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Arca Tayrona Restaurant & Hostal

Hotel

Km 31 Sector Zaino, via Riohacha

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,302

Includes taxes and charges

15 nights, 2 adults

USD$1,302

Includes taxes and charges

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Why people book this hotel

Friendly staff
16 mentions

Very close to the main entrance of the TNP, very friendly staff (Julia was of gr…

Lovely staff

Great location
14 mentions

Also right next to the entrance to the national park (which unfortunately I wasn…

Great location, very clean rooms, beautiful views on the river and great attenti…

Comfortable rooms
13 mentions

The back drop from my room into the jungle was amazing

Big clean basic room, great view on the river, very friendly staff and very good…

Clean rooms
10 mentions

Room was comfortable and clean with balcony overlooking a river running just beh…

Great location, very clean and comfortable room with nice river view & bird watc…

Pool
4 mentions

Lots of wildlife close by with aracaris and parrots seen when by the pool

The pool is a great place to cool off after a hot hike

Breakfast available
2 mentions

The breakfast included in the room rate was good

The staff are so friendly and welcoming, the room was so comfortable and spaciou…

Overview

Situated in Santa Marta, 1.9 km from Castilletes Beach, Arca Tayrona Restaurant & Hostal features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. The property is set 34 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, 37 km from Santa Marta Gold Museum and 37 km from Santa Marta Cathedral. The hotel offers a Caribbean restaurant as well as free WiFi. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a balcony with a garden view. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Arca Tayrona Restaurant & Hostal also boast a river view. At the accommodation rooms include bed linen and towels. Simon Bolivar Park is 38 km from Arca Tayrona Restaurant & Hostal, while Santa Marta Marina is 38 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International, 47 km from the hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Traveller reviews

P

Pierrat

solo_traveller

May 28, 2026

8

Very convenient place as a gateaway to the TNP, very pleasant staff

Very close to the main entrance of the TNP, very friendly staff (Julia was of great help and very friendly…-:) Refreshing welcome drinks and opportunity to store the luggages during the time in the park.

J

John

couple

May 2, 2026

9

Nice

Excellent hotel close to the park entrance. Lovely staff. Nice balcony from which to watch birdlife

J

Joshua

solo_traveller

May 1, 2026

10

The back drop from my room into the jungle was amazing. It was great to watch and listen to all the wildlife and the river running right by the hotel. Also right next to the entrance to the national park (which unfortunately I wasn’t an able to do) but it’s a perfect location. Staff here were super good. I was extremely ill and they were very accommodating. Helping anyway they could.

V

Veronika

extended_group

April 19, 2026

10

Arca Tayrona was the best place during our journey in Colombia. Great location, very clean rooms, beautiful views on the river and great attention of the owner and staff. They made our stay very special! Thank you! We were very satisfied.

I

Ian

family_with_children

April 9, 2026

9

Perfect stop before or after Tayrona NP

Location just a couple of minutes walk to main Tayrona NP entrance so very convenient. Room was comfortable and clean with balcony overlooking a river running just behind. Lots of wildlife close by with aracaris and parrots seen when by the pool. Restaurant served decent food.

K

Ken

couple

March 18, 2026

7

Close to the park and extremely nice staff

Close location to the Tayrona Park. And extremely friendly, helpful and understanding staff

A

A.K.D

couple

March 11, 2026

10

Great location

Great location, very clean and comfortable room with nice river view & bird watching, good food option, right at the main entrance and bus stop both directions. We got a welcome drink and were able to check in as early as 9am to start our day hike in Tayrona.

B

Bram

solo_traveller

February 1, 2026

10

Great location and very friendly and helpful staff, recommend.

C

Chris

couple

January 29, 2026

8

Great location, lovely staff, good restaurant

M

Michael

couple

January 20, 2026

8

Very good and clean option for a short stay.

Big clean basic room, great view on the river, very friendly staff and very good restaurant , Location next to the entrance of the park

M

Maria

couple

January 10, 2026

10

Highly recommend staying at Arca, specifically if you intend to visit Tayrona Park. The hotel is located 2 min walking from the main entrance to the park. The staff is very very friendly, and helped us organize transportation from the airport. Food is also really good, we loved the cazuela we had for dinner:) The room was spacious, nice and clean - just note that this is located next to a National park, therefore, there’s lots of nature sounds the entire night.

J

Joeeeeee

couple

January 7, 2026

10

Great hotel, we'll located for Tayrona.

Great hotel opposite the El Zaino entrance to Tayrona National Park. The room was comfy and clean. The hotel is in a beautiful location and you can hear and see so much wild life from the hotel. The pool is a great place to cool off after a hot hike. The breakfast included in the room rate was good. We also ate dinner in the restaurant and were pleased to find four vegan options on the menu. The food was very tasty too.

G

Gloria

family_with_children

December 30, 2025

10

9

The hotel is 3 min walk from El Zaino Tayrona Park Entrance. The restaurant has amazing and good quality food (nomatter what you order). The room was spaceious, clean and comfortable. Tell you a secret: there is a river streaming down at the back of the hotel. Walk towards out the left to the sign till "24", then head inwards the jungle, just 5 min of a small hike and you have found a streaming river just for yourself for sunbathing, fresh cold water to splash around and nobody around you(!). The massage is also recommend. Mine was done by Sandra. Amazing experience!!

C

Ciaran

couple

October 25, 2025

9

A real gem right on the doorstep of Tayrona Park

- Comfortable, spacious, air-conditioned rooms located right at the El Zaino entrance to Tayrona Park. - The staff were really accommodating; we could leave our bags overnight while we camped in the park, and they even let us shower at the hotel when we returned! - The kitchen staff prepared us a packed lunch to bring into the park (paid separately). - During our stay, it was one of the staff’s birthdays and they even offered us a slice of cake! :) - Swimming pool facilities were also really nice!

T

Tiago

couple

October 4, 2025

9

Friendly staff, clean and a perfect place to visit the tayrona park!

A perfect place to stay if you want to visit Tayrona park. It is in front of the entrance and the hotel is clean, comfortable and the staff very friendly and helpful!

M

Monica

solo_traveller

September 11, 2025

10

Would definitely visit again

Everything! The staff are so friendly and welcoming, the room was so comfortable and spacious, the breakfast was delicious and location is amazing!

L

Linda

family_with_children

August 22, 2025

9

Good value for money - 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!

L

Lale

solo_traveller

August 22, 2025

9

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.

A

Amelia

family_with_children

August 5, 2025

8

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

R

Rémy

couple

July 19, 2025

10

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

Facilities

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, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay

Food & Drink

Breakfast options, Restaurant

Food & drink safety

Physical distancing in dining areas, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

General

Bicycle parking, Air conditioning, Non-smoking rooms, Family rooms

Internet

Internet services, WiFi, Free WiFi

Outdoors

Outdoor pool, Garden, Terrace, Outdoor pool (all year)

Parking

Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking

Physical distancing

Contactless check-in/check-out, Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed

Pool and wellness

Swimming Pool

Safety features

Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals

Services

Airport shuttle (additional charge), Luggage storage, Airport shuttle

Transport

Airport pick up, Airport drop off

Superior Family Room

This family room is air-conditioned and features a private bathroom, tiled floors, a private entrance and a patio. The unit offers 3 beds.

Max 5 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Standard Double Room

This air-conditioned double room has a private bathroom, a private entrance, a tiled floor as well as a patio. The unit has 2 beds.

Max 2 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Superior Triple Room

This air-conditioned triple room features a private bathroom, a private entrance, a tiled floor as well as a patio. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max 3 guests0 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
Classic Quadruple Room

The quadruple room features air conditioning, a private entrance, a balcony with garden views as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 3 beds.

Max 4 guests 25 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 15:00 to 00:00
Check-outFrom 13:00 until 13:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printNo special policies listed.
Last updated: Apr 10, 2024, 3:13 AM

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