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Masaya Santa Marta

2.0 star property

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A spacious hallway with ornate railings, a patterned floor, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
Reception
A modern hotel with a glass atrium, a bell tower, and a view of the cityscape at dusk.
2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
A pool area with a tiled floor, surrounded by white walls and wooden doors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$85
30 June - 1 July

Explore the area

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Calle 14 # 4 - 80, Centro Histórico, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004
  • Place, Santa Marta Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Shared Dormitory for 4 People

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Shared Dormitory for 6 People

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

6-Person Female Shared Dormitory

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Shared Dormitory for 14 People

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Santa Marta

Masaya Santa Marta puts you in the heart of Santa Marta, within steps of Santa Marta Theater and Santa Marta Cathedral. Highlights at this Colonial hostel include 2 outdoor swimming pools, a restaurant and a poolside bar. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Historic Center hostel include Santa Marta Beach and Taganga Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Theater - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Tairona Gold Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Simón Bolivar Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Parque de los Novios - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brisa Loca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Muzzería - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Lulo Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪LamArt - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tostao’ Café y Pan - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Masaya Santa Marta

Masaya Santa Marta offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. 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. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

There's an onsite business centre. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Masaya Santa Marta.

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

  • 18 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Masaya Santa Marta offers 18 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and free toiletries. This Santa Marta hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 14,000 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • La Canoa

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Books
  • Concerts/live shows
  • Games
  • Library
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED lighting
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 100000.0 per day.
  • 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.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately USD 14000 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 100000.0 per day

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at Masaya Santa Marta.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Masaya Santa Marta?

Masaya Santa Marta offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Masaya Santa Marta?

As of 29 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Masaya Santa Marta on 30 Jun 2026 start from NZ$85, 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 Masaya Santa Marta?

Yep, Masaya Santa Marta is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Marta Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing. You can also find boat tours.

Does Masaya Santa Marta have a pool?

Masaya Santa Marta has 2 outdoor swimming pools. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Masaya Santa Marta a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Masaya Santa Marta.

Does Masaya Santa Marta serve breakfast?

You bet, continental breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 11:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Masaya Santa Marta?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at Masaya Santa Marta?

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

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

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Masaya Santa Marta Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 129 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 38 out of 129 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 129 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 129 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 129 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eifel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic hostel. Very friendly staff, a nice private room, and a beautiful property with a courtyard and rooftop pool. It was fun meeting new people here and enjoying the great food and great views on the rooftop. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johana

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

Nice place!

Nice spot! Convenient location! Good service! We left the luggage there before checking and after check out and everything was good. Safe!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill

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

Outstanding staff

Very helpful and friendly staff. Secure location. Good breakfast. Good value,but no hot water. Nice rooftop area.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, beautiful rooftop, perfect location, love this place!! Amazing food prepared by Steven, and the service of Juliana and Liseth are impecable and really professional, Santiago also makes you feel at home and they work great as a team! I have been gone 2 days and already miss this place and all the staff! would come back on a heartbeat!! Super recommended!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Maya

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel is beautiful, but the room maintenance is not good. The rooms need renovation. There was no hot water. No drinking water at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Avni

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

Very good stay and location for the price

Great stay at Masaya! Clean, good price, good location, nice and filling breakfast, and the room was fine. Would have liked drawers or a small wardrobe. Also, there were no windows in the room (small one in the bathroom). Noise not too bad - could hear our neighbours when using the shower. The live music and DJs were great, though regular music during dinner was too loud. We'd have liked more activities to get to know people, but not sure if we just missed these. Overall a really good stay and we recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Roman

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The accommodation is really nice, and our double room was a good size. The only thing is that the male bartender is a bit disorganized. First, he forgot our cocktail, and we had to remind him several times, and then he accidentally poured us a whole drink. As an apology, the drink was supposed to be free, but when we paid at reception, they didn't know about it, so we had to pay for it anyway.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cannot say enough good things about this place and their staff!! Leonardo in the front desk was a Rockstar and helped us through the check in process smoothly! Got to our rooms and headed straight to the rooftop, there Karina and Jaider took care of us with refreshing drinks and delicious food while enjoy the pool and the magical sunset of Santa Marta!! The only thing I can suggest is taking care of the small buildup of black mold (especially in the ceiling and corners of the bathrooms) they were not huge patches but they can be treated and we understand that humidity does not help either but it is a simple improvement that will make this stay perfect from beginning to end!! Thank you for a great experience!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CARIDAD MAGDA

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
En mi cuarto el aire botaba agua y se generaba charco en el piso y era incomodo
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sébastien

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

Un lugar perfecto ✨

El lugar perfecto para disfrutar de todo el encanto de Santa Marta, Taganga, Sisiguaca, Minca, Parque Tayrona, y mucho más… Hostel Masaya, mejor lugar del mundo ! Aquí puedes descansar, comer rico, disfrutar de los actividades muy bonitas que tienen por las noches, encontrar personas maravillosas y hacerte amigos… Pero este lugar tiene algo muy agradable y muy especial gracias al equipo que tienen, Christian y Vanessa en la recepción son personas extraordinarios, te recibes todo el tiempo con buenas ondas y grande sonrisa, lo mismo en el restaurante/bar en el rooftop con Lisette, Juliana y Karina, personas tan agradables que hacen todo para ayudarte todo el tiempo con un grande sonrisa ! Los voy a echar de menos… Todos… (Nunca perder un equipo tan precioso, personas tan importantes para que un lugar como este funcione bien, para que los clientes vengan de nuevo, hasta en Francia estas personas son raras…) Si necesitas ayuda o que quieres preguntarme algo sobre Santa Marta, aquí tienes un amigo francés que le encanta hablar español. Entonces puedes escribirme en Insta : s.sebastien35
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un hostal, lo entiendo. Pero los alrededores son algo sucios y llenos de indigentes, solo tenerlo en cuenta, de resto el hostal muy bien y el personal miy amigable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesús M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo excelente ,buena atención
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

gisbert

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

Très bon choix en centre ville .

1 nuit en chambre privée. Joli endroit central, très bien tenu avec une grande terrasse. Petit déjeuner au choix mais le français est frugal. Très jolie chambre en rdc, spacieuse et bien isolée clim wifi. Recommandable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

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

Gem in the center of the city.

The hotel staff here was so lovely and the ambiance of the rooftop communal area was spectacular.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandeep

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

Pool awesome

Awesome pool n terrace restaurant. Good Internet and big private rooms
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

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

Exelente lugar

Bien ubicado cerca de mercado y centro y el transporte público desde el aeropuerto te deja a medida cuadra y lugar muy lindo
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sina

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

Top!

Very nice :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

Cindy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Masaya is great if you’re a backpacker. The shared spaces are amazing, with the two pools, the huge rooftop terrasse with its bar and many chilling spots. We booked a private room since we are a couple and that was the disappointing part. The room smelled terrible. It was very humid and you could see some mould on the curtain. The bed was comfortable but you only have a small sheet for covering. The whole thing didn’t feel very welcomy to me. On the other hand, the hostel is very well located and the people at the front desk are very helpful to guide your around. So, i guess youll love it if you backpack, maybe less if you travel with your partner and looking for a certain comfort.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Erik

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

BENJAMIN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

À éviter pendant les travaux

Hôtel en travaux donc du bruit dès 7h du matin et toute la journée.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019