Wayuuco Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostal in Riohacha with free breakfast and a restaurant

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, cookware/dishes/utensils
Interior
Shared Dormitory | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry

Room options

Available filters for rooms
Showing 3 of 3 rooms

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Detached private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
Detached private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Refrigerator
Blackout drapes/curtains
Fan
Detached private bathroom
3 bathrooms
Microwave
Stovetop
Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
3-99 Cl. 8, Riohacha, La Guajira, 440001

What's nearby

  • Nicolás de Federman Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jose Prudencio Padilla Plaza - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Cathedral of Our Lady of Remedies - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Riohacha Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Los Flamencos Sanctuary - 21 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Riohacha (RCH-Almirante Padilla) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quile Parrilla - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Al Arz Delicias Arabes - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Los kiosquitos - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Napoli Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Antojos - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Wayuuco Backpackers

Hostal in the city center
At Wayuuco Backpackers, you can look forward to free breakfast (local cuisine), a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Wayuuco Backpackers boast perks such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 3 bathrooms with showers and toilet paper
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Hebrew, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Secured uncovered self parking on site (COP 6000 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Offsite parking within 10 ft (COP 6000 per day); discounts available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–9:30 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Lockers available

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 10000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: COP 10000 (one-way)
  • Uncovered self parking fee: COP 6000 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: COP 6000 per day (10 ft away)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Wayuuco Backpackers Hostal
Wayuuco Backpackers Riohacha
Wayuuco Backpackers Hostal Riohacha

Frequently asked questions

Is Wayuuco Backpackers pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Wayuuco Backpackers?

Self parking is available for COP 6000 per day.

What time is check-in at Wayuuco Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Wayuuco Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Wayuuco Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 10000 per vehicle applies.

Where is Wayuuco Backpackers located?

Located in the heart of Riohacha, this hostal is within a 10-minute walk of Nicolás de Federman Park, Jose Prudencio Padilla Plaza, and Cathedral of Our Lady of Remedies. Riohacha Beach and Historical Pier are also within 15 minutes.

Wayuuco Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019