Playa Mandala

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront lodge with restaurant

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On the beach, white sand, free beach cabanas, sun loungers
Cabin, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets
Shower, free toiletries, towels
Hallway
Cabin, Sea View | Minibar, in-room safe, bed sheets
Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • BarBarBar
  • 24/7 front desk24/7 front desk24/7 front desk
  • Breakfast includedBreakfast includedBreakfast included
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Km 72 Vía Santa Marta - Riohacha, Dibulla, La Guajira, 446009
  • Popular LocationPalomino Beach1 min walk
  • Popular LocationBuritaca Beach27 min drive
  • Popular LocationQuebrada Valencia Waterfall29 min drive

Room options

Cabin, Garden View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bungalow, 1 Bedroom, Balcony, Garden Area

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Cabin

  • 377 sq ft
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Cabin, Sea View

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Palomino

On the beach.At this Palomino lodge, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Palomino Beach and 3 miles (5 km) of Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park. Río Palomino is within 3 miles (5 km) and Mingueo Church is within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Palomino Beach - 1 min walk
  • Mingueo Church - 20 min drive
  • Buritaca Beach - 27 min drive
  • Quebrada Valencia Waterfall - 29 min drive
  • Parque Isla Salamanca - 35 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizzería La Frontera - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Juntos - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Suá - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Casa Cocette - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Barba Beach Arabic Food - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Playa Mandala

3-star beachfront lodge with restaurant
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A terrace, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at Playa Mandala. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Palomino lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 6 buildings
  • Built in 2012
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Cabanas on the beach (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Playa Mandala offers 6 accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

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

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

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Furnished balcony/patio

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Playa Mandala

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit or credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

How close is Playa Mandala to the airport?

Playa Mandala is 57.9 mi (126-min drive) away from the Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Playa Mandala have an airport shuttle?

Playa Mandala offers an airport shuttle.

How close is Playa Mandala to the beach?

This lodge is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Playa Mandala offer free breakfast?

Playa Mandala offers free continental breakfast every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Playa Mandala?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Playa Mandala?

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

Is there free parking at Playa Mandala?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Playa Mandala have a pool?

Playa Mandala does not have a pool.

Does Playa Mandala have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Playa Mandala have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is Playa Mandala to downtown Palomino?

Playa Mandala is 0.6 mi away from Palomino.

Playa Mandala Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Kevin, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Playa Mandala
Had a great time. The beach/water was a little wild the time we were there, especially in the afternoon. We found an amazing river that emptied out into the ocean about an 1/2 hours walk west along the shore and that place was very worth it. Food was great and the chief and support were very proud of it. A short walk east along the beach were other hotels & hostels with dinning and drinks possibilities. Partook in happy hour a couple of afternoons at the hostel next to the Yoga/veggie restaurant hostile. Spent 2 nights, which was just about right.

8/10 Good

Peterboonya, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good this place for relax , we stay for 2 night

10/10 Excellent

LAURA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018