With a stay at Hostal Principio Tayrona in Santa Marta, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Tayrona National Natural Park and Macondo Labyrinth. .This spa hotel is 18.9 mi (30.5 km) from Rodadero Beach and 21.6 mi (34.8 km) from Bello Horizonte Beach.
What's nearby
Tayrona National Natural Park - 6 min drive - 7.0 miles
Macondo Labyrinth - 11 min drive - 11.3 miles
Enchanted Pools - 12 min drive - 13.2 miles
Parque Isla Salamanca - 13 min drive - 13.6 miles
Guachaca River - 15 min drive - 15.5 miles
Getting around
Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 49 min drive
Restaurants
El Caribeño
Restaurante Las Acacias - 8 min drive
Vicky's - 8 min drive
Restaurante Tayrona
Tranquilandia - 5 min drive
About this property
Hostal Principio Tayrona
Waterfront hotel with free valet parking and spa services
Hostal Principio Tayrona offers 7 accommodations with complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a hot tub.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms, couples treatment room(s), and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 7 guestrooms.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free valet parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day. A hosted evening meal is available for a surcharge daily (reservations required).
Hostal Principio Tayrona has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking available only on request
Free valet parking on site
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Food and drink
Free English breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Hosted evening meal available daily for a fee of COP 50,000; reservation required
Things to do
Designer stores
Hot tub
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Proposal/romance packages
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
On the waterfront
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
Terrace
Spa
Aromatherapy
Body scrubs
Body wraps
Couples treatment rooms
Deep-tissue massages
Facials
Hot stone massages
Hydrotherapy
Manicures/pedicures
Outdoor treatment areas
Prenatal massages
Sports massages
Swedish massages
Thai massages
Treatment room
Turkish bath
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator (single-level property)
Well-lit path to entrance
More
Designated smoking areas
Mosquito nets
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 15
Check-out
Check-out before 12:30 PM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:30 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: COP 150000.00 per room (one-way)
Hot tub fee: COP 30000 per stay
Hosted evening meal: COP 50000
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property