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Featuring pool with a view and views of pool, Puerto Alto is a recently renovated guest house located in Santa Marta, 1.4 km from Playa Buritaca. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony with sea or mountain views. At the guest house, each unit is equipped with a shared bathroom. American and vegetarian breakfast options with fruits, juice and cheese are available daily at the guest house. Guests can eat in the on-site restaurant, which is open for dinner, lunch, brunch and cocktails. Sightseeing tours are available nearby. The guest house has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 64 km from Puerto Alto.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.1)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian, American, Breakfast to go

Private parking available


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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
and
1 double bed
1 bunk bed
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.0
Cleanliness
8.1
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.4
Location
8.1
Free WiFi
7.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Joshua
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Insane place to stay!! The views are completely unrivalled.
  • Marian
    Portugal Portugal
    Puerto Alto is in a crazy location (as the name suggests): quite high in place on the mountain curve, alongside the tree tops and with an amazing view on the coast line. There's lockers in the rooms and mosquito nets on the beds. The...
  • -kenja-
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hostel with an amazing view over the trees onto the beach from the mountain. Staff are awesome and the German owners seemed very nice. Sadly missed the music festival however it's motivation to return and see that beautiful place grow.

Managed by Puerto Alto Hostel

Company review score: 8.9Based on 152 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

The project has been ongoing and under construction for the last 7 years and has been inspired by the creators’ involvement and experience in various Berlin industries including the Circus, music festivals and boat collectives. It is a community project of sorts, offering love and support to local Costeño farmers. We enjoy diversity and our Team is multilingual and multinational. We are an LGBTQ friendly business and do not tolerate any form of discrimination or bigotry. This includes racism, homophobia and transphobia. We believe that everyone should be treated equally and with respect, regardless of their race, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all our employees, customers and partners.

Property information

We are a hostel located at kilometer 47 on the road to Riohacha, about a 20-minute drive up into the mountains. We're 70 km from Santa Marta Airport and 13 km from Tayrona National Park. From here, you'll enjoy one of the most breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea. With a focus on ecotourism, we aim to make the most of the natural beauty of the land and share it with you. We cultivate some of the fruits and tubers that we later lovingly serve in our restaurant. We offer a variety of services, including accommodation in private, family, and shared rooms, a restaurant, bar, dance and yoga classes, coffee and cocoa tours, horseback riding tours along the beach or in the mountains, and occasionally, depending on the weather, we offer the exciting activity of paragliding. Our facilities are designed with the vision that the entire hostel resembles a ship, visible from the beach: a ship in the mountains. Additionally, we aim to honor the identity of the local indigenous communities, some of whom are part of our construction team, reflecting their culture in the design of some of our rooms. We have a 2-meter deep swimming pool, a bonfire area, industrial and dry bathrooms, as well as outdoor showers with ocean views. Our restaurant stands out for offering an authentic coastal culinary experience, inspired by the culinary traditions of Santa Marta, Barranquilla, and La Guajira. Spacious and welcoming, our menu includes hamburgers, rice dishes, pastas, sandwiches, breakfasts, and salads, all prepared with fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors.

Neighbourhood information

Puerto Alto is a remote eco-hostel in the beautiful nature of the Sierra Nevada, 290 meters from the highway and 951 feet high so it has an unmissable view. When you arrive at our Port you will undertake a fairly steep walk!!! and it lasts 15 minutes without luggage having a good physique !!! We do not recommend it for the elderly or with any physical disability. We recommend arriving during the day, bringing hydration and sending your luggage by motorcycle (mototaxi hours until 8:00 p.m.). You can also arrange a mule ride a day in advance. Many of our toilets are dry toilets. We use solar energy, so we turn off the light at 12 midnight and turn it on again at 7 am.

Languages spoken

German,English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Caribbean
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Facilities of Puerto Alto
Great facilities! Review score, 8

Most popular facilities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Private parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Shared bathroom
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Aerobics
  • Live music/performance
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
  • Walking tours
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Hiking
  • Games room
  • Fishing
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs COP 15,000 per day.
    Services
    • Pet bowls
    • Grocery deliveries
      Additional charge
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Private check-in/check-out
    • Tour desk
    • Express check-in/check-out
    • Business centre
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safety deposit box
    General
    • Designated smoking area
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    Wellness
    • Kids' pool
    • Public Bath
    • Open-air bath
    Languages spoken
    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    House rules

    Puerto Alto takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 14:00 to 21:00

    Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

    Check-out

    From 08:00 to 11:00

     

    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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    No age restriction

    There is no age requirement for check-in

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card Discover JCB Diners Club American Express Cash Puerto Alto accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Greetings, we are Puerto Alto Hostel, and we are happy that you are joining our intercultural boat filled with adventure, landscapes, and nature.

    To complete your reservation, it is necessary to deposit 50% of the total amount directly to our stablishments bank account; Bancolombia savings account number 916-00001376 and secure your stay with us!

    Remenber to send us the payment receipt and make sure to read our reservation policies.

    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.

    Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

    Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    License number: 95857

    FAQs about Puerto Alto

    • Puerto Alto offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Games room
      • Fishing
      • Aerobics
      • Happy hour
      • Public Bath
      • Live music/performance
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Walking tours
      • Open-air bath
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Swimming Pool

    • The prices at Puerto Alto may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Guests staying at Puerto Alto can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Vegetarian
      • American
      • Breakfast to go

    • Room options at Puerto Alto include:

      • Double
      • Bed in Dormitory
      • Quadruple
      • Family
      • Triple

    • Puerto Alto is 28.6 miles from the centre of Santa Marta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at Puerto Alto is from 14:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The nearest beach is just 0.9 miles from Puerto Alto. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Puerto Alto has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurante #1