Intimate, cozy and beautifully elegant. Situated away from the party hostels but close enough to go explore easily in the evening. Everything is cleaned to the highest standard. Food is fresh, flavoured and delightful. Super practical facilities available when spending a day between the sea and the sun-bed , I.e. showers, toilets, with running hot water. Above all, the staff in Makao elevate it from a regular hotel to a family friendly experience. They are all brilliant, led by Anderson who is the nicest hotel manager. They all truly became friends.

Klara Czech Republic

I can not say enough amazing things about this hotel and their incredible staff. This was our first time to Palomino, and we could not stop raving about this hotel! The hotel itself is pure relaxation, clean, comfortable, and perfectly located steps from the ocean, but the best part of this hotel was the staff. I love to see a space where everyone working there seems so genuinely happy to be a part of this little hotel family. You can sense the positive vibes, and we felt extremely welcome and well taken care of from the moment we arrived. Anderson and his team are absolutely lovely!! Even if you do not end up staying at this hotel, I highly recommend you stop by for dinner. Everything on the menu was delicious! And the hotel served up the best breakfast I’ve had in a Colombian hotel by far. Thank you so much MAKAO, for a relaxing and wonderful spring break stay ❤️

Hailey Colombia

I was at Makao in February and had a great stay! The location right on the beach is fantastic, rooms are clean, and we enjoyed the food and cocktails from the restaurant/bar. You can take surf lessons right in front of the hotel and we were able to book river tubing there as well. The staff are really friendly and helpful, special thanks to Jesús and Anderson!

Christopher Canada

What makes all the difference at this small hotel are the lovely and helpful people working here. Always ready to assist with our constant requests for transfers, restaurant recommendations and tips for activities. Their own restaurant is really good and we ended up eating here several times as it was far better than any food we had in Palomino town. The downstairs rooms are simple but fine and with air conditioning whereas the upstairs rooms are a bit fancier, have a better view but no air con. And if you’re a dog lover, there are a couple of really cute resident puppies.

Jorg United Kingdom

Wonderful location, excellent rooms and a great family team taking care of everything. Truly to be recommended when visiting Palomino! Third time for us already at Makao

Pieter Belgium

Incredibly beautiful hotel. Great design. Perfect location just at the beach. Calm and stylish. It's one of the most beautiful hotels I've ever stayed at. The stuff is very friendly, breakfast delicious. And you hear the sea from the room which makes it really beautiful. I will definitely stay here again.

Bors Poland

The Food was excellent and the staff very friendly and helpful. The location was amazing and the beach inviting, by walking either left or right you will have plenty to see and enjoy. Our room was right at the front of the hotel. It is a clean and comfortable room, we watched the sea from our bed and never slept so well.

Ian United Kingdom

The staff goes above and beyond to make you feel welcomed and well taken care of. Plus the beach side location is unbeatable.

Ines Germany

Great views and the sounds from the sea were amazing. Worth it for that. Nice clean rooms and great staff.

Rachel United Kingdom

The hotel is right on the beach and offers everything you need to relax. The breakfast was very tasty and plentiful. You have 4 options to choose from. The staff was very friendly. They were always open to fulfilling our every wish.

Marc Switzerland