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Hostel Taganga Pelican

Carrera 2 No.17-04, Taganga, Colombia
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Hostel Taganga Pelican
3.5 of 5 stars 10 Reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011 via mobile
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Didn't get through the door. Booked on minihostels.com for six days over new year and paid a deposit. When we arrived pelikan said they did not deal with minihostel and that they were booking people without authorization. But luck would have it, our rooms were available, just at a much higher price than we had booked at, and is quoted... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed December 8, 2011

Private rooms available, although they will charge you per person. It is easy to find, right at the entrance to town, and there is an ATM machine next door. Good breakfast on pretty front porch with hammocks. We were without water and electricity for a few days, and this seems to happen often. Most of the building is open air,... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 22, 2011

Reading some of the reviews of Taganga you could quite easily get put off going there if you believe it's party town reputation, however this hostel means you can enjoy the best of Taganga, but still get a good nights sleep! Located 100m form the seafront means you only have a short walk to the restaurants and beach bars and... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2011 via mobile

Really nice staff, clean rooms. Good place to meet other travellers and really close to beach and police station!

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Oslo, Norway
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2010

This hotel is a good choice in Taganga. The location on the 'main' road is perfect. You are not disturbed by the beach bars and clubs a block to the south and you can jump on and off the minivans to Santa Marta right outside. The owners are very friendly and acommodating. There's wi fi and breakfast is available. The... More

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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