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Reviews of La Guaca Hostel Santa Marta

Carerra 8 No. 27-75, 470010 Santa Marta, Colombia

#28 of 237 hotels in Santa Marta

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 127 hostel reviews

9.1

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.2

  • Location

    8.7

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.6

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free Wifi

    9.1

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  • Reviewed: September 4, 2025

    10
    Thanks guys for making our stay so enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything! Good room and amenities, free breakfast was delicious, exceptional staff. Would recommend anyone this hostel one of the very best!

    Stayed in September 2025

  • Reviewed: August 20, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They could provide a bit more cutlery, especially spoons, in the kitchen. But else, nothing to complain about.

    Cute little hostel with fair prices, perfect for a stay in Santa Marta (just be aware you have to walk a bit to get to the center). Has a small pool in the back to refresh yourself from the heat. They also provide a little working space and the wifi was good. The included breakfast was good as well and the kitchen is good for cooking. Staff was friendly. Everything clean.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bed felt like a stone as the mattress was really hard and the air condition in the night was way to cold.

    The stuff is really friendly, breakfast was good and the bathroom is really big. Nice common areas and big lockers, beds have their own light and sockets.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 8, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 8-Bed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Mattress was very hard but others were soft so definitely are not all like this

    Very nice staff, beds had a curtain, light and plug, bathroom was very nice as were the hammocks

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: May 19, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Be aware that the location is a little bit outside of the center. For me perfect, I rather wanted to chill anyway. It's not far though. The tax thing/price could be made clearer in the booking process. But that also may be a thing of booking.com. There is a tiny note somewhere, but a bit confusing.

    First of all the staff is exceptional. Extremely friendly, helpful (all of them) and highly professional in their overall behavior. Very nice included breakfast, light room, comfortable bed, luggage storage, hammocks and chill areas, clean pool, clean and big kitchen. Also free coffee all morning, filtered water all day etc. One of the best hostels in quite a while for me. Keep going like that!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 20, 2025

    8.0
    Good experience, bathtooms could be cleaner
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathtooms were not very clean they were only cleaning the floor, I even saw a cockroach in the bathroom. Their laundry service is not 24h as they advertise, we asked for it at 7pm and she said the person resposible has already left and we cant do it ourselves because its in another location.

    The breakfast was great. The room was clean and comfortable, and the airconditioning in the room could cool the room in a few short minutes, the neighborhood was ok with a few good restaurants around

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very friendly personnel, the free luggage storage was a big advantage

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 8, 2025

    10
    Would come again
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Helpful and kind staff, good breakfast! Good room with a table and chair & mirror Shared bathroom: big and clean shower cabin Felt safe Great value for the money

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    10
    Wonderful place.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    A wonderful place, practically everywhere is close from there. To restaurants, Claro and Tigo salons, ATMs, close to the beach and to the tourist district. The girls working there, Sofi, Tefy and Isa, deserve special credit. You can see that they like what they do and they fulfill their duties perfectly.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: April 1, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Staff were very nice, we stay there the night before and return night for the Lost city hike. They stored our luggage while we were on the hike which at no extra cost which was very helpful. You can book the hike through the hostel as well if you intend on doing it. Nice breakfast included with the stay. It is out from the main city, but easy to get into town from the hostel. There are good food options nearby the hostel

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 25, 2025

    9.0
    Perfect for a stay in Santa Marta.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If I have to say one thing less good, the bed was a bit too hard.

    What a lovely place! One of the best hostels I ever stayed in. Many places to sit or chill, cute little swimming pool. Very friendly staff. One of the best included breakfasts ever. The kitchen has everything you need. Everything was very clean. Small walk to supermarkets or the mercado, little longer to the bezchfront but safe to walk back after sunset. I would definitely stay here again.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2025

    10
    Perfect for a short stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - location was a little further out (which made me feel safer than being right in the centre) but using uber was an easy solution (and the trips were cheap) - private room bed was rather uncomfortable unfortunately. Otherwise, nothing else I didn't like!

    - great value for money both private rooms and dorms - safe property - great breakfast - lots of chill out areas

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    10
    Perfect spot in Santa Marta
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the price and what you get, we had no issues! Would definitely stay again!

    Awesome space! The dorms were spacious and the lockers were great. Included breakfast was very good and the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Dorm bathroom is huge, and location feels very safe. Very kind to store our luggage after checkout, and during a trip to Minca!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 19, 2025

    9.0
    it was a lovely stay, I would recomend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    the room was kinda dark and there is noisy plasticky cover on the beds that make sleeping sorta uncomfy. the rest was great in the hostel.

    The staff was great, breakfast was good, the amenities were lovely, the room was quiet.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 9, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The swimming pool was a lil bit cold

    Attention and breakfast, they were really good at giving instructions and tour's information

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints.

    All the staff was super kind and helpful. The property is very spacious, with plenty of common areas and workspaces. The kitchen was perfectly clean and fastidiously organized.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 20, 2025

    9.0
    Great place to stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Loved our stay here. Teffy at the front desk and all the other lovely women who worked there were super helpful and welcoming! The communal areas were fantastic with lots of space to relax in (including the pool area!). The shared kitchen was well equipped and we loved the breakfast.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 18, 2025

    10
    Best hostel I have visited
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I can't say I found anything I didn't like.

    Nice location and quiet at night. Great breakfast and staff exceptional.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    10
    The best hostel that I have ever stayed in. I would recommend this hostel to anyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 10 nights

    Nothing.

    Onsite secure parking for my bike. Nice daily breakfast with coffee.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    10
    The best hostel that I have ever stayed in. I would recommend this hostel to anyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nothing

    Onsite secure parking for my bike. Nice daily breakfast with coffee.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 13, 2025

    10
    I stayed here for over 3 weeks and I would recommend it to anyone.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 6 nights

    Nothing.

    This was the best hostel that I have ever stayed at.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2025

    10
    Absolutely perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    One of the best Hostels during all of my trip ... 100% recommended, would never chose another hostel in Santa Marta

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really good value

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 15, 2024

    8.0
    good hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    mosquitoes

    good staff. big storage closet. nicer area of the city. comfy bed. nice a/c turned on at 9 PM. good breakfast, but not quite as big as it looked in pictures.

    Stayed in October 2024

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