El Rio Hostel
About this property
Popular facilities
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- Check-in
- From 14:00
- Check-out
- Until 12:00
- Pets
- Allowed
- Luggage storage
- Available
- Smoking
- Smoke-free
Guest reviews
Recent reviews shared by hotel guests
Sophie B.
Angelinho, the events manager, made a big difference to my stay. They created a friendly, social atmosphere where it was easy to meet people and enjoy the days and nights. The activities, from sports to drinking events, were well organised, lively, and fun. You can tell they care about including guests and helping everyone have a good time. A big reason I’d recommend this hostel to other travellers. Thanks for making the trip memorable!

Jack T.
We had a really fun four days at El Rio Hostel. It’s definitely a party hostel, which suited us, and the place is otherwise top notch and worth visiting. G, one of the volunteers, was a lovely guy and gave great service at the amazing bakery. Reception could be slow, though. Staff were around, but queues often built up when people just had quick questions.
WILL R.
The parties every other day were a lot of fun, and the river is well worth enjoying. The food was good quality for the price, and the people in the communities were amazing. Manu at the front desk was really helpful, and the whole team was always ready to help and serve. Definitely come by.
Izzy C.
We had so much fun at Rio. The hostel activities were great, and the organisers did a fantastic job. Matt in particular got us to try tipsy tubing and join the volleyball tournament, which made the stay even more fun. 10/10, I’d definitely recommend it. :)
Holly F.
El Rio is such a good hostel, and I’d recommend it to other travellers. I especially loved eating there: the food was delicious, and the restaurant staff were so accommodating. Tim Auckland made me feel welcome and went above and beyond throughout my stay.
Amenities
Everything available at this property
General Services
17 available- Air conditioning
- Smoke Free Property
- Garden
- Terrace
- All Spaces Non Smoking (Public And Private)
- Outdoor furniture
- Adults Only
- Luggage storage
- Laundry
- Safe Deposit Box
- Tour assistance
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Billiards
- Hiking
- Picnic area
- Sun Deck
- Cycling
Internet
1 available- Free Wi Fi
Parking
3 available- Parking
- Parking nearby
- Free Parking on Premises
Meals
4 available- Bar
- Common kitchen
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
Business Services
1 available- Fax and copy machine
Recreation & Wellness
2 available- Massage
- Spa
Pool and beach
3 available- Beach facilities
- Private beach
- Next to the beach
Sports
4 available- Bike rental
- Water sport facilities
- Table Tennis
- Fitness facilities
Pets
1 available- Pets allowed
Room Amenities
1 available- Non Smoking Rooms
What's nearby
Explore attractions, restaurants and transport around the hotel
10.5 km
52.8 km
2.1 km 26 min walk
1.1 km 13 min walk
Attractions
20- Troncal del Caribe k.m 512.1 km 26 min walk
- Birdwatching Point2.2 km 27 min walk
- Playas de buritaca2.4 km 29 min walk
- Biritica2.4 km 29 min walk
- Playa Rio Buritaca2.4 km 30 min walk
Restaurants
14- Pizzería Baruch1.1 km 13 min walk
- Betsaida Restaurante Bar2.3 km 29 min walk
- Estadero Marety2.3 km 29 min walk
- Restaurant Mira Mar2.3 km 29 min walk
- Bahia Blue2.3 km 29 min walk
Transit
12- Aeropuerto Internacional Simón BolívarAirport52.8 km
- Bus to/from Santa MartaBus10.5 km
- Motorbike taxis to Costena BeachBus10.5 km
- Bus stop towards PalominoBus17.1 km
- Bus stop towards Calabazo (2k COP) and Santa Marta (8k COP)Bus17.1 km

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