Rio Elemento
Hostel in Minca
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Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this hostel
Located in Minca, 18 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Rio Elemento provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Smoking allowed
Parking
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
Gym or Fitness Center
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Minca
Available Rooms
Deluxe King Room
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
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Double Room
1 Queen
Sleeps 2
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Single Bed in Dormitory Room
1 Single
Sleeps 1
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Twin Room with Garden View
2 Single
Sleeps 2
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Single Room
1 Single
Sleeps 1
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££££
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews5.0 / 5.0
I just randomly booked this place and it was honestly the most beautiful place i’ve ever stayed at in my life. Everyone deserves a stay here at least once. If all the world leaders met here, there would be no more war. If I had enough money and time, I would reach nirvana here. seriously so amazing
4.0 / 5.0
Vast big property located just 5-7 min walk from Minca bus station / restaurant / center.
It is situated next to river so we can enjoy river from hotel itself
Restaurant and bar is situated at nice location to enjoy music , swimming pool and green lush moutains
5.0 / 5.0
Very underrated. Good spot
5.0 / 5.0
What an amazing place, such a cool vibe here you cannot help but want to stay longer! We booked for 2 nights and stayed 5 and would have stayed longer if we had the time. Loads to do here, the place is close to town but it has a jingle feel ot it. Great pool lovely and cool after a day out. Great music. Free yoga at a high standard. We slept in a tent, super comfy! All staff really helpful and nice. We will be back for longer!!!
Bring lots of mosquito repellent and anti histamine cream!
4.0 / 5.0
Excelente lugar para desconectarse y descansar verdaderamente, el personal demasiado atento y la comida muy rica, tienen un muy buen menú
La habitación era bastante incómoda, al momento de reservar la hacen ver diferente, la piscina bastante sucia, y las zonas de descanso bastante sucias con pelo de perro (amo los animales)
4.0 / 5.0
Nice private room with bathroom. Good setup, and able to have fresh breakfast and bites. Nice that is situated in minca area, but at the edge so you’re not in the middle of the chaos.
Pool was a little dirty en partially empty. Road to property very dark
2.0 / 5.0
Das Hostel ist an sich sehr schön. Die Aussicht ist traumhaft und das Essen schmeckt gut. Auch hat es viele Duschmöglichkeiten. Der Fluss und die Umgebung sind sehr schön.
Das Personal war von Anfang an nicht hilfsbereit und teilweise sogar sehr unfreundlich. Man hat das Gefühl, dass niemand dort Lust hat, zu arbeiten. Ich musste das Personal drum bitten, mir mein Zimmer zu zeigen; generell wurde mir garnichts erklärt über das Hostel, was ich mir so nicht gewöhnt bin. Alles muss man selber herausfinden oder erfragen. Bezüglich Frühstück gab es null Flexibilität - es ist wie es ist, auch wenn gewisse Vorschriften null Sinn machten. Auch konnte ich eine Nacht nicht im Zimmer schlafen, da jemand im Dorm von innen abgeschlossen hat und ich weder einen Schlüssel bekommen hatte noch irgendjemand anwesend war (KEINE SECURITY!!). Erst als um 6 Uhr morgens wieder jemand da war (ich musste derzeit draussen schlafen & wurde von Mücken zerstochen), konnte ich in mein Zimmer. Erst als ich mit dem Personal gesprochen hatte, dass so etwas unmöglich sei, wurde der Kompromiss eingegangen, dass diese Nacht immerhin nichts kosten würde. Aber auch das war mein Vorschlag, vom Hostel aus wäre wohl nichts als Kompensation gekommen ausser ein „Oh sorry you had to sleep outside“. Ich bekäme jedoch trotzdem keinen Zimmerschlüssel für die nächste Nacht über, da sie nicht wüssten, wo dieser ist (?!). Ab diesem Moment war das Personal dann unfreundlich zu mir, da ich sie wohl ziemlich genervt hatte. Alles in allem würde ich nie wieder ins Hostel, da ich mich nicht willkommen gefühlt hab.
5.0 / 5.0
Professioneller Tourismusbetrieb mit Zahlungen über Transponder, Großer Außenbereich mit Flussstrand, Pool, Bar, Terrasse, Restaurant. Aktivitäten Yoga, Tanzanleitung für Bachata, Massagen. Großzelt
Gemeinschafts-WC, Standard: nur Kaltwasserdusche
4.5 / 5.0
La piscine est folle, j’ai adoré les espaces communs et l’énergie du lieu. C’est pas trop babos franchement on s’y sent très à l’aise
Il faut payer une taxe pour utiliser l’eau et le café et il n’y a pas de cuisine ..
5.0 / 5.0
Honestly it was one of the best hostel I have ever stayed in. Amazing staff, infrastructure, rooms and location. I arrived a little bit sick and the staff made sure that I have everything what I need (The even bought me some medicines in The village and brought me to bed). I loved The pool, the river, all the cute swings and the holiday atmosphere which is there. It is definietly a place for You if you want to meet nice people and relax close to The nature.
Maybe it is good to mention: if you need good internet this is not a place, but I think it is due to location of Minca.
4.5 / 5.0
I loved this hotel! Everything was excellent. The staff was very nice, the environment was so magical, the food was fantastic (pastas ++). The location is right in the centre of Minca so easy to get to and from the Santa Marta bus.
My room was super clean, the smell was amazing, the movie night was so good (blue popcorn to watch Avatar).
They also have a WhatsApp group to share activities.
I couldn't book the dorm as it was fully booked so it might have been a better option to be able to socialise as this would be the only thing I missed.
2.5 / 5.0
El hostel es todo lo que se muestra en fotos. Muy bonito y el personal muy amable. Muy agradable para un atardecer en la piscina con una bedidas del bar que está al lado.
Aunque en general se ve limpio en sus instalaciones, la experiencia en la habitación no fue la mejor. Fue una de la habitaciones privadas, la cual queda cerca de la cocina. Al regresar en la noche notamos presencia de cucharachas de todos los tamaños y por todas partes, pisos, macetas, cabecero y otras decoraciones. Esta situación hace muy difícil una experiencia satisfactoria de descanso. La recomendación es mejorar el aseo y el uso de productos adecuados para garantizar una mejor experiencia a sus huéspedes.
2.5 / 5.0
I dont know how this hostel has got such a high rating. Ive never given such a low rating before. I loved the outdoor aspect of it but my bed was given away because a dog was on someone elses bed so manager said they could have mine (without even discussing this with me so you can imagine my shock when i came back to someone in my bed). That night the dogs (who were trying to bite people) were jumping on our beds as we tried to sleep. The pool was so dirty and run down looking, there was no water in the showers just little drips, the food wasnt great and it took asking the bar man 4 times and waiting over an hour for a cocktail
5.0 / 5.0
La ubicación, el alojamiento y el staff es excelente, muy lindo todo
Todo fue bueno
4.5 / 5.0
Good bed, nice bar, and 1 film night. Staff very friendly.
Toilets close, no lock working. 😕
5.0 / 5.0
Me encantó lo abierto de sus espacios!! Tenía una piscina muy reconfortante, y acceso al río con un amplio sector verde. Eso fue maravilloso.
Me gustaron los Dorms, super cómodos en general
Me gustó mucho que hacían actividades grupales, como la de ir al río a meditación y con exfoliación de café. Simple, pero perfecto.
Ojalá antes de venir hubieran informado mejor de las actividades y cosas que tenían, así uno puede organizarse para estar.
5.0 / 5.0
Un lugar donde tus sentidos están a tope 🥰
1.5 / 5.0
Rien
Piscine trouble , chambre hyper chère par rapport à la qualité délivrée . Je ne suis pas resté dans cet hôtel
5.0 / 5.0
Property is incredible. I stayed there twice once in a beautiful baños and the second in a tent. The tent was nice however I’d recommend an additional cover as the rain and moisture build up can make everything feel damp
The dampness in the tent. And I had a larger bag the way the lady lead me was over stumps. Best to stick to the paths at night when people have larger bags But everything else fabulous.
3.5 / 5.0
La nature, la rivière le site est beau
Le lit est incroyable,la piscine sale, dortoir mal aménagé, une douche pour 7 personnes,la porte reste ouverte et les moustiques entre toute la journée et en soirée moustiquaire aux fenêtres mais pas de net pour les lits et il y a énormément de moustiques piqueurs.
4.5 / 5.0
El lugar es espectacular, tiene todo para que no quieras salir del lugar, t3 venden una experiencia completa y tienen en cuenta cosas tan mínimas pero que hacen diferencia como el agua y el café gratis.
Podrían mejorar la limpieza de las carpas y la comodidad, quizá lavarlas o colchones más cómodos
2.5 / 5.0
amplio y grande
no tiene agua caliente y en general es muy templado entonces se pasa un mal momento
entraron a mi habitación a las 4 a.m
4.5 / 5.0
Yoga, rio, piscina
el ruido de los baños compartidos
3.0 / 5.0
Die Lage war ruhig und das Gelände ist sehr hübsch. Die Lage direkt am Fluss ist auf jeden Fall ein Pluspunkt.
Selbst wenn an der Bar eine Party oder ähnliches ist, hört man oben in den Zimmern nicht allzu viel davon.
Die Ausstattung hat mich enttäuscht. Das Zimmer hat sehr spärlichen Jugendherbergscharakter und auch die Bettenkonstruktion ist abenteuerlich. Keine Möglichkeit, Dinge aufzuhängen oder Trockenen zu lassen, obwohl es nicht allzu selten regnet. Ich fand die Atmosphäre seltsam und nicht so wirklich einladen. Das Hostel ist auch deutlich größer, als man von den Fotos meinen sollte. Ich mag Tiere sehr gern, aber 5 oder mehr Hunde sind auch mir zu viel. Alle Sitzmöglichkeiten, die nicht im Restaurant oder an der Bar sind, riechen nach nassem Hund und nachts bellen die Hund auch gerne mal lange Zeit, sodass ich selbst trotz Ohropax wach geworden bin. Die Badezimmer riechen streng und der „Duft“ zieht dann natürlich auch ins Zimmer.
5.0 / 5.0
It's a big place to stay.. There are a lot spots, nice music and the meals are terrific. It has weights to work out in front of the river, which are exceptional.
4.5 / 5.0
Our superior deluxe room was very comfortable, great bed, cozy, nice bathroom. Also the common areas were excellent with stunning views. I liked the bar near the pool. Very nice ambiance and fun activities. Also the food was good!
Everything was very good!
5.0 / 5.0
This place is massive! It feels like a big sanctuary/oasis by the river in Minca. Great location with a short walk to town centre and there’s two coffee/cacao farms up the road (about a 30 min walk). Heaps of daily activities - yoga, coffee scrub/massage by the river, sound meditations, day trips, and so much more. Lots of different chill out zones, comfy beds (with mosquito nets), big bathrooms, friendly staff, decent food and drinks. Very relaxing vibe and plenty of like-minded travellers to meet. Would recommend staying here!
Bathrooms for the outdoor dorm room/tents could be a little cleaner
3.5 / 5.0
The property is very beautiful with a nice welcome / reception area. The breakfast was really good. Same for the FREE yoga and coffee scrubbing classes. Great way to start the day.
If you dont like dogs this property is nothing for you. They are everywhere, not only waling (and barking) aroung but also lieing on the sitting areas. Even on the beds if you dont close the door to the rooms!
4.0 / 5.0
Good location, huge amounts of common space to chill out and relax! Great bar with great food. Brekkie was also pretty good! Nice sized pool and the ‘secret spot’ (walk to a pool in the river) was really cool! :-)
Aircon wasn’t turned on at night so it was SO HOT in the dorms.
The private bathroom in the dorm was absolutely filthy. Not cleaned properly at all. Dried in poo all over the toilet seat and mould all over the bathroom. (The communal bathrooms however were very clean)
4.5 / 5.0
Amenities are fantastic! yoga, gym, pool, location, staff- all amazing
Not very many bathrooms available and showers were very slow
4.5 / 5.0
I really liked the free yoga and grounding. the pool was perfect and close to Minca town.
it’s not very social in the evening
4.5 / 5.0
Really friendly and helpful staff. Super comfy beds. I loved the coffee scrub and swim in the river. Definitely recommend it as somewhere to stay.
5.0 / 5.0
it is really big and has a lot of nature. the staff are really kind.
0.5 / 5.0
The river running by the property was great.
1. the room was BOILING HOT and had no AC.. it is totally unacceptable to house guests in an oven, and there was no way to cool it off. Only late at night did room temperature become acceptable.
2. We hated the constant partying at this place. Too loud and obnoxious, though guests were decent people.
3. We ordered food while at the bar. I had to ask 2 times, waited about an hour for the food. Once it arrived it was good. But the wait was totally unacceptable.
4.0 / 5.0
Lovely location, nice facilities with the bar, pool and swings by the river. Nice activities - yoga, dancing, watching the sunset. Good food.
The top bunks were much higher up than normal which was hard to climb up and down from at night. The first night the bathroom door wouldn't close but it was fixed the next day. No soap in the dorm bathroom.
4.5 / 5.0
Breakfast was super nice
The employees were so helpful were super helpful
Everything was incredibly clean and the rooms were really nice and big
It was fully booked but still it was quite a chill atmosphere
If you really wanna socialize then other hostels are maybe the better choice since the hostel is so big that people are just spread all over the property
FAQs
How much does this hostel cost compared to others in Minca?
The average price for a rental in Minca is £31 per night. This rental is £12 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hostel?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Rio Elemento. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hostel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Rio Elemento. Enjoy the water!
Is Rio Elemento pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hostel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Rio Elemento?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and smoking allowed.
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