The Cantamar Beach Hostel

2.0 star property
Beach hostel near Rodadero Beach

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Beach
Property grounds
Property grounds
Balcony
Sundeck

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Calle 20B 1-13, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470006
  • Place, Rodadero Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bello Horizonte Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (4 beds, 4 people)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 4 Twin Beds

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Triple Room, 1 Bedroom

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 5
  • 5 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

El Rodadero stay.Your stay at this El Rodadero hostel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Arrecife Shopping Center and Nabusimake. Mundo Marino Aquarium and Rodadero Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Rodadero Beach - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Zazue - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Bello Horizonte Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 9 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum - 12 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪La Cuchara De Palo - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El punto marino - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante El Paisa Samario - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bar Oso - ‬19 min walk

About this property

The Cantamar Beach Hostel

Beach hostel near Rodadero Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at The Cantamar Beach Hostel.

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

  • 22 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Cantamar Beach Hostel offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Santa Marta hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Free offsite parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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).

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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • 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 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

Cantamar Beach Hostel Santa Marta
Cantamar Beach Hostel
Cantamar Beach Santa Marta
Cantamar Beach
The Cantamar Beach Hostel Santa Marta
The Cantamar Beach Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Cantamar Beach Hostel to the airport?

The Cantamar Beach Hostel is 6.3 mi (9-min drive) away from the Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Cantamar Beach Hostel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Cantamar Beach Hostel.

How close is The Cantamar Beach Hostel to the beach?

This hostel is 1.7 mi (9-min drive) from Rodadero Beach and 2 mi (4-min drive) from Cape Turtle Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Cantamar Beach Hostel offer free breakfast?

The Cantamar Beach Hostel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Cantamar Beach Hostel?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at The Cantamar Beach Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Cantamar Beach Hostel?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does The Cantamar Beach Hostel have a pool?

The Cantamar Beach Hostel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does The Cantamar Beach Hostel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Cantamar Beach Hostel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is The Cantamar Beach Hostel to downtown Santa Marta?

The Cantamar Beach Hostel is 0.8 mi away from Puerto de Gaira.

Reviews

The Cantamar Beach Hostel Reviews

8.4

Very Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kristine

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Great potential but doesn't live up to it.

Overall we enjoyed our stay, but there are definitely some areas in which the hotel could improve. Positives: Very nice pool, right on the beach, quiet neighborhood, polite and kind front desk staff, room is spacious with good air-conditioning and has a balcony Areas to improve: -policy of hotel does not match Hotels.com (hotel called 2 days before reservation asking for a 50% deposit which is not indicated on the reservation) -communication!! (Our reservation was changed and we were only notified when we saw our room was different after check in, restaurant is operating minimally-the menu board in the restaurant is completely false, there was an incident in which the room flooded and nobody told us despite our bags and some electronics sitting in water for hours) -Cleanliness & service (Special holiday dinner was in shambles, served 2 hours late and tables set up after the start of the event, dishes left on the public counter past lunch the day after, highlighted this as a 3 course meal and in reality was a buffet without sufficient plates, glasses, etc) We were given a 30,000 pesos discount and apologies for our griviences. We still made this a pleasant stay but if we were to do it over, we'd definitely spend our money elsewhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andres f

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

PAOLA GOMEZ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excelente servicio, excelente vista, comida exquisita.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Brayan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Opinión

El lugar está bien ubicado, la comida no es tan rica como esperaba, me parece que es un muy buen lugar pero les falta mejorar la atención, solo una chica era súper atenta los demás sentía que no lo hacían tan bien... Creo que pueden mejorar los tiempos de la comida tardaban cerca de 45 min y dos veces me llego fría, creo que es un tema más de coordinación. Es importante también que le ofrezcan al cliente los productos como cervezas, aguas, cuando se está en la zona de licores porque siempre tocaba ir a sacar de las neveras y estás neveras están en recepción, así que uno termina con una sensación de que falta servicio ! En general las habitaciones y la locación están bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Johan

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

Mejor no se puede

Desde que se entra todo es excelente...
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019