Name: La Ponderosa Reserve
Address: Los Linderos km51 mas 200 mts Troncal Del Caribe, 470009 Buritaca, Colombia, Los Linderos km51 mas 200 mts Troncal Del Caribe, Magdalena, 470009, Colombia
Rating: 8.8

La Ponderosa Reserve

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About this property

Beachfront Location: La Ponderosa Reserve in Santa Marta offers a private beach area and a lush garden. Guests can relax by the shore or enjoy the sun on the beachfront. Comfortable Accommodations: The hostel features a restaurant, bar, and free WiFi. Private bathrooms and dining areas ensure a comfortable stay. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves vegetarian meals for lunch and dinner, including Indian, Italian, Malaysian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, local, and Asian cuisines. Activities and Entertainment: Guests can participate in evening entertainment, culture classes, and live music. Additional activities include film nights, walking tours, and hiking. Convenient Location: Located 76 km from Simón Bolívar International Airport, the hostel provides easy access to nature trips and the beach. Highly rated for its convenient location.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.7)

Breakfast info

Vegetarian

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Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Standard Double Room 1 double bed
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Deluxe Double Room 1 double bed
Standard Double Room 1 double bed
Bunk Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room 1 bunk bed
Deluxe Double Room with Shower 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Free WiFi

Guests who stayed here loved

Anna

United Kingdom

“We stayed in the cabañas and they are beautiful. An al fresco shower is such a great touch. The permaculture tour was wonderful too, so insightful and interesting. They are doing some really special work there. I cannot flaw the place. It is a...”

Sam

United Kingdom

“Amazing location, we have been travelling for 8 months and this has been our favourite hostel. We met great people here, the staff were great and the activities all fun. The food was also some of the best we have had in our whole trip.”

Ren

United Kingdom

“This is the most beautiful and welcoming hostel on the north coast. From the staff, volunteers and tranquil location its best hostel around. I stayed on the north coast for three months and found it so hard to leave Ponde - thanks for everything...”

Hannah

United Kingdom

“Beautiful place in the middle of nowhere. It’s so peaceful and surrounded by nature, and the food is incredible. It was our favourite place we stayed in our whole time in Colombia.”

Charlie

France

“The access to the river is great, the property is beautiful and the staff is super nice! Also the food is amazing!!”

Alex

Morocco

“One of the best places I have ever stayed. Isolated paradise up in the mountains, definitely worth the 40 minutes Moto taxi. The fact it's a sustainable, zero waste, permaculture project makes your stay so much more meaningful. The communal meals...”

Zoe

United Kingdom

“Love this place, second time visiting and it gets better and better. It’s a glorious peaceful spot in the jungle and with a river beach. Getting there is part of the adventure, food was delicious- all veggie and the vibe is very friendly and...”

Paige

United Kingdom

“The location is phenomenal - amazing jungle, natural pool and beach for swimming and mountain views. The food is amazing and the activities (walks, yoga, games) create a lovely atmosphere.”

Hanna

Germany

“What's not to love about this place? Attracts such sweet souls, insane nature whenever you go, amazing vegetarian food with proper serving sizes and a pack of lovely animals. Worth the bumpy ride!”

Lilli

United Kingdom

“Food was the best we’ve eaten in colombia - and all vegetarian. The journey to get there was exciting and breathtaking. The spot was unique, relaxing and full of nature. Staff and volunteers (and other guests!) were all epic.”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site

Restaurant #1

Cuisine
Indian • Italian • Malaysian • Mediterranean • Middle Eastern • Local • Asian
Open for
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Ambiance
Family friendly
Dietary options
Vegetarian

House rules

La Ponderosa Reserve takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00 to 17:00

You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

Check-out

Until 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 option.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

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

Pets

Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

There is a river crossing via raft to arrive here, due to the rainy season guests MUST get here before 2pm in the afternoon as the river can rise and occasionally the crossing must be closed to ensure their safety.

Please inform La Ponderosa Reserve 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.

License number: 114199