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Taminaka Hostel

1.5 star property
Hostel in Santa Marta with free parking

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Front of property
Free WiFi
Dining
Family Room | Shared kitchen | Fridge, microwave
Family Room | Free WiFi
Taminaka Hostel sits in the heart of Barrio Alambique, offering guests a tranquil garden and spacious terrace to unwind. The property provides practical amenities including dry cleaning, luggage storage, and airport shuttle service, with WiFi available in all rooms.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry

Room options

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Family Room | Free WiFi

Family Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Economy Shared Dormitory | Free WiFi

Economy Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 6 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Taminaka Hostel is in Barrio Alambique, a neighborhood in Santa Marta. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rodadero Beach and Tayrona National Natural Park.
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Carrera 6 con Avenida del Rio #26A265, Santa Marta, 470004

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Marina Santa Marta - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Rodadero Beach - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum - 13 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Little Ouzo - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Voltage Club - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Frisby - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Cartel Burger & Ribs - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Taminaka Hostel

Hostel near Rodadero Beach
Consider a stay at Taminaka Hostel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hostel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Local cuisine breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and concierge services
  • A 24-hour front desk, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in the lobby
Room features
All guestrooms at Taminaka Hostel have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Communal kitchens, on-request microwaves, and ceiling fans

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily local cuisine breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: COP 7,000 per person

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Microwave on request
  • Refrigerator on request
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash Cleaning deposit: COP 10000 per stay
  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for local cuisine breakfast: approximately COP 7000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 30000 per person (one-way)

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 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
This property accepts credit cards
Cashless transactions are available

We should mention

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.
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Taminaka Hostel Santa Marta
Taminaka Santa Marta
Taminaka
Taminaka Hostel Santa Marta
Taminaka Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Taminaka Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

Is Taminaka Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Taminaka Hostel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Taminaka Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Taminaka Hostel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Taminaka Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 30000 per person applies.

Where is Taminaka Hostel located?

Located in Barrio Alambique, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Parque de los Novios, Santa Marta Theater, and Santa Marta Bay. Old San Juan de Dios Hospital Museum and Santa Marta Cathedral are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Taminaka Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.0
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6.0/10

Cleanliness

4.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
Estuvo bonito el sitio, estuvo comodo,pero no dieron toalla no jabon, es más no fue en el sitio sino en una casa familiar no en el hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2018

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