Tay Beach Hotel Tayrona

A very quiet hotel... Pros nice facilities, very quiet, comfortable room, bathrooms with tub (very nice), full relax, nice pool, pet friendly. Cons; very expensive food vs quality, you can't swim in the sea (very strong waves), mosquitoes, it's not a beach for children, the service is terrible, they don't speak English, wifi works only in certain parts. Recommendations; Bring your drinks (beer, water, snacks), mosquito repellent, contact travel agencies in advance for tours.

This was exactly what my wife and I needed ... a quiet place, nice accomodations, a good restaurant and bar. Good delicious food, breakfast, lunch and diner. Nice cocktails at the bar. The place is well taken care of. Tidy, airy, light. The waiters/waitresses are super friendly. And even though I don't speak a word Spanish I've always got served very well. After a 4day hike to Ciudad Perdida de Santa Marta we weren't interested in making day trips to places nearby but there there are excursions available. We had a wonderful stay and will surely recommend this to my friends. Kind regards, John

If you need a few days to relax your body and mind — this is the place tropical conditions - relax under tree and feel the ocean wave and breeze Wall along the beach - food few options but good…. Just relaxxxx

it was nice but over priced in comparison

This hotel is FANTASTIC- We were afraid to to a couple of bad reviews, but dont be, the staff its friendly, the place its a paradise the pool its clean, drinks are very good, food its limited but tasty, the rooms are beautiful amd decorated according to the place, really enjoyed the complementary oils and the massage in front of beach, as well as the free yoga lessons. Perfrct to reconnect with my partner

You MUST stay here! It is paradise! The moment we came down the windy dirt path off the main road and stepped foot on the property we were taken back by the quiet. There was a peace and tranquility that came over us. Greeted by a warm staff who offered us fresh drinks, my kids flopped down in one of many swinging chairs hammocks or loungers. The thatched roofs seemed to instantly absorb all the noise. And this was just the open air lobby! The pool was pristine. The grounds were impeccable. The elevated open air massage room was right from a dream. Getting a massage to the sound of the ocean is like nothing else on Earth. The breakfast buffet with fresh fruit - the pool table and table tennis and bar with fresh piña coladas and frappe limonadas (and I’m just talking kids drinks) was great. You could stay here for a week and do nothing else. Of course we didn’t do that. We sailed out of Santa Marta and visited the luxurious beaches of La Tayrona - and you should too! But this spot is definitely a must! We will be back!

Our extended family was recently the Hotel Tay Beach for a wedding. The visuals there are stunning...it truly looks like paradise. Additionally, the frontline staff were exceptionally kind and consistently went out their way to ensure we were happy. That said, there are good reasons that I have rated it as average. First, dealing with them in the leadup to the trip was difficult. Getting an answer on email took persistence. Second, the food prepared by the hotel was just okay. Third (and related), the prices for everything there were very high, even inflated. Our Colombian family found out that prices for rooms, drinks, and food were inflated - they said - because many on the trip were from the US and Europe. I wouldn't mind if we got our money's worth, but, again, the food was average, the cocktails watered down, and the rooms, though visually nice, were very basic. I get it, it is an eco-resort, but for the price, I would have expected a little more attention to detail. Fourth, my impression was that the pool was not sufficiently chlorinated. There was a sort of dirty film on the surface and a lot of debris. Fifth, a lot of people ended up getting sick. To be fair, there is no consistency in the symptoms and illnesses (several had GI issues and I had badly infected bites of some sort), so I can't tell the source...eco resorts are close to all kinds of nature by definition. Finally, almost everyone I spoke to had issues with the final bill in terms of additional charges. This could be because they use paper receipts for everything and, at a party, there were a lot of drinks ordered. I offer the above as feedback to the hotel and knowledge for the traveler. I did not hate the place (it is MUCH better than one of its neighboring resorts we stayed at a couple years ago). If you are an experienced traveler and looking for a unique place close to the national park and other attractions, go for it. It really is beautiful. Just check the bill and use more repellent than I did. If you are not sure, you may want to consider the Mariott in Santa Marta and taxi to the sites.

Nice place and quiet, great to have a relaxing time. The staff was great, very attentive and very inclined towards helping you have a great time. A great place to spend time and relax in front of the beach