A stay at ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO places you in the heart of Santa Marta, steps from Tairona Gold Museum and Customs House. .This hostel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Tayrona National Natural Park and 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Rodadero Beach.
Hostel in Santa Marta with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary toiletries. This Santa Marta hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance.
At ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO , enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. Planning an event in Santa Marta? This hostel has 1076 square feet (100 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Limited parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free offsite parking
Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces per unit)
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
A bar/lounge
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Free daily manager's reception
Things to do
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
1,076 square feet of conference space
Coworking space
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance 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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Cash Breakage deposit: COP 19 per night
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 have included 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
Property Registration Number 103725
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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.
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Property is also known as
ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO Santa Marta
ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Reviews
ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
4.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 2 reviews
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Reviews
6/10 Okay
Allyson
Traveled with family
Dec 3, 2025
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very basic and run down. No hooks anywhere and no extras like tissue, safe, soap, etc.
Pool was very small and inside next to the dining area. Staff were available and were able to print our bus ticket for us which was helpful.