Makao Beach Hotel
Calle 8 lote 3 Frente al Mar. Palomino La guajira
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Why people book this hotel
“Breakfast & food, staff, view”
“The staff is really lovely and you can really enjoy the days on the beach here”
“Location Beautiful room Friendly staff Good breakfast”
“Perfect accommodation right on the beach”
“Lovely room with views of the sea”
“When I got burnt on my legs they even went and picked aloe Vera for me and broug…”
“Nice breakfast”
“This hotel is right on the beach, it was great to wake up to the lovely ocean br…”
“It was definitely on the more rustic side as Palomino tourism is growing, but th…”
“Just about everything - the lovely staff, delicious food, amazing views, good vi…”
“Rooms were nice and clean”
Overview
The hotel Makao offers a private beach in Palomino. The modern hotel has a terrace and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a variety of drinks at the social areas or at the beach. The property offers free WiFi and an on-site restaurant that offers local dishes throughout the day. Rooms are fitted with a private bathroom. Some units offer a balcony with sea views. There is a 24-hour front desk, gift shop and a tour desk at the property. Bike and surfboard rental are available at this hotel and the area is popular for snorkeling. The property offers massages and yoga lessons for a surcharge. Simón Bolívar International Airport is 76 km away.
Traveller reviews
Sadie
couple
May 30, 2026
“Lovely location and the hotel is beautiful. Unfortunately there was no hot water but that was okay as it was so hot anyw”
Location Beautiful room Friendly staff Good breakfast
E McA
solo_traveller
May 26, 2026
Breakfast & food, staff, view
Romy
couple
May 14, 2026
“Perfect beach stay in Palomino”
Perfect accommodation right on the beach. We had a lovely time here during our stay. The center of the village is a couple of minutes walk (over the beach). The staff is really lovely and you can really enjoy the days on the beach here. Rooms were nice and clean. It is really peaceful but still close to the center. Definitely would recommend staying here!
Amy
solo_traveller
April 17, 2026
Lovely room with views of the sea. Very comfortable facilities - comfy bed and nice shower. Great staff - very helpful and kind. Nice breakfast. Surfing lessons on the adjacent beach.
Will
family_with_children
February 15, 2026
Staff in the most part were lovely
MELISSA
family_with_children
January 12, 2026
“First time to Palomino...”
The ceviche at the restaurant . Ideally on the beach .
Atanas
couple
November 17, 2025
Food
Aisling
couple
November 8, 2025
We had an amazing time, the hotel is humble but the staff were really great, super friendly and very helpful! When I got burnt on my legs they even went and picked aloe Vera for me and brought to my room on a plate with ice. The food was also really really good! We ate every meal there looking out into the beach. The Main Street is just a short walk away too with all the little shops, some bars and restaurants
Diego Ramirez
family_with_children
October 8, 2025
Very nice staff
Lucio
couple
October 2, 2025
“Awesome!!”
the best experience on the whole trip! The hotel is really nice, the staff is even better (11/10). The beach js right there, the food , the cocktails, drinks, everything was spectacular.
Maria
couple
September 29, 2025
“Quiet, beautiful stay!”
This hotel is right on the beach, it was great to wake up to the lovely ocean breeze at breakfast. The breakfast and food options were great and very tasty. The staff were lovely and very helpful for anything we needed. The chill out area of the hotel is great and the sun beds are right on the beach. It was definitely on the more rustic side as Palomino tourism is growing, but they are gorgeous beaches and worth a visit if you want to relax.
Margaret
extended_group
September 3, 2025
“Absolute relaxation”
Absolute heaven, waking up to the blue ocean. The menu was very well curated, healthy options, and breakfast was excellent
Mark
couple
July 17, 2025
“Great vibes at this cool beach hotel in Palomino!”
Beautiful beach hotel with an excellent relaxed vibe due to the great staff working there. The food and drinks were also very good. This hotel has a small private part of Palomino beach which is amazing for sunbathing and you can walk along the beach to get to Palomino town which means you can get the chilled vibes of the hotel by day and, if you want, can head into the town to enjoy the bars and restaurants at night.
Benedita
couple
June 21, 2025
“Amazing location, but poor room conditions made the stay uncomfortable”
The staff were super friendly and welcoming. The location is also excellent, right in front of the beach
Doua
solo_traveller
May 19, 2025
“Cute boutique hotel - but check if room has AC”
It was very well located, rooms were decent size. Hotel is small so it feels more boutique and I liked it !
Jasper
couple
May 9, 2025
“Great place, great staff, great vibes”
Just about everything - the lovely staff, delicious food, amazing views, good vibes, coupled with fair prices.
Eimear
extended_group
April 30, 2025
“Lovely location and great bar/restaurant”
Great location, lovely staff, delicious food and cocktails.
Nicolas
couple
April 24, 2025
“Amazing”
Everything! But you have to like dream with the noise of the waves! On the beach! Staff incredible! Special Thank you to Simon!
Claudia
couple
April 15, 2025
“Lovely staff, lovely hotel”
Loved our stay here. The staff were brilliant and so helpful. The room was lacking somewhere to hand your clothes up and our room was close to the kitchen so there was a little sound travel but we would stay again
Panayiotis
couple
April 15, 2025
“Highly recommended”
The location is excellent as the hotel is beachfront. Can't say enough about the staff, all were very good at what they do and very helpful. The breakfast was very nice and one day that we had lunch the food was the best we had in Colombia.
Facilities
Activities
Massage, Hiking, Private beach area, Beachfront, Walking tours, Bike tours, Happy hour, Yoga classes, Beach
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
Entertainment and family services
Board games/puzzles
Food & Drink
Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Fruits, Coffee house on site, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Non-smoking rooms, Safety deposit box, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Garden, Terrace
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Sun loungers or beach chairs, Pool/beach towels
Reception services
Invoice provided
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available
Self check-in
Passport/ID information collected online before you arrive
Services
Shuttle service, Daily housekeeping, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shuttle service (additional charge), 24-hour front desk, Currency exchange, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Packed lunches, Tour desk, Luggage storage
Transport
Airport pick up, Airport drop off
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
The double room provides a wardrobe, a safe deposit box, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony and Partial Sea View
This deluxe room features a balcony that offers sea views. It has a private bathroom with a shower.
Superior Double Room
The double room offers air conditioning, a wardrobe, a terrace with an inner courtyard view as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 2 beds.
Superior Suite with Sea View
This suite features a balcony, sea views from the bed and a private bathroom with a shower.
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