Take in the views from the rooftop terrace when you stay at La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool and indulge in spa services. Other highlights at this boutique hotel include a children's pool, a snack bar/deli and a terrace.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
Required at check-in
Credit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (5 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours a day)*
Off-site
Area shuttle*
Other information
Designated smoking area (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Room service (limited hours)
Snack bar/deli
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Children's pool
What to do
Beach nearby
Working away
Computer station
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1720
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Rooftop terrace
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Colonial architecture
Accessibility
Handrails in stairwells
Lever door handles
Room amenities
Be entertained
DVD player
32-inch LCD TV
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Ceiling fan
Minibar
Dressing gowns and slippers
Sleep well
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
In-room massage
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free local calls
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: COP 100000.00 per stay
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers 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).
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 35000 per vehicle (one-way)
Local area shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Children & extra beds
If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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, spa, & gym (if applicable)
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and cash.
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Frequently asked questions
Does La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels?
Sorry, neither pets nor service animals are allowed.
Is parking offered on site at La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is COP 35000 per vehicle one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon.
What is there to do at La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels and nearby?
La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels has an outdoor pool and spa services.
What's the area around La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels like?
La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels is in Historic Center, a short 3-minute walk from Parque de Los Novios and 6 minutes' walk from Santa Marta Beach.
La Casa del Farol Hotel Boutique by Xarm Hotels Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Fair
11 December 2019
Mosquitos
Although I had to have the room sprayed for mosquitos and leave the room while the poison took effect, I still was bitten by mosquitos. I hate mosquitos so I am glad I only stayed one night.
Young-Min
Young-Min, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 September 2019
Nice place to stay in Santa Marta
The staff was very helpful and polite, it was so nice to be welcomed by them after a long day of travel. They were able to answer all of my questions and helped me set up a cab for an early flight. The building itself is beautiful and the rooftop deck is a nice reprieve from the noisy city streets below. However, the room was not as clean as it might have been, there was a dead cockroach in one corner, and the linens had spots on them. I also found the mattress to be somewhat uncomfortable. Overall it was a pleasant stay but I would have liked the room to be cleaner and more well-kept.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 September 2019
Front desk staff is amazing. Always available and pleased to help. The swimming pool on the rooftop although very small is really good and has nice views over the city and the cathedral. The hotel is really well located right beside the main shopping and pedestrian street. The room are well appointed and the A/C works very well. The room It has a mini bar. The only thing to improve is perhaps to provide more light in the bathroom as it feels extremely dark (there is only one spotlight in the ceiling). Overall is a great Hotel and with extremely attentive and pleasant staff in one of the best locations in the city.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 September 2019
EGood location and excellent staff. Good breakfast, cold ax and a decent shower with hot water
Verified traveller
6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
10 September 2019
Verified traveller
7-night trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 August 2019
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
12 July 2019
Verified traveller
3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
4 July 2019
There was a great variaty of different breakfast options!
They offer a direct transport to Cartagena.
One member of the staff speaks german. Everyone was very friendly and eager to help. We enjoyed our stay there.
Kathrin
Kathrin, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
30 June 2019
Loved the Barcelona Suite
We stayed in the Barcelona suite for 3 nights as a base for visiting Minca and Tayrona. The room is massive and really nicely decorated, with 2 balconies off the bedroom and 1 off the sitting area.
The hotel is only a block away from the main strip of restaurants, bars etc, which meant we could walk to these without feeling unsafe. The hotel itself has a security gate and felt very safe. It has a cute rooftop area with very small pool - we didn’t really use this much as we tended to be out all day.
The room is well equipped including really good air con which was welcomed as this was our first stop on the Carribean coast! The only drawbacks were the very loud pigeons on the balcony early morning (take ear plugs) and the curtains were not black out (take eye mask!)
The breakfast was made to order rather than buffet and had a good variety, but was sometimes a little slow - something to bear in mind if you’re heading out on a day trip and are pressed for time. The staff however were really friendly, and were helpful in organising our onward travel to Cartagena.
Laura
Laura, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 May 2019
The big problem was every day at breakfast cause mosquitos and flies they have to fix that cause is nasty eat with that on. Top of food
andres
andres, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
25 April 2019
The hotel staff is friendly and my room was beautiful!
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
9 March 2019
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 March 2019
Nice place, nice people. room was uncomfortable.
It is in a convenient neighborhood and the staff was wonderful and the breakfast was wonderful. There was construction noise everyday, all day. I understand that can be temporary. If I have a complain it is that there is no place to sit down in your room except the bed. I asked for a chair but I was denied. How can someone stay in a room with no chair?
Charles
Charles, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 February 2019
Great hotel
Wonderful rooms.
Michael
Michael, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
29 January 2019
Historic Santa Marta
Good breakfast. Nic e people, good service, old building hard to keep up with, they try hard to keep it clean and considering, they do a nice job. Good area to stay, historical Santa Marta. First Colombian city (1525).
jose
jose, 2-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 January 2019
Staffs are excellent, location is great and good breakfasts.
Verified traveller
2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 January 2019
Great location , great staff, English was no problem, really
Enjoyed the roof top deck and plung pool. Each room has a theme, amazing breakfast.
Verified traveller
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
6 January 2019
Disappointing
The reception desk told us that we were being upgraded. We were give the room Havana. May be the decoration is made on purpose to appear well worn out on purpose, but it does not look so. We compared the photos with what was shown on website but it seems that they were taken by professional photographer and can be little misleading. The worst bit was the breakfast. The potions are quite small with very limited choice. It is just eggs in various forms. Each extra glass of juice was paid. We were hungry in an hour after the breakfast. Very disappointing as we paid a premium for this so called boutique hotel.
Anyways, the good point of the hotel is great location with many places to eat and hang out on walking distance. The staff gave us good indications.
Marie
Marie, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
31 December 2018
I loved the place and the lovely rooms
I think there is a problem with the sewage system in the whole area because smelled very bad
The staff were great at any time
They hace a lot of propaganda on their restaurant and happy hour but it was not working at all
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
28 November 2018
This hotel is in the perfect location! The staff is very friendly and helpful.
Shawn
Shawn, 5-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
23 November 2018
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
11 November 2018
The hotel staff was very nice. Furniture was a little dated and bed was not the most comfortable but overall pretty good experience.
Jeff
Jeff, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 November 2018
The property is locate right in the city center 2 blocks from parque de los novios (Lovers Park) and one block from the cathedral and all the shopping from Downtown Santa Marta. Excellent choices for a complimentary breakfast. You feel like u went back in time in this hotel but still keeping modern restrooms.
Raul
Raul, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
14 July 2018
The hotel is in very bad shape. The pictures on Expedia are very old, and don't reflect the real condition of the property. In my room, there were burnt light bulbs, and it took almost two days for them to change them. The hotel needs a fresh coat of painting, and there is a clear lack of maintenance and upkeep. It is full of cheap Ikea decor. The terrace looks terrible. The staff was nice and kind but there is little they can do in hotel where management is not investing in serious maintenance.
Luke
Luke, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
26 June 2018
Great staff and location
Perfect location in the historic centre of Santa Marta with good restaurants and bars within a few minutes walk. Our room was beautiful and airy with lots of space and the hotel also has a roof terrace with great views of town. Staff were lovely and very helpful so we'd fully recommend this hotel for a visit to this part of Colombia.