Playa Koralia

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Km. 47 Troncal del Caribe via Riohacha, Buritaca, Santa Marta Municipality 570005 Colombia
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What you can expect during your stay
  • Face masks required for guests in public areas
  • Face masks required for staff in public areas
  • Floors marked for social distancing
  • Hand sanitizer available to guests & staff
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
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Updated 10/07/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.
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Updated 10/07/20 Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.

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#2 of 3 hotels in Buritaca
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Privacy is found as the ocean breaks on the beach and you are the only one to witness its fall. Playa Koralia gives you that experience and more, one hour away from Santa Marta (Colombia) and 10 minutes from the Tayrona park. Time stops as nature defines each space; sand, paradise, sea, fresh water, palms, light & shade. The elements come together where the rivers flowing from the snow-capped peaks of the Sierra Nevada flow into the blue Caribbean. Come enjoy the empty beaches, spa treatments, local excursions, tayrona park, the beach side bar, hammocks and time to yourself. Weather you are after adventure, pampering, sun or solitude - we are there for you (or to leave you alone!) Airport Transportation can be arranged at a surcharge.
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Property amenities
Free parking
Public wifi
Sauna
Free breakfast
Beach
Hiking
Babysitting
Books, DVDs, music for children
Bar / lounge
Restaurant
Kids' meals
Special diet menus
Wine / champagne
Evening entertainment
Nightclub / DJ
Meeting rooms
Spa
Full body massage
Massage
Baggage storage
Currency exchange
Mosquito net
Outdoor furniture
Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
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Private beach
Housekeeping
Safe
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Bridal suite
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Family rooms
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Romantic
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish

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beatrizcarbonell wrote a review Jan 2021
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The rooms are nice, and the location is beautiful. However, service could improve a lot. Food is just O.K., and serving sizes are small. Although you can ask for seconds, they make you feel like it is not your right. Despite being in a place where fruit is great and abundant, they serve very little fruit. Day trips from the hotel are good, but there are some options that are not offered by this hotel (other hotels in the area do offer them).
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Playa Korala, General Manager at Playa Koralia
Responded 4 weeks ago
Hi, As with everyone we are figuring out best practices. It is difficult to respond to subjective critiques "they make you feel ..." our staff is instructed to provide whatever they can to help a guests happiness. It hurts us to know you felt this way. Please - if there is a next time - for any issue, let the front desk staff know. We will look to ensure your comfort in a way that makes everyone benefit. ~pk
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voya9eus wrote a review Jan 2021
Paris, France1 contribution
If there’s one place I always look forward to going back to is Koralia. I love everything about it: The exuberance of its gardens; The fauna; The surrealistic wall art; The mosaics; The wellness staff; The charm of its lovely owner... There is magic in every corner.
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Date of stay: January 2021
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Response from Playa Korala, General Manager at Playa Koralia
Responded 4 weeks ago
<3 :D
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Diego T wrote a review Jan 2021
Sorrento, Italy3 contributions
This is probably the most lovely Hippie Chic eco Hotel in the Colombian Caribbean coast. Perfect location on an amazing beach front in Buritaca. Excellent service (although pandemic reduces considerably personnel) Delicious food, drinks and snacks available all day in the beach or at the bar. Live music during dinner, Dj sets at night. Me and my kids had a wonderful time
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Playa Korala, General Manager at Playa Koralia
Responded 4 weeks ago
Thank you very much. We are doing the best we can at the moment. We have done our best to stay with protocols that are effective and logical. While we are lucky to have naturally cleansing sun and fresh air, we are taking everyone's safety quite seriously.
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giovannyavbarbosa wrote a review Dec 2020
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Be ready to disconnect and truly rest. This was our second visit and we were as satisfied as the first time. We particularly enjoyed the new variety of healthy meals. The quality and flavour of the ingredients were extraordinary. We especially recommend the short walk to Pozo Sagrado.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Playa Korala, General Manager at Playa Koralia
Responded Dec 30, 2020
Thank you!! We appreciate your coming to stay very much! We are doing all that we can to provide a relaxing and safe escape :)
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Daniela3452020 wrote a review Dec 2020
Aventura, Florida2 contributions
The nature surrounding Koralia is beautiful and the views on the beach even more so. In addition, there are wonderful activities to do in the area. The highlight of the property was the food. Chef Andres does an excellent job of merging farm-to-table and wholesome ingredients with a unique twist. The reason I give three stars is because I think ownership should have invested more in the physical materials for the villas. I was extremely uncomfortable for many reason. 1. No AC unit, 2. dirts and bugs all over the floor of the villa that would accumulate throughout the day, 3. no housekeeping service due to covid which is why it felt dirty (i should mention that for longer term stays they allow one day of cleaning service and it felt MUCH better when we had ours, 4. service was a bit lacking (for example, i asked for new towels in the morning and they were not delivered until the end of the day, the staff didnt deliver umbrellas to the guests on the day that it was raining and everyone got wet on the walk to breakfast, they dont serve water when you sit down for meals, you have to ask for it and it sometimes they forget), 5. the bathroom is terrible. half of it is an outdoor shower which can be nice but not when its the only option and when there is terrible water pressure and no hot water. the other half (toilet, sink, etc) is covered by some of the straw roof of the villa structure. When it rains, it gets exremely messy and dirty (bugs all over the floor and sink, leaves, dity, etc) It was the most uncomfortable i felt in a hotel bathroom in my life. I think all of this could be avoided if they covered the bathroom better with a tent and did regular cleaning. 6. lastly, i think they need to do a better job of lighting the property at night. It gets very dark and is hard to see. and they dont provide guests with flashlights. all in all, the lace has a lot of potential and it is very cute, has beautiful surroundings, great food, and friendly staff (everyone was super nice!). If you are looking for a more rustic, glamping type of situation and just want to unplug, than this is 100% the place for you. If you are like me (are a bit more needy and need better service/ammenities), than re consider.
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Date of stay: December 2020
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Response from Playa Korala, General Manager at Playa Koralia
Responded Dec 30, 2020
This is one of those odd ones to answer. Daniela says some very nice things about the hotel. Thank you. Then she lists items that any casual view of the website or Instagram would show. The bathrooms are outside; we are a nature hotel without artificially cooled air or heated water—pure experience. More confusing is that during her stay, Daniella was overflowing with praise for the staff. She thanked them multiple times for the service and how this was the "best part of our stay in Colombia!" So I will go with a Thank you, Daniela, for the praise and agree with you that Playa Koralia "is very cute, has beautiful surroundings, great food, and friendly staff (everyone was super nice!). If you - want to unplug, then this is 100% the place for you." Let's all have a wonderful 2021 !! ~PK Ps. We are working under the current health guidelines, which mandate that we enter rooms as little as possible for guests' and staff's safety. The industry and world are learning best practices for dealing with COVID. This includes the frequency of room cleanings. A balance will be found that works for all!
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PRICE RANGE
CA$216 - CA$307 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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playa koralia hotel buritaca
LOCATION
ColombiaMagdalena DepartmentSanta Marta MunicipalityBuritaca
NUMBER OF ROOMS
19
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Frequently Asked Questions about Playa Koralia
Which popular attractions are close to Playa Koralia?
Nearby attractions include Valencia Brook's Waterfalls (1.5 miles), Buritaca (1.1 miles), and Taironaka Turismo Ecologico (3.4 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Playa Koralia?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Playa Koralia?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Playa Koralia?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Playa Koralia?
Yes, guests have access to a sauna during their stay.
Is Playa Koralia located near the city center?
Yes, it is 1.0 miles away from the center of Buritaca.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Playa Koralia?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.