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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Kimara Tayrona Hostel in Santa Marta offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and free WiFi. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV, and tiled floors. Leisure Facilities: Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a year-round outdoor swimming pool, yoga classes, and cycling activities. Dining Options: The on-site restaurant serves continental, American, and vegetarian breakfasts with local specialities, warm dishes, and fresh fruits. Additional amenities include a bar, coffee shop, and outdoor dining areas. Location and Attractions: Located 47 km from Simón Bolívar International Airport, the hostel is near Castilletes Beach (2 km) and Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino (34 km). Guests appreciate the scenic views and family-friendly atmosphere.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
- Spa and wellness centre
- Fitness centre
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Bacchelli
Italy
“Cristian has been very kind and available for any kind of information and help! The location was perfect, 3 minutes walking from tayrona National park entrance!” - Sharon
Belgium
“I had a great stay in Kimara Hostal. It was only a 5 minute walk to the tayrona natural park entrance, shops and restaurants are closeby. The staff was very very friendly, hospitable and helpful. I had a special evening with the owner and staff...” - Demi
Belgium
“Christian is an amazing host! It's a small family hostel next to the entrance of Tayrona park. I got an eye infection very late in the evening and Christian did everything to get me eye drops from the pharmacy. He is super friendly and welcoming!...” - Betsy
United Kingdom
“Great value stay with a lovely family! They were really kind and made us feel so welcome, along with their friendly pets. The room was great and the AC worked very well. A 2-minute walk from el zaino park entrance. Nice gardens and pool. Highly...” - Laura
Belgium
“Next to entrance of Tayrona park, super friendly owners, storage possibility for 10k to leave backpacks while in Tayrona” - Jamie
Australia
“Great location to enter the park. It’s nice to have a pool to relax in after the park. The staff are really friendly” - Ana
Portugal
“The owners are lovely family, really friendly. Really close to the entrance of the park and a few minutes by bus off the beach.” - Dillon
New Zealand
“Great place to stay if your heading into Tayrona National Park, 2 min walk from entrance, friendly staff” - Ben
United Kingdom
“Really lovely couple who owned the place, very friendly indeed. The pool isn't as nice as the photos but it is good to have especially after sleeping in a tent in the national park. We were able to leave our bags at the accommodation the night...” - Josh
Netherlands
“Great hostel and great family that runs the hostel. Felt really at home here.”

Managed by CRISTIAN VALENZUELA
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Restaurants
- Restaurante #1
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House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 10 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
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.


The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Kimara Tayrona Hostel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 07:00:00.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
License number: 109705