Santa Marta · Colombia
The Journey Hostel
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The Journey Hostel sits high up with wide jungle and valley views, and the pool and dining areas make the most of that setting. It is a strong base for Tayrona, with easy access to the park and to Santa Marta. There is food and drink on site, plus shared dinners, evening games, and a lively common area. Room setups vary a lot: some are open to the outside, while others are enclosed dorms with air conditioning. That makes the experience feel quite different depending on the room type. Expect a place with plenty of energy and very little quiet. Music can run loud into the evening, and the social scene is part of the appeal. For a short, social stop with big scenery, this hostel has a clear identity.
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- Music can be loud late into the night.
- Wi-Fi may not reach the rooms.
- Hot water and power can be unreliable.
- Some rooms feel hot, humid, or mold-prone.
- Lockers are small.
- Cash has gone missing from locked lockers in multiple recent cases.
- Birds can get into some rooms.
- There is a steep walk up to the property.