Coconuco Beach Palomino

"The hotel is not far from Palomino. It is a very beautiful, well-kept complex. We had the "Casa dos", a large room in the main building (1st floor) with a large balcony. The room/bathroom were very good and clean. The facilities were rather poor. There was a fridge, but it was empty. The safe was broken, so you could only use the key. There was soap and shampoo, that was it. All the lights on our balcony were broken. The pool and whirlpool were great, the beach was fantastic. The staff were friendly. Special feature: There are several macaws and a toucan that live there freely, are tame and like to hang out at reception. Basically a wonderful place to relax and enjoy. The hotel works with "Tour Aventura Palomino", with whom we booked a few excursions. Big praise to the agency. They responded to individual requests, treated us excellently and the price was completely OK. All the excursions took longer than originally stated, which means: They took the time to make it nice for us. Thank you for that. Excursions included: quad biking, Cascadas de Quebrada Valencia and a horse riding trip. Unfortunately, there is also criticism: 1) We were there at a time when the hotel was almost empty. Nevertheless, you always have to wait forever for everything. The service is not up to scratch. 2) The food is not appropriate for a hotel like this, the so-called breakfast buffet does not deserve the name. There are four types of eggs, some fruit, coffee, cocoa, juice, cereal, a bit of bread and jam. That's it. It was like that the whole time. The only variations are the types of fruit and juice. The food on the menu sounds good, but is mostly over-seasoned and not particularly good. A shame. 3) A no-go for me is the watered-down cocktails. They absolutely avoid making you wait for the cocktails. They always bring them. The reason is simple: instead of alcohol, they mix in loads of lemon juice. A certain system is evident. The mojitos were good at first, but got blander each time. Conclusion: The complex is great, the surroundings are even better. The beach is beautiful and you can walk along the beach to Palomino (I would recommend this to everyone and also to see Palomino). We were there for a week and that is definitely too long. The hotel seems to be designed for guests to only stay one or two nights. Then the bad food is not that noticeable. Personally, I think it's a shame and therefore I'm torn between satisfactory and good. The hotel has a lot of potential. Everything that is needed is there. If the service and food were adapted accordingly, it would be highly recommended and a real alternative to the typical tourist places like Santa Marta, Cartagena, etc."

Palomino Sunrise

"Basic and clean room with air conditioning. Good rates. 7 minutes walk to the beach. Breakfast is basic."

AMĀRA BEACH ECO HOTEL

"I stayed at RCH with my husband and two young children (6 and 8 years) five nights in January 2024. Upon arrival, one of the owners Paul offered our family an upgrade for a small fee - specifically, he upgraded us to a family suite, which comprises two interconnecting rooms (each with own bathroom). This configuration was our favourite configuration in all of Colombia, as previously we had been losing sleep by sharing two double beds between the four of us (the standard family room setup in the other hotels we stayed in). Thank you Paul for thinking of us and making this happen. Rooms - we were in interconnecting suites 3 and 4. The rooms are thoughtfully furnished and sleep quality is high (you can hear the waves!) The beds, pillows and linen were extremely comfortable, and a mosquito need is hung around the bed in case you would like it (though we didn’t actually see any mosquitoes). The bathrooms open-air and extremely lovely. L’Occitane essentials are provided. Hot water is plumbed in (quite unusual in these parts!), including at the outdoor beach shower. Vibes and location - the location is approx. a 2.5 hour, easy drive from Santa Marta. In terms of vibes, there is a lovely pool, bar and restaurant scene overlooking the water. The beach scenario is chalk and cheese as compared with Santa Marta (where we stayed for two nights). Here, there are no nuisances such as motorised watersports, touts setting up jewellery stands in front of you, people grabbing your feet and not letting go in order to give you a massage (all happened in Santa Marta). And while I don’t want to unduly disparage Santa Marta - the beach is truly stunning and we still had an amazing time - this is a much quieter experience, with only a few others on the beach at at time, and nobody selling things. Suitability for families - absolutely yes! Bring your children here. Just happy days on the beach - and more! Children are warmly received and welcomed. In fact, Paul went out of his way to arrange a special visit from a macaw for the children at the hotel! Between the beach and pool, and types of activities on offer, our children were extremely happy and entertained. I would like to add a special note that the people who designed the menu really “get kids”, and there are many options that our kids just loved. At one point they were fighting over the pasta al horno (I think that’s what it was called! The pasta with cheese). Interestingly, I thought the hotel was still romantic and perfect for couples. Paul and Carlos are nailing it! Activities - we were truly touched by the effort Carlos went to in planning our activities. We told Paul (in the first instance, then Carlos) what our interests were, and they curated a little itinerary for us. The flamingo experience was truly world-class and I hope that this attraction will be developed sustainability if and when it becomes more popular! Fingers crossed. But pre-kids, hubby and I saw flamingoes in four countries - Chile, E"

Hotel Chiniu

"Just as announced, quiet environment and decent local food. We went in high season, large group and stay all days on the hotel, plenty of resources for kids and family to play. Beach is not For swimming, just For the photos. Tons of birds around the place."

Dreamer Palomino

"This hotel is honestly the best I have ever stayed in. Everything about it made my vacation feel easy, comfortable, and enjoyable. The staff were always friendly and helpful, ready to answer any question and make sure I had what I needed. The room was clean, cozy, and well-designed, with small details that really made a difference. The breakfast was fresh and tasty every morning, and the location made it simple to get anywhere I wanted. I didn’t have to worry about anything, which let me truly relax. If you are looking for the best hotel, this is definitely the one."

Huku Beach Hostel Palomino

"We spent 3 days there to chill and it was great! The pool is amazing and it’s next to the beach even though the beach isn’t beautiful. The food is good enough and the staff is nice. The rooms are beautiful and clean. The price is correct. I recommend the hostel to chill as the center of Palomino isn’t pretty at all."

Naio Hotel y Villas by OxoHotel

Uuttaaka Eco-Hotel

"It is a wonderful place, quiet, safe, clean, with delicious food, comfortable beds and a beautiful view 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 Its incredible architecture, they are beehive-type eco-habs equipped with all the comforts, a natural illuminated and safe mangrove path to reach this beautiful place. Thank you for making our stay and rest a wonderful experience ❤️ Everyone is wonderfully kind and warm."

Casa del Pavo Real Boutique Hotel Yoga & Spa

"The location was good, close to the beach but a bit far off from the centre. The food was good & affordable. Beds were incredibly comfy. Most of the staff were great. Very much like others have mentioned, it is very chill. I was travelling solo and met 2 other solo girls which made the experience even better. I was there for 2 nights and was upset that they didn't clean the shared washroom during that time and the dorm room doesn't lock."