Hotel in Magdalena, Colombia
4-Star Hotel
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About this hotel
The hotel Makao offers a private beach in Palomino. The modern hotel has a terrace and views of the sea, and guests can enjoy a variety of drinks at the social areas or at the beach.
Amenities
Airport transportation available
Shuttle available
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Gym
Bar
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Private beach access
Beach access
Garden
Laundry services
Beach front
Smoking allowed
Safe
Key access
Housekeeping available
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
Map of Magdalena, Colombia
Available Rooms
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews9 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2026
My partner & I just recently enjoyed 3 nights (wish it could have been more) at this lovely little hotel directly on the Caribbean Sea in the delightfully funky village of Palomino. We also went tubing down the river coming off the mountains, which the hotel arranged for us. The room was nice and very comfortable. Being served a fresh & delicious breakfast waterfront each morning was truly remarkable and relaxing. Makao Beach Hotel is a little off the main drag (Carrera 6) but I think that's what makes it special. Good staff. Many kudos to Hilary whose professionalism and friendliness made our stay exceptional.
Like so many places these days, there is beach erosion.
7 / 10Good·Jul 2026
Very friendly staff, view of the sea, nice style. Many fans because kind of open-air room.
Beach here is not so nice. A short drive to the beach is ok unless you have no rental car.
9 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Amenities at the hotel are amazing. Breakfast was good. The staff at the hotel are friendly. There are literally no beaches, and most hotels in the area do not have beach access. The hotel has a nice sand area with seats to enjoy the view.
No beach access at all.
6 / 10Average·Aug 2026
Staff were fantastic, really helpful (for example, when our balcony door had blown off when we were out for dinner - and we returned to an almighty mess), they helped change our room and in general were very responsive. The food was also great - and the coco loco cocktails. So that would all get 10/10
As others have said, the price/quality balance is well off kilter. The first room - where the balcony door flew off - was "tired", cramped, no Aircon, and generally faded. I know that the wind was very strong, but it wasn't incredibly powerful - the door blew off because the work/materials were of poor quality. You don't need to be a carpenter to spot poor, damp wood and materials. They obviously have a huge advantage in location by being by the sea - although the lack of beach must be a headache. But the photos are much better than the reality - the place needs investment, or a change in pricing policy.
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8.8Excellent
(677 Ratings)
"Perfect accommodation right on the beach. We had a lovely time here during our stay. The center of the village is a couple of minutes walk (over the beach). The staff is really lovely and you can real..."
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