Calle 12 # 3-40. Centro Historico, 470001 Santa Marta, Colombia
#34 of 237 hotels in Santa Marta
Guests' ChoiceBased on 491 hotel reviews
9.0Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Location
8.0
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.1
Free WiFi
8.7
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 29 August 2025
Katarina
SloveniaThe stuff was extremly helpful and friendly. Breakfast was good. It is a very good value for money.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 26 August 2025
Zeyad
CanadaThe location is not great. It is not the nicest part of town.
The hotel itself is fantastic and the swimming pool area and terrace are quite nice.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Franziska
ItalyEverything was perfect! Thank you :)
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 19 August 2025
Peter
BelgiumNice clean hotel. Comfortable big room with all necessary facilities.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 11 August 2025
Felix
UgandaGreat food at the restaurant and included breakfast! The hotel also has a super unique and charming layout with rooms on different levels, small staircases between these, all around two pools and greenery in the inner courtyard.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 7 August 2025
Rigo
United StatesThey had very strict policies of having friends over during the day and had to pay extra which is ridiculous.
The property was clean and the rooms were great. Definitely try to reserve the room with the jacuzzi upstairs. The pools were very refreshing and the restaurant is great.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 3 August 2025
David
United KingdomNothing. It was the perfect stay for us.
The staff were great. Very friendly and extremely helpful whatever we asked for. They helped to book ongoing transport and also were very understanding when we needed a late checkout due to illness. The Hotel is well located, safe and very well laid out. It had a very relaxed vibe!!. Rooms were perfect, huge bed, clean and very good aircon. Breakfast was excellent too. Local food and great value for money. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: 29 July 2025
Beckydodmanwainwright
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing... It was perfect.
Variety of pools, cleanliness and the food was exceptional ... We are going to rebook for next summer .... Brilliant stay 😃
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 22 July 2025
Guy
United KingdomService in the hotel restaurant is terribly slow. One evening we waited nearly 90 minutes between ordering and getting the food. Even then it was my wife’s food that arrived with mine not appearing at all. Given it was later than 22.00 At that point it was too late for us to eat so I had to go hungry. We complained to the manager at reception who spoke to the restaurant staff. They said they were busy but there was only one other table occupied by other guests. The room cleaning was done very late in the day. We were generally out in the morning and back at the hotel mid to late afternoon to rest. At this time staff tried to clean the room. It should really be done much earlier. The tour company recommended by the hotel, ‘Living Tour’ are actually only a third party agent. They charged us 245,000 pesos each for a trip that they then sub contracted to another tour operator. When we went on the website of that other tour operator they were offering the same tour for 170,000 pesos each. In short LivingTour are ripping off the hotel guests. I tried to contact them for an explanation but they have ignored my emails. That is very very poor.
Lovely hotel with excellent facilities. Rooms are air conditioned, spacious and comfortable. Staff at the reception are very helpful and friendly. Great breakfast choices.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 12 July 2025
Björn
SwedenA bit sketchy people on the street outside
Very nice staff. Nice hotel!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: 27 June 2025
Charlie
United KingdomNo lifts. Shower didn't have a full door, meaning water would often spill out into the bathroom.
Staff were very nice and helpful. Room was very comfortable. Plenty of great facilities. Breakfast was good. Close to the beach.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 25 June 2025
Rodrigo
SpainRoom key and lock played up a bit.
Staff was very kind and helpful. Lovely facilities and breakfast.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 23 June 2025
Juanseg21
ColombiaLocation is not the best. Even though it is near restaurants and bars, that exact location is not the best and you might feel a bit unsafe outside the hotel.
The overall experience is great. The room was huge and very comfortable. Breakfast was very good and the staff is very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 20 June 2025
Ross
FranceSpacious rooms. The location in the town is within walking distance of all the local restaurants and bars. Relaxing swimming pool. The included breakfast was exceptional. We had a morning where we had to leave for a tour at 6am and the staff prepared a breakfast for us to take away.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 19 June 2025
Liliana
United StatesThe street it is on looks a bit rough.
The pools, the breakfast, comfortable rooms, the service.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 15 June 2025
Annamarie
IrelandThe location, while central enough to the main sights & malecon the street within which the hotel is located didn’t feel safe
Nice size well equipped rooms
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: 14 June 2025
Toby
United KingdomBeautifully laid out in the middle of town. Friendly staff, good food. Nice atmosphere. Great roof jacuzzi!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 4 June 2025
Laura
United KingdomThe streets surrounding the hotel felt a little unsafe in the evenings. Although I had no issues, it's something to be wary of if you're considering booking.
Lovely hotel, great pool and delicious breakfast (and they even made me a sandwich and fruit to take away one morning when I had to leave early). Room was very comfortable and the staff were super friendly. Can't complain about the hotel itself!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 29 May 2025
Jen
United StatesNice hotel, beautiful pools, nice rooms with comfortable beds, good air conditioning in rooms, good breakfast options, helpful and friendly staff. I would definitely stay again.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: 26 May 2025
Itzik
IsraelIt’s located in a very sketchy area.
The hotel is excellent, the staff is friendly, the rooms are spacious, and it’s very, very beautiful.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 24 May 2025
Heidi
United KingdomIt was all perfect for me. The street might be a bit desolate and dodgy when you step outside, but everyone is really minding their own business. I walked alone quite late and felt okay, but might be worth getting a taxi if you're nervous. Worth it though once you step through those gates!
Best place I've stayed in my SA trip. Beautiful. Clean. Friendly vibe. Room was delightful. A bargain price. Wanted to stay a lot longer.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 23 May 2025
Erriej
NetherlandsBeautiful oasis in Santa Marta. The city has not much to offer except the memorial area of Simon Bolivar (which is located about 20 minutes out of the city). We opted for a snorkeling excursion (read tag along with a divers tour) which we arranged late in the evening. Water tours are often booked, so look into it in advance. For the rest of our stay we really enjoyed the hotel, the pools are unique and it is a very relaxing area.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: 19 May 2025
Daniel
ColombiaEverything was good Perhaps the rubbish outside hotel
The atmosphere and the high ceilings
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: 18 May 2025
Gloria
United StatesThe location is central however at night is not good, to walk out specially if you are alone or only female. During the day is decent like any other city homeless and a lot of traffic
Everything the staff, food, and the amenities. Clean lovely details a little oasis in the middle of the city.
Stayed in May 2025
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