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Set in Palomino, Hostal Luz de Luna offers a balcony with mountain and pool views, as well as a year-round outdoor pool, public bath and open-air bath. Guests can benefit from a patio and an outdoor fireplace. The guest house offers a sun terrace, a 24-hour front desk, and free WiFi is available throughout the property. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen complete with a fridge, a stovetop and kitchenware. The property has an outdoor dining area. À la carte and American breakfast options with warm dishes, fruits and juice are available. There is a coffee shop, and a minimarket is also available. For guests with children, the guest house provides kids pool and an indoor play area. Barbecue facilities are at guests' disposal at the guest house, and guests can also relax in the garden or go on a picnic in the picnic area. Palomino Beach is 600 metres from Hostal Luz de Luna. Riohacha Airport is 90 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, American


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 single bed
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1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
8.8

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Barbara
    Poland Poland
    The hotel is run by two brothers and their mom. There is no luxury (except the pool), rooms are very basic but there was everything what I needed. Very clean rooms and common spaces. A comfortable bed with nice, clean sheets what is always very...
  • Stefan
    Germany Germany
    I really enjoyed my time here, the room was really big, the area with the hammocks was great, a pool to cool off and the most important thing for me: it was quiet. Perfect for relaxing. I would come back in a heartbeat.
  • Ola
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Little oasis, set off the main road half way to the beach. Excellent pool, good sized rooms. Great breakfast.
  • R
    Russell
    Canada Canada
    Wonderful spot, highly recommend. Kris and Diego couldn't have been more accommodating and helpful. Great location, easy walking distance to everything but not close enough to the party spots that it's noisy at night. Fabulous breakfast included...
  • Craig
    Spain Spain
    Best hostel I've stayed at in Colombia. Lovely host couple, kind, welcoming, hard working and helpful. Spacious and comfortable rooms and areas. Good breakfast, English spoken, just far enough away from the noisier establishments to be relaxing...
  • Louise
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The couple there are great and very helpful. Breakfast was yummy my toddler loved the eggs and hot chocolate. Great location just a 10 minute walk to the beach and close by to food and shops.
  • Donnie
    Canada Canada
    The Hostal is very cool with many unique lounge area with picnic tables, hammocks, couches, etc. The staff are amazing and extremely helpful, and are also able to speak English if you Spanish fails you momentarily.
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Diego and Chris are the most wonderful hosts, so kind and helpful - a genuine warm welcome that I have not found in many other places. It is such amazing value for money,
  • Leisha
    Spain Spain
    Beautiful hostal, friendly and accommodating hosts, excellent value and includes a delicious breakfast. Highly recommend :)
  • Willo
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Amazing hostel!! Easily the best quality and facilities for this price in Palomino, and the most wonderful, kind and helpful staff. The rooms are big, free breakfast is very tasty, large swimming pool with different levels to accomodate kids,...

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Hosted by HOSTAL LUZ DE LUNA

9.6
9.6
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Host review score
HOSTAL LUZ DE LUNA
Welcome to our hostel in Palomino! We offer private rooms with bathrooms, a large pool, a beautiful garden to enjoy the outdoors, free WiFi access in all areas, a BBQ area so you can enjoy a delicious outdoor meal, and a relaxing hammock area to rest after a day at the beach. We are located just 600 meters from the beach, so you can enjoy the beauty of the Caribbean Sea anytime. Our friendly and helpful staff is available 24 hours to ensure your stay is as comfortable as possible. Book now and come enjoy everything Palomino has to offer!
We want to share with you some important information. Hostal Luz de Luna is an Ecotourism hostel located 350 meters from Las Marias beach. Our policies include tranquility and rest for our guests, as well as caring for nature. We have created a beautiful garden and green area with fruit trees and ornamental plants to beautify the place and provide habitat for different types of birds and animals in the region, as well as shade and temperature reduction. HOW TO GET THERE: From Santa Marta, take a taxi from the airport to the market for approximately 30,000 pesos or take the bus from the airport that passes through the market. From there, take a bus towards Palomino that will cost you 15,000 pesos. Once you arrive in Palomino, you can walk down Sixth Street towards the sea for approximately 5 minutes until you see our sign "Hostal Luz de Luna" on the right side. Alternatively, you can take a motorcycle taxi for 3,000 pesos, and they will drop you off in front of the hostel. Check-in is at 2 pm, and check-out is at 11 am. If you arrive earlier, please let us know so we can have your room ready if possible. BREAKFAST INCLUDED: Your reservation includes a delicious breakfast of Colombian arepas made in the hostel or toast, natural fruit juice, eggs or fruit, chocolate or coffee. (If you are vegan, please let us know so we can prepare a special breakfast for you). ACTIVITIES WE CAN ARRANGE FOR YOU: Surfing lessons Yoga classes Tubing or tire activity on the Palomino River Visit to a Kogui indigenous village Valencia Creek Pink Flamingo Natural Park Mendihuaca - Indigenous Village Explore Palomino River.
15 minutes from the Hostel, you can enjoy a hike on the indigenous trail, extreme tubing on the river that leads to the sea, rafting, rappelling, horseback riding, waterfalls, indigenous villages, Tairona Park, Lost City, Sierra Nevada, Punta Gallina, Cape of La Vela, and Flamingo Park.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Hostal Luz de Luna
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Wardrobe or closet

View

  • Inner courtyard view
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • Pool view
  • Garden view
  • View

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun terrace
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Drying rack for clothing

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
  • Darts

Living Area

  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Cable channels

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar

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

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment and family services

  • Indoor play area
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Business facilities

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Minimarket on site
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms

Outdoor swimming pool
Free!

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Shallow end

Wellness

  • Kids' pool
  • Full body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Public Bath
  • Open-air bath
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
Hostal Luz de Luna takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Check-out
From 07:00 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 of any age are welcome.

Children 4 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

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
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
American ExpressVisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 09:00.

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

Please note the property requires the credit card holder ID number in order to apply the prepayment. The property will contact the guests to request this information after the booking is made.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

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

License number: 117724

FAQs about Hostal Luz de Luna

  • Hostal Luz de Luna offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Darts
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Head massage
    • Public Bath
    • Foot massage
    • Swimming Pool
    • Full body massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Neck massage
    • Beach
    • Hand massage
    • Bike tours
    • Couples massage
    • Open-air bath
  • Hostal Luz de Luna is 550 yards from the centre of Palomino. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Room options at Hostal Luz de Luna include:

    • Twin/Double
  • The nearest beach is just 700 yards from Hostal Luz de Luna. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Hostal Luz de Luna can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • American
    • À la carte
  • Check-in at Hostal Luz de Luna is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

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