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Carrera 3 No 142-60, 470006 Santa Marta, Colombia

#16 of 237 hotels in Santa Marta

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 188 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.5

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: September 7, 2025

    10
    Incredible stay, and staff!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lounge chairs on beach would be nice.

    Everything! The most relaxing, luxurious getaway. The staff is incredible especially at the main restaurant near lobby! They went above and beyond for us when we wanted sushi and prepare it specially. The room was impeccable and the pool very relaxing.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: July 3, 2025

    9.0
    Optimal for conference and some rest days
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    I recommend adding extra support at checkout. With one more staff member, the line would have moved faster, helping reduce delays with taxi drivers. The gym, though small, is functional and one of the best among hotels in the area. However, it needs maintenance: some dumbbell pairs are missing, and the machines require mechanical and electronic servicing. Given how busy it was every day during my stay, I believe an upgrade to a larger space would be beneficial. There appears to be some room to expand, either by relocating the shop or extending toward the events area.

    Excellent service: the staff is very friendly and cheerful, the food is delicious, and the beach truly lives up to its name. Everything was great; I will definitely return. I have just a few minor suggestions (and I emphasize they are minor) that I share only to help improve an already outstanding experience. My compliments to the staff.

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 9, 2025

    10
    It was brilliant but just one night only!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial Ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 24, 2025

    10
    awesome
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    nothing

    everything

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 10, 2025

    10
    Unbelievably beautiful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed, Oceanfront, Whirlpool
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Loved the location and the food and the staff 🫶🫶🫶

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • 1 Bedroom Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed, Oceanfront, Whirlpool
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Jacuzzi needed to be repaired and the room furniture was a bit dirty.

    I can't say enough about the staff and the food was fantastic.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    10
    Great vacation at a great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Friendly staff. Food was great

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The food can be improved.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 16, 2025

    9.0
    Would return
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly staff

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2025

    8.0
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Great room and pool area

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: January 16, 2025

    8.0
    Perfect to recharge
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights

    The Pool was too cold. Restaurant service is too slow even when there is almost no one sitting, I can't imagine when is full. I asked for hot water for tea and they told me they would add cost for it, which I can't believe is not included. Menus (Both restaurants) are limited, and sometimes, they do not even have the whole menu and don't offer more options.

    The hotel is well-organized and clean, with a beachfront location, offering lovely views from everywhere. Love the breakfast and Sunday buffets. We attended the Mexican Day at Cayeye, and it was delicious and a lot of fun.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2025

    10
    Will definitely used this hotel again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    No complaints

    Wonderful buffet, lots of fruit to choose from. And lots of food to choose from.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 10, 2025

    10
    Very happy with service, beach and room.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The roads to get to the hotel.

    Close to the airport, excellent service

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 7, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent beach resort pretty much what we expected.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We stayed in peak season so cost was out of line with our other hotels across Colombia. Bizarrely close to the airport and right in flight path on take off: google maps shows the beach about 700m from end of runway so planes often still have their landing gear out when they fly over. We quickly got used to this and wasn’t an issue but it might be to some. Also worth noting restaurant service was often really slow (1 hour or more).

    Very good beach resort - welcome relaxation break after our Ciudad Perdida trek. Private beach & lovely pool deck. Decent gym (excellent by local hotel standards). Lovely rooms and very friendly staff.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 23, 2024

    10
    Thanks for Nicole in reception
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Hotel restaurant is so nice

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 29, 2024

    9.0
    Good location and amazing beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The facilities are very good and the hotel has a direct entrance to the beach.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    9.0
    Nice hotel, lots of services, but not so quite as it could be expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial Ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn’t like that the planes were literally taking off some km away and passing by in front of the hotel, that was quite noisy and it felt disturbing so in a quiet place at the beach. The good was also not excellent compare to other places, but ok.

    We liked all the services they offer in this hotel, we really much enjoyed our room, the pool area, the massages and our daughter happily stayed at the kids club, although it was not other children, they prepared for her some games and painting, which she enjoyed 😊. Also, great cleaning service!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    10
    Best time felling pampered !😍
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything is clean, great atmosphere,amazing food, beautiful decorations, great Staff. Very friendly . The beach is clean and beautiful , great sunsets. It is easy to mingle around without getting lost inside the hotel. I didn’t use the spa which seem amazing but I am definitely coming back and that will be one of the things I won’t miss. 🥰

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 18, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 15, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Breakfast wasn’t including for everyone , when I did my booking was included???..

    Ok

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2024

    8.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Some of the rooms have a funky smell, you can hear the planes when they take off and land. I wish they had more variety of bread and soft cheeses for breakfast.

    Good variety of foods at breakfast, comfortable rooms, close to the airport

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: October 10, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Sometimes the food service was… really slow. And by slow I mean you better be planning on staying all night.

    Great property and kind staff

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 29, 2024

    10
    Hapiness
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest room, 1 King, Sofa bed, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    People ! They have the best team in the restaurant and the hotel. Thank you all for been so kind with my Family. Luca says hi !

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: September 14, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Guest room, 2 Double, Partial ocean view, Balcony
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    They could improve with the restaurant service felt very long but once we knew we were prepared. The food was really good. We ate there very often. Loved the breakfast too.

    The rooms were spacious and clean. The staff were so helpful. The view and sunset very worth it. We didn’t want to leave the pool. Kids loved it too!! The service provided at the front desk was exceptional, especially the team organising tours.

    Stayed in August 2024

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