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Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar

3.0 star property

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Family Room
Reception
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Family Room | Balcony

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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KM 3 Via Rio Ancho, Dibulla, La Guajira, 446001
  • Place, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Palomino Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Mingueo Church
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • Mountain view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room

Luxury Room

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

About the area

Dibulla

At Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar, you'll be 0.1 km (0.1 mi) from Palomino Beach and 11.2 km (7 mi) from Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park. Highlights at this beachfront hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free cooked-to-order breakfast. .A pampering day can include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages along with body scrubs and aromatherapy. For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Spend the day at the beach where you'll find kayaking and surfing/body boarding. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and a free manager's reception. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Dibulla hotel include Mingueo Church and Río Palomino.

What's nearby

  • Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Río Palomino - 15 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Palomino Beach - 17 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Mingueo Church - 21 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Buritaca Beach - 39 min drive - 44.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Mora Mora - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Barba Beach Arabic Food - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Grosso - Empanadas Argentinas - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Frontera - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Paluna - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Dibulla hotel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, with complimentary bathrobes. Beds feature premium bedding. This Dibulla hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Thai massages and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Surf lessons
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia value-added tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number 190553

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.

Property is also known as

Hotel Gavia Río y Mar

Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar Hotel

Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar Dibulla

Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar Hotel Dibulla

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar?

Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar?

Yep, Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar?

Yep, Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar is a short 1-minute walk from Palomino Beach. Fun beach activities include surfing, water tubing and body boarding.

Is there a spa on site at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs as well as Thai massages.

Does Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar have a pool?

Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar has an outdoor pool.

What makes Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar.

Does Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar serve breakfast?

Yeah, free cooked-to-order brekkie is offered daily between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar?

No, Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Hotel Gavia - Río y Mar Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

SACC

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the most beautiful places to “ stay in Palomino, 20-30 minutes away from all the noise of Palomino’s night life. This hotel is located just in the delta’s river and the Caribbean Sea just a few meters away. A perfect paradise to contemplate nature…The staff is super courteous and friendly, Carolina from the front desk was very professional and efficient when finding our reservation. Homero seems to be the most welcoming and friendly, he gave us some tips and facts about the premises and Johan, a young man always willing to give us the best. If you want to relax and stay in a quiet area, go to this hotel i would highly recommend it. Good for the price, food is delicious and varied… if i ever go back to Palomino, i would definitely stay at Gavia without hesitation. Thanks to the staff.!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yonatan

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yensi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Everything was outstanding just unpaved entry not easy access in and out
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alberto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. If you enjoy more of a secluded quiet place to escape the crowds of Santa Marta. We had a rental car which made day trips and arrival quite easy (must drive some km in an unpaved road from the main road). Bonfire by the beach every night!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gavia - amazing little spot.

Hotel is a bit removed from the main road but once you arrive you’ll be very pleased with the location. Food was amazing for the price. Great service. Any special request was accommodated without special charge. Romantic spot for couples or great spot for a group of friends or family just looking to hang out. Gif Highly Recommend. And pool under construction. Hotel will get even better.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shiza

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful hotel & beautiful people

Beautiful place with the most beautiful people working there!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Maria Luisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente atención

Excelente la atención de todo el personal del hotel. Nos ayudaron con el manejo de alergias alimentarias de mi hijo, de manera excepcional. Un hotel para descansar. Muy buenas las recomendaciones de los planes para hacer en la zona.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN CAMILO

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente lugar para descansar. Espectacular la experiencia. Recomendado 100%.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es excepcional en un entorno magnifico. El hotel es limpio y seguro. Un verdadero paraiso. El personal muy agradable sobre todo los Sres Daiver Reales, Yair Orozco, Kevin Gutierrez y el pirata Edilberto que siempre esta sonriendo y muy atento con los huespeds Los puntos negativos son el dificil acceso por un camino cahotico y el ruido de los motores exteriores de la climatisacion que se ubican en el muro exterior de la habitacion.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, avec un site majestueux et personnel professionnel et tres agréable surtout nous remercions le pirate Edilberto pour son service exceptionnel et son bon humeur. Par contre, l'hôtel est éloigné de la grand route et il faut emprunter un chemin de terre cahoteux pour se rendre sur près de 8 kilomètres. Aussi, nous avions la chambre deluxe mais malheureusement tous le ventilateurs de climatisation y sont accollés donc cela est très bruyant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALBA ROCIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Rio y Mar en todo su esplendor.

Un paraiso con playa exclusiva y desembocadura del rio "Ancho". Tranquilo y con mucha naturaleza. Oferta gastronomica especial y cócteles. El personal muy amable.
Un desayuno especial.
Fogata romántica.
El Río llega al Mar.
Playa exclusiva.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

cristian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved how private it felt and that the beach was very private aswell, what I think could be improved a bit is the transportation to the hotel as it is quite a secluded place it is not very easy to get to the hotel. The staff of the hotel did help us out, but i think the transportation is something that could be improved. Other than that small thing it is an amazing place to stay and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvaro Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
¡Una joya escondida! Es un hotel donde uno puede desconectar del ajetreo de la ciudad y disfrutar de la naturaleza increíble que le rodea. Las playas son preciosas y casi no hay nadie. El hotel me prestó una canoa para subir el río que se encuentra muy cerca y fue algo muy bonito. Vi muchas aves y escuché los ruidos de monos. El personal del hotel fue muy amable y correcto en todo momento, todas las instalaciones eran limpias y quedé impresionado con lo rica que era la comida que preparaba la cocina del hotel. Quedé muy contento.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024