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Bona Vida Hostel features an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a shared lounge and terrace in Ríohacha. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Certain rooms at the property feature a patio with a pool view. All guest rooms at the hostel are equipped with a seating area. Guest rooms at Bona Vida Hostel include air conditioning and a desk. The area is popular for cycling, and bike rental is available at the accommodation. A business center and vending machines with drinks are available on site at Bona Vida Hostel. Playa de Riohacha is a 3-minute walk from the hostel. Riohacha Airport is 1.9 miles away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
2 twin beds
and
2 bunk beds
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
2 full beds
and
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.3
Free Wifi
8.6
High score for Ríohacha

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Penfold
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Honestly no complaints about this hostel it was clean, spacious, had bathrooms with seats, soap and shampoo in, the pool is nice, good AC at night, staff were friendly, stored luggage for no extra cost, price is great including breakfast
  • Claudia
    Italy Italy
    The staff was very nice. Central location, 5 min walk from the beach. They also helped us to organize the tour in Guajira
  • Shemushi
    United States of America United States of America
    The breakfast, the shared areas, hammock in the room.
  • Evelyne
    Switzerland Switzerland
    it’s really nice and good people there bur the ac doesn’t work properly so it’s eather cold or really hot
  • Mary
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff is awesome. I'm terrible with names, but the evening bartender/manager is so welcoming, with her big smile and positive energy. (And also a great voice - wea!aaa had an impromptu sing along night with my nephew on guitar.) The property:...
  • Leona
    United States of America United States of America
    Amazing staff, esp Jan the receptionist guy. Wonderful facilities. Amazing breakfast. Private dorm beds. Great location. Highly recommend!
  • Catalina
    Colombia Colombia
    la piscina es genial, el bar es súper lindo y la chica del bar prepara unos excelentes cocktails
  • Juan
    Colombia Colombia
    The facilities were wonderful, not to mention the breakfast
  • Sylvie
    Canada Canada
    I had to postpone 1 day my tour to Cabo de la Vela- Punta Gallina because i was sick and needed to recuperate one more day, and it went super smooth with them. They made the change without any charges. They answered all my questions really well...
  • Tatiana
    Colombia Colombia
    la naturaleza dentro del hostal es espectacular, la infraestructura es muy confortable

Area info

Amenities of Bona Vida Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Toilet
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Public parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs COP 10,000 per day.

    Front Desk Services

    • Invoice provided
    • Lockers
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/out
    • 24-hour front desk

    Entertainment & Family Services

    • Indoor play area
    • Board games/Puzzles

    Cleaning Services

    • Daily housekeeping
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge

    Business Facilities

    • Fax/Photocopying
    • Business center
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities

    Safety & security

    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Key access

    General

    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    • Designated smoking area
    • Air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron

    Accessibility

    • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor

    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!

    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Plunge pool
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Spa

    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Beach chairs/Loungers

    Languages Spoken

    • German
    • English
    • Spanish

    House rules
    Bona Vida Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 10 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
    Accepted payment methods
    American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Bona Vida Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: 52619

    FAQs about Bona Vida Hostel

    • Bona Vida Hostel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Game room
      • Windsurfing
      • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
      • Movie nights
      • Bicycle rental
      • Swimming pool
    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Bona Vida Hostel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Bona Vida Hostel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • The nearest beach is 650 feet from Bona Vida Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Bona Vida Hostel is 2,450 feet from the center of Ríohacha. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.