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Hotel Palmeras - Santa Marta (Magdalena)

A 31-room hotel in the Centro Historico of Santa Marta, close to Caribe Colombiano Diving and a short drive from Tayrona National Park.

  • 31 rooms in the historic center
  • Air conditioning and flat-screen TVs
  • Pets allowed and parking available
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About

Hotel Palmeras - Santa Marta (Magdalena)

Hotel Palmeras sits in Santa Marta's Centro Historico, putting you within walking distance of colonial streets and next door to Caribe Colombiano Diving. The hotel has 31 rooms, including family cabins on a boat—an unusual option for groups.

Rooms come with air conditioning and flat-screen TVs, and the hotel provides free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour reception, and room service. Parking is available on site, and pets are allowed, which can be handy for road-trippers.

The hotel is about a 10-minute drive from Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, a major draw for nature lovers. Paid airport shuttle service can be arranged for easy transfers.

Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is from 12:00 to 13:00. The hotel has a modest rating, so expectations should be set for a basic, no-frills stay.

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Pets allowed
  • Paid airport shuttle
  • Room service

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

4 reasons to book
  • Diving next door — Caribe Colombiano Diving is adjacent to the hotel, making it easy to book underwater excursions.
  • Close to Tayrona — A short drive to Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona, one of Colombia's most famous national parks.
  • Central location — In the historic center of Santa Marta, you're near colonial landmarks and local eateries.
  • Pet-friendly — Pets are allowed, a plus for travelers with animals.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Low guest rating — The hotel's single rating is 1 out of 10, a sign that recent guests have had significant issues.
  • Limited reviews — With only one review, it's hard to gauge consistent quality or common pitfalls.
  • No breakfast mentioned — The input does not list breakfast among amenities, so you may need to plan meals out.
  • Price higher than rating suggests — At £1,079 per night (GBP), this is a steep price for a hotel with a low rating.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Deluxe Queen Room

  • Balcony
  • Air conditioning

Family Cabin on Boat

  • Air conditioning

Standard Quadruple Room

  • Air conditioning

Family Cabin on Boat

  • Air conditioning

Family Room

  • Air conditioning

Family Cabin on Boat

  • Air conditioning

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping

Transport

  • Paid airport shuttle

In-room

  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Balcony (in some rooms)

Pets

  • Pets allowed

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

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Rated 0 reviews

Guest-rated 1/10 from 1 reviews

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04 — Location

Getting around Santa Marta

The property sits in Santa Marta.

Tayrona National Park: About a 10-minute drive from the hotel, the park offers jungle trails and Caribbean beaches.

Caribe Colombiano Diving: Next door to the hotel, this dive shop can arrange underwater tours and courses.

Rodadero Sur Calle 17 #5 80, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470006, Colombia

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 15:00-23:59
Check-out
By 12:00-13:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
31 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Palmeras?

Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is from 12:00 to 13:00.

Does Hotel Palmeras have parking?

Yes, parking is available on site.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Palmeras?

Yes, pets are allowed at the hotel.

Is there an airport shuttle from the hotel?

Yes, the hotel offers a paid airport shuttle service.

What amenities are in the rooms?

Rooms come with air conditioning and flat-screen TVs. Some rooms also have a balcony.

Is there free Wi-Fi?

Yes, Wi-Fi is available at the hotel.

The bottom line

Hotel Palmeras offers a central base in Santa Marta with basic comforts and pet-friendly policies. But a very low rating, few reviews, and a high price for the value make it a risky choice—unless you're prioritizing location and have flexible expectations.

1Given the low rating and high price, you might find better value in nearby hotels.

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