Cacao Hostel Santa Marta

2.0 star property
Hostel in Santa Marta with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Restaurant
Deluxe Double Room, City View
Lobby
Reception
Restaurant

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$54
7 Dec - 8 Dec

Explore the area

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Carrera 11#17-49, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470003
  • Place, Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Marina Santa Marta
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

Shared Dormitory

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Double Room, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, Garden View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Detached private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

Deluxe Double Room, City View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Santa Marta

At Cacao Hostel Santa Marta you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Santa Marta Theater and Santa Marta Cathedral. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free continental breakfast. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a free manager's reception and coffee/tea in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also motorbike parking, along with the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Pueblito hostel include Tayrona National Natural Park and Rodadero Beach.

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Parque de los Novios - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Marina Santa Marta - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Santa Marta Beach - 16 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Rodadero Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little Ouzo - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arepas La Industrial - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Catedral Plaza - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Cartel Burger & Ribs - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Cacao Hostel Santa Marta

Hostel in Santa Marta with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Marta hostel.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Corner/local shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cacao Hostel Santa Marta offers 15 accommodations. This Santa Marta hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • In a nature reserve

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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).

We've listed 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Union Pay, Carte Blanche, debit cards and cash.

Property Registration Number 50803

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta?

Yep, but only for motorcycles.

How much does it cost to stay at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta?

As of 6 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta on 7 Dec 2025 start from NZ$54.4, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Cacao Hostel Santa Marta?

Yep, Cacao Hostel Santa Marta is a short 16-minute walk from Santa Marta Beach.

Does Cacao Hostel Santa Marta have a pool?

Cacao Hostel Santa Marta has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Cacao Hostel Santa Marta serve breakfast?

Yeah, free continental breakfast is served daily between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta?

No, Cacao Hostel Santa Marta does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cacao Hostel Santa Marta?

No, pets are not allowed.

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