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Set in Santa Marta, Rivera Hostel is a recently renovated accommodation, 800 metres from Salguero Beach and 1.3 km from El Rodadero Beach. It is located 2.6 km from Playa Cabo Tortuga and provides a housekeeping service. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, full-day security and free WiFi. At the guest house, the units come with a private bathroom. There is a coffee shop on-site. Sightseeing tours are available close by. Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum is 3.9 km from the guest house, while Santa Marta Cathedral is 6.9 km away. Simón Bolívar International Airport is 8 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)


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

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
9.3
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
9.5
High score for Santa Marta

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tiffany
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very cheap, lovely people who run it! Very helpful
  • Teresa
    Portugal Portugal
    Great hosts! Helped us with everything that we needed, for example we needed to go shopping and they gave us a ride. Also, took us to the airport for an extra.
  • Olivera
    Colombia Colombia
    Muy buena atención , el lugar es sencillo pero acogedor. Lo recomiendo.
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    Daniela
    Colombia Colombia
    Muy amables Don Rafael y su familia, muy pendientes de todo lo que necesitábamos. El lugar es cómodo, el aire funciona bien y las camas son muy cómodas.
  • Angie
    Colombia Colombia
    La calidad de ser humanos de don Rafael y doña Amelia y sus hijos son excepcionales se siente uno como en casa , las habitaciones siempre están limpias y todos los días arreglan las habitaciones, el lugar está bien ubicado completamente satisfecha...
  • Yenifer
    Colombia Colombia
    El señor quw atiende super amable, nos ayudó hasta como uber porque por las fiestas de fin de año no conseguimos transporte. Los cuartos muy frescos
  • Vladímir
    Colombia Colombia
    Excelente la atención de don Rafael, su esposa e hijo. Son muy atentos , dispuestos a ayudarte en lo que necesitas. Y no puede faltar el café que tan amablemente nos brinda don Rafael.
  • Juliana
    Colombia Colombia
    Me gustó que fue fácil desplazarme hacia diferentes lugares tanto en bus urbano como taxi. Me gustó que hay lugares para comer bien, comprar frutas, medicamentos, etc. se consigue de todo muy cerca del hostal. La atención del señor Rafael es...
  • Guevara
    Colombia Colombia
    Muy buena la atención de don Rafael,siempre con buena energía y muy amable ,el alojamiento muy cerca al rodadero y rodeado de un excelente comercio
  • Arevalo
    Colombia Colombia
    El servicio es para mi el apartado más importante y el brindado por do Rafael y su familia es único. Queda uno con ganas de volver y volveremos. Sin duda la ubicación, el aseo, la amabilidad, atención. Mejor dicho, todo. 100% recomendado

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.

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rivera Hostel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site

Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Reception services

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

Entertainment and family services

  • Board games/puzzles

Cleaning services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Trouser press
    Additional charge
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
    Additional charge

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 08:00 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.

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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.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

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

Please note that guests can use the kitchen for an extra 10% of total price of the reservation. Terms and conditions apply

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

License number: 134153

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Rivera Hostel

  • Room options at Rivera Hostel include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Quadruple
  • Rivera Hostel is 3.7 miles from the centre of Santa Marta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 700 yards from Rivera Hostel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

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

    • Check-in at Rivera Hostel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.