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Playa Mandala

3.0 star property
Ocean waves provide the soundtrack at this peaceful retreat where travelers can relax in garden surroundings by day and explore nearby attractions after dark.

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Playa Mandala offers a white sand beach for sunbathing and ocean listening. The lodge is praised for its location and helpful staff. Guests enjoy a continental breakfast, visit the arcade/game room for entertainment, and stay connected with free WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Cabin, Garden View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Family Cabin | Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Family Cabin

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 35 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Cabin, Sea View | Terrace/patio

Cabin, Sea View

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 30 sq m
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets

Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden Area

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Minibar
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Km 72 Vía Santa Marta - Riohacha, Dibulla, La Guajira, 446009

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 126 min drive

About this property

Playa Mandala

Lodge by the ocean
Consider a stay at Playa Mandala and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. This lodge is a great place to bask in the sun with a white sand beach, free beach cabanas, and sun loungers. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with an arcade/game room and laundry facilities.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • RV/bus/truck parking, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and beach umbrellas
Room features
All guestrooms at Playa Mandala offer comforts such as safes and minibars.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Furnished balconies or patios, ceiling fans, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Free beach cabanas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mandala Playa
Playa Mandala
Playa Mandala Dibulla
Playa Mandala Lodge Palomino
Playa Mandala Palomino
Playa Mandala Lodge
Playa Mandala Dibulla
Playa Mandala Lodge Dibulla

Frequently asked questions

Is Playa Mandala pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Playa Mandala?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Playa Mandala?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Playa Mandala?

Check-out is at 1 PM.

Does Playa Mandala provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Playa Mandala located?

Nestled on the beach, this Palomino lodge is within 3 mi (5 km) of Palomino Beach, Río Palomino, and Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park. Mingueo Church is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) away.

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Reviews

Playa Mandala Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.6

Location

8.4

Staff & service

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Simply the best

The best place we've stayed in Colombia! Relaxed and exclusive with all the modern comforts, plus the food is great! All the staff were very helpful and went above and beyond to help me surprise my girlfriend on her birthday
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Tolle Lage

Direkt am Strand,überall stehen Stühle und Luegen bereit. Schattige Plätze unter den Palmen. Baden okay, schwimmen wegen starken Wellen und gefährlicher Strömung nicht erlaubt ( im Februar ist es sehr aufgewühlt )
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun in Palomino! Be aware of the sea conditions..

Playa Mandala is an amazing place for relaxation and disconnecting from the world. The beach is beautiful, but the water is very rough, with strong currents. Depending on the time of the year you should not enter the water. It is also quite far from the town and you need to walk everywhere, which I like or take moto taxis. Zully is great on answering questions and helping with any issues. We also went to the Palomino River with the tubing experience. Oliver was our guide! He knows the area very well, accommodates to your liking thinking also on safety and it is a lot of fun! The experience is very relaxing, the hike and motorcycle ride are a lot of fun too!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

luis francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Espectacular, relajante y bello lugar

El hotel fue espectacular, la atención de todo el personal fue cálida y nos sentimos como en casa. La cabaña el morro 1 donde nos quedamos tiene una conexion especial con la naturaleza, la comida fue deliciosa (nuestras felicitaciones sinceras) y queda a igual distancia de los rios San Salvador y palomino. Creo que este hotel sera uno de nuestros favoritos para volver una y otra vez.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Wenn dann hier.

Schöne und ruhige Anlage, gerne wieder.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Andreas, Theres

Liked: Cleanliness

Zum relaxen, super.

Entspannt.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

chloe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bon hotel à Palomino

Très bonne expérience, tout proche de la plage, lit assez confortable (un peu dur et moustiquaire difficile à fermer), très bon restaurant (excellent Ceviche)
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

Kllaas

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hüttendorf

Sehr gute Küche, einfache Hütten mit guten Betten, nahe am Strand. Was braucht der gestresste Urlauber mehr zum Entspannen?
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great food by the ocean and nature

Everything was great and we had a great experience enjoying the nature. The food was outstanding
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Atención nula

La atención al llegar es malísima no hay absolutamente nadie que te ayude con el equipaje, debí ir a decirles q me ayudaran con las maletas, no están pendientes del huésped! Al hacer check out tuve la sorpresa de que me querían cobrar unos precios completamente distintos a los de la carta que habían dejado en el mini bar. El sitio en general es muy bonito y óptimo para descansar
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Tranquilidad a pocos pasos del mar caribe.

La experiencia en Hotel Playa Mandala fué en terminos generales muy buena. Como recomendación creo que falta en la habitación un televisor y televisión por cable y mayor iluminación en las áreas comunes.

6/10 Okay

Gypsie

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Friendly staff but bad facilities and room

The service from the team was OK unfortunately power shortages prevented proper functioning of fan in the room. Also our tour was cancelled without notice

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un hotel para el relax

En general muy bien, la atención excelente y la tranquilidad sin igual, se debe mejorar en tener más variedad de alimentos y precios más económicos.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel frente a la playa

Hotel tranquilo .. frente a la playa ... sería bueno que implementarán el servicio más en la playa. La comida muy rica ...

10/10 Excellent

JUAN DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente relación precio-beneficio

Excelente servicio, atención al cliente y el hot en general es muy bueno. Recomendadísimo.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfecta, gran calidad en la comida.

Muy buena, gran hotel, buenas instalaciones, excelente comida, está muy cerca al centro de palomino y la playa es mas solita y tranquila a esa altura.

6/10 Okay

MARIA

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

ATENCIÓN, LIMPIEZA

BIEN, LA ATENCIÓN Y LA COMIDA EXCELENTE, PARA MEJORAR EL WIFI SOLO ES EN LA RECEPCIÓN Y LAS TOALLAS DE PLAYAS SON INSUFICIENTES

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A Nice Getaway in Palomino

Lovely location by beach. Very private with only 5 cabanas. Improvements would be a shower head for the shower instead of a pipe, and fruit for breakfast.

8/10 Good

vera

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy tranquilo, debo anotar que no son claros en los precios de las comidas, por teléfono me dijeron unos y allá tenían más altos, aunque es costosa y deliciosa, no dicen los precios de cada plato y al final la sorpresa es que pagas más... Mucho más.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfecto descanso

Es el lugar perfecto para descansar. Frente al mar, con personal muy amable, Cabañas cómodas es independientes y la comida es muy buena. Me encantaría regresar.

6/10 Okay

Marc, Stockholm

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice spot - just remember you're in the jungle!

Overall, a good experience. The location is great, a little further out and quieter than the hotels and hostels closer to the main beach in Palomino. We enjoyed relaxing in the shade on the beach - it looks just like the pictures. The food was great! Staff was nice, and the woman at the reception spoke English so there were no communication difficulties. I hate to add the negatives as I feel like the staff did a good job in doing what they could, but we experienced some power outages, rat droppings (the problem was being addressed, I was told), and the wifi was out of order. Just remember, you're in the jungle!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Not as nice as expected...

The hotel is not as nice as I expected. The facilities are clean and basic but not very comfortable. There are not comfortable chairs in the rooms and terraces. They promised me Wifi but they dont have. The manager said that the service was unavailable in all the region, but it was not true. Other than that, the service is good, the food is excelent.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Naturaleza inigualable

Playa hermosa, sitio tranquilo, la comida regular

10/10 Excellent

graciela, Buenos Aires Artgentina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

para relax

El hotel está lejos de todo, perfecto para descansar del ruido de la ciudad. Al mar no se puede ingresar porque es muy peligroso.El desayuno, almuerzo y cena muy ricos. Lo ideal es contratar el hotel con pensión completa porque no hay nada a menos de 20 km.

8/10 Good

Ricardo Ospina, Bogota, Colombia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great stay - Espectacular estadia

We had a 2 enjoyable night stay at this beach hotel. Comfortable bungalows with the basic amenities. Palomino is definitely a place to visit in the northern part of Colombia. We went river tubing which was an amazing experience. We were very happy to get back to the hotel and get delicious food prepared by Juana, the chef. Nuestra estadia fue simplemente espectacular! Palomino, Guajira es uno de los sitios que se deben conocer en Colombia. Punto de entrada a Ciudad Perdida en la Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. El hotel bien ubicado sobre la playa, es muy comodo con toldillos, ventiladores y hamacas en la cabaña. Las 2 mejores estrellas del hotel son definitivamente Maria la administradora, y Juanita la chef. La atencion de Maria no pudo ser mejor, y las comidas y la charla de Juanita son siempre las mejores sorpresas del dia. Es el lugar para regresar con toda confianza.