Cacao Hostel Santa Marta

2.0 star property
Hostel perfectly located for exploring Pueblito

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Deluxe Double Room, City View | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
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Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Carrera 11#17-49, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470003
  • Place, Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Santa Marta
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • 248 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, City View

  • 151 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Double Room, City View

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room

  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, City View

  • 194 sq ft
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

Pueblito stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Pueblito hostel, you'll find Santa Marta Theater and Santa Marta Cathedral. Parque de los Novios and Mayorship of Santa Marta are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Theater - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Marina Santa Marta - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Santa Marta Beach - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Ouzo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arepas La Industrial - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Catedral Plaza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Gran Chaparral - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Cacao Hostel Santa Marta

Hostel perfectly located for exploring Pueblito
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta. Only motorcycle parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Marta hostel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Convenience store
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cacao Hostel Santa Marta offers 15 accommodations. This Santa Marta hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

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  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.

Property Registration Number 50803

We should mention

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cacao Hostel Santa Marta to the airport?

Cacao Hostel Santa Marta is 10.9 mi (29-min drive) away from the Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta?

As of Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta on Jan 13, 2026 start from $42.18, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Cacao Hostel Santa Marta have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta.

How close is Cacao Hostel Santa Marta to the beach?

This hostel is 4.1 mi (16-min drive) from Rodadero Beach and 0.8 mi (5-min drive) from Santa Marta Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Cacao Hostel Santa Marta offer free breakfast?

Cacao Hostel Santa Marta offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Cacao Hostel Santa Marta have a pool?

Cacao Hostel Santa Marta features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Cacao Hostel Santa Marta have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Cacao Hostel Santa Marta have a spa?

This hostel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Cacao Hostel Santa Marta to downtown Santa Marta?

Cacao Hostel Santa Marta is 0.7 mi away from Comuna 4.

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