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Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel

2.0 star property
Santa Marta hostel with restaurant and pool bar

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
Interior
Exterior
View from property
In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Laundry facilities
    Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Near the beach
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Pool bar
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
Feel at home
  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
The price is RM165
RM165 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Nov - 20 Nov

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Rainfall showerhead
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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About the area

Map
Calle 8 #43A-89 Oficina 201, Barrio del Poblado, Sector Astorga, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parque de Los Novios - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santa Marta Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bahia de Santa Marta - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Marina Santa Marta - 11 min walk - 1.0 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Brisa Loca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Muzzería - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crab's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar-Restaurante La Perla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dealer Taqueria - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel

Enjoy your visit to Santa Marta with a stay at Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel. After taking a dip in one of the 2 outdoor pools, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A poolside bar, a terrace and a garden are other highlights at this Colonial hostel.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 18 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
  • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*
  • Pets must be supervised
  • Food and water bowls available

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • No on-site parking

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No alcohol allowed on site

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Barbecue grills

What to do

  • Yoga classes
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Pool table
  • Beach nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Boat tours nearby

Working away

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Pool loungers

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • At least 80% of food locally sourced
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally owned and organised tours and activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Colonial architecture

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall shower heads
  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Water-efficient showers only
  • Water-efficient toilets only

Special features

Dining

La Canoa – On-site restaurant. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.

Fees & policies

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).

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 100000.0 per day
  • 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.

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Masaya Hostel Santa Marta
Masaya Hostel
Masaya Santa Marta
Masaya Santa Marta
Masaya Hostel Santa Marta
Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel Santa Marta
Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

Does Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel 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 Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of USD 15 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as boat tours and horse riding. Additional recreation on-site includes yoga. Enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant, La Canoa.
What's the area around Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel like?
Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel is in Historic Center, a short 7-minute walk from Parque de Los Novios and 8 minutes' walk from Santa Marta Beach.

Masaya Santa Marta - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

My first hostal experience and not my last, after this reservation I booked again the very next day. Definitely would recommend, bed was comfy, water was hot enough, I like how it’s actividades to do. The food was aight, but you can cook your own meal in the comunal kitchen which was pretty wicked. Some mornings I would lounge around in the nets, with the sun beaming at me then go to the pool which was conveniently outside my room. I never did get a chance to go on the hammocks but that’s no biggie.
Joshua, 5-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Rebecca, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Anne-Marie, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Duber, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

8/10 Very good

Outstanding staff
Very helpful and friendly staff. Secure location. Good breakfast. Good value,but no hot water. Nice rooftop area.
Bill, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gem in the center of the city.
The hotel staff here was so lovely and the ambiance of the rooftop communal area was spectacular.
Amanda, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Pool awesome
Awesome pool n terrace restaurant. Good Internet and big private rooms
Sandeep, 7-night trip
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2/10 Poor

This place was disgusting. My shared dorm smelled like feet and old laundry. I felt like I was staying in a homeless shelter. One of the bathrooms had feces in the toilet. The couches were soiled. Never again!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

This is the best hostel i have ever been to! Great customer service, special mention to Davis, he helped me with any issues or need i had, from transportation, to excursions, to food, etc... Angie was also very helpful. The design of the property is awesome! Not your bare bones hostel, this one has pools, bar, restaurant, rooftop deck with great views and also activities like dance classes! They have raised the bar for hostels for me, i don't know how i will go back to a basic hostel again. I can't wait to visit again and bring my son, family, and friends. Thank you all for an amazing time!
1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Comfortable, quiet hostel in Santa Marta
Had a great time staying at this quiet hostel. Location is right in the heart of the city. Beds (in dorms) have built-in privacy curtains. Downside of this is that the curtains are vinyl and do not ventilate well (I had to leave mine open to sleep). Towels are 3,000 COP when staying in the dorms.
Neil, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Hostels are a great way to meet people
Amazing people and service! Helped us book a sailboat tour to a private beach in the park. Had a salsa dancing lesson, which led to a guided Santa Marta night life experience with a local Colombian. The motor bikes are the most exciting way to get around the city!
Erik, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Great combo hostel/hotel
Great central location with helpful staff and exciting nightly planned activities for guests. Two pools and a lively game/lounge rooftop. Beautiful city views and accomondations. They will also help plan city excursions as well.
Erik, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Never again
Horrible -dirty, horrible stuff
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hostel in the center of town!
This hostel had the vibe of a high end hotel! Our private room was big and clean, and the bed was super comfortable. The pools were cool and clean, and the rooftop bar was a great place to hang out and have a beer or a cocktail in the evenings and watch the sun set over the town. We liked it so much the first night we were there that we came back for more!
Laura, 1-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

This property was pretty underwhelming. It was clean with beautiful architecture but that’s about it. The indoor pool was A clean good sized dip pool. The roof top pool was the opposite filthy and even smaller. The staff were quite nice and helpful which made a difference. The food and bar is ok. Drinks are a little on the pricey side and the food was fine but nothing The location was OK, central Santa Marta for sure but kind of the dodgy end of a street. I never felt unsafe but the area was a little funny (not in a good way) with interesting characters constantly floating about day or night. I’ve been told this is one of the best hostels in Santa Marta. I only stayed here during my time so I can’t compare but if that’s the case than I guess I was lucky - but I did expect more from my overall experience here.
2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Great Hostel in the center of it all.
Stayed here in a dorm room of 4, then later in a private room. Both were very nice. The Hostel has 2 pools, one on the main level and one on the 3rd floor where their is also a bar. I really enjoyed the experience at this hostel apart from the breakfast, which I found extremely underwhelming. The fresh fruit was amazing, however the egg's were prepared in one big batch and no choice, only scrambled. I would recommend to serve egg's to order and add more variety such as fried, poached, omelette, etc. The Masaya Hostel Is located in Centro market area.
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Extremely nice boutique hostel. Very good location in Santa Marta (a few blocks from the main plazas and restaurants). Large themed bedrooms (ours was 'Shakira' - with painting of the lady herself in the room!). Nice Moroccan style building with a rooftop bar and small pool. Only slight downsides were the lack of friendliness from some of the main reception staff (not all of them or the night staff), the inability to check in until 3pm and the rather poor breakfast offering. All in all, great value stay in a modern, clean building. The organised transfer to Cartagena was also very good and much more comfortable and time efficient than taking the bus.
Mark, 2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Lovely hostel
Quick and easy check in. Pleasant staff. Good breakfast.
Susan, 2-night family trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice Hostel with great location Breakfast need to be upgraded
Alex, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Nice hotel
4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel
Very nice for an adventure in Colombia , the rooftop is amazing
6-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at Masaya completely exceeded our expectations, in nearly every way. I haven't stayed at many hostels, but I've stayed at a few over the years and this one was one of the nicest. The staff were incredibly friendly, super knowledgeable about the area, made great recommendations, and were very welcoming the entire time. We had a private room with a king bed and a bunk bed, and it was perfect for 3 people. The A/C was great, rooms were clean and comfortable, and there was even a tour booking agency in the hostel so you could book tours right from there. One tip I wish we had known was how much there is to do near Santa Marta - there were many multi-day excursions that looked really cool that we unfortunately didn't have time to do. The pools were also a nice additional touch. The hostel is on a busy street by day, but those streets during the week are mostly vacant until you reach the busier streets. We had no major issues, but I would recommend keeping your eyes and ears open if walking home past 10pm on weeknights or just taking a cab back. Masaya was a gem with fantastic prices and accommodations - I would definitely recommend staying here and asking them about the tours they offer beforehand.
Matt, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Hip place in Santa Marta
Rooftop pool. That says something. This place is hip and Santa Marta is a great hub for a lot of activity (Lost City treks, visits to Tayrona). A little sketchy (I got mugged a couple blocks from the hotel). But not nearly as sketchy as Taganga. Some great restaurants in town, too (just stick to the pedestrian streets).
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Cute fun place to stay on a budget
We only stayed only one night as our main goal was having a place to stay before heading to Tayrona the next morning. The hostel is super cute. Funky rooms, very modern and clean, two pools to swim in. The rooftop area is a nice bonus - great place to swim, eat, or just hang out. No complains - would definitely recommend.
Lizz, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

breakfast
it would be nice to have more variety in the breakfast, it is not good eat everyday day the same thing
Verified Orbitz guest review