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The Dreamer Hostel

cr 51, 26D-161 (diagonal 32) Los Trupillos de Mamatoco, Santa Marta 5, Colombia
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW via mobile

First of all, Palomino is not the idyllic beauty spot described by many a travel guide. It is at best a long stretch of dirtyish characterless beach with some bric-a-brac developments peppered with backpackers learning to surf or go tubing. The sea is too rough to swim in and that leaves little to do except read another John Grisham novel... More

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Taos, New Mexico, United States
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7 hotel reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

This is a great hostel that is run by great owners and wonderful staff. The food is great, the pool is wonderful and the hostel is kept clean by a very friendly staff. Close to Minca and Tayrona National Park.

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San Gil, Colombia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

This place is well set up for doing activities around Santa Marta like Ciudad Perdida trek, Tayrona Park, etc. It isnot really in Santa Marta, but a cop 1200 bus or cop 5000 taxi will get you there. The rooms are very clean and have large lockers. The pool is nice and most people seem to hang out there. There... More

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Cologne, Germany
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

Hi all, if you want to travel around in the nearby area of santa marta this is the place to go to. They offer you all tours and information regarding the most interesting stuff (Tyrona nacional park, ciudad perdida hiking trip, Palomino tubing). They store your stuff for free and help you organize everything. The staff is super friendly and... More

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

this hostel is located in a residential neighbourhood outside of Santa Marta centre. The area is surrounded by affluent housing and is quiet and safe. It is near to a large mall with several ATMs and food choices and is a 10-15 min cab into santa marta central. The hostel has a great communal area, with a good bar, decent,... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013 via mobile

Delish pool, great food, v clean and such lovely lovely staff. Only real downside is that its a taxi ride to anywhere and you dont get your own key for your room which is a little unnerving! Would abso pop back again.

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Toronto, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

Stayed at the dreamers hostel in Palomino. was fabulous - beautiful beach, nice pool, clean, good pizza though the restaurant at a different hostel on the beach is better. HOWEVER I booked an overnight trip to the desert from Riohacha through this Dreamers ($180KPesos). The trip was really bad. Instead of seeing many places, we only went to one, our... More

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New York City, New York
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18 hotel reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

I made the dreamer hostel my base in Santa Marta. It's perfectly located for getting out to Tayrona and Palomino and beyond so in between trips out of town I stayed here on and off for over a week. It's also very close to the bus terminal for when you want to head off to other places in Colombia. The... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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15 hotel reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

This hostel provides clean and spacious private rooms as well as nice dorms. The pool is large, clean and perfect to waste the day away. It's not located close to the beach in Santa Marta, but is in a great location if you want to use it as a base for jumping over to Taganga for a night of partying.... More

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Miami Beach, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

My stay at the dreamers was awesome!!. My first impression once I got in was like I just arrived to paradise. The open courtyard with the pool, the hammocks, the bar, the guest kitchen are facilities that invite you to interact with others travellers and a plus when you are travelling by your own like me. I highly recommend to... More

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Additional Information about The Dreamer Hostel

Also Known As:
The Dreamer Hotel Santa Marta
The Dreamer Hotel
Address: cr 51, 26D-161 (diagonal 32) Los Trupillos de Mamatoco, Santa Marta 5, Colombia
Region: Colombia > Magdalena Department > Santa Marta District > Santa Marta
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Restaurant Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 44 Speciality lodging in Santa Marta
Price range (per night): RM51 - 124
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
The Dreamer bring to Santa Marta a new concept in QUALITY BUDGET ACCOMODATIONS, here you can indulge in a bit of luxory at backpackers rates.Escape from the caribbean hot enjoying our big swimming pool, hammocks and garden, available guest kitchen, TV lounge, Bar and Italian Restaurant...Our Vibe is relaxed.The hostel is located in a strategic position just outside the crowded city center but on the way to the Tayrona park,Minca,Taganga and Rodadero. Bus Station is three minutes ride away and in the immediate area you'll find supermarkets,Cinema,ATM etc travellers from all walks of life are welcome ... more   less 
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