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Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca

Property class: 3.5
Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool

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Photo gallery for Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca

A building with a covered outdoor area, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop.
A covered outdoor seating area with stone walls and lounge chairs.
A pool area with a wooden pergola, lounge chairs, and a clear pool.
A restaurant with a wooden table and chairs, a large flower centerpiece, and hanging lights.
A row of bungalow-style accommodations with open verandas, surrounded by lush greenery and a mountainous backdrop.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Via Buritaca, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470009
  • Place, Koralia Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Buritaca Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Tayrona National Natural Park
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A modern bedroom with a bed, built-in shelves, an air conditioning unit, and pendant lights.

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Bungalow, Terrace, Lake View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a decorative headboard, and a patterned rug.

Superior Bungalow, Terrace, Lake View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Lake view
  • 334 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Bungalow, Terrace, Lake View

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a decorative headboard, a small bedside table, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Deluxe Bungalow, Terrace, Lake View

  • Lake view
  • 850 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

View all photos for House, 2 Bedrooms

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a window with blinds.

House, 2 Bedrooms

  • 463 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds and 3 Twin Sofa Beds

View all photos for Economy Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Premium Bungalow, Private Pool

A poolside area with a covered seating area and a pool.

Premium Bungalow, Private Pool

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Sofa Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

On riverwalk.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Santa Marta hotel, you'll find Buritaca Beach and Koralia Beach. Also, Mareygua Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Guachaca River is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Koralia Beach - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Buritaca Beach - 11 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Tayrona National Natural Park - 21 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Palomino Beach - 28 min drive - 19.6 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Don Samuel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Bendicion De Dios - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Betsaida Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Coma Rico - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Brisas del Río - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca

Family-friendly 3.5-star hotel with outdoor pool
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Santa Marta hotel is smoke free.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are couples treatment room(s) available. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Afternoon tea
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Boat and paddles
  • Books
  • Fishing
  • Games
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Kayaking
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pedal boat
  • Table tennis

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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 and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Gardenia Springs Hotel
Hotel La Finca Buritaca
Gardenia Springs Santa Marta
Gardenia Springs Hotel Santa Marta
Hotel La Finca Buritaca by DOT Premium
Hotel La Finca Buritaca by DOT Boutique

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca to the airport?

Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca is 42.1 mi (86-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 Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca?

As of Nov 2, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca on Nov 16, 2026 start from $52, including 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 Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca.

How close is Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca to the beach?

This hotel is 0.9 mi (3-min drive) from Buritaca Beach and 2.3 mi (6-min drive) from Mareygua Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca offer free breakfast?

Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca offers free cooked-to-order breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca have a pool?

Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca features an outdoor pool.

Does Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca have a restaurant?

Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca is home to Restaurante, which features Caribbean cuisine, pool views, and a poolside location.

Does Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca have a spa?

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

How close is Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca to downtown Santa Marta?

Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca is 1.8 mi away from Buritaca.

Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent propery but even better is the staff. Special thanks to Yosmari, Yurleidis and Francesca. Also the entire Kitchen staff. Very family friendly. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome breakfast and staff. All needs met.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful setting, quiet and amazing pool.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel BUT we didn’t have hot shower during our stay. They offer 20% on the food because we fight a little bit at the checkout. We’ve payed full price the rooms. Otherwise the hotel is a little bit far from Santa Marta, we had to pay more for the transfers. Nice swimming pool (private & shared) and the bungalows are big and a the middle of the nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms, were clean, however they could seal up the wood better, as mosquitos can get in. The staff are very nice and try their beat. The pool is beautiful and the breakfast and food was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once again just the perfect place and what an awesome staff, grounds, food, etc etc !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a very pleasant stay at the property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing place!

Amazing place with amazing staff, very relaxed. Lovely rooms, great food and staff.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location close to beach and downtown
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Is a beautiful place perfect for families. Staff is wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely the greatest little hidden gem in all of Northern Colombia !!! The grounds, the staff, the food, the accommodations !!!! Everything is just perfect !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent facilities, super friendly staff, beautiful gardens. I would totally recommend and go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an absolute little hidden gem !!!! Staff was unbelievably awesome and attentive ........... the scenery and grounds were impeccable !!! I can never say enough about this property !!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a special property with AMAZING staff. Raul and Orlando went above and beyond to make our staff so memorable. Truly one of the most magical places we have ever stayed. Tuki the Toucan is a must to say hi!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The common areas were wonderful but our rooms were worn down, dirty throw pillows, scuffs all over bedroom walls, etc. Would have appreciated a cleaner experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good service and good. Weak WiFi and some noise

The location was great, service was very professional and we had no issues overall. The food is outstanding and prices are fair. We had maybe two points to improve: 1. WiFi was not consistently working, since it works with satellites and the weather can affect the service. 2. Our room was located near the main reception and there was plenty of noise coming from the staff during the mornings.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff and place is beautiful. It is close to various spots with beautiful nature. Cons: restaurant is overpriced, and be prepared to pay huge taxes on top of what you think you are going to pay. If you are Colombian and you book online, they will tell you that you need to pay a national tax. In my case, it was about 170 USD for a 4 day stay. If you have a foreign passport, male sure to bring it so you get exempt for paying this tax.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

For the ones who loves living near nature

I love this place, I’d recommend it for everyone who loves living near nature but still wants the amenities available in a hotel. Most people in the staff are very kind and helpful. The rooms in the bungalows are very nice with very comfortable beds, every morning you’ll wake up to the sound of all kinds of birds. It's very relaxing. The breakfast is a bit limited but very good. The pool is beautiful. The rest of the hotel area is like a farm with many types of animals both tame and wild. However, I’d not recommend this place for people afraid of insects and lizards. They will enter the room. :) I'd like to make it a 5 star review, but unfortunately the hotel has its flaws, especially the bathroom which actually looks very nice visually, but practically it’s bad in many ways which can cause irritation. Also bad WiFi, it's too weak by the bungalows so you'll need to go to the reception by the pool to use the internet. Poorly isolated walls, so if there's another guest living in the bungalow by the other side of he wall you'll hear them too well. But in the end it's a lovely place to spend vacations, located near Playa Buritaca which has the sea on one side and the river on the other side, so you can choose where you prefer to swim.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excelente, buena atencion, comida excelente
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Me encantó esta propiedad. Es bastante valor lo que es obtiene por el precio. Ideal para vacaciones en familia o en grupos. Las habitaciones son amplias y comodas. El staff a pesar que es amable, no esta capacitado para la atencion a los turistas o no tienen mucho conocimiendo de hospitalidad.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Buena piscina
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Obiekt z dużym potencjałem, przepiękny ogród, oczka wodne, basen , lokalizacja na uboczu- idealna atmosfera żeby odpocząć. Trzeba brać pod uwage ze hotel znajduje się naprawdę w odosobnieniu- nad morze, do sklepu itp można dojść spacerem ale po zachodzie słońca jest bardzo ciemno. Taksówki w tej okolicy są tylko prywatne, więc jest to duży koszt, ale funkcjonuje autobus na trasie Santa Marta- palomino. Co było na minus to ceny w hotelu - woda 2.5 USD to duża przesada i powoduje niesmak i poczucie chęci “zdarcia” z gościa jak największej ilości pieniędzy mimo ze sam pobyt już nie był tani. w hotelowej restauracji ceny też powyżej przeciętnej, jedzenie dobre. Do naszego domku hotel nie miał zapasowego klucza, bo został zgubiony przez poprzednich gości i czekali na dorobienie, przez co przez cały pobyt nie mieliśmy serwisu sprzątania i gdyby nie to, że przypadkowo zatrzasnęliśmy klucz w pokoju i obsługa musiała siłą otwierać drzwi, bo nie mieli zapasowego klucza- nawet byśmy nie wiedzieli czemu nie ma tego sprzątania. Nikt nam nie powiedział że jest taka sytuacja. Zgadzam się też z opiniami poprzedników co do “małego zoo” - warunki życia zwierząt są naprawdę niepokojące.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Une chambre immense. Le jardin immense. Et ne pas rater la descente en kayak. Une équipe au top
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lo mejor cerca al Tayrona

Una gran experiencia, llena de tranquilidad, buena comida y excelente servicio
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024