Luxury hotels in Santa Marta

Hey! When I travel I love to stay at luxurious hotels - especially the kind of places that offer over the top extras and really spoil their guests with great service, nice spas, awesome restaurants and beautiful views. What more can you want? To save some time, I've put together this list of my favourite 5-star hotels and resorts in Santa Marta. I hope you will like it!

• 1 KH HOTEL BOUTIQUE Santa Marta, Colombia

  

  Hotel. Located 500 metres from El Rodadero Beach, KH HOTEL BOUTIQUE offers 5-star accommodation in Santa Marta and has a bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi. The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and slippers, all units at KH HOTEL BOUTIQUE have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge. A à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodation. KH HOTEL BOUTIQUE offers a business centre for guest use. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Spanish. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Salguero Beach, Puerto de Gaira and Rodadero. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 9 km from KH HOTEL BOUTIQUE. Show full description Guest review score 8.7

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• 2 Origo Hotel Boutique Santa Marta, Colombia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Santa Marta. In a prime location in the centre of Santa Marta, Origo Hotel Boutique provides air-conditioned rooms, a garden, free WiFi and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The hotel features a hot tub and room service. All units in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Origo Hotel Boutique also provide guests with a garden view. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a continental breakfast. At Origo Hotel Boutique you will find a restaurant serving Caribbean, Peruvian and Seafood cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested. 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, 15 km from Origo Hotel Boutique, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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• 3 Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa Santa Marta, Colombia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Santa Marta. 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 Guest review score 9.2

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• 4 Hotel Boutique Don Pepe Santa Marta, Colombia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Santa Marta. 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 Guest review score 9.1

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• 5 Casa Verano Beach Hotel - Adults Only Santa Marta, Colombia

  

  Hotel. Located in Santa Marta, a few steps from Playa Cabo Tortuga, Casa Verano Beach Hotel - Adults Only provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Conveniently set in the Pozo Colorado district, this hotel features a bar, as well as a hot tub. The accommodation offers a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. At the hotel, all rooms come with a desk. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, all units at Casa Verano Beach Hotel - Adults Only have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and selected rooms have a balcony. At the accommodation each room includes bed linen and towels. Guests at Casa Verano Beach Hotel - Adults Only can enjoy an American breakfast. Bello Horizonte is 1.2 km from the hotel, while Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum is 7.2 km away. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 5 km from Casa Verano Beach Hotel - Adults Only. Show full description Guest review score 9.4

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• 6 Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida Santa Marta, Colombia

  

  Hotel. Located in Santa Marta, 1.4 km from Bello Horizonte, Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida provides accommodation with free bikes, free private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. With a shared lounge, the property also features a terrace, as well as a bar. The accommodation offers 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 offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV, a balcony and a private bathroom with a shower. Guest rooms include a wardrobe. Breakfast is available daily, and includes à la carte, continental and American options. At Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida you will find a restaurant serving local and international cuisine. Vegetarian, dairy-free and gluten-free options can also be requested. Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum is 13 km from the accommodation, while Santa Marta Cathedral is 16 km away. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 1 km from Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida. Show full description Guest review score 9.1, rooms from around $184.

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• 7 Zuana Beach Resort Santa Marta, Colombia

  

  Hotel. Featuring a hot tub, a pool, a fitness centre and a tennis court, Zuana Beach Resort offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and plasma TVs in Santa Marta, only 30 metres from Bello Horizonte Beach. Bright and spacious, rooms at Zuana Beach Resort are fitted with air conditioning and fans. All of them have private bathrooms. A buffet breakfast is served daily. International dishes can be ordered at the property’s restaurant. Zuana Beach Resort is 14 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and 7 km from Rodadero Beach Club. Simon Bolivar Airport is 2.3 km away, and airport transfers can be arranged at an extra cost. Show full description Guest review score 8.9

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• 8 Irotama Resort Santa Marta, Colombia

  

  Hotel. Located 100 metres from the beach, Irotama Resort offers on-site marine activities, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a spa and fitness centre. WiFi is available. Activities for children are organised. There are complimentary airport-pick ups. Bungalows at Irotama Resort feature a private bathroom, satellite TV, and minibar. Some room types offer sea views. Room service is provided. Guests at Irotama can arrange golf practices and tennis matches. Dining is available at one of the resort's 9 restaurants and guests can enjoy a drink on one of the 3 bars. Additionally, massage sessions and car rentals can also be arranged upon request. Simon Bolivar Airport is 2 km away. Free private parking is possible on site. Every guests receives a free souvenir upon arrival. Show full description Guest review score 8.8

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• 9 Irotama Resort Zona Torres Santa Marta, Colombia

  

  Hotel. Located 100 metres from the sea, this beach resort offers onsite marine activities, a fitness centre, and an outdoor swimming pool. Some rooms have panoramic sea views and free Wi-Fi access. All rooms in Irotama XXI feature a kitchenette, private bathroom, and satellite TV. Newspapers are delivered daily to each room. Guests Irotama XXI can arrange golf lessons at the practice court or engage in a tennis match. Activities for children are provided, as well as massage sessions. Simon Bolivar Airport in Santa Marta is 2 km away. Free private parking is possible on site. Show full description Guest review score 8.6

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• 10 Casa de Leda, a Kali Hotel Santa Marta, Colombia

  

  Hotel. Stay in the heart of Santa Marta. 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 Guest review score 8.5

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I try my best to keep this guide up to date and I last refreshed it in November 2022. Did I miss a luxury hotel that should be on this list? Send me an email and let me know!