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Casa Bugambilia

3.5 star property

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Porch
Deluxe Twin Room
Deluxe Room
Check-in/check-out kiosk
Standard Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$101
5 Apr - 6 Apr

Explore the area

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Calle 19 No 6-13, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004
  • Place, Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Customs House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Family Suite

  • 39 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Superior Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

About the area

Santa Marta

Casa Bugambilia places you steps from Santa Marta Theater and within a short 5-minute stroll of Santa Marta Cathedral. Highlights at this Colonial hotel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchenettes. .At the hotel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and spa services. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and litter trays. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3.5-property class Historic Center hotel, attractions include Rodadero Beach and Taganga Beach.

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parque de los Novios - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Customs House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Simón Bolivar Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Sartén Dorada Restaurante y Parrilla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carambolo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Layali Cocina Arabe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Café La Catedral - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tocata Karaoke Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Casa Bugambilia

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Casa Bugambilia.
  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Express check-in
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Casa Bugambilia offers 10 accommodations with minibars and a safe. This individually decorated accommodation includes kitchen islands. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star hotel has kitchenettes with stovetops, microwaves, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead.

This Santa Marta hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Griddle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed during December, November, October, September, August and July.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls and litter trays are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia value-added tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travellers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing that they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption only applies to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 80000 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Casa Bugambilia Hotel Santa Marta
Casa Bugambilia Hotel
Casa Bugambilia Santa Marta
Casa Bugambilia

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Casa Bugambilia?

Casa Bugambilia offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Casa Bugambilia?

As of 25 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Casa Bugambilia on 5 Apr 2026 start from NZ$101, including 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 Casa Bugambilia?

Yep, Casa Bugambilia is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Marta Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Casa Bugambilia?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer spa services.

Does Casa Bugambilia have a pool?

Casa Bugambilia has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Casa Bugambilia a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Casa Bugambilia.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Casa Bugambilia?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Casa Bugambilia?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Casa Bugambilia?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Casa Bugambilia?

Furry friends are welcome at Casa Bugambilia, with food and water bowls and litter trays on offer.

Casa Bugambilia Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Owen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To be clear, this is not a hotel in the truest sense. The staff are usually all gone by 6pm and access to the building is by security code only. Having said that, this is my 2nd stay here because of its friendly and helpful staff, as well as its closeness to the beach, nightlife and shopping. I will stay here again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Owen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is not a hotel, there is staff but they leave by 7 pm. When I arrived, I had to wait an hour for a guest to phone a staff member to come and check us in. Having said that, the property is great and all of the staff are hardworking and friendly. I would stay here again, but be aware that this is not a hotel in the truest sense of the word.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Jim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was amazing and they made my stay memorable. Felt like a family environment which made me feel safe. You can easily walk to restaurants and bars. The Exito thats 3 minutes walking was a huge help for anything you need. I will say that my room was pretty hot even with the A/C on and windows open so keep that in mind.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stay was pleasant, I totally recommend visiting them since they offer a good value to the money and also accept pets without issues. The only warning is: be careful when arriving at night, the zone is lonely and can be dangerous, even if "Parque de los novios" is close to the location. Apart from that I really liked in my stay in the hotel. Thanks for your services.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely helpful front desk lady. Helped reserve our rental car and allowed late checkout without cost. Breakfast was great. Simple eggs, toast and fruit, but the added fruit smoothie was a real treat that we didn't expect! Comfy bed and cool ac. No hot water in shower, but the water is temperate in Santa Marta so this is not an issue for us. I would definitely recommend, the price is very reasonable compared to other hotels and airbnbs.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Sean

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Well located and cheap.

Clean and simple. Good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean. Nicely remodeled. Great location. Rooftop pool and dining area were truly phenomenal.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Lovely staff. Hotel didn't live up to expectations - it is old, mattresses are hard and noisy location. However, it is clean. Hotel is close to old town which has lots of neat little restaurants but is not worth visiting.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great place in Santa Marta

Stayed here before and after a night in Tayrona. Great staff and clean/spacious rooms. Downsides: hard bed and loud at night due to the convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Best hotel service

The service here was amazing. Matteo helped us to plan our trip to Tayrona, printed our boarding passes for our flights, arranged transport to the airport, and provided suggestions for food/entertainment. Hotel is clean and room was spacious. Rooftop pool is amazing. Only negatives are that it's loud at night (a trade-off given the convenient location) and the beds are super hard. Apparently they are orthopedic so some people might like that, but it's not my preference at all. Can easily walk to restaurants and the main bar area of Santa Marta from the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice small hotel with spacious rooms and beautiful views from comfortable roof top patio. Staff was extremely helpful and breakfasts were delicious, fresh fruit and juice and made to order eggs. Located on pedestrian only street.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel with a helpful staff, a/c , desent breakfast and good location. Good value for money paid. Jose was especially helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

Elias, Bogota

Liked: Staff & service

Never seen a hotel without closets

Never seen a hotel without closets. Smelled of humidity, ants via the sliding patio door. I had an eight day reservation, but left sfter the first day. Will only receive half of my money back, oh well. Serves me right for looking for the cheapest.

6/10 Okay

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
This is a new hotel. Very noisy if you have a room next to the Calle. For Santa Martra good value for money spent. All staff A 1. Only complaint is the bed for the 3rd person is a fold down seat. This is not so good for extra person.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Steven, Las Vegas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the Best Hotel Values I've Ever Experienced

A+ Fantastic. This hotel was absolutely amazing. The staff was fantastic, helped me arranged shuttles and taxis, breakfast was included and the price was unbeatable. One of the best values I've ever experienced. If you go to Santa Marta, you need to stay here. Also right down the street from a grocery store. The staff was all good, especially Juan at the front desk.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful stay in Santa Marta

Great local hotel renovated for modern comfort without losing it's Colombian charm. Staff very kind and helpful. Location very close to the best bars, restaurants, shopping and cafes around as well as walking distance to the beach/pier. Room was spacious and cute. Loved it all!

10/10 Excellent

Olivia, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

So good we went back twice

Fabulous hotel, very clean, excellent service, breakfast was delicious, good location, super value for money. I would highly recommend it.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan, Richmond, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A gem in Santa Marta

We spent 2 nights at this wonderful hotel right on a main pedestrian strip with lots of restaurants, cafes, and bars. The room was very spacious, the bed incredibly comfortable, and the rooftop pool was absolutely lovely. I would definitely recommend staying here while you are in Santa Marta.

8/10 Good

Scott, Fort Collins, CO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Upscale in Santa Marta

Stay was good. Staff very friendly and property like new. Some Wi-Fi issues in rooms, but I am sure that is fixed by now.

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful place with super friendly staff

Wonderful hotel staff made our experience truly fantastic - easiest and quickest check-in we had experienced in Colombia, English speaking staff, nice pool on the roof, breakfast served in the room or by the pool, calling taxi and helping with directions. We couldn't wish for anything more. You will really feel welcomed here. Hotel is new and everything in the room is basically new.