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A good location for a relaxing holiday in Palomino, Jaba Jan Hostal is a guest house surrounded by views of the river. The property features a private beach area, fitness centre and private parking among other facilities. Featuring a shared kitchen, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. The guest house offers mountain views, a sun terrace, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. At the guest house, each unit comes with a outdoor furniture. The units feature bed linen. Continental and American breakfast options with pancakes and fruits are available. Guests can dine in the on-site traditional restaurant, which serves international cuisine and also offers vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. Guests at the guest house can make the most of yoga classes offered in-house. You can play billiards and table tennis at Jaba Jan Hostal, and bike hire is available. Outdoor play equipment is also available at the accommodation, while guests can also relax in the garden. Riohacha Airport is 86 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Breakfast to go

Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
4 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Palomino

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Karen
    Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
    Great relaxed spot to chill for a bit. Near some beautiful quiet beaches. Friendly owner.
  • Gianluca
    Italy Italy
    The staff Is friendly and helpful, the vibes very nice. Close to a small, isolated , beautiful beach. Nice food available.
  • Lewis
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful facilities away from the noise. Great for beach, yoga, music. 100% would recommend
  • Scott
    France France
    Great location. Super well run and friendly staff. Great kitchen providing breakfast lunch and dinner but without a doubt the best things about this hostel are the river and private beach. This place is super peaceful and fun you won’t want to leave
  • Ellie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Loved this place so much we wished we could stay longer! Family meals and activities like salsa and a bonfire made for a lovely chilled social atmosphere. Staff were fab and had loads of advice, and we grateful for the expert spider removal :)
  • Máté
    Hungary Hungary
    It's hard to express how good is this place. You plan to go there for a few days and want to stay for months. The breakfast is different everyday, lunch and dinner are amazing and cheap. Has it's own private beach! If you are around please try...
  • Acacia
    Australia Australia
    Such a relaxing hostel in a beautiful location. All the staff are incredible and the food is amazing with great vegetarian options. Beautiful beaches a short walk away, along with a river next door and surrounded by ju gle where you can see...
  • Grace
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The thing that makes this hostel so special is the location, right by the jungle where there was howler monkeys and leaf-cutter ants, on the river and not too far from your own private beach. The staff were friendly and helpful, especially the...
  • Courtney
    Canada Canada
    Amazing place set in a jungle on the bed of the San Salvador river that leads straight to the ocean! Incredible people, incredible food, and incredible vibes! Home away from home!
  • Philippine
    France France
    the location, the people, the food, the vibe… everything is perfect :)

Managed by Dean King

Company review score: 9.7Based on 196 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Our team is excited to welcome you to a home away from home, fully equipped and ready to host you. We have various areas where you can relax, read a book, stretch, work out, or simply enjoy the wildlife, including monkeys and many other animals, in this natural paradise. It’s the perfect place to create unforgettable moments with friends and family. Our goal is to provide you with an unforgettable experience, so you’ll never want to leave. We aim to be different and diverse, ensuring you feel part of our incredible journey, while enjoying life’s greatest treasures with a mindset of reducing our impact on this beautiful ecosystem.

Property information

Welcome to Paradise! Jaba Jan is the perfect place to escape the noise of city life and reconnect with yourself, your friends, and/or your family. Here, you can immerse yourself in various types of nature. The hostel is surrounded by the jungle, and we have access to 5 private beaches and a river, all right in our backyard. By kayak, you can explore a magical mangrove, our secret slice of heaven on Earth. A short walk or a swim along the river will take you to the river mouth, where the river meets the sea. To top it off, you’ll have a stunning view of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. We organize plenty of group activities, such as our classic pizza night, baked in our traditional pizza oven. We also offer yoga every morning and afternoon, as well as frequent dance classes. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet fellow travelers and enjoy some quality time together. We offer breakfast, lunch, and dinner at affordable prices, always with vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a variety of drinks and snacks. There's a fully equipped shared kitchen available for those who prefer to cook. We’re located just 4 km from Palomino, right after the San Salvador River bridge. Jaba Jan is waiting for you!

Neighbourhood information

The corregimiento of Palomino is the first town of La Guajira, a unique place in Colombia, located between the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the beach. This picturesque destination is home to a wide variety of ecosystems, including rivers, mountains, river mouths, beaches, jungles, and mangroves. It also offers a rich diversity of gastronomy, with restaurants catering to all tastes and budgets. Palomino provides numerous entertainment options, from river activities to visits to indigenous villages, ecological hikes, live music, and, of course, plenty of parties. It’s the perfect place to create unforgettable memories with friends and enjoy its vibrant atmosphere.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambiance
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Jaba Jan Hostal
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Private beach area

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper

Bedroom

  • Linen

View

  • River view
  • Mountain view

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Private beach area
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed

Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Activities

  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
  • Live music/performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinner nights
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Pub crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis
  • Billiards
  • Games room

Food & Drink

  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant

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

Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out

Entertainment and family services

  • Kids' outdoor play equipment
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

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

Wellness

  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full body massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Massage
  • Fitness centre

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 10:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 07:00 and 10:00.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 07:00:00 and 10:00:00.

License number: 135579

FAQs about Jaba Jan Hostal

  • Check-in at Jaba Jan Hostal is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Jaba Jan Hostal has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1
  • Jaba Jan Hostal offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness centre
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Billiards
    • Games room
    • Table tennis
    • Canoeing
    • Karaoke
    • Evening entertainment
    • Public Bath
    • Spa lounge/relaxation area
    • Walking tours
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Yoga classes
    • Pub crawls
    • Private beach area
    • Beach
    • Full body massage
    • Themed dinner nights
    • Back massage
    • Live music/performance
    • Fitness
    • Movie nights
    • Archery
    • Bike tours
    • Happy hour
  • The nearest beach is just 0.8 miles from Jaba Jan Hostal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at Jaba Jan Hostal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Room options at Jaba Jan Hostal include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Bed in Dormitory
    • Dormitory Room
  • Jaba Jan Hostal is 1.9 miles from the centre of Palomino. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Jaba Jan Hostal can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free
    • American
    • Breakfast to go