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Hostal Principio Tayrona

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Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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Carrera 6 #3-194 Vereda Calabazo, km20 via Rioacha, Santa Marta, Magdalena
  • Place, Tayrona National Natural Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Enchanted Pools
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Parque Isla Salamanca
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

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A room with a bed, a wooden door, and a window with blinds.

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, and a window with sheer curtains.

Basic Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

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 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Enchanted Pools.

What's nearby

  • Tayrona National Natural Park - 7 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Macondo Labyrinth - 11 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Enchanted Pools - 13 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

  • ‪Villa Tayrona & Yuca Restaurante - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Coconuts - ‬7 min drive
  • Restaurante El Mirador Playa Cristal Tayrona

About this property

Hostal Principio Tayrona

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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