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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.

The 3 best hotels in Santa Marta, Colombia: Hotel Boutique ADAZ (budget), Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel (best value) and Hotel Boutique Don Pepe (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 27, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetHotel Boutique ADAZ8.1/10 · €35 / nightBest ValueCasa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel9.0/10 · €81 / nightLuxuryHotel Boutique Don Pepe8.6/10 · €213 / night
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Hotel Boutique ADAZ, Santa Marta
Budget
8.1€35 / night

Hotel Boutique ADAZ

★★★★Centro Historico

Best forSmart-budget trips · Pool days

  • 8.1/10 from 1,611 guest reviews
  • Chosen from 14 hotels
1,611 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.1Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • 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
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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 are estimates from map distance.
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 on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026
  • 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
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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 are estimates from map distance.
Hotel Boutique Don Pepe, Santa Marta
Luxury
8.6€213 / night

Hotel Boutique Don Pepe

★★★★★Centro Histórico

Best forSpecial occasions

  • 8.6/10 from 254 guest reviews
  • Chosen from 14 hotels
254 Booking.com reviewsPrice checked on Booking.com · 27 Oct 2026

A 5-star hotel in Centro Histórico, rated 8.6 from 254 Booking.com reviews.

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Why this Luxury pick
  • A 5-star hotel in Centro Histórico, rated 8.6 from 254 Booking.com reviews.
  • Guest score 8.6/10 from 254 Booking.com reviews.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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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, Pool days

Best Value

Centro Historico

Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel

Best for: Most travellers, Wellness breaks, Pool days

Luxury

Centro Histórico

Hotel Boutique Don Pepe

Best for: Special occasions

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Santa Marta hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHotel Boutique ADAZCentro Historico48.1 (1,611)€35
Best ValueCasa de Isabella, a Kali HotelCentro Historico49.0 (474)€81
LuxuryHotel Boutique Don PepeCentro Histórico58.6 (254)€213

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?
Hotel Boutique Don Pepe (Centro Histórico): 8.6/10 · 254 reviews · €213 / night
Where should I stay in Santa Marta?
Our three picks are in Centro Historico, Centro Histórico. 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 October 27, 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 on Booking.com · 19 Sep 2026 – 27 Oct 2026.

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