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Beachfront
Decameron Galeon ★★★
Santa Marta Resort
Beachfront stay with direct access, pools, and a spa in Santa Marta.
Hotels · Magdalena · Colombia
We assessed 222 hotels in Santa Marta across every price band and picked the 100 best for this page—from beachfront resorts to central boutique stays.
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Beachfront
Santa Marta Resort
Beachfront stay with direct access, pools, and a spa in Santa Marta.
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Top-rated resort
Santa Marta
A 5-star resort with high guest ratings, multiple pools, and a free airport shuttle in Santa Marta.
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Beachfront & Adults Only
Santa Marta Guest house
An adults-only beachfront hotel with a pool, spa, and lively entertainment, just a short walk from the sand.
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Family-friendly
Santa Marta
A 5-star beach resort with pools, a spa, and a kids club, praised for its food and service.
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Beachfront resort
Santa Marta
A 5-star beachfront stay with a private beach, standout pool, and a kids club that keeps little ones happy.
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Beachfront calm
Santa Marta
Beachfront calm near Rodadero, with spacious rooms, pool, and free parking.
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Sea views & spa
Santa Marta
See the Caribbean Sea from a Hilton with a full-service spa and 24-hour front desk.
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Pool & Beach Proximity
Santa Marta
Short walk to the beach, an outdoor pool with shade, and staff praised for their warmth — a reliable pick in El Rodadero.
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Beachfront family pick
Santa Marta
Beachfront resort in El Rodadero with a pool that opens to the sand and staff that go out of their way for families.
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Beach resort
Santa Marta
Beachfront resort with a private beach area, outdoor pool, and spa, steps from supermarkets and easy access to Rodadero.
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Beach proximity
Santa Marta
A comfortable 3-star hotel in El Rodadero, just a 5-minute walk from the beach, with an outdoor pool and consistently praised staff.
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Rooftop pool & sea views
Santa Marta
Rooftop pool, sea views, and free parking – all within a short walk of Parque de Los Novios.
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Staff 9.5
Santa Marta
Guest-favorite staff and spotless rooms in the heart of Santa Marta's historic center, near the beach and restaurants.
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Party Hostel
Santa Marta
A party-friendly hostel in Santa Marta's historic center with rooftop bar, pool, and social vibe.
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Beach proximity
Santa Marta
A comfortable stay steps from El Rodadero beach, with an outdoor pool and friendly staff.
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Beach proximity
Santa Marta
A modern 4-star with a rooftop pool and free parking, steps from Bello Horizonte Beach.
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Beach proximity
Santa Marta Guest house
An easy-going Santa Marta stay with garden views, free parking and a short walk to Rodadero beach.
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Rooftop pool
Santa Marta
A small, well-kept hotel with a rooftop pool and attentive staff, a short drive from Santa Marta Marina.
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Beachfront modern
Santa Marta
Modern hotel steps from El Rodadero beach, with an infinity pool and highly rated staff.
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Beachfront
Santa Marta
Beachfront hotel with high guest ratings, a large pool, and spacious rooms – a solid base for exploring Santa Marta.
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Friendly staff
Santa Marta
A short stroll from the beach, this El Rodadero hotel earns praise for its friendly, helpful staff and strong security.
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Rooftop pool
Santa Marta
A lively hostel with a rooftop pool, bar, and themed nights, just a short walk from the city center and Parque San Miguel.
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Beach proximity
Santa Marta
A well-rated 3-star hotel near the beach with a pool and praised breakfast.
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Airport convenience
Santa Marta
A 3-star hotel near Santa Marta airport with a refreshing pool, ocean views, and free shuttle to the beach.
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Beach Proximity
Santa Marta
A modern, clean hotel steps from the beach in El Rodadero, with friendly staff and solid breakfast.
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Beach District Base
Santa Marta
A 2-star stay in El Rodadero with a restaurant, Wi-Fi, and air-conditioned rooms near Rodadero Beach.
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Pool & Garden Views
Santa Marta
Garden-view rooms, a pool with jacuzzis, and a location near the beach and local eateries—all with free parking.
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Rooftop pool & free parking
Santa Marta
A modern base with a rooftop pool and free parking, steps from the marina and local beaches.
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Dive & Relax
Santa Marta
Dive-focused resort with a pool, sauna, and family rooms, just a short walk from the beach in Rodadero.
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Seafront Value
A seafront base with spacious rooms and a friendly team, steps from the Old City and the beach.
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Beach Club Residence
Santa Marta
A beach club residence with a high-rated pool, free parking, and easy airport access.
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Social Stay
Historic building, rooftop pool, and a social scene that makes it easy to meet travelers in central Santa Marta.
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Beach proximity
Santa Marta
Beach-close base in El Rodadero with attentive staff and a refreshing pool.
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Rooftop Pool
Santa Marta
A 6-minute walk from Parque de Los Novios, this 4-star has a rooftop pool, fitness centre, and high guest ratings.
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Beach proximity
Santa Marta
A straightforward stay steps from El Rodadero beach, with a pool, air conditioning and balcony rooms.
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Central & Reliable
Santa Marta
A dependable base near the beach and Gold Museum, with a pool, sea views, and 24-hour reception at a fair price.
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Rooftop pool
Santa Marta
Historic-center hotel with a rooftop pool, steps from the cathedral and a 3-minute walk to the ocean.
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Beach proximity
Santa Marta
A relaxed 3-star stay with a pool, free Wi-Fi, and parking, just a short walk from the beach.
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Guest favorite
Enjoy a sun deck, free internet, and a location minutes from Parque San Miguel—rated 8/10 by guests.
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Beachfront
Santa Marta
A beachfront hotel with a private beach, spa, and free airport shuttle, steps from the Palacio Municipal.
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Private Pool
Santa Marta
A small 14-room hotel with a private pool, a short drive from Santa Marta’s aquarium and beach area.
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Beach base
Santa Marta
A friendly, well-priced stay steps from the beach with a pool, generous rooms, and helpful staff.
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Social & Active
Santa Marta Guest house
A friendly, high-rated hostal with tour help, bike hire, and a home-like shared kitchen.
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Central & family-friendly
Santa Marta
A rooftop pool and high-rated staff in the heart of Santa Marta’s historic center.
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Beach proximity
Santa Marta
Just blocks from the beach in El Rodadero, with standout staff and a pet-friendly policy.
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Central & Pool
Santa Marta
Central Santa Marta hotel with indoor pool and jacuzzi, close to nightlife and the Gold Museum.
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Central & Pet-Friendly
Santa Marta
Garden-view rooms in central Santa Marta, with a paid airport shuttle and pet-friendly policy.
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Beach proximity
Santa Marta
A short walk from the beach and the historic center, with genuinely warm service and a breakfast that gets mentioned in review after review.
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Beach proximity
Santa Marta
A well-rated 3-star stay close to El Rodadero beach, with a rooftop pool and high facilities score.
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Historic Boutique
Santa Marta
A Spanish colonial courtyard hotel with pools, spa and welcoming staff, minutes from the Gold Museum and the historic heart of Santa Marta.
Map & live prices by our partner
When people search for hotels in Santa Marta, they're usually looking for a beachside stay or a spot near the historic centre. The value sits with the 3-star and 4-star properties: they range from about 46,000 COP to 624,380 COP, and many deliver pools, sea views, and free parking. The top-rated properties in this set average 8.4 overall, with the best reaching 9.4, so you can book with confidence across the board.
For first-timers, El Rodadero is the go-to for beach access and resort comfort—think Tamaca Beach Resort or Estelar Santamar. If you prefer walking to sights and dining, the historic centre is better, with options like Hotel 1525 By Geh Suites or Hotel San Miguel Imperial being central and practical.
Prices vary widely: you can find budget rooms from around 43,926 COP at places like Hotel Casa Vieja, while 5-star resorts like Hotel Irotama Lago start at 564,766 COP. The typical price across the selection is about 141,191 COP per night.
Many hotels are just steps from the sand, especially in El Rodadero and Bello Horizonte. For example, Hotel Be La Sierra and Hotel Valladolid are close to El Rodadero beach, while Casa Verano Beach Hotel is adults-only and beachfront. If you want a full beach resort, the Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida offers a private beach.
Yes, several properties cater to families. Tamaca Beach Resort is a beachfront pick with a pool and staff that go out of their way for families, and Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida has a kids club. Zuana Beach Resort also offers a kids club and is praised for its food and service.
The Simón Bolívar International Airport is about 15-20 minutes by car from the city centre and beaches. Many hotels offer airport shuttles—Hotel Irotama Lago includes a free airport shuttle. Taxis are readily available; expect to pay a flat rate depending on your destination.
Santa Marta's hotel scene splits along its coastline and its colonial core. The beachfront strip of El Rodadero holds most of the big resort hotels, while the historic centre packs in smaller, personality-led properties within walking distance of landmarks like the Gold Museum and Parque de Los Novios. A third cluster sits around Bello Horizonte, a quieter stretch favored by newer builds.
The money buys a lot of variety: budget stays here can drop below 50,000 COP a night, while the top end reaches 1,433,877 COP for a five-star beachfront experience. Most properties fall in the 3-star and 4-star categories, with a handful of 5-star resorts leading the ratings—the best of which hit 9.4 on guest reviews. For travellers, the choice is really between resort-style amenities by the sea and the more authentic, walkable centre.
This collection of hotels suits travellers who want a classic stay in Santa Marta—whether that's a beachfront resort in El Rodadero, a central base in the historic district, or a higher-end property with amenities like pools and spas. If you're flying in and want to minimise transfer time, check the Airport hotels page. For families, the Family Friendly hotels selection narrows down the best kid-approved options, while budget travellers should look at Cheap and budget hotels. Those specifically after a spa experience or parking convenience will find dedicated pages for those needs as well.