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About this property

Beachfront Location: Hotel Chiniu in Palomino offers a private beach area and direct beachfront access. Guests enjoy sea views and a sun terrace, complemented by a rooftop swimming pool and open-air bath. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms feature private bathrooms with showers, air-conditioning, balconies, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include sea views, work desks, and free toiletries. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves American cuisine with vegan and dairy-free options. An on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening meals. Leisure Activities: Guests can participate in film nights, walking tours, and hiking. The hotel also offers a spa and wellness centre, hot tub, and games room. Convenient Location: Located 89 km from Riohacha Airport, Hotel Chiniu is a few steps from Palomino Beach. Nearby attractions include Palomino Beach and the Palomino River.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

American

  • Free private parking available at the hotel


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stefan
    Belgium Belgium
    Very nice swimming pool for a family with young kids. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We liked the breakfast options. WiFi was also quite good around the property.
  • Nicole
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    We liked the hotel at the beach. It was quiet, but close to walk to Palomino. The staff was friendly and helpful. We got an room upgate, which was very nice. The breakfast was good.
  • Nicole
    Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
    We had a nice and relaxing stay. Nice breakfast, good food at the restaurant, caring and helpful staff, close at the beach, quiet, nice pools, close walk to Palomino shops and cafes. We enjoy to relax at Chiniu after our four day trek to the lost...
  • Mathias
    Denmark Denmark
    Really nice stay. Nice and clean rooms. Friendly staff.
  • Mónika
    Hungary Hungary
    The location is marvellous - in the middle of nature, having the view of palmtrees all around. That’s priceless. We had perfect view from our terrace. Nice pools. Bars, restauranst start just from the hotel area till Palomino “center” - nice...
  • Paul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Hotel Chiniu ("Hummingbird", in English) is a little peace of paradise on earth! The setting, amongst beautifully-tended gardens and tall coconut trees is a haven for relaxation and the two pools are spotless. The staff are marvellous and very...
  • Roger
    United States United States
    This was our second stay at the facility. It's one of my favorites and by far the best hotel in Palomino. Great location, great pool, great food, friendly staff . They prepared a stunning romantic private beach dinner for our anniversary
  • Murrayfisher
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful and peaceful location, just a short walk from Palomino's main strip and bars/restaurants. Two lovely pools and good food at the restaurant. Friendly staff and a well-equipped, spacious room.
  • Santiago
    Colombia Colombia
    comodo, bien ubicado, a 10 minutos caminando de la zona mas turistica por lo que es ideal para tener algo mas de tranquilidad, el desayuno delicioso, el personal fue amable y servicial y solucionaron los pormenores que se llegaron a presentar
  • Natalia
    Colombia Colombia
    Las instalaciones, el personal, la ubicación, la comida deliciosa, de los mejores hoteles que habían cerca a Palomino

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Los Almendros
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Vegan • Dairy-free

House rules

Hotel Chiniu takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 19:30
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 11:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 12 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Hotel Chiniu in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

License number: 53885