Troncal del caribe Km 39, 471009 Santa Marta, Colombia
#4 of 237 hotels in Santa Marta
Guests' ChoiceBased on 41 hotel reviews
9.4Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.0
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.0
Free Wifi
7.6
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Reviewed: January 30, 2025
Mathilde
FranceCosy but nothing extraordinary. Check in was a bit fuzzy. And no personal touch in the room.
Good location in front of the sea. The restaurant next door is definitely a plus. The upper house looks nicer than the one below.
Stayed in January 2025
Reviewed: October 28, 2024
Marco
BrazilA mosquito net around the bed wouldn’t hurt.
Beautiful bedroom in a quiet area, beachfront, couldn’t ask for more.
Stayed in October 2024
Reviewed: August 22, 2024
Reem
GermanyJust make sure to bring some mosquito spray with you! This is a must have
This place is like heaven. Super quit and exactly what I needed to disconnect. The hotel has 4 rooms and therefore super quit and you still have privacy. It’s located by the beach 🏝️ We had the family room with an amazing view. Blue mango is a hotel next door where you can have breakfast, lunch and dinner and use the pool as well. Juan David was our host and he was always there for us whenever we needed anything. He helped us with organizing our trip to Tayrona national park, the rides, and everything. He was super patient and very welcoming. We booked a massage session. The session took place on our terrace. Isn’t that amazing? I recommend the coco therapy 90 min. I felt like a new born afterwards. I would definitely come back. This place is amazing.
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: July 29, 2024
Jesse
NetherlandsGreat little place on the beach. There’s only 2 huts consisting of 2 rooms each. You are allowed to use Blue Mango’s facilities, which is literally next door. Juan David is an amazing host!
Stayed in July 2024
Reviewed: May 31, 2024
Eleanor
United Kingdomheaven on earth!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: March 17, 2024
Lukas
AustriaThere's no bar or anything but the hotel next to it has a very good bar and restaurant so this really is a non-issue
Amazing location on a lonely beach, if you're looking for a place to calm your mind then stay here for a few nights. Only 4 rooms, right on the beach. One of the best places I've been to during my travels, hands down. Stunning !
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 29, 2024
Caroline
GermanyEverything was great!
The room is beautiful! Have enough space. The bathroom also very nice decoratated. If you want to have peace, this is the best option. Its a very small hotel, 4 rooms. You only hear the sea. From the bed you can also see the sea. Its a great stay to enjoy the peace and have nice days at the beach. Just to know, there isnt yet any Restaurants or bar in the place, but you can go to the hostels next to it. It didnt bother us at all.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: January 27, 2024
Stefan
GermanyThere’s a strong current ,so quiete dangerous to go for a swim.
The room/ apartments are very nice and compfortable.As I stayed on both levels. Ground floor and upstairs,…. I have to say that upstairs is a bit nicer. The staff was extraordinary friendly and helpful. Restaurants in short distance to reach .
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: January 6, 2024
Maria
SwitzerlandThe sea is not great, you cannot swim right in front of the beach but you can walk 10 minutes to a different part. The road to get there is a bit long and in a bad state. You need to follow the signs towards blue mango to get there. The chairs on the terrace are not very comfortable, it would have been nice to have longer ones where you can rest your head too
We could not ask for a better place. The house is like a dream, with a nice terrace looking into the beach and the sea. My favourite part was the bathroom, which was outdoor but really sheltered. Jorge was very kind and helpful. In the room there is good coffee (real one) and a cafetière. Next door there is a restaurant where we had wonderful breakfast every day and the best pizza in Colombia (I am Italian and really fussy about pizza). We could park the car just behind the property.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: December 31, 2023
Catalina
ColombiaSadly there was no wifi during our stay.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 24, 2023
Livia
SwitzerlandBeautiful bungalow right on the beach
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: December 7, 2023
Ruggero
GermanyBreakfast could be included in the price
Great room, cool vibes and pure calmness. Our stay was simply amazing relaxing. We loved the room details and cleanliness.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: November 20, 2023
Genoveva
ColombiaNone
Beautiful architecture
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: November 13, 2023
Kim
GermanyThere was no free water, you were charged extra. I think for this price, free water bottles would have been nice.
It was really clean, spacious and comfortable. The view was really nice.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: October 2, 2023
Kourtney
United StatesOur internet wasn't great, but thankfully we weren't working while we were there. The internet out on the balcony was better than in the room, but it was overall best next door at the bar/restaurant/pool. This isn't on the hotel, but a heads up that the sand fleas on this beach are no joke. You don't feel them biting you, and won't even know they're there until the next day when you have red bumps all over your arms and legs. It's been a week since we left and we're still healing.... so definitely bring and actively apply your bug deterrent!
We loved everything about this property! Our room was one of the upstairs units, with a balcony and an overhead hammock. We loved how we could keep the doors open for a nice breeze and ocean sounds. We could also lay in bed while watching the waves, and it still felt very private. The outdoor shower was our favorite part! And the hosts are lovely people, so helpful and informative. There's no restaurant or bar at the property, which was perfect for us because it meant that it was quiet with no crowds. Gaelia also has a partnership with the spot next door, where you'll eat breakfast (if included) and have access to the pool. At night, if you choose to go home early, you can still hear the music (or sometimes karaoke) from the neighboring bars, but it didn't bother us. There's a handful of restaurants and bars accessible by walking along the beach (2-15 minutes, depending on where you want to go) - but it's still small enough that the beach feels really open/not overcrowded. We were actually shocked at how much untouched space there was, it's pretty magical. There's partying if you want it, there's also rest if you want it. Best of both worlds! If you're looking for a beach to run on it will be a challenge, but the walks, sunsets AND sunrises were gorgeous! It's also located right outside Tayrona, and about a 20-25 minute drive to the main park entrance/parking lot where you can start a few of the popular hikes. We stayed for two nights, but would have loved to stay for longer in order to experience more of the park!
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: August 31, 2023
Daphne
Netherlands-
The beach house of Gaelia is very beautiful and the view right from the terrace is amazing with ocean view. If you want to have a very relaxed laid-back place, go here! We were welcomed with a fresh coconut from the trees that are around the beach house. The people that run it couldn't be more kind. The food at Blue Mango is very tasty. Thank you Jorge & Luis Daniel & Marcela!
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: August 6, 2023
Barbara
NetherlandsThe location and the view is amazing! The beach bungalow (great bed, gorgeous open bathroom) is also brand new and very beautifully designed. There is a fan above all the beds and a mini bar.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: July 16, 2023
David
AustriaPerfect location and wonderful bungalows just a few meters away from the sea - can't be any better, will definitely come back!!!
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: July 9, 2023
Tomáš
Czech RepublicAbsolutely wonderful accommodation. The hosts are very nice and helpful.
Stayed in July 2023
Reviewed: June 7, 2023
Gabrielle
Australiaa little bit difficult to get to, bus + mototaxi restaurant next door is good value and nice food but limited options
incredible beach front location that is semi private very comfortable space nicely decorated - very modern awesome cargo net to relax in
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: June 2, 2023
Brian
CanadaThe wifi is hit and miss; Works good on the balcony. The little mosquitos are a problem, just make sure to bring plenty of repellent.
The pictures dont really do any justice. The place is fantastic. Probably the best ocean view we’ve ever had and it was literally only a few steps away from the balcony. Great pool and restaurant next door, which is included for guests at Gaelia. Bed was very comfortable, perfect with the big ceiling fan and constant ocean breeze. Staff was great, especially Jorge who was quick to help with anything we needed.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: May 23, 2023
Emily
United StatesFantastic stay! Fabrice went out of his way to make us feel at home. We will definitely be back with friends later this year.
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 4, 2023
Laura
SwitzerlandIts just perfect! What an amazing place next to the sea. We loved everything about it and the host is a lovely human & was always helping us out. Highly recommended!
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: May 2, 2023
Stephanie
United StatesIt’s a little difficult to find this location because there’s no sign out front that it’s Gaelia- so I recommend you let your taxi or motor vehicle attendant know that it’s next to Blue Mango.
The property was very well attended as far as the room and the private entrance to the beach. The restaurant next door at Blue Mango is at your disposal for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The room was still under some repairs but everything was clean and of high quality when we arrived. The bed doesn’t include a mosquito net and the bathroom has an indoor/outdoor exposure so bring mosquito repellent- it saved us and made the stay more enjoyable! Blue Mango also always has an all night DJ party night on Tuesdays that we actually loved and enjoyed but if that’s not what you’re looking for then stay a different night for peace and quiet.
Stayed in April 2023
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