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18-23 Carrera 1c-23, Comuna 2, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia Malecón de Santa Marta, 470004 Santa Marta, Colombia

#166 of 237 hotels in Santa Marta

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 68 hostel reviews

7.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.0

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    7.3

  • Staff

    8.5

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free Wifi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: February 18, 2025

    9.0
    A great place with great staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Confortable beds, good air com. Spacious

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 22, 2024

    7.0
    Basic needs satisfied
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Aggressive homeless people, honestly whatever though, I gave them my leftover food and told them to beat it. Stay clear of the red shirts. 💙

    Great location for a good price. Great view.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 2, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In very hot nights a bigger fan would be appreciated

    I loved the view

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 7, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Like someone else already wrote, the place could use some love. The building is old and you can tell.

    The location and the view. Right in front of the beach. There is also a kitchen in the building, which is very useful and there is a fridge in your room.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: July 21, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    For the money you pay it’s is excellent

    The view. The location. Low price perfect spot.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    7.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Quadruple Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It’s not luxurious at all, you can’t expect it for this price. But for the price, and for sleeping after spending the day outside, it’s perfect. Tho the shower and the bathroom could be a lot better.

    The location is perfect if you want to enjoy Santa Marta at night after you spend the day in another beach. Right in from of the city bay with a nice view. The bed was comfortable and clean.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: April 12, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hermosa vista a la playa, central.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 7, 2024

    8.0
    Great location in Santa Marta
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The room is a bit old and outdated, but serviceable.

    The Hostel is located right on the water, overlooking the beach and plaza. The local bus terminal was close by for us to organize a couple of days trips while enjoying the nightlife in Santa Marta. The room was a good size and the A/C worked great. The staff were helpful and provided some good tips.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Economy Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very loud at night as party buses with booming bass pass by all the time, no air conditioning.

    Location, value for money, friendliness of the staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    7.0
    Two nights that turned into 5 in Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No AC - it gets hot. Room is fine, but looks much better in the photos. The living area is pretty useless with just one chair. Everything is cash only. The "mosquito netting" falls down a lot. Main street with party buses is right outside the window. A little noisy

    View from the balcony. Two minutes from your room door to the beach. Restaurants, tours, shops, etc all around. Water pressure is good. No hot water - you don't really need it. They offer baggage storage if you're going to Tayrona or Minka. Though, it's not in a locked room, just behind the front desk.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2023

    9.0
    Nice hostel in great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    - The fan in the first small room was making a bit of noise, but not too bad :)

    - Located directly at the beach of Santa Marta. In the evenings there are some tourist party buses, we could still sleep with the window open. If you'd go to a hostel/hotel closer to the Parque de los novios, there is one bar next to a club and the noise was almost unbearable (also on weekdays) - We've had three different rooms during two stays, one smaller double with an ocean side view, one renovated double with a balcony (to the beach) and fridge and one very spacious double with a balcony, that even had a hammock (also a fridge) - The rooms are equipped with the basics (ceiling fan, soap, bedding, light blankets, towels) and we're all clean - The staff was super friendly and helpful, during our trip to the Tayrona national Parque we could leave some stuff there free of charge - After dark there is a night watch behind the door to the building, which is always locked so we felt safe all the time

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 18, 2025

    6.0
    Okay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No where to hang or put items. Saw a cockroach. Fan didn’t look stable in the ceiling!!

    Location was really good- right by the coast.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2025

    3.0
    Decent place in front of the beach, for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Better cleaning in the room could be good, and also improve the fan direction because you put it on top of the bed but it doesn’t take out the hot air, it doesn’t move so only works if you are lay down.

    The location is very top for the city center.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: February 20, 2025

    10
    Great location with super nice people working there!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 31 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All good

    The people are so nice and welcoming!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: December 21, 2024

    3.0
    No AC. abandoned. Just had to stay near the agency
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Economy Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outdated. Abandoned. Presentation was poor. Super loud outside

    Location. We needed to be early at the agency next door

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2024

    6.0
    Good for a short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was very outdated and small and the tan looked asif it was going to come out of the ceiling.

    Staff where really nice, room is basic but it’s what u expect when u pay so little. The room is clean

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: August 23, 2024

    6.0
    good if you don’t mind some issues
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    the wifi was terrible in my room. only worked by the front door & not in the bedroom or balcony. cold water in the shower/no ac.

    i love the balcony and fridge. i appreciated that they had a guard at the gate sometimes. the fridge was a nice plus. the view is so nice.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: April 11, 2024

    1.0
    Very Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room had dirty walls and doors. Broken tiles on the floor and shower. The shower head was just a tube sticking out the wall

    The rooms don't look like nothing the pictures of the website

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 6, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Economy Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Everything was excellent.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 12, 2024

    10
    Highly recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing all it’s good

    Everything it’s fine

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 25, 2024

    2.0
    Great location, but it’s old and dirty
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I left my shorts in the room when I went back to collect them. They said to me that no one has seen them.

    The properties located right in the centre of town

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Economy Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Washroom in the room was pretty old and small . It was clean though which I can not complaim really.. I think the hotel had better times , probably it was an old glory in its time but it's a bit rundown now. If you are not very picky, it is a good choice.

    The hotel is very well located, right in the malecon and two blocks from the square. Clean and big rooms for a good price. It is very secure, and they give you a key to lock and unlock the main entrance

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: February 17, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Balcony and Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was ok

    Location; value

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 14, 2024

    4.0
    Perfect for low budget & low expectations
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room with Fan
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room did not have a bathroom door. The shower was just a pipe sticking out of the wall. There were stains on the bed clothes and towels. Walls are paper thin so you will hear other guests at all times

    The location was good and we were able to store our luggage overnight as we visited Tayrona.

    Stayed in January 2024

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