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Reviews of Selina Palomino

Troncal del Caribe, a 800 metros del Corregimiento de Palomino, 446009 Palomino, Colombia

#55 of 59 hotels in Palomino

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 114 hotel reviews

7.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.9

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    7.5

  • Free Wifi

    8.6

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  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent staff, make you feel like home
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some noisy guests.

    The location is perfect,so you can start the day with a beautiful view of the beach and have everything nearby.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 2, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bathrooms. The bathrooms in the room where not private, the water pressure was so low it felt like showering with a drip and the bigger shared dorms although it had two bathrooms, the bathroom was open at the top and bottom. This meant the whole room can hear what's going on in the bathroom and smell too. The showers always had sand and slippery floor, which I understand is difficult to keep clean but the dispenses were empty. I liked the hostel but that was so uncomfortable it made me feel like I needed a good shower after I left.

    I liked the food options and the yoga class provided by the hostel. It's a good location on the beach and had friendly staff who helped. The hostel is pretty and a calm vibe where we were able to relax.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I asked for ealier check in and they didnt let me, and by the time of check in the room was not ready so i waited another hours…. Badly organized. The staff at bar is super slow, i waited for coffee and breakfast more than 45 minutes and had to ask for coffee 3 times. I try not to complain about staff like that but it was a bit annoying. Fan and light was not working well and light was switching on at night. Selina charges quite much for stay so at least service could be good.

    Location was great, and room nice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - little space to chill - bathroom was nasty

    - directly at the beach - pool and kitchen

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2024

    7.0
    Deluxe room is a great option with air conditioning, but access to the beach is not the best
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The bad: - Problems with running water: I was not able to take a shower at night and my wife couldn't do it in the morning. For a stay like this I consider this highly problematic in this price point. I didn't receive any guidance or work-around from management either, so very dissatisfied in that regard - Access to take the sun in the beach is not ideal

    Great breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: October 11, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Pricy bar and restaurant. The next door disco pounding away killed the evening mood. Both may attribute to the lack of patrons after dark. Sorely lacked hammocks!

    Literally situated on the beach

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: September 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Low water pressure (like in all Palomino)

    Amazing location on the beach

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2023

    7.0
    Nice and clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room got really hot regardless of air con. Bathroom was a steep walk down from our top private room.

    Lovely room, great staff, good food and drinks.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No breakfast included

    Location

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2023

    9.0
    best in palomino
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    room was hot, although air conditioner was put there and was not included, so we could support being there, otherwise, it would be impossible

    location and vibe

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2023

    8.0
    Great location, great beach bar, rooms small and basic, expensive bar prices.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Rooms are a little "pokey" no ac, food is good quality but, as with all Selinas, the drinks are overpriced.

    The location is excellent, and the beach bar is the best, in my opinion, in Palomino. The location and atmosphere is superb. Yoga and staff are good. Has a swimming pool,

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2023

    7.0
    we moved
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the grounds were grungy, the rooms were only and funky. AC is lacking or limited. missing a matts to limit sand in passages and rooms.

    great beach location and traveler vibe

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: October 3, 2022

    9.0
    Great stay at a relaxed and well-organized hostel at the beautiful beach of Palomino
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Since it is at Palomino beach some other bars at the beach can be loud during the night (mainly in the weekends). If you want a more quit night don’t book at the beach front or Carrera 6 but more in the outside areas of the town.

    Amazing location at the Palomino beach where the vibe is awesome and sunsets are stunning. Friendly and super helpful staff. Gregory did an amazing job helping me when I was sick during my stay. There are really nice yoga sessions in the morning. Cleaning of room everyday. The breakfast was also really good.

    Stayed in October 2022

  • Reviewed: August 13, 2022

    9.0
    Amazing location right at the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooms are simple and sounds travel from the bar

    The location is hard to beat and as always Selina brings value for the money! And the Daily yoga session is a very nice feature

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: July 25, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 4-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room was to hot. They had 2 vents, but it wasn't enough.

    Very close to the beach. The cutest and best surf-teacher: Braulio They have the best lemonade!!! Super relaxing spot Staff was super courteous!

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: May 22, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Dorms could be improved (beds with curtains, aircon)

    First Selina hostel I liked, maybe because it is quite small and located directly on the beach. very friendly and helpful staff. Good wifi for Palomino standards, I was able to work without any problems, nice food in the restaurant, some live music, overall relaxed atmosphere. Thaks guys

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2022

    7.0
    Good location, but expected better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lack of cleanliness and prices. the price seems to reflect the name rather than the quality.

    Good location. Good coffee.

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: May 10, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no hot water in the shower

    beautiful place, amazing location

    Stayed in May 2022

  • Reviewed: April 28, 2022

    7.0
    The resort is more for wealthy surfers than for normal sunbathers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The dinner menu prices were not matching the quality. The pillows were way too large to be useful. For the price, I was expecting a much nicer room. The choice of excursions could have been better. The beach was nice, but it was more for surfing than for normal sunbathers, there's nicer beaches in Colombia.

    The location was great! The beach bar and live music was excellent. The pool was very clean. I loved the weekend breakfast brunch! I liked the choice of toiletries in the bathroom. The welcome drink was delicious.

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2022

    8.0
    Great stay at Selina Palomino!
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The wifi was kind of spotty, especially when it rained. Came here to work but sometimes I couldn’t. Other times, though, it was possible to work and videocall.

    The pool was amazing and the hostel lies close to the beach. The breakfast is really good and there are multiple choices. The restaurant is overall very good!

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2022

    7.0
    One of the worse Selinas I’ve visited in South America
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no atmosphere and no attempt to make any. tours are expensive, kind of dirty with the sad it is difficult to keep clean but there was no effort to try combat this issue

    beach view is amazing

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: March 26, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I like the welcome drink

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: March 22, 2022

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The beach front is not so accessible.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: March 7, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    the food as ok, it could be better

    we stayed one night, my boyfriend stayed at Selina in Costa Rica and said it was great. This hostal was in front of the beach, had a great bartender who served us amazing drinks. the hostal was amazing and had yoga classes. The pool was not working when we got there unfortunately. The food was ok, it was good but not amazing. But over all is an amazing place to stay!

    Stayed in March 2022

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