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6-13 Calle 19, 470004 Santa Marta, Colombia

#92 of 237 hotels in Santa Marta

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 79 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    9.1

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free Wifi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: June 25, 2025

    8.0
    A pleasant small hotel with friendly staff located in easy reach of the main attractions in Santa Marta city centre.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was odd that there was neither butter nor jam to accompany the breakfast toast - just industrial grade margarine! This made it impossible to opt for a continental style breakfast of toast, jam, fruit and coffee.

    It’s location. The room was spacious. Pleasant roof terrace.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 21, 2025

    8.0
    Felt secure and comfortable and far enough from the loud center streets
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The ac was not placed in a good location and it might not be the right capacity

    Location, breakfast included, security

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was simple, the tv wasn’t working

    Was clean and comfy

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    8.0
    Good place for a relaxed family stay, excellent value
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise from the street can be a lot at times.

    Location close to the centre and 2 minutes from a big supermarket. Roof terrace is brilliant with a small pool, hammocks to chill out and tables in the shade. Rooms functional for families. Staff friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 10 nights

    the noise of the center is better to stay only few days

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2025

    9.0
    Nice hostel in central loc
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast wasn't too impressive, but it was useful to have it included - we could save some time in the morning.

    Nice location (close to the restaurants and to mercado from where there are buses to Minca / Tayrona). And friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really noisy until 2am with loud music from the streets.

    Nice and clean rooms with aircon. As the name indicates it is apartments without a reception. We stayed only one night but they are probably better for a few nights, when you have learned how the locks works etc. Nice pool on the terrasse.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The breakfast is very simple and the bathroom was not super clean.

    It is a great location, the women who received us were very kind, and the rooftop is quite nice to hangout for a bit.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 5, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No flexibility around late check out, no smart tv

    Location, very quiet

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 17, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It can be noisy at night, particularly on the weekends with multiple speakers seemingly in competition. One thing that was odd, there were no pots or pans for cooking. There were plates and spoons and the microwave, so good for reheating restaurant takeout

    This apartment is quite new and though not large is very comfortable. Wifi and a/c were good and kitchen had a small refrigerator, microwave and 2 gas burners. Breakfast provided was always fresh and good. The real star though was the rooftop providing shade, a refreshing breeze, tables and chairs plus a small pool and a great view of the city. Note that the apartment is in a busy part of the colonial section of Santa Marta, so are close to everything but the narrow streets are busy

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing - although would have been nice to have a second pot for cooking

    Perfect location. Rooftop pool and breakfast were amazing.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 16, 2024

    9.0
    Recommended stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, comfortable stay, nice big rooms, great breakfast.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 3, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely apartment in the heart of the historic center of Santa Marta!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast did not always include fruit.

    The terrace is lovely and the apartment is conveniently located to all the trendy restaurants.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: August 21, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money and good location
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast times too short

    Central but quite.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2024

    9.0
    Very nice place but make sure to get check in info before you arrive
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I did not get any check-in info (my room number or password for the key lock). Should it wasn’t for the other guests of the accommodation which had “secret “ number for the property (as nobody was picking up the official number) I would not be able to access my room. Big disappointment. The breakfast was eggs with bread every day (plus a bit of fruit), no exceptions.

    Very nice, clean and comfortable accommodation. Great location in the old town. Well functioning wifi. Nothing bad to say about the room itself, everything as promised.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    9.0
    Colourful, beatiful rooms and hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The staff are not in the facilities after hours and it was a bit inconvenient to do check out or leave my bags for holding after I went for a hike. However, the staff were very kind and we figured it out.

    The rooftop was very nice and colourful, the staff was very friendly and welcoming and the rooms were very beach like and comfy

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    9.0
    Awesome location in the downtown
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It's really close to all the touristic places in the downtown, and it's easy to go to wonderful places like Tayrona park or Minca because of the proximity to Santa Marta's market, where you can get transportation by yourself to those places. It's in the downtown, so there are a lot of stores where you can buy groceries and there are a lot of restaurants as well.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    8.0
    Good value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ran out of toilet paper and no shampoo/conditioner, also no second towel for hair, fridge was a little dirty.

    Good location, friendly staff despite the language barrier & delicious breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    9.0
    I´d always come back without hesitating! :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 1 night

    - Nothing to complain about - I´d come back anytime!

    - The room was really big (like a small appartment), comfortable and clean - You feel very independent (a bit like renting an Airbnb), but enjoy the perks of a hotel (reception, service etc.) - Good AC - Great, central and still quiet location - Very nice and helpful staff (I could leave my luggage there for a full day)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    7.0
    Perfectly located apart hotel with amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Apartment with Terrace
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - room badly maintained (noisy air condition, dirty walls and couch…)

    Outstanding and helpful staff. The hotel is in the city center near the restaurants and bars in a pedestrian zone, therefore no traffic noise. It has a nice roof top with pool and bar.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2024

    9.0
    Hotel staff make the difference
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some room displays weren’t just right and shower drains wasn’t working properly

    The attention and the food

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool wasn’t suitable for a child.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2024

    8.0
    Great. Staff were amazing!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • One-Bedroom Apartment
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room could do with a touch of freshening up but otherwise it was brilliant.

    The staff were incredible. So helpful, attentive and genuinely made the stay amazing. Location is great, has everything you need. Will return

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: December 9, 2023

    9.0
    nice, comfortable
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Apartment with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights

    we did't use the terrace (was just not necessary), bathroom had some minor issues

    pool, comfortable rooms, friendly staff

    Stayed in October 2023

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