Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones

3.5 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Beach bar
Exterior
On the beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels
An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, string lights, and umbrellas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is $141
$141 nightly
$141 total
Jul 5 - Jul 6

Explore the area

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Km. 8 Pozos Colorados, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470006
  • Place, Cape Turtle Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Zazue
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Bello Horizonte Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 249 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • 538 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Suite, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • 249 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

With a stay at Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones in Santa Marta (Bello Horizonte), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Bello Horizonte Beach and Rodadero Beach. .This beach hotel is 25.8 mi (41.5 km) from Tayrona National Natural Park and 7.8 mi (12.6 km) from Santa Marta Beach.

What's nearby

  • Cape Turtle Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Zazue - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bello Horizonte Beach - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Rodadero Beach - 17 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 19 min drive - 8.6 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crepes & Waffles - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cinto - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Cuchara De Palo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Restaurante Caravel - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones

Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones offers 134 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries.

This Santa Marta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body wraps, body scrubs, and body treatments. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam.
Make yourself at home in one of the 134 guestrooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include phones, as well as laptop-compatible safes and desks.
Relax and unwind with massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor pools and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the hotel's restaurant, Restaurante Origen, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Santa Marta? This hotel has 1755 square feet (163 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 10 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6 AM and 10:30 AM.
Restaurante Origen - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
La Pizzeria - This restaurant serves brunch only. Open daily.
Chiringuito - Onsite sports bar. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Chiringuito
  • La Pizzeria
  • Restaurante Origen

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (1,755 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Elevator (52 inch wide door)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 35 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 35 per pet, per night
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

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.
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Estelar Centro Convenciones
Estelar Hotel & Centro Convenciones
Estelar Santamar
Estelar Santamar Centro Convenciones
Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro Convenciones
Hotel Santamar
Santamar Hotel
Estelar Santamar Hotel Santa Marta
Estelar Santamar Santa Marta
Estelar Santamar Hotel Centro Convenciones Santa Marta
Estelar Santamar Hotel Centro Convenciones
Estelar Santamar Centro Convenciones Santa Marta
Estelar Santamar Hotel Centro de Convenciones
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Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones Hotel
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Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 273 out of 563 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 193 out of 563 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 64 out of 563 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 563 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 563 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic destination! People were very kind and the quality of the ammenities is by far superior to other places. The location and the beach is very convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanessa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes rooms were great and the staff was very nice
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent Hotel for vacations, good service and food
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
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8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and big clean room
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL HARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a great place to stay and relax
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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8/10 Good

Alonso

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall feel/atmosphere was wonderful. The bathrooms do need some work though
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach and staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful location and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, great food, and beautiful neach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent, the hotel needs some iprovement in the rooms. Great location. The food was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mario

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

Great for families!

Great place for a family vacation! Spend a few days with my wife, one 3 year old and one 5 month baby, and we all had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Diana

Liked: Staff & service
Always family friendly and safe
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Flemming Kolding

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Danish family in Santa Marta

We had booked three nights and it was the third time we visited the hotel within ten years. The hotel staff are very service friendly and the rooms were clean and nice, although a little worn. The location of the hotel is fantastic, right next to a private beach. We had a lovely stay as always❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a good time at this hotel, the food is amazing and the beach is probably the best part in this area. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente todo
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great chill out music in the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Evaristo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely i recommend, i will comeback..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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8/10 Good

Camilo

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel Good breakfast. Lunch wasn't good really plain pasta
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great, and raining
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

dyana

Private beach. Fun hotel activities. Taxis close by.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The proximity of room to beach was wonderful. Staff was very friendly and responsive. The room was fair, nothing special or out of ordinary. The breakfast first day was acceptable however the breakfast on second day was more of a 1 star hotel quality. I couldn’t eat any of it because it looked undercooked and very little of everything. Staff couldn’t deal with amount of people. The dinner meal we had first night was very delicious and appetizing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Ovidio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well kept. Nice staff
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel for the price. Staff was really friendly. Bar and food were good but service was slow. Great pool and huge sandy beaches. Noise from aircraft is irritating but not constant. Not a lot of outside the resort facilities nearby. Low cost friendly taxis always available. Would recommend for a family vacation spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Pierre

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel staff is very friendly and they do a lot to entertain the guests. The pools are small and dirty, and some of the facilities were closed and under maintenance, and it is high season.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024