Santa Marta is known for its beaches and natural parks, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Tayrona National Natural Park and Parque de los Novios.
Puerto de Gaira is known for its beaches and restaurants, and entices visitors with popular attractions including Rodadero Beach and Mundo Marino Aquarium.
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Rodadero Beach is a spot you might want to check out when visiting central Puerto de Gaira. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Blanca Beach, Santa Marta Beach, and Bello Horizonte Beach.
Whether you want to collect beach glass or watch the sunset, Cabo San Juan del Guía Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 17.7 mi (28.5 km) from central Santa Marta. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Playa La Piscina located nearby.
If you can't wait to get to the beach, you might enjoy a trip to Taganga Beach located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from central Taganga. Catch the sunset by the shore at Genemaka Beach, just a short walk away.
If you like quiet time surrounded by flowers and greenery, hang out at Parque de los Novios in Historic Center. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Simón Bolivar Park and Camellón Rodrigo de Bastidas Park, both a short walk away.
Whether you want to hunt for sand dollars or smell the fresh air, Santa Marta Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from central Santa Marta. Enjoy the sunset by the shore at Blanca Beach, Taganga Beach, and Rodadero Beach.
If you want to give your credit card some exercise, head out to Buenavista Shopping Center in Riomar. Splash some more cash at Viva Barranquilla Shopping Center and Mall Plaza Buenavista.
You could catch an event at Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium, a stadium in Metropolitana. If you think Roberto Melendez Metropolitan Stadium is cool, you also might like Romelio Martínez Stadium and Edgar Renteria Stadium, both located nearby.
Such an incredible experience that you can't get anywhere else near Santa Marta! Absolutely recommend the scenic boat ride to the property and indulge in the delicious food at Tewimake's restaurant Zamu. The staff from the restaurant to the entire facility went above and beyond to make this an exceptional stay. Highly recommend!!
Such an incredible experience that you can't get anywhere else near Santa Marta! Absolutely recommend the scenic boat ride to the property and indulge in the delicious food at Tewimake's restaurant Zamu. The staff from the restaurant to the entire facility went above and beyond to make this an exceptional stay. Highly recommend!!
Beautiful two bedrooms apartment, with all you might need to cook and dine in.
The view of the Santa Marta Bay is nothing but amazing. The staff is very friendly. I'll be back!
Beautiful two bedrooms apartment, with all you might need to cook and dine in.
The view of the Santa Marta Bay is nothing but amazing. The staff is very friendly. I'll be back!
The owners are excellent. They attend to any requests. They speak many languages.
Rooms are clean, quiet, with fan and air conditioning
The property beach is lovely. If walk down to the fishing village unfortunately it is littered with garbage and animal feces. Sadly this is present in many countries. Hopefully with time and education this global problem of pollution will be solved.
But the hotel is very relaxing and tranquil with lovely owners. Food is perfection!!!!
The owners are excellent. They attend to any requests. They speak many languages.
Rooms are clean, quiet, with fan and air conditioning
The property beach is lovely. If walk down to the fishing village unfortunately it is littered with garbage and animal feces. Sadly this is present in many countries. Hopefully with time and education this global problem of pollution will be solved.
But the hotel is very relaxing and tranquil with lovely owners. Food is perfection!!!!
Keltie
Reviewed November 28, 2025Reviewed November 28, 2025
Very friendly, very helpful. When our driver couldn't make it to the Casa to take us to Santa Marta airport for our flight to Bogota, Marisela took us both in our car and drove the hour and 15 minutes to drop us off at the airport.
Even though we don't speak much Spanish at all, her entire staff took the effort to communicate with us in English throughout our stay.
The location is fantastic and you have the choice of tenting on the beach to common dorm type accomodation to a couple of rooms...
Very friendly, very helpful. When our driver couldn't make it to the Casa to take us to Santa Marta airport for our flight to Bogota, Marisela took us both in our car and drove the hour and 15 minutes to drop us off at the airport.
Even though we don't speak much Spanish at all, her entire staff took the effort to communicate with us in English throughout our stay.
The location is fantastic and you have the choice of tenting on the beach to common dorm type accomodation to a couple of rooms...
I am so glad I chose this hotel; it was the perfect home base for my trip. I spent half my time exploring the north and the other half in the city center, and this location made navigating both areas seamless. The front desk team was incredible, taking all the stress out of my logistics by coordinating my transportation perfectly. Beyond the convenience, the hotel itself is beautiful. My room was spacious and very comfortable, and the food at the on-site restaurant—both for breakfast and...
I am so glad I chose this hotel; it was the perfect home base for my trip. I spent half my time exploring the north and the other half in the city center, and this location made navigating both areas seamless. The front desk team was incredible, taking all the stress out of my logistics by coordinating my transportation perfectly. Beyond the convenience, the hotel itself is beautiful. My room was spacious and very comfortable, and the food at the on-site restaurant—both for breakfast and...
Hotel is an oasis! Beautiful, boutique hotel. We struggled a little to communicate with the staff, but they were all incredibly friendly and the service was wonderful. The bathroom in the standard room is not separate, so you can see into the shower from the bed, regardless, comfortable, well-kept room.
Hotel is an oasis! Beautiful, boutique hotel. We struggled a little to communicate with the staff, but they were all incredibly friendly and the service was wonderful. The bathroom in the standard room is not separate, so you can see into the shower from the bed, regardless, comfortable, well-kept room.
Excelent spot in downtown Santa Marta. Restaurants are close by, theres an "EXITO" store; (mini walmart) 2 blocks away if you want to get supplies for your stay. Overall, the hotel was perfect for our stay!
Excelent spot in downtown Santa Marta. Restaurants are close by, theres an "EXITO" store; (mini walmart) 2 blocks away if you want to get supplies for your stay. Overall, the hotel was perfect for our stay!
A very comfortable room (we stayed in one with two queen beds) with a great air conditioner. The location is excellent -- very close to Parque de los Novios, but is on a quieter street that does not have the traffic and noise closer to the park. The room's large-screen TV offers a great selection of cable channels. We were also impressed with the breakfast -- a traditional Colombian meal of eggs, arepa, toast, and natural juice. You should really enjoy your Santa Marta experience if you stay...
A very comfortable room (we stayed in one with two queen beds) with a great air conditioner. The location is excellent -- very close to Parque de los Novios, but is on a quieter street that does not have the traffic and noise closer to the park. The room's large-screen TV offers a great selection of cable channels. We were also impressed with the breakfast -- a traditional Colombian meal of eggs, arepa, toast, and natural juice. You should really enjoy your Santa Marta experience if you stay...
We used the tour service located in the lobby. We were told it included transportation to boat and then back to hotel. We we're abondoned when boat returned and had to find transportation back to hotel on our own. Don't use tour service!!
We used the tour service located in the lobby. We were told it included transportation to boat and then back to hotel. We we're abondoned when boat returned and had to find transportation back to hotel on our own. Don't use tour service!!
I truly enjoyed my stay at Alko Cotona. The bed was suuuuper comfortable, the room immaculately clean, location is perfect (right by main drag for eating and drinking as well as only a few minutes from the beach!) — rooftop pool and restaurant/bar also great, with a view of the ocean/marina on one side and the mountains on the other.
Most importantly, the quality of service and hospitality at Alko Cotona hotel is truly outstanding. Every staff member I encountered went out of their way to make...
I truly enjoyed my stay at Alko Cotona. The bed was suuuuper comfortable, the room immaculately clean, location is perfect (right by main drag for eating and drinking as well as only a few minutes from the beach!) — rooftop pool and restaurant/bar also great, with a view of the ocean/marina on one side and the mountains on the other.
Most importantly, the quality of service and hospitality at Alko Cotona hotel is truly outstanding. Every staff member I encountered went out of their way to make...
Caitlyn
Reviewed February 26, 2022Reviewed February 26, 2022
Two friends and I stayed here before the Lost City trek. The hotel is beautiful, has a lovely rooftop deck serving delicious meals, is very well located and the rooms are large and comfortable. The staff is outstanding; they were not only friendly but incredibly helpful on our return from the trek. They called the airline for us to change flights, stored our luggage, and provided extensive advice. Couldn't be happier about this hotel and would stay again!
Two friends and I stayed here before the Lost City trek. The hotel is beautiful, has a lovely rooftop deck serving delicious meals, is very well located and the rooms are large and comfortable. The staff is outstanding; they were not only friendly but incredibly helpful on our return from the trek. They called the airline for us to change flights, stored our luggage, and provided extensive advice. Couldn't be happier about this hotel and would stay again!
This may be my partner and my favorite hotel ever. The view, the food, the rooms, the two beaches both interesting unique and relaxing. We will be back!
This may be my partner and my favorite hotel ever. The view, the food, the rooms, the two beaches both interesting unique and relaxing. We will be back!
MonicaA
Reviewed January 19, 2021Reviewed January 19, 2021
Wonderful hotel with great room. A/c works well and keeps the place nice and cold. Great restaurants. If you go, you will have a great time. My wife and I will be back.
Wonderful hotel with great room. A/c works well and keeps the place nice and cold. Great restaurants. If you go, you will have a great time. My wife and I will be back.