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La Ballena Azul Hotel

2.0 star property

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Junior Twin Room
Junior Twin Room
Exterior
Front of property
Presidential Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$123
29 May - 30 May

Explore the area

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18-02 Cra. 1, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001
  • Place, Taganga Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Genemaka Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Triple Room

Superior Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Junior Twin Room

Junior Twin Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Presidential Room

Presidential Room

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Quadruple Room

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Santa Marta

La Ballena Azul Hotel places you steps from Taganga Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of Genemaka Beach. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a communal living room. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .In the area of this Santa Marta hotel, you'll find Rodadero Beach.

What's nearby

  • Taganga Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Genemaka Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grande Beach - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Parque de los Novios - 13 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Rodadero Beach - 23 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Hotel Ballena Azul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Creperia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Estadero La 19 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Café Thui - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Tnt Mirador - ‬13 min walk

About this property

La Ballena Azul Hotel

La Ballena Azul Hotel offers its guests a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free self parking is available.

This Santa Marta hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
La Ballena Azul Hotel offers 12 accommodations with a ceiling fan. Cable televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

More

  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, April, May and June:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

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 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.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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.

Property is also known as

La Ballena Azul Hotel Hotel

La Ballena Azul Hotel Santa Marta

La Ballena Azul Hotel Hotel Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

La Ballena Azul Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

As of 21 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Ballena Azul Hotel on 29 May 2026 start from NZ$123, 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.

Is parking available at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

Yep, La Ballena Azul Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to La Ballena Azul Hotel?

Yep, La Ballena Azul Hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Taganga Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

No, La Ballena Azul Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

La Ballena Azul Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Casper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the good service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

LORINA

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Right next to the beach and various restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Iris J, San Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo bien sencillo perfecto para lo que estábamos requiriendo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

sylvain

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bonjour l’hotel a perdu son charme sa porte avant qui donnait sur la plage as ete fermer pour des commerces le sites a droite pour ces dejeuner a ete transformer en une epicerie alimentaire en fait plus de dejeuner meme pas de toilette en attendant ma chambre et l’hotel n’as toujours pas d’eau chaude toutefois les chambres sont encore tres bien pour le prix et taganga reste pour moi un endroit plaisant a voir et sejourner !!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Denisse Adriana

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Regular
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023