Where to Stay During Your Trip to Santa Marta, Colombia
The exact 8 hotels I recommend in and near Santa Marta for a safe and enjoyable trip to Colombia.
Santa Marta is one of Colombia’s most popular tourist destinations, and there are a LOT of hotels and hostels to choose from (get this: in Rodadero alone, there are over 1,100 hotels).
When it comes to destinations like Colombia, choosing the right place to stay will make or break your trip.
Despite being a beach town, parts of Santa Marta are chaotic (to say the least). There are certain parts of the city you definitely want to avoid. Before you book a hotel, there are a few important things you must know.
In this guide, we’ll cover:
Where you should stay based on your travel style (beach bum vs. party-the-night-away type vs. nature lover),
The exact 8 hotels I recommend in and near Santa Marta,
The pros and cons of staying in Taganga during your trip,
Areas to avoid to stay safe and have a fantastic vacation.
After living in Colombia for more than two years and finding hotels for friends and family (and staying in multiple hotels myself), these are my top recommendations.
