Santa Marta hotels

La Riviera offers modern rooms in trendy Rodadero, a 10-minute walk from the panoramic white sands of Gaira Bay. The rustic-style restaurant overlooks the illuminated outdoor pool. Rooms at La Riviera have neutral décor, with contrasting deep red bedding and large floodlit windows with city views. All have air conditioning, queen-size beds and a TV. Guests at La Riviera can book a windsurfing or snorkeling class on Gaira Bay. They can also enjoy a game of beach volleyball or football. Tatins restaurant has traditional stonework walls and offers international à la carte and buffet cuisine. Guests can also unwind with an exotic cocktail from the bar and enjoy a daily breakfast buffet. La Riviera is a 20-minute drive from Simon Bolivar Airport. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

Just 100 metres from Pozos Colorados Beach, the hotel offers a swimming pool, 2 tennis courts and a disco bar. Guests can dine on a pirate ship shaped restaurant. Hotel Decameron Galeon has gym facilities and offers water bikes, kayaking trips, and live performances. The Galeon Decameron is surrounded by palm trees and offers air-conditioned rooms with cable TV and views of the scenery. All rooms have private bathrooms with toiletries. Rococó Restaurant has sea-food specialties and Panasiático Restaurant offers Asian-fusion dishes. Guests can relax with a tropical cocktail at Cocos beach bar or Caiman, the poolside bar. Santa Marta’s commercial area is 1 km away. Shuttles to Simon Bolivar Airport, a 15-minute drive, are possible. When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

This hotel has one of the most beautiful views of the city, with it located in the heart of the Colombian Caribbean. Mercure Santa Marta Emile has spacious, modern rooms, with minimalist, but very cozy decor. In addition to enjoying cable TV, high-speed Internet and computers, there are wellness services of the highest level so that you can live the best experience with your family, friends or partner.

Accommodation with balcony, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool are offered at Sansiraka. The Hotel is situated in the touristy El Rodadero area, 13 km from Santa Marta. Some rooms at Hotel Sansiraka feature a seating area with cable TV and the private balconies. The day starts with an American breakfast and cold drinks and refreshments are ordered at the bar. Guests can work on their tans at the terrace by the pool and plenty of shade is provided in the surrounding garden. The property will be able to offer different tours and activities to book during your stay in Santa Marta. Sansiraka is situated a 20 minutes´ drive from the diving town Taganga and 16 km from Simon Bolivar International Airport. Free parking is possible at the Hotel.

Located 50 metres from the commercial area and right across from Santa Marta bay beach, Park Hotel features an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a bar in Santa Marta. Free WiFi and an American breakfast are included.Pool Bar Service with Payment Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms in Park Hotel feature private bathrooms and air conditioning. Guests at Park Hotel are offered daily American breakfast and laundry services can be arranged upon request. The 24-hour front desk can provide tourism information to explore the area. Massages are offered for a surcharge. Park Hotel is 150 metres from Bolivar square and from the Gold museum. Simon Bolivar airport is a 20-minute drive. Free private parking is possible on site.

Valladolid offers modern accommodation in the trendy El Rodadero district, downtown Santa Marta. It is just 2 blocks from the Caribbean Ocean and 34 km from the panoramic Tayrona National Park. Rooms at Valladolid have a basic design with colourful bedding and practical tiled floors. All have air conditioning and cable TV. Free WiFi is provided in public areas and bedrooms. Guests at Valladolid can eat at the hotel restaurant. Valladolid is situated 70 km from Ernesto Cortissoz Airport. It is also within walking distance from El Rodadero's commercial centre, offering a selection of restaurants, bars, stores and leisure options.

With direct beach access, a large swimming pool with bar service and sea views from every room, Tamacá offers free WiFi, á la carte flavours and an on-site beauty salon. At Tamacá Beach Resort, Hotel guests can enjoy Caribbean 4-star style décor in Santa Marta, facing Rodadero Bay. Rooms have flat-screen satellite TV, air conditioning and minibars. They are decorated with lively coloured bedspreads and some of them have ample balconies with hammocks. A buffet breakfast with tropical fruits and coffee is offered daily. Má Anasú restaurant features regional specialties. Drinks can be enjoyed at the deck area by the garden. Downtown Santa Marta is a 20-minute drive and Simon Bolivar Airport is 20 minutes from the resort. Free parking is available on site without reservation. Foreign guests and Colombians residing outside the country are exempt from paying 19% VAT when contracting a tourist package (accommodation and services). They will only have to pay 8% consumption tax. A TP-11 tourist visa or 5/PTP-5 permit must be presented upon arrival. In accordance with article 17 of Law 679 of 2001, it is noted that the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors in the country are classified as criminal and civil crimes according to current legislation. Children must be accompanied by their parents and present an identity document. If they travel accompanied by another adult without family ties or another relative, they must also present an authorization signed before a notary by both parents.

Located 200 metres from the commercial centre and 150 metres from the beach, Hotel Boutique Don Pepe offers free Wi-Fi and a personalized a la carte breakfast in Santa Marta. A restaurant, a spa, and an outdoor pool are featured on site. Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms and suites in Don Pepe feature private bathrooms with hot water, minibars, air conditioning, iPod docking stations and LCD satellite TVs. Guests at the vintage boutique hotel Don Pepe are welcome to relax in the hot tub and in the terrace. Gourmet dishes can be ordered at the restaurant and art exhibitions can be found regularly in the gallery. Hotel Boutique Don Pepe is 14 km from Simon Bolivar airport and free private parking is possible at a location nearby.

Practical accommodation with kitchen facilities can be enjoyed in Santa Marta’s commercial area, a 5-minute walk from El Rodadero Beach. Hotel Chayrama has air-conditioned studios with kitchen facilities, city views and TVs. All studios feature private bathrooms with showers. Guests staying at Chayrama can rely on the tour desk for getting around the area and there are computers with Internet access for guest use in common areas. Simón Bolivar Airport is a 15-minute drive.

Located in Santa Marta’s historical centre, this boutique hotel offers Colonial style and modern décor, a spa, a terrace with a bar and an indoor pool. Panoramic Cathedral views are offered and free Wi-Fi is available. Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms and suites in Casa de Leda feature private bathrooms, air conditioning and flat-screen cable TVs. Guests at Casa de Leda Hotel & Spa are provided room service and free international calls. Casa de Leda Hotel & Spa is 400 metres from Santa Marta bay, a 20-minute drive from Taganga beach and 25 km from Simon Bolivar Airport.