Carrera 11, numero 17 - 49, 470004 Santa Marta, Colombia
#30 of 220 hotels in Santa Marta
Guests' ChoiceBased on 176 hostel reviews
8.9Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
8.4
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Free WiFi
8.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 19 June 2024
Nathan
AustraliaThe drunk Irish guy
The staff were amazing
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 9 June 2024
Matthew
United KingdomHow friendly reception once, especially Alicia. Helped us out a lot in booking tours. Always a smile on her face. The rooms are spacious. Fully working kitchen and shower. Amazing pool and beautiful area to chill. Booked our lost city tour via them. You get 1 free night when you book via them. Same price as everywhere else. This place is amazing.
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Rok
SloveniaVery kind stuff and good vibe in the hostel. The rooms are clean, the location is very close to the center.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Rok
SloveniaRelax vibe and very kind staff.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 4 May 2024
Hakan
TurkeyFriendly staff, thanks to Alicia and everyone. All areas are cleaned daily.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Heidi
SwitzerlandSuper friendly staff at reception, Alicia and Melissa were very patient, helpful and flexible. The hostel is in a quiet location, a few minutes from the buses for Tayrona and Minca, as well as the airport. I was able to store my luggage for several days. If you book the trek to the lost city through the hostel, you get the connecting night for free! Good breakfast included. Highly recommended!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Hannah
United KingdomGreat location for access to the bus stops for day trips to Minca or Tayrona. Lovely hostel with breakfast included which is a great bonus. As well as a pool, perfect after a long day of exploring!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Kevin
IrelandBreakfast included. Swimming pool outside beside bar/restaurant. Owners nice and friendly. Reception staff really helpful, Tristan doing great job volunteering interacting with guests
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Lieke
NorwayThe area does feel a bit shady. The vibe was not very social when I was there. Since Santa Marta is not so special as a place to be, my stay in this hostel was not so special either.
The rooms were big and the airconditioning was working really well, so sleeping was comfortable. Nice garden and nice breakfast. Staff is very friendly. Kitchen is big and well equipped.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Xavier
BelgiumThe Guy with the big boat 😤
The dog ❤️
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Arantxa
GermanyEverything was good!
Hostel is in a quiet neighborhood, it feels really welcoming and comfy there :) breakfast was simple but really good! It was always clean everywhere. Staff was super friendly, especially Alica was really helpful :) would definitely come back!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 13 March 2024
Ricardo
Chile.
Everything about this hostel is correct. The reception staff (Melissa and Lina) are just very helpful, kind and always willing to help. Breakfast is great, they have other additional options at an affordable price. They also have dinner options for an average of 30k. I stayed at a 10-bed dorm and there was plenty of room. The AC is just on from 8PM to 8 AM but during the day it's not that bad to stay in the dorms. They also have laundry service 15k per kilo and 20k for bags and shoes. They have your clothes cleaned somewhere else so your clothes are ready on the following day 7 AM (if you hang them in before 2PM). The laundry service is just impeccable. The kitchen has plenty of room and utensils to cook and there is a free to take section that other travelers contribute to. The hostel is very near the bus stop that goes to Minca and Tayrona Park.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Sabrina
GermanyTodo! Good location, nice and clean (!!) rooms, bathrooms and kitchen! During the day the rooms are quite warm but there is no need to stay in the room, they have a nice garden with pool. Alicia from the reception is super lovely, friendly and helpful (and dulce como panela, hahaha ;-)). Food is good, nice breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Johannes
GermanyNice rooms, great pool area and very friendly staff. Alicia took great care of us and was very helpful!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Susanne
AustriaThe mattress of my bed wasn't comfortable for my back.
A nice, clean and relaxed hostel, with a pool and friendly staff, special thanks to Carmen.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Jorunn
BelgiumWe were only there for one day so it’s hard to know what was bad.
Nice staff. The private room was clean, spacious and had airconditioning. The breakfast was okay.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 9 February 2024
Antonio
ItalyEverything was fine! The staff was very friendly and always smiling, beds super comfortable and dorms are spacious. Great value for money considering free breakfast! Note that the place is not in the city center where everything happens and that you can walk there at day but should get a taxi for coming back at night. So if you want a relaxing stay far from the craziness of s.marta this is a great choice.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 January 2024
Kiyoshi
AustraliaBit of a walk to the beach but not more than 10mins. However super close to the local markets.
Would definitely recommend this hostel. Loved the vibe, very chilled with super friendly and helpful staff. Food is great with plenty of outdoor space to relax. Will stay there again.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 19 January 2024
Olivia
United KingdomEverything super clean, lots of communal spaces and friendly staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 16 January 2024
Maya
CanadaI had a wonderful stay at Cacao Hostel in Santa Marta. The location near the bus station is very convenient, making my arrival and departure hassle-free. The staff, especially Lina at the reception, was extremely friendly and helpful. Always willing to provide recommendations and make my experience as comfortable as possible. The hostel facilities were cozy and clean, creating a pleasant atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this hostel and would return.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 12 January 2024
Jungpyo
South KoreaGreat location if you are going to take the bus to Minca or Tayrona. Quiet neighborhood within walkable distance to the cental area, so if you don't like the party vibe you may stay here instead of other hostels in centro.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 8 January 2024
Martina
ItalyThe bathrooms!
Rooms, commun area, staff
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
David
NetherlandsIt’s a bit further out of the center, but still walkable
Nice hostel with very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 6 January 2024
Cass
United KingdomThe dorm room is very hot during the day and there’s no fan in the rooms, it would make a big difference. The front desk staff didn’t have a proper training. After the second night I’ve decided to stay more nights, no problem. Every morning I was going there and add one more night. It was fine, but they didn’t tell me, at the weekend was different prices. The Friday to Saturday they charged me extra 10.000 cop and the Saturday to Sunday was 80.000 per night. At least I realised it on Saturday morning and just left. Normal nights was 30k, Friday 40k and Saturday 80k. Please, let the tourists know you charge extra for weekends.
I went to Cacao for 2 nights and end up sleeping there 4 nights. Clean rooms Nice place to stay in Santa Marta My stay was perfect, until the last morning….
Stayed in January 2024
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