Bona Vida Hostel

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Scored 8.9
Rated excellent

Excellent location!

9.4

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About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Bona Vida Hostel in Ríohacha offers family rooms with private bathrooms, air-conditioning, and garden or pool views. Each room includes a work desk, TV, and free WiFi. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. The property features a lounge, games room, and outdoor seating areas. Additional amenities include a shared kitchen, washing machine, and bicycle parking. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American, Mexican, and Latin American cuisines with vegetarian and vegan options. Breakfast is available continental, American, and vegetarian. Prime Location: Located 1.9 mi from Riohacha Airport and a 3-minute walk to Playa de Riohacha, the hostel provides easy access to local attractions.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, American, Breakfast to go

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
and
4 bunk beds
1 queen bed
1 bunk bed
2 bunk beds
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2 queen beds
2 full beds
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1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Alanah
Canada Canada
“Only stayed here a night on our way to do a tour of the desert. They let me leave my big bag in their baggage storage room which was so helpful. The rooftop hangout area was really nice.”
Carlos
Colombia Colombia
“The facilities were quite clean. The bathrooms remained clean every hour just like the whole hostel. The included breakfast was quite complete and the location is 2 blocks from the sea which is great.”
Penfold
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Honestly no complaints about this hostel it was clean, spacious, had bathrooms with seats, soap and shampoo in, the pool is nice, good AC at night, staff were friendly, stored luggage for no extra cost, price is great including breakfast”
Claudia
Italy Italy
“The staff was very nice. Central location, 5 min walk from the beach. They also helped us to organize the tour in Guajira”
Shemushi
United States United States
“The breakfast, the shared areas, hammock in the room.”
Evelyne
Switzerland Switzerland
“it’s really nice and good people there bur the ac doesn’t work properly so it’s eather cold or really hot”
Mary
United States United States
“The staff is awesome. I'm terrible with names, but the evening bartender/manager is so welcoming, with her big smile and positive energy. (And also a great voice - wea!aaa had an impromptu sing along night with my nephew on guitar.) The property:...”
Leona
United States United States
“Amazing staff, esp Jan the receptionist guy. Wonderful facilities. Amazing breakfast. Private dorm beds. Great location. Highly recommend!”
Catalina
Colombia Colombia
“la piscina es genial, el bar es súper lindo y la chica del bar prepara unos excelentes cocktails”
Katharina
Germany Germany
“We stayed at the end of June 2025 in Bona Vida Hostel. The rooms are exactly as shown in the picture and the bed was comfy with sufficient plugs next to the bed. The location is great - close to the beach and most cafes and restaurants in town....”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    American • Mexican • Latin American
  • Open for
    Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

Amenities of Bona Vida Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.8

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

Bona Vida Hostel takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bona Vida Hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

License number: 52619