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El Zoo Hostel & Pool

2.0 star property
Hostel in Dibulla with free breakfast and an outdoor pool

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Room
Comfort Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View
Bar (on property)
Exterior detail
Sundeck
El Zoo Hostel & Pool offers a vibrant atmosphere with a breakfast buffet each morning. Guests can lounge by the pool or in the garden. Multilingual staff ensure a smooth stay, free WiFi keeps everyone connected, and the bar and restaurant provide a perfect place to unwind.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Pool
  • Parking included

Room options

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Comfort Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Comfort Tent, 1 Queen Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 17 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Garden View (8 pax)

Highlights

Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 16
  • 8 Twin Bunk Beds

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Room

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (6 pax)

Highlights

Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds

View all photos for Comfort Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (4 pax)

Room

Comfort Shared Dormitory, Multiple Beds, Shared Bathroom (4 pax)

Highlights

Fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually decorated
Fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 27 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Dibulla, El Zoo Hostel & Pool is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park and Palomino Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Mareygua Beach.
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Calle 5#4-41, Dibulla, Magdalena

What's nearby

  • Palomino Beach - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Mingueo Church - 22 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Buritaca Beach - 29 min drive - 19.6 miles
  • Parque Isla Salamanca - 37 min drive - 26.8 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Juntos - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Grosso - Empanadas Argentinas - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪JUntosito - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪ALMA Cocina de Autor - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La Frontera - ‬4 min walk

About this property

El Zoo Hostel & Pool

Property highlights
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a garden, and laundry facilities at El Zoo Hostel & Pool. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Airport drop-off service (surcharge), a water dispenser, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Fans and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to noon
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Fan
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: 30 percent of room rate

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
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

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:

  • 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 160000 per vehicle
  • Late check-out fee: 30 percent of room rate (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash

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.
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Property is also known as

El Zoo Hostel & Pool Dibulla
El Zoo Hostel & Pool Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
El Zoo Hostel & Pool Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dibulla

Frequently asked questions

Does El Zoo Hostel & Pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–11:00 PM.

Is El Zoo Hostel & Pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at El Zoo Hostel & Pool?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Does El Zoo Hostel & Pool provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs on request. A fee of COP 160000 per vehicle applies.

Where is El Zoo Hostel & Pool located?

Situated near the beach, this hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Palomino Beach, Río Palomino, and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park. Mingueo Church and Koralia Beach are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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