Bona Vida Hostel

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Bona Vida Hostel in Ríohacha offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can relax on the sun terrace, enjoy the year-round outdoor swimming pool, and unwind in the garden. The property features a restaurant, bar, and lounge, complemented by a games room and outdoor seating areas. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American, Mexican, and Latin American cuisines with vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast includes continental, American, and vegetarian selections. Prime Location: Playa de Riohacha is a 3-minute walk away, and Riohacha Airport is 1.9 mi from the hostel. Nearby attractions include the beach and cycling opportunities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, American, Breakfast to go

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Guest reviews

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Hamilton
Colombia Colombia
“Excelente Hostel buena localización , excelente servicio, atención y limpieza.”
Chiara
Colombia Colombia
“Nice location, close to the beach and restaurants. The pool is nice and clean.”
Alanah
Canada Canada
“Only stayed here a night on our way to do a tour of the desert. They let me leave my big bag in their baggage storage room which was so helpful. The rooftop hangout area was really nice.”
Carlos
Colombia Colombia
“The facilities were quite clean. The bathrooms remained clean every hour just like the whole hostel. The included breakfast was quite complete and the location is 2 blocks from the sea which is great.”
Penfold
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Honestly no complaints about this hostel it was clean, spacious, had bathrooms with seats, soap and shampoo in, the pool is nice, good AC at night, staff were friendly, stored luggage for no extra cost, price is great including breakfast”
Claudia
Italy Italy
“The staff was very nice. Central location, 5 min walk from the beach. They also helped us to organize the tour in Guajira”
Shemushi
United States United States
“The breakfast, the shared areas, hammock in the room.”
Evelyne
Switzerland Switzerland
“it’s really nice and good people there bur the ac doesn’t work properly so it’s eather cold or really hot”
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great price. Large dorm with curtain round bed so felt private.”
Katharina
Germany Germany
“We stayed at the end of June 2025 in Bona Vida Hostel. The rooms are exactly as shown in the picture and the bed was comfy with sufficient plugs next to the bed. The location is great - close to the beach and most cafes and restaurants in town....”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    American • Mexican • Latin American
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Bona Vida Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

House rules

Bona Vida Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bona Vida Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 52619

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