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Reviews of Arca Tayrona Restaurant & Hostal

Km 31 Sector Zaino, via Riohacha, 470007 Santa Marta, Colombia

#27 of 237 hotels in Santa Marta

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 39 hotel reviews

9.0

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.2

  • Free Wifi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    9.0
    Good value for money - Strategic location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very Clean Good beds Strategic location

    Very clean A 5 min walk from Tayrona El Zaino entrance The owner is extremely friendly, well organised, she knows everything Big swimming pool You even get a welcome drink!

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 22, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The only thing I would add is that the pool area would be more inviting if some sun beds were laid out. Other than this it was a perfect stay.

    Really loved this place. The room was spacious and clean and also came with a terrace. The team was super friendly and their onsite restaurant rustled up delicious food fast. Most importantly for me, it’s located almost opposite one of the entrances to parque tayrona so no need to stay in areas such as Santa Marta and risk traffic.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2025

    10
    Perfect stay for Tayrona NP
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can’t think of anything! It was great!

    Perfect location just outside of Zaino entrance to Tayrona NP. The room was very comfortable - great aircon, comfortable beds, good shower. There was a nice balcony overlooking a river and the sound of the jungle and river was serene (hardly any noise at all from the highway and absolutely not a problem for me despite me being a light sleeper). There was also a great pool for cooling off and the staff provided beach towels in addition to bath towels. The staff were friendly and helpful, including storing our luggage for one night for free while we headed into the national park. Breakfast was great (served at 7:30am to give us time to get to the park entrance at 8am and dinner options were also good. Great value for money overall. I would definitely stay here again and recommend to my friends and family.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Close to Tyrona national park, friendly/welcoming reception staff, good aircon room

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing location just in front of Tayrona park main gate Very helpful staff Good restaurant

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: June 28, 2025

    8.0
    Muscaria's
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Triple Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Limited breakfast options... not very good overall. Waitresses were not very attentive to requests.

    The site was great! Perfect location to go to Tayrona NP. Good pool!

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: March 10, 2025

    10
    Excellent!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Restaurant staff were not particularly welcoming. The shower was cold but I imagine that is quite common for hotels in this area.

    The staff members who checked me in and showed me my room were super friendly & welcoming. The room was very very clean & spacious and had a lovely balcony overlooking the river. I didn't use the pool but it looked clean & inviting. Excellent location only a few minutes walk to El Zaino entrance. They're happy to store your luggage while you're in the National Park.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: March 1, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There's no hot water but that's the same in almost any place in the area

    Super close to the park entrance They kept our luggage while we went to the park and let us take a shower afterwards The restaurant was good and a great option

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    The staff upon our arrival was great and kept the kitchen open so we could eat. The room was comfortable and provided a great stopping point before visiting Tayrona Park (the location couldn't be any better). They held our bags overnight while we ventured to the park and spent the night. The food was also delicious - large portions - Highly recommend to anyone!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    10
    Great location for tayrona park. Clean and comfortable stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not a problem as tayrona is so hot but just FYI to other travellers there’s no hot water so showers are cold. The pool is great but there is only 1 sun lounger for the whole hostel!

    Great location based just opposite the el zaino entrance to the park. The staff are friendly and couldn’t have been more accommodating. Eg letting us have a very late check out with no issue. Comfortable spacious rooms and a lovely big pool that was empty most days !

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    10
    10/10
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Perfect

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was amazing! Great staff, awesome food and the room was cozy! And it has air conditioning, which is a pure blessing in Tayrona.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pool could use a few sunbeds

    Room was simple but clean with balcony overlooking a river, close to the park tyrona entrance El zaino, super friendly and helpful staff, good food at the restaurant.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The place it’s amazing and the owner and all waitresses are amazing

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: November 30, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Great staff, super friendly warm and welcoming! This is the perfect place to stay 1 night and leave for Tayrona park in the morning! Big breakfast!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: September 2, 2024

    10
    Great spot with pool and breakfast right next to tayrona park entrance
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 25, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast was poor.

    Spacious rooms, nice pool, right across the road from El Zaino entrance to Tayrona.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: August 11, 2024

    8.0
    Great location, clean, perfect before getting into Tayrona NP
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Only cold shower. Upon arrival, I was quoted a wrong/higher price for the night. I showed my booking.com email and it got rectified immediately, but it is important to check! (Strangely enough the same happened at the register at Tayrona NP, always double check pricing!)

    Great location, only 1 minute walking from the bus stop and the Tayrona NP entrance. Room was spacious with AC, nice balcony overlooking the river. Great options in the restaurant. I could leave my bag while I was exploring Tayrona NP.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: July 9, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No safty box in the room. The room was not cleaned every day.

    Only 100 m from the entrance to Tayorna NP.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: July 6, 2024

    8.0
    Nice stay near Tayrona
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Stayed one night and there wasn’t enough toilet paper. Had not been topped after previous guests. Overall the room was clean. However given small gap at the bottom of door, bugs entered the room. I had to kill a couple cockroaches including one on top of the bed.

    Less than 5 mins walk to the El Zaino entrance to Tayrona NP. Perfect to stay night before hike to Cabo San Juan. Food and drinks were great. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location! And quiet
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast could be better. Only a small plate of eggs (prepared the way we wanted) with 1 slice of bread. A bit light before a day of hiking…

    Perfect location! 2 mins walk to the park entrance and even though it’s located on the main road the rooms are behind the main building which covers from the noise. The staff was so nice! Every single person always kept a smile and has been helpful. The restaurant was good!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    8.0
    Nearly opposite Zaino gate - perfectly located for Tayrona park visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Right by Zaino gate allowing an early start and easy return to/from Tayrona park. Incredibly helpful staff and good food too. Rooms are fine and there’s a nice pool to cool off after walking in the park. Great value too.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Perfect location, very close to Parc Tayrona entry. Very kind staff, good restaurante and breakfast, pool near the rooms.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    9.0
    great staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no warm water in the shower but very comfortable otherwise.

    Great location to enter Parque Tayrona if you want to go in early. Staff super friendly and very helpful.

    Stayed in January 2024

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