Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida is worth booking if you want a quiet beachfront resort with a spa and pool and you are happy to pay about twice the local median. If you plan to spend your days in the city, or you watch every peso on drinks, one of our other two Santa Marta picks may suit you better.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick in Santa Marta. Guests give it 9.3 out of 10 across 1,133 reviews. It is listed as 5 stars, although that rating is estimated by the property rather than official.
The fit is clear: couples and travellers who want to stay put by the sea. The listing includes a beachfront setting, a spa, a pool, a gym, a restaurant, a garden and a terrace, with air conditioning and free parking. Guests describe the setting as peaceful.
It is less suited to people who want to be out in town every evening, since we have no confirmed distances to the city's sights. Budget travellers should also skip it: Santa Marta has well-rated hotels at a fraction of this price.
Location and getting around
The address is Carrera 3 No 142-60. Guests describe a peaceful beachfront setting near the airport, with ocean views, and they rate the location 9.4 out of 10.
Our data does not include walking distances to any sights or to the historic centre. Being near the airport is handy on arrival and departure days, but do not assume you can walk into town. Check a map before booking, and plan on a taxi or other transport if you want to explore beyond the resort.
Any distances you find elsewhere should be treated as estimates until you confirm them.
What guests say
Staff get the warmest comments. Guests describe a friendly, professional team, a warm welcome and helpful service.
The setting is the other strong point: peaceful, on the beach, near the airport and with ocean views.
Food draws mixed comments. Meals are called tasty and the breakfast buffet good, but service is described as slow and drinks as pricey. If you plan to eat and drink on site most of the time, budget for that.
With 9.3, it ranked jointly 2nd of 14 eligible properties in our sample.
Price and what you get compared with our other Santa Marta picks
The reference price was €175.62 a night against a sample median of €91.42. This is a reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not a live quote. Check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hotel Boutique ADAZ, was €35.30 a night with a score of 8.1 and 4 stars. Our Best Value pick, Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel, was €80.78 with a score of 9.0 and 4 stars.
So the Marriott costs roughly €95 a night more than Casa de Isabella for a score only 0.3 points higher. The extra money buys the beachfront resort format: spa, pool, gym and grounds. Continental and buffet breakfasts are listed, but whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 14 eligible properties in Santa Marta. Five-star hotels get priority for our Luxury slot, and this one combines that rating with one of the highest guest scores in the sample, backed by more than a thousand reviews. That is a hard combination to beat in the city.
Before you book
Confirm whether breakfast is included and what the cancellation terms are. Check opening times and any fees for the spa and pool.
Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been assessed. Since the hotel is near the airport, ask about the transfer time to the parts of the city you want to visit.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is the Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida on the beach?
Yes. Beachfront is listed among its facilities, and guests describe a peaceful beachfront setting with ocean views.
How far is the Marriott from Santa Marta airport and the old town?
Guests say it is near the airport. Distances to the historic centre are not confirmed in our data, so check a map and plan for a taxi.
Is the food good at the Santa Marta Marriott?
Guests call the meals tasty and the breakfast buffet good. They also mention slow service and pricey drinks.
Is it worth paying more than Casa de Isabella?
Casa de Isabella scored 9.0 at about €81 a night, against 9.3 at about €176 here. Pay more only if you want the beach, spa and pool resort setting.