What is the best budget hotel in Santa Marta?

Hotel Boutique ADAZ (Centro Historico): 8.1/10 · 1,611 reviews · €35 / night · Guests say: “Location: Steps from Parque de los Novios, the marina, and local restaurants.”

What is the best value hotel in Santa Marta?

Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel (Centro Historico): 9/10 · 474 reviews · €81 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting in the historic district near restaurants, bars, and the beach.”

What is the best luxury hotel in Santa Marta?

Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida (Carrera 3 No 142-60): 9.3/10 · 1,133 reviews · €176 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, professional team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.”

Where should I stay in Santa Marta?

Our three picks are in Centro Historico, Carrera 3 No 142-60. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.

Are these hotel prices live?

No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

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The 3 best hotels in Santa Marta.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 14 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

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BudgetHotel Boutique ADAZ8.1/10 · €35 / night Best ValueCasa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel9.0/10 · €81 / night LuxurySanta Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida9.3/10 · €176 / night

Budget

8.1€35 / night

Hotel Boutique ADAZ

★★★★Centro Historico

Best forSmart-budget trips · Families · Pool days

8.1/10 from 1,611 guest reviews
Chosen from 14 hotels

1,611 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Steps from Parque de los Novios, the marina, and local restaurants.
Breakfast: Served on the rooftop, but frequently criticized for limited variety and small portions.

Pool
Family rooms

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Budget pick

Guest feedback: 8.1/10 from 1,611 guest reviews; joint review-score position 14 of 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Budget choice: €35.30 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
Price context: €35.30/night versus a sample median of €91.42/night (61% below the median).
Location: Centro Historico, Santa Marta. Address: Calle 21 # 3 - 93. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel, Santa Marta

Best Value★ Our pick

9.0€81 / night

Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel

★★★★Centro Historico

Best forMost travellers · Wellness breaks · Pool days

9.0/10 from 474 guest reviews
Chosen from 14 hotels

474 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.3Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayLocation: Central setting in the historic district near restaurants, bars, and the beach.
Noise Levels: Loud music from nearby bars and the park disturbs sleep late at night.

Pool
Spa

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Best Value pick

Guest feedback: 9.0/10 from 474 guest reviews; joint review-score position 3 of 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
Price context: €80.78/night versus a sample median of €91.42/night (12% below the median).
Location: Centro Historico, Santa Marta. Address: Carrera 2 No. 19-20. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida, Santa Marta

Luxury

9.3€176 / night

Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida

★★★★★Carrera 3 No 142-60

Best forSpecial occasions · Wellness breaks · Beach holidays

9.3/10 from 1,133 guest reviews
Chosen from 14 hotels

1,133 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.4Price checked 28 days ago

Guests sayStaff: Friendly, professional team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.
Food & Drink: Tasty meals and a good breakfast buffet, but service is slow and drinks are pricey.

Beachfront
Spa
Great breakfast

Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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Why this Luxury pick

Guest feedback: 9.3/10 from 1,133 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 14 eligible properties in the provider sample.
Luxury choice: 5 stars (estimated by accommodation). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
Price context: €175.62/night versus a sample median of €91.42/night.
Location: Santa Marta, Santa Marta. Address: Carrera 3 No 142-60. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 28 days ago.

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Where to stay in Santa Marta

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Centro Historico

Hotel Boutique ADAZ

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Families, Pool days

Best Value

Centro Historico

Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel

Best for: Most travellers, Wellness breaks, Pool days

Luxury

Carrera 3 No 142-60

Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida

Best for: Special occasions, Wellness breaks, Beach holidays

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Santa Marta hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Hotel Boutique ADAZ	Centro Historico	4	8.1 (1,611)	€35
Best Value	Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel	Centro Historico	4	9.0 (474)	€81
Luxury	Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida	Carrera 3 No 142-60	5	9.3 (1,133)	€176

Questions about hotels in Santa Marta

What is the best budget hotel in Santa Marta?: Hotel Boutique ADAZ (Centro Historico): 8.1/10 · 1,611 reviews · €35 / night · Guests say: “Location: Steps from Parque de los Novios, the marina, and local restaurants.”
What is the best value hotel in Santa Marta?: Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel (Centro Historico): 9/10 · 474 reviews · €81 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central setting in the historic district near restaurants, bars, and the beach.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Santa Marta?: Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida (Carrera 3 No 142-60): 9.3/10 · 1,133 reviews · €176 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, professional team provide a warm welcome and helpful service.”
Where should I stay in Santa Marta?: Our three picks are in Centro Historico, Carrera 3 No 142-60. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?: No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 28 days ago.

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The 3 best hotels in Santa Marta.

Hotel Boutique ADAZ

Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel

Santa Marta Marriott Resort Playa Dormida

Where to stay in Santa Marta

Centro Historico

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Carrera 3 No 142-60

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