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Hotel Arimaca

Experience Hotel Arimaca in Riohacha, La Guajira — a charming 4.2-star hotel offering spacious, clean rooms with beach views, free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and a friendly staff. Steps from Malecon Beach and local attractions, enjoy air conditioning, a restaurant

44001, Cl. 1 #8 - 75, Riohacha, La Guajira, Colombia View on map
8.4/10
Very Good Based on 916 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Free breakfast Air-conditioned Laundry service Kid-friendly
What recent guests emphasize

Balanced comfort and great location by the sea

Guests appreciate the clean, spacious rooms with sea views and the attentive service, while noting the hotel's older style and some accessibility limitations.

Guests often praise

  • Spacious, very clean rooms with balconies and impressive sea views
  • Friendly and respectful customer service throughout the stay
  • Convenient location directly across from Malecon Beach and near local attractions
  • Reliable Wi-Fi and a comfortable workspace in rooms
  • Tasty breakfast options and an onsite restaurant and bar

Worth knowing

  • The property has an older, somewhat dated aesthetic and facilities
  • No indoor pool or fitness center available, but there is an outdoor pool
  • Lack of onsite parking; parking is available a few blocks away for an additional fee
  • Not recommended for guests with mobility issues due to large stairs at the only entrance
  • Some rooms have a divided layout with secondary spaces that could benefit from better furnishing

Best for

  • Travelers seeking a budget-friendly, beachfront stay with comfortable accommodations
  • Visitors planning to explore Malecon Beach, local landmarks, and nearby activities on foot
  • Families and groups appreciating kid-friendly amenities and on-site dining
  • Guests valuing cleanliness and solid Wi-Fi for work or leisure
  • Those who prioritize ambiance and views over modern design or luxury
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About this property

Welcome to Hotel Arimaca

Hotel Arimaca stands as a classic gem nestled in the heart of Riohacha, La Guajira, offering guests an authentic Caribbean coastal experience. With a solid rating of 4.2, this hotel blends nostalgic charm with attentive service that makes visitors feel genuinely welcomed. Located just steps away from the pristine Malecon Beach, its prime position allows guests to savor magnificent ocean views directly from spacious, well-kept rooms.

Despite the hotel’s vintage aesthetic and some aging infrastructure, the cleanliness and comfort consistently impress visitors. Rooms are notably expansive, featuring practical amenities such as air conditioning, refrigerators, closets, and balconies that overlook the glistening sea. Guests often highlight the impeccable housekeeping and well-maintained bathrooms, reflecting a deep commitment to guest satisfaction. The division of rooms into separate areas, while unique, lends a sense of privacy and functionality appreciated by many.

Hotel Arimaca’s staff receives heartfelt praise for their warmth and professionalism, creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout the stay. The hotel offers complimentary Wi-Fi and breakfast, enhancing convenience for both business travelers and vacationers alike. Its restaurant serves a flavorful taste of local cuisine, enriching the cultural immersion. Families find the environment kid-friendly, while the absence of indoor pools and fitness centers encourages guests to explore the vibrant surroundings instead.

While some note the lack of internal parking and suggest improvements in certain room furnishings, these minor shortcomings fade against the hotel’s undeniable strengths: a superb beachfront location, comfortable accommodations, and a serene ambiance. The nearby attractions—such as the Catedral Nuestra Senora de los Remedios and the Almirante Padilla International Airport, just 3 kilometers away—make Hotel Arimaca a strategic base for exploring the region.

In sum, Hotel Arimaca captures the essence of Riohacha’s seaside charm with an earnest hospitality that feels both genuine and inviting. It is a place where timeless character meets functional comfort, making it a recommended stay for those seeking a peaceful yet vibrant retreat on Colombia’s Caribbean coast.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Free breakfast
Air-conditioned
Laundry service
Kid-friendly
Restaurant
Bar

Not available at this property

Indoor pool
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

AC
Artistik Channel Mar 20, 2026
10

Es un hotel clásico, el servicio al cliente fue muy amable y respetuoso. Me fue bien en la habitacion, bien aseada y todo funciona perfectamente. Muchas gracias

EA
Eunise Acosta Feb 28, 2026
8.0

Las habitaciones son limpias, amplias, tiene nevera, closet, piscina y balcón Tiene buena ubicación, al pasar la calle esta la playa y el muelle.

NR
Natalia Rios Feb 27, 2026
10

Queda al frente de la playa. En el momento en que llegamos nos entregaron la habitación, es amplia, lo que más me gustó es el aseo de la habitación y de las instalaciones, todo es muy muy limpio, los baños impecables, todo muy limpio. La atención muy buena, la instalaciones son antiguas, pero en general muy bueno todo

JM
Jecsica Melo Feb 22, 2026
10

Gratamente sorprendida, habitaciones amplias, muy muy limpias, con escritorio que te permite tener un lugar cómodo para trabajar, excelente la señal de WiFi. Desayuno rico y todo el personal muy amable. Es u hotel de apariencia viejo, pero muy recomendable, además de la excelente ubicación.

AH
Antonio Hernández Feb 15, 2026
10

Me parece un muy buen hotel, quizá podría ser un poco más económico, siendo que se ve que, a pesar de ser muy lindo y cómodo, es un hotel ya un poco viejo y la estética se ve un poco anticuada. Sin embargo la ubicación es perfecta, la vista es increíble, las habitaciones son muy cómodas y espaciosas y muuuy limpias, y hay agua caliente, así que me pareció excelente! La verdad me parece una excelente opción en hotel, eso sí, no lo recomiendo para personas mayores con problemas de movilidad o personas en sillas de ruedas ya que la única entrada tiene unas escaleras GIGANTES

JB
Jhonny Barraza Jan 07, 2026
10

Las habitaciones cómodas pero normal , tiene un estilo antiguo y el ascensor igual , lo bueno es que tiene servicio comedor pero no tiene parqueadero interno , queda uno como a 5 cuadras y la noche cuesta 15 mil pesos. Está ubicado en la vía principal y al frente queda la playa , muy buena vista. Le doy un 7/10⭐.

GM
Gustavo Martinez Jan 03, 2026
8.0

It offer great service from its staff. You can get food, if not typical, at least a taste of the local cuisine. It's located in an old building, and have a swimming pool and restaurant. It offers views of the beach from most of their rooms

DT
Dina Trillos Dec 29, 2025
8.0

Tiene una vista espectacular (La mejor) desde las habitaciones, el personal es muy amable y atento. Pero las instalaciones del hotel podrían ser mejores. La habitación está divida en 2, lo que me parece excelente, pero la habitación auxiliar debería estar mejor amoblada y acondicionada.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find Hotel Arimaca

Set across a street from Malecon Beach along the Caribbean Sea, this modest hotel is a 2-minute walk from the Catedral Nuestra Senora de los Remedios and 3 km from Aeropuerto Internacional Almirante Padilla.

  • Aeropuerto Internacional Almirante Padilla (RCH) 16 min Car
Things to do nearby

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