pm. So it was getting super hot all night.
We stayed 2 nights and didn't have water during one night which would have been nice to cool down during the night.
The food was a bit overpriced

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Javier solo_traveller cl
10
Pros:

El lugar es mágico, majo es muy simpática y con buena disposición, la comida realmente exquisita, pescado fresco cocinado y la limonada de coco 10/10. El lugar es precioso, una joya para quienes quieren desconectar y relajarse en lo simple y hermoso de Cinto.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Mattia solo_traveller it
10
Pros:

Location bellissima, con l’ostello a due passi dal mare. Avevo prenotato due notti, ma alla fine ne ho aggiunte altre due. Personale molto disponibile e pranzi/cene deliziosi, con pesce fresco pescato al momento. Consigliatissimo!

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Thibaut solo_traveller fr
7
Hotel magique au milieu du parc tayrona
Pros:

L’emplacement est extraordinaire
Les pieds dans l’eau dans une baie magique, il suffit de quelques mètres pour être au milieu des poissons et du corail.

Cons:

Personnel un peu trop “rigide” parfois
Trop de produit chimique utilisé pour pas grand chose
Musique toute la journée

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Michel extended_group fr
10
2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Agudelo couple co
8
Tranquilidad
Pros:

La ubicación 10/10, la comida muy rica aunque son solo las 3 comidas, el personal súper amable!

Cons:

Quitaron la energía a media noche y no pudimos volver a dormir por el calor. Se entiende que hay que ahorrar energía pero podrían cambiar los horarios y quitarla todo el día pero en la noche no. Hay sistemas de paneles solares que podrían evaluar a implementar

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Pedro couple pt
5
Paisagem e natureza espantosas que mereciam um melhor hotel.
Pros:

Local com paisagem fenomenal e possibilidade de fazer snorkling em frente ao hotel. Os pratos disponibilizamos as refeições a são saborosos.

Cons:

Não há disponibilidade de água de forma gratuita, nem ás refeições. Apenas se pode obter água comprando garrafas pequenas (não há grandes) no bar. As instalações são demasiado básicas, especialmente tendo em conta o preço cobrado. Não há energia nos quartos até às 18:00 (aconselho levar lanterna para uso da casa de banho do quarto). Não há ar condicionado e não há vidro nas janelas e o quarto fica muito quente durante o dia. Muito barulho durante o dia da música do bar (que não é má) que está muitas vezes a colidir com a música que se ouve do espaço contíguo e que gera muito ruido e confusão, além de não se poder ouvir a natureza que existe ao redor. O pequeno almoço apenas começa às 8:30, e as refeições demoram por vezes bastante tempo a serem servidas, tendo que ser solicitado que sejam disponibilizadas coisas simples como facas, copos, água a ferver….

Atenção também a quem vai de lancha, que a probabilidade de molhar a bagagem é alta e a subida é descida da lancha é a partir da praia.

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
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Alessandro solo_traveller es
10
El paraiso literal
Pros:

Todo increible. La comida y el team perfecto

2026-04-30 via Nuitee
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Mariajesús solo_traveller cl
10
Lugar para descanso y relajación increíble. Increíble bahia para snorkel 🤎
Pros:

El snorkel, las hamacas, la atención, los jugos naturales y la buena disposición de la administración 🤎
Y la mojarra jajaja 🙌🏼

Cons:

El desayuno podría ser más contundente, como frutas o avena...
En un momento la música estaba muy fuerte siendo una reserva natural... pero al momento de pedir que le bajaran, hubo buena recepción y durante el resto de la estadía pusieron música más suave y acorde al entorno.

2026-04-26 via Nuitee
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João Pedro solo_traveller co
10
Pros:

Localização incrível, com uma praia praticamente exclusiva para os hóspedes,vum cenário lindo que faz toda a diferença na experiência. O ambiente do hostel é encantador e o staff é impecável: extremamente atenciosos, receptivos e sempre dispostos a ajudar.
Um agradecimento especial às voluntárias que estavam durante a minha estadia, Sasha e Rachele, que foram incríveis e tornaram tudo ainda mais especial.
O café da manhã é muito gostoso, com boas opções, e o restaurante também merece destaque, com uma ótima comida local.
Uma experiência completa, com certeza voltaria!

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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Omaira couple co
10
Es el lugar perfecto para desconectarse, relajarse y disfrutar de la playa. El personal súper amable y la comida delicio
2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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Irene couple ch
9
Un lieu paradisiaque et un accueil chaleureux par des gens formidables
Pros:

Mystica Tayrona Cinto se trouve dans un endroit paradisiaque: au bord de mer, la barrière de corail à portée de brasses, avec un personnel formidable et accueillant

Cons:

Comme sur tout le parc de Tayrona les prix de l’eau (et autres boissons) sont le double que partout ailleurs. Pareil pour les prix des repas.

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Matthieu solo_traveller fr
9
Beautifull hostel
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Jules solo_traveller fr
10
2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Monica couple ca
8
Très bien mais
Pros:

Le personnel, le snorkelling a partir de la plage. La nourriture.

Cons:

Le prix très élevé pour tout. La musique très forte des bateaux d'excursion qui viennent passer la journée chez les voisins de l' hôtel. C' est très désagréable.

2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Shirley couple nz
8
Tranquil paradise
Pros:

Fantastic location, tranquil and serene. Hammocks and chairs to relax in the shade, bar on the beach. Restaurant to provide meals.
Mosquito net over bed.

Cons:

Our room was very warm.

2026-03-30 via Nuitee
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ELIZABETH couple cl
10
Lugar soñado
Pros:

El lugar es soñado, muy tranquilo si quieres descansar y a la vez admirar lo más lindo de Tayrona.
María, Camilo y Hugo eran muy atentos a nuestras necesidades. El desayuno muy rico, tiene opciones de almuerzo y cena. También cuenta con un bar y snacks.
Las habitaciones eran cómodas, se entiende que por la energía no podía funcionar aire acondicionado, Pero había ventilador.
Tienen kayak, snorkel y lugares alrededores para caminar por la playa.
El ambiente muy agradable, alejado del ruido de cabo San Juan y sus vendedores.

Cons:

Nada. Todo muy acogedo.

2026-03-27 via Nuitee