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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Kimara Tayrona Hostel in El Zaino offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and tiled floors. Each room includes a refrigerator, TV, and free WiFi.
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: A restaurant serves continental, American, and vegetarian breakfasts with local specialities, warm dishes, and fresh fruits. The bar offers a pool bar and coffee shop.
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.
Continental, Vegetarian, American, Breakfast to go
Bungalows with:
Pool with a view
Mountain view
Garden view
Terrace
Inner courtyard view
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.3
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
6.9
High score for El Zaino
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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...”
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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”
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.”
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Josh
Netherlands
“Great hostel and great family that runs the hostel. Felt really at home here.”
Mota
Portugal
“Good breakfast, and the place was near the entrance of the tayrona Park and a 5 min bus Ride to the beaches, the owners are really helpful”
Jasmine
United Kingdom
“The staff were super friendly and very helpful, they let us store our luggage at the hostel while we went for an over night stay in Tayrona which was incredibly helpful and kind. It is also in a beautiful tranquil location!”
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Mark
Australia
“We wanted to stay a night outside and close to the entrance of Tayrona (a 2 minute walk), and Kimara was perfect for this. This is a lovely family run place, all who are really friendly, especially the boy who spoke really good English too. They...”
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Nazly
Colombia
“Muy buena ubicación, muy cerca de la entrada zaino del parque tayrona, la atención de Cristian y Walter muy buena te dan información real de lo que requieras saber de la zona”
Managed by CRISTIAN VALENZUELA
Company review score: 9.3Based on 136 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Company information
Hello, I am Cristian your Host and we want to welcome you to our house, if you want tips or indications of activities to do in paradise, count on me.
Property information
Kimara is special since we are located in an Ancestral place located just 200 meters from Tayrona Park; here you can find sacred rocks, a view of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and all the ancestral energy of the indigenous people who inhabited this territory hundreds of years ago. In addition to this we are a family and we will make you feel at home
Neighbourhood information
We are located in Cañaveral next to the Tayrona Park, a very quiet place, surrounded by nature, with a river and many beaches.
Languages spoken
English,Spanish
Property surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Restaurante #1
No additional info available
House rules
Kimara Tayrona Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
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
0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free
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.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 07:00.
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
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.
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