Calle 8 lote 3 Frente al Mar. Palomino La guajira, 446009 Palomino, Colombia
#32 of 60 hotels in Palomino
Guests' ChoiceBased on 223 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.1
Facilities
8.7
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.3
Free WiFi
7.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: May 15, 2024
Harold
ColombiaNothing!
Clean, comfortable, close to the beach.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Manali
FranceEverything, best breakfast that I had in Colombia
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Tenille
Costa RicaAll was great aside from hot water in shower lukewarm (not major issue being in such hot climate).
Lovely beachfront location at quiet end of Palomino, delicious varied breakfast options, spacious room
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: May 4, 2024
James
AustraliaRooms where really exposed and we got bit a lot no escape for mosquito's it was raining a lot when we was there so probably made it worse
Nice place to chill staff are super friendly and really kind, food and drink was also good, nice location right on the beach
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Annabel
United KingdomWe really enjoyed our stay!
Great decor, sea view, and friendly staff. Away from the more lively end of the beach the Makao was perfect for us as we wanted to relax. Their beach beds are so comfy and luxurious and give a great view of the ocean. They will serve drinks and snacks to you here and even brought out complimentary fruit platters in the afternoon! The food was excellent - I had the garlic prawns twice because I loved them so much.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 24, 2024
David
FranceThe cold showers as it was not possible to get hot showers. The waiting time for the food even thought it is important to note the food was good.
The hotel (includong the location) is really nice and the people working there are amazing (Jesus, Anderson and the others) and make everything they can (with the smile) to make your stay awesome.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 18, 2024
Christy
ColombiaThe cocktails and food could have been better. Besides that, we loved everything!
The beach is right out front and absolutely beautiful. We loved resting out on the beachside beds and the access to clean towels. The staff was super nice and attentive to our needs! We also appreciated that it didn't have loud music and was much more chill.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 4, 2024
Andrew
CanadaClean rooms, perfect location, amazing views and great service.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: March 30, 2024
Klara
Czech RepublicLoved everything and everyone
Intimate, cozy and beautifully elegant. Situated away from the party hostels but close enough to go explore easily in the evening. Everything is cleaned to the highest standard. Food is fresh, flavoured and delightful. Super practical facilities available when spending a day between the sea and the sun-bed , I.e. showers, toilets, with running hot water. Above all, the staff in Makao elevate it from a regular hotel to a family friendly experience. They are all brilliant, led by Anderson who is the nicest hotel manager. They all truly became friends.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 29, 2024
Hailey
ColombiaI can not say enough amazing things about this hotel and their incredible staff. This was our first time to Palomino, and we could not stop raving about this hotel! The hotel itself is pure relaxation, clean, comfortable, and perfectly located steps from the ocean, but the best part of this hotel was the staff. I love to see a space where everyone working there seems so genuinely happy to be a part of this little hotel family. You can sense the positive vibes, and we felt extremely welcome and well taken care of from the moment we arrived. Anderson and his team are absolutely lovely!! Even if you do not end up staying at this hotel, I highly recommend you stop by for dinner. Everything on the menu was delicious! And the hotel served up the best breakfast I’ve had in a Colombian hotel by far. Thank you so much MAKAO, for a relaxing and wonderful spring break stay ❤️
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 25, 2024
Arturo_lovetotravel
SwitzerlandAll, especially the staff; they were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 24, 2024
Christopher
CanadaI was at Makao in February and had a great stay! The location right on the beach is fantastic, rooms are clean, and we enjoyed the food and cocktails from the restaurant/bar. You can take surf lessons right in front of the hotel and we were able to book river tubing there as well. The staff are really friendly and helpful, special thanks to Jesús and Anderson!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: March 20, 2024
Camargo
ColombiaThey were so attentive and friendly.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 13, 2024
Jorg
United KingdomWhat makes all the difference at this small hotel are the lovely and helpful people working here. Always ready to assist with our constant requests for transfers, restaurant recommendations and tips for activities. Their own restaurant is really good and we ended up eating here several times as it was far better than any food we had in Palomino town. The downstairs rooms are simple but fine and with air conditioning whereas the upstairs rooms are a bit fancier, have a better view but no air con. And if you’re a dog lover, there are a couple of really cute resident puppies.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Joakim
DenmarkI think the menu could benefit from a little upgrade, and perhaps some more variation.
Perfectly located on the beach, amazing staff, family atmosphere, this place never lets us down.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 11, 2024
Pieter
BelgiumWonderful location, excellent rooms and a great family team taking care of everything. Truly to be recommended when visiting Palomino! Third time for us already at Makao
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 2, 2024
Bors
PolandThere's nothing to complain about
Incredibly beautiful hotel. Great design. Perfect location just at the beach. Calm and stylish. It's one of the most beautiful hotels I've ever stayed at. The stuff is very friendly, breakfast delicious. And you hear the sea from the room which makes it really beautiful. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Ian
United KingdomN/A
The Food was excellent and the staff very friendly and helpful. The location was amazing and the beach inviting, by walking either left or right you will have plenty to see and enjoy. Our room was right at the front of the hotel. It is a clean and comfortable room, we watched the sea from our bed and never slept so well.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 20, 2024
Carla
CanadaRoom was a little hot without a/c
Location on the beach The entire staff was so helpful, sweet and kind The included breakfast was delicious
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 13, 2024
Ines
GermanyUnfortunately our room was next to the kitchen, so whenever they were cooking we could smell it (which is not necessarily a bad thing). Also, the hot/cold regulator for the shower was broken. You either got scalding hot water or cold, no in-between.
The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcomed and well taken care of. Plus the beach side location is unbeatable.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 10, 2024
Rachel
United KingdomNo door to the toilet 😀
Great views and the sounds from the sea were amazing. Worth it for that. Nice clean rooms and great staff.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 20, 2024
Marc
SwitzerlandThe Wifi did not always work properly and the shower was most of the time cold. But for us it wasn't a bad thing.
The hotel is right on the beach and offers everything you need to relax. The breakfast was very tasty and plentiful. You have 4 options to choose from. The staff was very friendly. They were always open to fulfilling our every wish.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Juliana
ColombiaThe staff is so friendly, excellent rooms and location
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 1, 2024
Yur
United KingdomNot a terrible issue, but the curtains in the room are too small and so people from outside could see you easily if not careful.
Location is great, it’s right in front of the beach, staff are friendly and very helpful.
Stayed in December 2023
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