When you stay at La Guaca Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Cathedral. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby snorkeling. Also, Santa Marta Bay and Santa Marta Beach are just a 5-minute drive away.
Carrera 8, 27 - 75, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004
What's nearby
Santa Marta Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Parque de los Novios - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Santa Marta Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Santa Marta Bay - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Marina Santa Marta - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
Getting around
Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 26 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min walk
IKARO CAFE
Little Ouzo - 8 min walk
Tocata Karaoke Bar - 17 min walk
Mr. Dan - 5 min walk
About this property
La Guaca Hostel
When you stay at La Guaca Hostel, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Cathedral. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby snorkeling. Also, Santa Marta Bay and Santa Marta Beach are just a 5-minute drive away.
At a glance
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Hotel size
23 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Water dispenser
What to do
Snorkeling nearby
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Television in common areas
Communal living room
An outdoor pool
Lockers available
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Stay connected
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).
Children & extra beds
If you are traveling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Property Registration Number 34669
Also known as
La Guaca Hostel Santa Marta
La Guaca Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Guaca Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Marta
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at La Guaca Hostel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at La Guaca Hostel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Guaca Hostel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
What is there to do at La Guaca Hostel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as snorkeling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a garden.
What's the area around La Guaca Hostel like?
La Guaca Hostel is a short 18-minute walk from Parque de los Novios and 19 minutes' walk from Santa Marta Cathedral.
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