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' ChoiceBased on 68 hostel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
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
Olga
CanadaN/A
Confortable beds, good air com. Spacious
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: December 22, 2024
Brian
United StatesAggressive 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
Paul25
ColombiaIn very hot nights a bigger fan would be appreciated
I loved the view
Stayed in December 2024
Reviewed: October 7, 2024
Jessie
ColombiaLike 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
Ellen
NetherlandsFor the money you pay it’s is excellent
The view. The location. Low price perfect spot.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: June 4, 2024
Ronaldo
CanadaIt’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
Amanda
ColombiaHermosa vista a la playa, central.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: April 7, 2024
Eric
United StatesThe room is a bit old and outdated, but serviceable.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
Christine
AustriaVery 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
Christopher
United StatesNo 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
Chrichrifi
Germany- 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
Rebecca
United KingdomNo 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
Diana
GermanyBetter 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
Thomasine
United StatesAll good
The people are so nice and welcoming!
Stayed in February 2025
Reviewed: December 21, 2024
Juan
United StatesOutdated. 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
Evie
United KingdomThe 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
Poe
United Statesthe 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
Maria
ColombiaThe 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
Johan
ColombiaNothing
Everything was excellent.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: March 12, 2024
Vladimir
United KingdomNothing all it’s good
Everything it’s fine
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: February 25, 2024
Joseph
AustraliaI 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
Salvi
CanadaWashroom 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
794222
ColombiaEverything was ok
Location; value
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: February 14, 2024
Chiara
GermanyThe 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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