Primaluna Beach Hostel is a tropical haven, offering cooked-to-order breakfast, a vibrant coffee shop/cafe and an on-site restaurant serving local and international flavors. Enjoy the outdoor pool with sun loungers, unwind in the garden or challenge friends to a game of billiards/pool table.
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park - 1 min drive - 1.1 km
Mingueo Church - 18 min drive - 25.1 km
Buritaca Beach - 25 min drive - 31.8 km
Getting around
Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 74 min drive
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
Mora Mora - 14 min walk
Barba Beach Arabic Food - 1 min walk
Grosso - Empanadas Argentinas - 8 min walk
La Frontera - 2 min walk
Paluna - 17 min walk
About this property
Prima Luna Palomino
When visiting Dibulla, Prima Luna Palomino is a great choice to consider. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Primaluna, which serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.
At a glance
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Hotel size
13 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
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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 AM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Children (4 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets stay free
Pets must be supervised
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Room service (limited hours)
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Pool table
Beach nearby
Ecotours nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Fishing nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals
Pool loungers
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Picnic area
Terrace
Television in common areas
An outdoor pool
Lockers available
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Home comfort
Fan
Window screens
Sleep well
Down comforter
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
Stovetop
Oven
Rice cooker
Cookware, dishes, and utensils
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Daily housekeeping
Guidebooks/recommendations
Special features
Dining
Primaluna - This restaurant specializes in local and international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 150000 per vehicle (one-way)
Children & extra beds
Rollaway beds are available for COP 80000.0 per night
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, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Policies
There is no hot water on site.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Primaluna Beach Hostel Dibulla
Primaluna Beach Dibulla
Primaluna Beach Hostel
Prima Luna Palomino Dibulla
Prima Luna Palomino Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Prima Luna Palomino Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Dibulla
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Prima Luna Palomino?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Prima Luna Palomino?
Yes, pets stay free.
Is parking offered on site at Prima Luna Palomino?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at Prima Luna Palomino.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Prima Luna Palomino?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is COP 150000 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Prima Luna Palomino?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
What is there to do at Prima Luna Palomino and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities like fishing, horseback riding, and rock climbing. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Prima Luna Palomino?
Yes, Primaluna offers local and international cuisine.
What's the area around Prima Luna Palomino like?
Prima Luna Palomino is a short 15-minute walk from Palomino Beach and 15 minutes' walk from Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park.
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Reviews
Prima Luna Palomino Reviews
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9.6
Location
9.4
Staff & service
8.8
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Reviews
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2024
A nice respite, close to the beach, with good food
My husband and I would happily recommend Primaluna to visitors! Our room was large with plenty of shelves. (It's great to have plenty of space to put your things.) The pool is a bit small, but we still managed to swim some (short) laps. The breakfast is great - made to order - and the restaurant is good too. Staff was nice, and the beach is close.
Toni
Toni, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2023
Great location, awesome food, and the best staff !!!!
Jay
Jay, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor
Jan 5, 2023
Moldy, smelly, dirty, funky
We did not stay here. We contacted them after seeing the condition of the place and advised we would not be staying with them.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 21, 2023
Excelente atención y la comida deliciosa
Leidy
Leidy, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 9, 2023
Le service des gens, la propreté et l'emplacement :)
Andréanne
Andréanne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2022
MUY RECOMENDADO, REGRESARIA SIN PENSARLO
excelente servicio excelente hotel, igual a lo que muestran en las fotos, no son como otros hoteles que uno llega y son otra cosa.
el servicio prestado por todo el personal 100% recomendado, me trataron excelente, como si fuera un huésped "VIP" todo el tiempo pendientes y con la disposición de ayudarme en los requerimientos, en verdad regresare a este hotel sin dudarlo cada vez que visite Palomino.
Walter
Walter, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jun 14, 2022
Las personas amables y el servicio en general es bueno, pero el tiempo de atención en el restaurante es muy demorado, las opciones de desayuno básicas
CESAR
CESAR, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 19, 2022
Good location and OK, with some issues
Great location close to beach and evening action, with a pretty good restaurant (with many street dogs) which is also the popular onsite lounge area with fun atmosphere/live music at night. All the usual activities/tours could be arranged at reception.
Some very dismissive reception staff made the arrival unpleasant, then others had to make up for them (i.e. hotel was supposedly full so no room for us, then reservation was missing, then incorrect, then wrong room assigned, blamed booking system error, etc, too much time wasted, when in fact several reservation was there and also room types were still available). Terrible first impression.
Double room with aircon was very basic and borderline impractical, with no amenities and it had a terrible, lumpy mattress that was too old and deformed and much too soft. No hot water. 2 wifi networks provided good, strong signal.
Noisy with music and the local party scene until about 11pm, then was quiet (midweek stay). Lots and lots of mosquitoes at restaurant, room porch and in room.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2022
Super hostel! Les côtés positifs sont: proximité de la plage (5-10 min. de marche), le restaurant sur place est très bon, les chambre Guajira et Sierra Nevada sont vastes avec balcon et un peu en retrait de l'action. Les petits côtés négatifs: matelas déformé, eau froide seulement dans la douche (mais on s'y attendait), un petit frigo dans la chambre serait apprécié, bruyant jusqu'à tard dans la nuit à cause de la musique qui provient d'un peu partout à Palomino. Nous avons très apprécie en général.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 9, 2021
Great overall property. Friendly, helpful staff. Great pool. Perfect location near ocean. Just bewate for some, no hot water.
Overall, a great stay.
Jeff
Jeff, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Aug 11, 2021
El Hotel no estaba disponible por fumigación y no me avisaron. Llegamos a alojarnos y el hotel cerrado
Eduardo
Eduardo, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 11, 2021
Lindo lugar
Tuvimos una buena estadia, muy cómodo y limpio el lugar. El servicio de restaurante es bueno y las pizzas son excelentes.
Para mejorar sería el parqueadero, ya que los pájaros y otro animales cagaron todo el carro afectando la pintura.
ALEXANDER
ALEXANDER, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 19, 2019
Palomino is a beautiful on the Colombian coast. This rustic paradise has only 1 paved road cutting the town in half. The main road that leads to the beach is unpaved with huge dips in the road. This hotel is located about 10 minutes from the paved highway and 5 minutes from the beach. The location really cannot be beat. Additionally, it has one of the best restaurants in town with a cool lounge area as well.
We stayed in the private rooms La Guajira and Sierra Nevada. From the Sierra Nevada room, we were able to see the glaciers of the Sierra Nevada. It was an unforgettable experience! The rooms were very comfortable with pretty nice beds and reliable AC. The breakfast was also pretty decent.
The only negative is not the hotel's fault; power outages. On every day of our visit the power would go out for multiple times a day; not for long but still annoying with wifi and AC going in and out. That's part of the deal with visiting this amazing place.
Nearby restaurants and bars are among the best in town. The beach is one of the best in the world and only 5 minutes away. Be sure to check out where the river meets the ocean for an unrivaled experience. Oh, do the river tubing tour!
Adrian
Adrian, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2019
Todo ok buen sitio lo único malo es que al principio no querían respetar la tarifa que se oferto pero luego de una llamada se soluciono el tema.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
May 2, 2019
Quiet place
Good place
Verified traveler
2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2019
Muy bueno
Excelente
Margaret
Margaret, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2018
Superbe
Hôtel top proche de la plage et de la rue principale de Palomino