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About this property
Offering a restaurant, Hostal Españolete is located 164 feet from the bay, behind of Plaza Simon Bolivar. Free WiFi access is available in all rooms. The property is set in a colonial building. We are near the entrance to the bride and groom park, we have laundromats, supermarkets and neighborhood stores nearby. We are close to the commercial area of the center of Santa Marta, we are diagonal to the Tayrona Gold Museum, we are close to ATMs and bank buildings. Each room here will provide you with air conditioning and a patio. Complete with a microwave, the dining area also has a coffee machine. Extras include a terrace and cable channels. At Hostal Españolete you will find a 24-hour front desk, barbecue facilities and a terrace. Other facilities offered at the property include a tour desk, luggage storage and laundry facilities. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including fishing, diving and snorkeling. The guest house is 2.2 mi from Playa Blanca. The nearest airport is Simón Bolivar Airport.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour front desk
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Cait
Ireland
“We loved our stay at Hostal Españolete. The staff were lovely and kind people and helped us to organise tours, plan our trip and accommodated us in doing clothes washing etc. Thank you for making us feel very welcome in Santa Marta :)” - Giulia
Switzerland
“The host was very kind and helpful. Location is good, within walking distance to restaurants and waterfront. The room we stayed in was quite small but ok for us.” - Brian
United States
“The proprietor, Daniel, was super helpful and provided great tips on where to find things and how to get around. The hostel is in a great location at the edge of the busy central area.” - Kattia
Costa Rica
“A cozy, clean hostel, with one of the best internet connections I have had in Colombia +100 MB of speed. Great value for money. Juan was really attentive and helpful with all the questions. 100% recommended. Muchas gracias Hostal Españolete!!” - Mathias
Austria
“The staff was incredible. I got to practice my Spanish a lot during my time there. They were very helpful with everything and two nights I played Fifa and F1 with Daniel. Also/ But most other people staying were Spanish speakers, so if you are a...” - Aalam
India
“It is a small property with comfortable beds. Location is also good, close to the beach. Only issue might be that the beds are close and without partition and you may get disturbed by each other. Fortunately the day I was in hostel there was only...” - Sharon
United Kingdom
“Good location and the staff were very friendly and helpful.” - Shankar
Germany
“Very friendly hosts and the place was very clean, comfortable. I was looking for a place to sleep before the long Ciudad perdidad hike , ended up staying both the night before and after my hike at Santa Marta. Beds ere clean, rooms were comfy and...” - Chamali
Australia
“Everything. It’s managed by a family and they make you feel like their own family, very friendly and very helpful. They kept our bags for free until we go to Tayrona National Park and come back next day. Easy access to restaurants and beach....” - Max
Germany
“Had to make a last minute reservation as another one at another hoste didn't go through and we couldn't have been happier. All of them were very welcoming and helpful! They helped us with tips around Santa Marta, organising a motorbike to go to...”
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House rules
Child policies
Children over 10 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
The fine print
Please inform Hostal Españolete of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
License number: 98352