Bona Vida Hostel

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.4

Cheapest option at this property for 2 adults, 1 child

1 × Family Room with Private Bathroom
Price for:
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
Beds: 2 double beds , 1 bunk bed
Free stay for your child
Costs 1st night to cancel
No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Breakfast included
We have 1 left
US$35 per night
Original price
US$115.36
Bonus savings
- US$11.54
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$103.82
US$35 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
3 nights, 2 adults, 1 child
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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 3 km from Riohacha Airport and a 3-minute walk to Playa de Riohacha, the hostel provides easy access to local attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, American, Breakfast to go

Options with:

  • Terrace

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Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$23 for 3 nights
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Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
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Continental breakfast included
  • 1 bunk bed
US$27 for 3 nights
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Family Room with Private Bathroom
Recommended for 2 adults, 1 child
We have 1 left
  • 2 double beds and
  • 1 bunk bed
323 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Free WiFi
  • Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Desk
  • Children's high chair
  • Seating Area
  • TV
  • Refrigerator
  • Ironing facilities
  • Tea/Coffee maker
  • Iron
  • Radio
  • Hairdryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Cable channels
  • Wake-up service
  • Tumble dryer
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Dining area
  • Dining table
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Clothes rack
  • Toilet paper
  • Entire unit wheelchair accessible
  • Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$35 per night
Original price
US$115.36
Bonus savings
- US$11.54
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$103.82
US$35 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$32 per night
Original price
US$107.73
Bonus savings
- US$10.77
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$96.95
US$32 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Family Room with Terrace
We have 1 left
  • 2 bunk beds and
  • 2 large double beds
407 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Garden view
Inner courtyard view
Air conditioning
Patio
Flat-screen TV
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 2 <br> Max children: 1
US$37 per night
Original price
US$123.13
Bonus savings
- US$12.31
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$110.82
US$37 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Max adults: 1 <br> Max children: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$35 per night
Original price
US$115.50
Bonus savings
- US$11.55
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$103.95
US$35 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • Free stay for your child
Bed in 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
258 feet²
Private kitchen
Air conditioning
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$8 per night
Original price
US$25.64
Bonus savings
- US$2.56
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$23.08
US$8 is the average price per night. This includes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 5 left
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
  • 1 bunk bed
Private kitchen
Air conditioning
Terrace
Free WiFi
Max adults: 1
Only for 1 guest
US$9 per night
Original price
US$30.30
Bonus savings
- US$3.03
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a discount.
Total before taxes
US$27.27
US$9 is the average price per night. This excludes taxes and charges.
10% off
10% off
You’re getting a reduced rate because this property is offering a Bonus savings.
  • Very good breakfast included
  • Costs 1st night to cancel
  • No prepayment needed – pay at the property
  • •
    We have 4 left
  • You won't be charged yet
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • 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....”
  • Daniele
    Italy Italy
    “Super good location and breakfast, clean hostel and nice rooms”
  • Bianka
    Germany Germany
    “Included cafe y aqua; lockers grandes y small for valuabels, every bed has a Lamp, power plug y shelf🙏; The pool has Sun in forenoon; on top of the hostel is a comfortable nice bar, which doesn't botter you to consume something, you can use the...”
  • Christian
    Switzerland Switzerland
    “People don‘t come to Riohacha for transport reasons not the hostels … This one is much better than one could expect.”
  • Sonja
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “It has everything needed as a base for a visit to the Guajira. We booked our tour here and left our big bags while we were away. We stayed in the dorm which was comfortable and loved the pool, the coffee and the great breakfast.”
  • Jaden
    Canada Canada
    “Loved the pool, the clean bathrooms, the ac at night in the dorms, and the great staff. And of course the cats too. Great area of riohacha too, close to the beach”
  • Abbey
    Australia Australia
    “Great beds with plugs. Multiple clean bathrooms. Staff super helpful with finding tours. Restuarant upstairs nice. Pool small but ok.”
  • Daria
    Germany Germany
    “+ super nice and helpful stuff + nice dorm + cool roof + breakfastoptions + location is perfect + you can leave your backpack there&explore the area ;-)”
  • Travelally
    Canada Canada
    “Such a great hostel. The whole set up is lovely and the staff are great. It has everything you need too: comfy beds with curtains and AC (set not too high or too low), a pool, and tasty breakfast + both a kitchen and restaurant bar. The other...”
  • Ioanna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Big and spacious, clean, helpful staff, laundry facilities”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      American • Mexican • Latin American
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Bona Vida Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 00:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

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
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Bona Vida Hostel 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: 52619