We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Santa Marta, Colombia. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated February 2024.
Highly elegant. Comfortable beds. 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.Show full description
I would describe this as the most ELEGANT central luxury hotel in Santa Marta.
Newly opened, February 2024. Basilica Hotel is well set in the centre of Santa Marta, and provides a terrace, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is non-smoking and is located 400 metres from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Santa Marta Cathedral, Santa Marta Gold Museum and Simon Bolivar Park. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 17 km from Basilica Hotel.Show full description
Elegant. Stylish. Friendly staff. Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa is located at Parque de Los Novios next to the restaurants and bars in the Historic Center of Santa Marta, 5 km from El Rodadero Beach. The property offers an outdoor pool, a terrace and sauna, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar. Rooms feature stylish décor and include air conditioning, minibar, workdesk and a security deposit box. Some rooms include a private bathroom with a sauna, free toiletries and a hair dryer are provided. Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV is provided. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. The hotel also offers bike hire. Santa Marta Cathedral is 300 metres from Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa, while The Gold Museum is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 14 km from Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa.Show full description
Great restaurant. Good breakfast. Popular among business travellers. Offering an outdoor swimming pool, rooftop hot tubs and a spa, Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina is located next to San Francisco Monastery in Santa Marta's historic center, and 200 metres from Santa Marta beach and Simón Bolívar Square. The air-conditioned rooms, suites and apartments offer flat-screen satellite TVs, free Wi-Fi and bluetooth sound systems. They also include a minibar and fridge, a safety deposit box, a desk and a private bathrooms with a hairdryer, bathrobe, hot shower and free toiletries. All rooms have a lounge area with a sofa bed and some have a balcony or terrace. Guests can find supermarkets and convenience stores within 200 metres. The nearest restaurants are just 300 metres away, and the property's on-site restaurant, Eli's is open all day. Other facilities offered at Casa Carolina include luggage storage, laundry service and concierge service. Transportation and tours are also offeredd, as well as private tours to Parque Tayrona inthe property's own speedboat. Santa Marta International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Secure public parking is available next to the hotel.Show full description
Hip. Creative. Great restaurant. Ideally located in the centre of Santa Marta, Hotel Boutique La Solera Del Pozo offers American breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is around less than 1 km from Santa Marta Marina, 5.5 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and 7.6 km from Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum. The property is allergy-free and is set 300 metres from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and some rooms also feature a terrace. All units feature a safety deposit box. Hotel Boutique La Solera Del Pozo offers 4-star accommodation with an indoor pool. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Santa Marta Cathedral, Santa Marta Gold Museum and Simon Bolivar Park. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 15 km from Hotel Boutique La Solera Del Pozo.Show full description
I would describe this as the most CREATIVE central luxury hotel in Santa Marta.
Creative. Cool. Cosy rooms. Popular among business travellers. 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.Show full description
Great location. Great views. Offering a pool, The Orange House Santa Marta is located in Santa Marta, just 250 meters from the Cathedral and 200 meters from the Tayrona´s Gold Museum and Casa de la Aduana . This modern hotel features free WiFi and a roof top lounge with views of the city. Each air-conditioned room here is spacious and comes equipped with a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with a shower and toilet. They also include a minibar and a small wardrobe. At The Orange House Santa Marta you will find a 24-hour front desk and a shared lounge with a TV area. Guests will find restaurants and bars within a 5-minute walk of the property. The tour desk can help guests arrange a wide range of outings, with the popular Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino located within a 5-minute drive. Simon Bolivar Airport can be reached in a 20-minute drive.Show full description
This small hotel has a great location in Santa Marta and a popular rooftop bar!
Creative. Superb breakfast. Friendly staff. Set in a refurbished building dating from 1920, Casa Verde boasts chic interiors and free Wi-Fi. The courtyard features decorated tiled floors and a small pool. Bolivar Square is an 8-minute walk from the hotel. Hotel Casa Verde has air-conditioned rooms and private bathrooms with showers. The suite features a balcony with views of the colonial-style Cathedral and courtyard. A full buffet breakfast with eggs, world famous Colombian coffee and fresh juices can be enjoyed daily. Taganga is a 15-minute drive and tour desk can offer tips for visiting Santa Marta’s attractions. There is a 24-hour front desk and the airport is a 20-minute drive from the hotel.Show full description
Great views. Conveniently situated in Santa Marta, Bonita Bay Concept Hotel by Xarm Hotels provides an à la carte breakfast and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is located 700 metres from Santa Marta Marina, 100 metres from Simon Bolivar Park and 5.5 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. Certain rooms at the property include a terrace with a city view. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Bonita Bay Concept Hotel by Xarm Hotels each room is equipped with bed linen and towels. Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Bahía de Santa Marta Beach, Santa Marta Cathedral and Santa Marta Gold Museum. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International, 15 km from Bonita Bay Concept Hotel by Xarm Hotels, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Comfortable beds. Rooftop restaurant. Alko Hotel Cotona has an outdoor swimming pool, bar, a shared lounge and garden in Santa Marta. Boasting a concierge service, this property also provides guests with a sun terrace. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a shuttle service, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At Alko Hotel Cotona the rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. At Alko Hotel Cotona guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Lipe Beach, Santa Marta Marina and Santa Marta Cathedral. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 14 km from Alko Hotel Cotona.Show full description
Super central. Trendy. Very clean.Opened January 2022. Well located in the centre of Santa Marta, Hotel Casa Bethel provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers a tour desk. The hotel offers a terrace and a 24-hour front desk. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a patio. Each room comes with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV, and certain rooms at Hotel Casa Bethel have a balcony. An à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Hotel Casa Bethel include Bahía de Santa Marta Beach, Santa Marta Marina and Santa Marta Cathedral. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 15 km from the hotel.Show full description
This might be one of the most CENTRAL small hotels in Santa Marta. It also has a central location and exceptional cleanliness.
Cool. Cosy rooms. Just half a block from Santa Marta’s Marina, Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel has rooms with iPod docking stations and free Wi-Fi. There are mosaic tile floors and a rooftop swimming pool with sun loungers. Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel is located amidst Santa Marta's Old City district, just 1 block away from Los Novios Park and 3 blocks from Santa Marta’s picturesque cathedral, the oldest in South America. Rooms are equipped with flat-screen cable TV and include private bathrooms with toiletries. Some suites and rooms have exposed red-brick walls and arches, canopy beds and bathrooms with decorated tiles and bathtubs. A cooked-to-order breakfast with tropical fruits and world-famous Colombian coffee may be enjoyed in the room. The casino is 4 blocks from the hotel and the shopping mall is a 10 block walk.Show full description
Friendly staff. Great value. Ideally located in Santa Marta, Hotel Boutique Marbore offers air-conditioned rooms, a terrace, free WiFi and a restaurant. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service. The hotel has an indoor pool, hot tub and room service. At the hotel, the rooms are equipped with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms have a safety deposit box, while some rooms also feature a balcony and others also feature city views. All guest rooms will provide guests with a minibar. Guests at Hotel Boutique Marbore can enjoy an American breakfast. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Bahía de Santa Marta Beach, Santa Marta Cathedral and Santa Marta Gold Museum. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International, 15 km from Hotel Boutique Marbore, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Great views. Attractively situated in Santa Marta, Hotel Perla Suite Santa Marta features air-conditioned rooms, a shared lounge, free WiFi and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the property also has a bar, as well as a hot tub. The accommodation offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and organising tours for guests. At the hotel, rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The rooms have a safety deposit box. Guests at Hotel Perla Suite Santa Marta can enjoy an American breakfast. A business centre is at guests' disposal at the accommodation. Popular points of interest near Hotel Perla Suite Santa Marta include Bahía de Santa Marta Beach, Santa Marta Gold Museum and Santa Marta Cathedral. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 17 km from the hotel.Show full description
Central. Cosy rooms. Good breakfast. Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hotel Boutique Casa Mia offers accommodation in Santa Marta, 100 metres from Parque de los Novios. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and features a flat-screen TV. Every room comes with a private bathroom equipped with a bath. For your comfort, you will find free toiletries and a hairdryer. There is a 24-hour front desk at the property. Santa Marta Cathedral is 200 metres from Hotel Boutique Casa Mia , while Santa Marta Gold Museum is 400 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 14 km from Hotel Boutique Casa Mia.Show full description
Located in the city’s commercial and financial area, Ribai Hotels Santa Marta is in Santa Marta. This hotel offers a restaurant, terrace and bar. Free WiFi access is available. Each room at the hotel provides a flat-screen cable TV, minibar and air conditioning. Private bathrooms come complete with a shower and free toiletries. A 24-hour front desk welcomes guests to Ribai Hotels Santa Marta. Other amenities offered at the property include meeting facilities and laundry services. a variety of bars, restaurants and other night-life entertainment options can be found 100 metres away in the city's Zona Rosa district. The hotel is 5 km from El Rodadero Beach and Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum, 7 km from Playa Blanca. Simon Bolivar Airport is 17 km away.Show full description
Central. Rooftop pool. Rooftop restaurant. Situated in Santa Marta in the Magdalena Region, 5 km from El Rodadero Beach, Hotel Catedral Plaza features an outdoor pool and sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and an American breakfast is offered daily. The rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Rooms include a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property. Santa Marta Cathedral is 100 metres from Hotel Catedral Plaza, while Santa Marta Gold Museum is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 14 km from the property.Show full description
Opened August 2022. Located in the centre of Santa Marta, 350 metres from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach, Hotel Andina Blue Santa Marta provides air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features family rooms. At the hotel, each room comes with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. Popular points of interest near Hotel Andina Blue Santa Marta include Santa Marta Cathedral, Santa Marta Marina and Santa Marta Gold Museum. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 15 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Rooftop bar. Great restaurant. Popular among business travellers. Hotel Boutique ADAZ features air-conditioned rooms with cable flat-screen TV in the Centro Historico district of Santa Marta. The property is around 800 metres from Santa Marta Marina, 600 metres from Simon Bolivar Park and 4.8 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service and currency exchange for guests. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at the hotel also boast free WiFi, while certain rooms are fitted with a city view. At Hotel Boutique ADAZ rooms have bed linen and towels. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy an American breakfast. Hotel Boutique ADAZ offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub and sun terrace. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Bahía de Santa Marta Beach, Santa Marta Cathedral and Santa Marta Gold Museum. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 15 km from Hotel Boutique ADAZ.Show full description
Very stylish. Great breakfast. Great value. Located in Santa Marta, 1.8 km from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach, Camali Hotel provides accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers a shared kitchen, room service and free WiFi. The accommodation offers a concierge service, a tour desk and currency exchange for guests. At the hotel, each room has a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, guest rooms at Camali Hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms are fitted with a terrace. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. Camali Hotel offers a barbecue. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Santa Marta Gold Museum, Santa Marta Cathedral and Simon Bolivar Park. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International, 17 km from Camali Hotel, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.Show full description
This might be the most stylish central luxury hotel in Santa Marta.
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