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About this property
Beachfront Location: Hotel Chiniu in Palomino offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a sun terrace, complemented by a rooftop swimming pool and open-air bath.
Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with showers, air-conditioning, balconies, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include sea views, work desks, and free toiletries.
Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine with vegan and dairy-free options. An on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening meals.
Leisure Activities: Guests can participate in film nights, walking tours, and hiking. The hotel also offers a spa and wellness centre, hot tub, and games room.
Convenient Location: Located 89 km from Riohacha Airport, Hotel Chiniu is a few steps from Palomino Beach. Nearby attractions include Palomino Beach and the Palomino River.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.3
Cleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.6
Value for money
7.8
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
6.5
Low score for Palomino
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Stefan
Belgium
“Very nice swimming pool for a family with young kids. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We liked the breakfast options. WiFi was also quite good around the property.”
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Nicole
Sri Lanka
“We liked the hotel at the beach. It was quiet, but close to walk to Palomino. The staff was friendly and helpful. We got an room upgate, which was very nice. The breakfast was good.”
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Nicole
Sri Lanka
“We had a nice and relaxing stay. Nice breakfast, good food at the restaurant, caring and helpful staff, close at the beach, quiet, nice pools, close walk to Palomino shops and cafes. We enjoy to relax at Chiniu after our four day trek to the lost...”
Mathias
Denmark
“Really nice stay. Nice and clean rooms. Friendly staff.”
Kalimaya
Denmark
“Beachfront hotel a few kms away from Palomino.
Two lovely pools. Great breakfast. Nice lounge area on the beach. Surrounded by jungle, so great option for flora fauna interested people.”
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Anna
Poland
“Almost everything. Two big pools with stunning views, cleaned on a daily basis. Great staff, very helpful, even though they do not speak english. Not a big problem. Basic spanish will get you everything done. Huge room with spacious closet....”
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Mónika
Hungary
“The location is marvellous - in the middle of nature, having the view of palmtrees all around. That’s priceless. We had perfect view from our terrace. Nice pools.
Bars, restauranst start just from the hotel area till Palomino “center” - nice...”
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Isabella
Italy
“The hotel has a beautiful and well kept garden, it has hammock and a great patio! The beach as well is super super nice!”
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Kevin
United Kingdom
“Hotel is great, we got a 4 persons room for 4 days, with a fitting room and a massive bathroom.
The hotel has a lot of different places to relax - from the personal area near the room (balcony, sofa) to the hammock area, bar or garden and the...”
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Paul
United Kingdom
“Hotel Chiniu ("Hummingbird", in English) is a little peace of paradise on earth! The setting, amongst beautifully-tended gardens and tall coconut trees is a haven for relaxation and the two pools are spotless. The staff are marvellous and very...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
1 restaurant on site
Los Almendros
Cuisine
American
Ambiance
Family friendly • Romantic
Dietary options
Vegan • Dairy-free
House rules
Hotel Chiniu takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
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Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Hotel Chiniu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
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Belgium“Very nice swimming pool for a family with young kids. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We liked the breakfast options. WiFi was also quite good around the property.”
Sri Lanka“We liked the hotel at the beach. It was quiet, but close to walk to Palomino. The staff was friendly and helpful. We got an room upgate, which was very nice. The breakfast was good.”
Denmark“Really nice stay. Nice and clean rooms. Friendly staff.”
Poland“Almost everything. Two big pools with stunning views, cleaned on a daily basis. Great staff, very helpful, even though they do not speak english. Not a big problem. Basic spanish will get you everything done. Huge room with spacious closet....”
Hungary“The location is marvellous - in the middle of nature, having the view of palmtrees all around. That’s priceless. We had perfect view from our terrace. Nice pools. Bars, restauranst start just from the hotel area till Palomino “center” - nice...”
Italy“The hotel has a beautiful and well kept garden, it has hammock and a great patio! The beach as well is super super nice!”
United Kingdom“Hotel is great, we got a 4 persons room for 4 days, with a fitting room and a massive bathroom. The hotel has a lot of different places to relax - from the personal area near the room (balcony, sofa) to the hammock area, bar or garden and the...”
