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A good location for a relaxing holiday in Palomino, Jaba Jan Hostal is a guest house surrounded by views of the river. The property features a private beach area, fitness center, and private parking among other facilities. This guest house provides a garden and a shared lounge. The guest house offers mountain views, a sun terrace, and free Wifi is available throughout the property. At the guest house, each unit comes with a outdoor furniture. Vegetarian and vegan breakfast options with pancakes and fruit are available every morning at the guest house. Guests may eat at the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, and cocktails. Guests can take advantage of yoga classes held on site. The area is popular for hiking, and bike rental is available at Jaba Jan Hostal. With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this guest house offers plenty of opportunities to chill out. The nearest airport is Riohacha Airport, 53 miles from the accommodation.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.8
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
7.9
High score for Palomino
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Rendon
    United States of America United States of America
    I enjoyed yoga and salsa class while I was there. I like that their meals were not a fixed menu . As a solo female traveler I appreciated that the hostel would call a moto 🏍️ to pick me up at the hostel so I didn’t have to stand on a lonely road to...
  • Bo
    United States of America United States of America
    The vibes here were awesome. A whole bunch of travelers from around the world. Great people to connect to. Great beach, river, food and activities. I would highly recommend.
  • Laura
    United States of America United States of America
    Great party vibes. Easy to meet others. The natural setting was amazing.

Managed by Dean King

Company review score: 9.7Based on 133 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Our team are happy to invite you to a home from home it is fully equiped and ready to welcome you. We have lots of different areas to chill out read a book, strech, exersise enjoy the monkeys among many other animals in a nature wonderland to make memorable moments with friends and family. Our aim is to give you an unforgettable experience and to not want to leave. We want to be different and diverse, we want you to feel part of our amazing experiance and enjoy the finer riches life with the mentality of reducing the impact on this beautifuleco system.

Property info

Welcome to paradise! Jaba Jan is the perfect place to disconnect from the loud city life and reconnect with yourself, friends, and/or family. Here you can experience different types of nature. The hostel is surrounded by the jungle, and we have access to 5 private beaches and a river, right in our backyard. By kayak, you can access a magic mangrove, our secret peace of heaven on earth. By a little walk or swimming by the river, you can reach the river mouth, where the river meets the sea. On top of it, you can have a great view of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta. We organize a lot of group activities, such as our classic pizza night, made in our traditional pizza oven. We also have yoga every morning and afternoon, and dance classes very often. It is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow travelers and spend a delightful time. We have available breakfast, lunch, and dinner at a friendly price, always with vegetarian and vegan options, as well as a variety of drinks and snacks. There is a shared kitchen, fully equipped. Find us just 3km away from Palomino, right after San Salvador´s river bridge. Jaba Jan is waiting for you.

Neighborhood info

Palomino neighborhood is the first town of La Guajira, a place like no other in Colombia; It is located in the middle of the mountains of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta and the beach. It has numerous ecosystems between rivers, mountains, mouths, beaches, jungle, and mangroves; Here, you can find a great diversity of gastronomy, with restaurants for all kinds of tastes and budgets. Palomino offers multiple entertainment alternatives, from tourist activities on the river to visits to indigenous towns, ecological walks, and live music, and you will always find a party and the infinite possibilities of making memorable memories with friends.

Languages Spoken

English,Spanish

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Jaba Jan Hostal
Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Restaurant
  • Private beach area
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Linens
View
  • River view
  • Mountain view
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Private beach area
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Archery
  • Live music/Performance
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Happy hour
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Parking garage
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Outdoor play equipment for kids
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Fitness
  • Full-body massage
  • Back massage
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
  • Fitness center
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

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

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Quiet hours are between 07:00:00 and 10:00:00.

License number: 135579

FAQs about Jaba Jan Hostal

  • Guests staying at Jaba Jan Hostal can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free

  • The nearest beach is 2,600 feet from Jaba Jan Hostal. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Jaba Jan Hostal is 1.9 miles from the center of Palomino. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Jaba Jan Hostal include:

    • Double
    • Triple
    • Bed in Dorm
    • Dorm Room

  • Jaba Jan Hostal offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Fitness center
    • Massage
    • Hiking
    • Canoeing
    • Evening entertainment
    • Themed dinners
    • Back massage
    • Walking tours
    • Private beach area
    • Archery
    • Fitness
    • Bar crawls
    • Bicycle rental
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Full-body massage
    • Bike tours
    • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
    • Beach
    • Yoga classes
    • Movie nights
    • Happy hour
    • Live music/Performance

  • Jaba Jan Hostal has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1

  • The prices at Jaba Jan Hostal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Check-in at Jaba Jan Hostal is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.