Boutique hotels · Magdalena · Colombia
We reviewed the boutique hotels in Santa Marta and picked the best for your stay, from colonial courtyards to rooftop pools.
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Historic Boutique
Santa Marta
A Spanish colonial courtyard hotel with pools, spa and welcoming staff, minutes from the Gold Museum and the historic heart of Santa Marta.
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Boutique Spa Stay
Santa Marta
A polished 5-star boutique with a top-rated spa and staff, steps from the historic centre.
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Historic Center Stay
Santa Marta
Colonial charm in Santa Marta's historic center, steps from Parque de Los Novios and a short walk to nightlife.
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Central & Pool
Santa Marta
A 4-star Santa Marta hotel with a rooftop pool and spa, just steps from the beach and historic centre.
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Colonial luxury
Santa Marta
A 5-star colonial retreat steps from the cathedral, with a rooftop pool, spa, and standout breakfast.
Santa Marta
A highly rated 3-star stay in Santa Marta's historic center—simple, central, and trusted by guests.
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In Santa Marta, boutique hotels mean colonial charm, intimate scale, and a strong sense of place. The historic center is the heart of this scene, where you'll find courtyard gardens, rooftop pools, and spa facilities housed in charming buildings. The range in price is notable: from the simple Boutique Casa Salamandra (a 3-star favorite) to the top-end Hotel Boutique Don Pepe, a 5-star with a highly rated spa. Most properties sit within walking distance of key landmarks like the Gold Museum, the cathedral, and Parque de Los Novios. The typical price for a night is around 163,154 COP, but you can spend as little as 116,091 COP at Casa De Isabella, A Kali Hotel, or as much as 624,380 COP at Hotel Boutique Don Pepe.
Prices vary widely. You can find a room at Casa De Isabella, A Kali Hotel from about 116,091 COP per night, while the most expensive on this page is Hotel Boutique Don Pepe at 624,380 COP. A typical price is around 163,154 COP.
The historic center is the most convenient base, with most boutique hotels within walking distance of the main sights, the beach, and nightlife. You'll be close to landmarks like the Gold Museum, the cathedral, and Parque de Los Novios.
Given the limited number of boutique options in the historic center, it's wise to book well in advance, especially for weekends and holidays. Popular properties like Hotel Boutique Don Pepe and Casa De Leda, A Kali Hotel can fill up quickly.
In Santa Marta, boutique hotels cluster in the historic center, where Spanish colonial architecture meets the Caribbean. Here, you'll find intimate courtyards, rooftop pools, and spa facilities tucked into centuries-old buildings, steps from landmarks like the Gold Museum, Parque de Los Novios, and the cathedral.
The price range is remarkably wide, from a simple, well-rated 3-star at the budget end to a polished 5-star spa retreat at the top. Whether you prefer colonial luxury with a standout breakfast or a central base near the beach, these boutiques offer a more personal stay than large resorts.
These boutique hotels in Santa Marta are perfect for travelers who want a more personal, character-filled stay in the heart of the historic center, with easy access to landmarks, the beach, and nightlife. If you're looking for more options, consider the broader 'Hotels in Santa Marta' page. For specific needs, check out the beach, spa, or cheap and budget hotels pages.