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La Ballena Azul Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Santa Marta

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Presidential Room | Bed sheets
Exterior
Reception
Presidential Room | Bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Communal living room
  • Limited hour front desk
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Free self parking
The price is $48
$48 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 26 - Nov 27

Room options

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Standard Room | Bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Double Room | Bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Room | Bed sheets

Presidential Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Triple Room | Bed sheets

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Twin Room | Bed sheets

Junior Twin Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Superior Quadruple Room | Bed sheets

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
18-02 Cra. 1, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001

What's nearby

  • Taganga Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Bahia de Santa Marta - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Parque de Los Novios - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Santa Marta Beach - 12 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Casita del mar
  • ‪Estrella Del Mar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Bonsai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Creperia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Heladeria El Reef - ‬1 min walk

About this property

La Ballena Azul Hotel

When visiting Santa Marta, La Ballena Azul Hotel is a great choice to consider. Free self parking is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby snorkeling.

Languages

English, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 12 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
  • Check-out time is noon

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*

Pets

  • Pets not allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

What to do

  • Beach nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Communal living room

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Soap
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

Children & extra beds

  • If you are traveling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.

Also known as

La Ballena Azul Hotel Hotel
La Ballena Azul Hotel Santa Marta
La Ballena Azul Hotel Hotel Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

Does La Ballena Azul Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Ballena Azul Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at La Ballena Azul Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at La Ballena Azul Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Ballena Azul Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at La Ballena Azul Hotel and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as snorkeling.
What's the area around La Ballena Azul Hotel like?
La Ballena Azul Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Taganga Beach and 14 minutes' walk from Grande Beach.

La Ballena Azul Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Right next to the beach and various restaurants.
LORINA, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Chris, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jaime, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Bonjour l’hotel a perdu son charme sa porte avant qui donnait sur la plage as ete fermer pour des commerces le sites a droite pour ces dejeuner a ete transformer en une epicerie alimentaire en fait plus de dejeuner meme pas de toilette en attendant ma chambre et l’hotel n’as toujours pas d’eau chaude toutefois les chambres sont encore tres bien pour le prix et taganga reste pour moi un endroit plaisant a voir et sejourner !!!
sylvain, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

Regular
Denisse Adriana, 1-night trip with friends
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