La Ballena Azul Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Santa Marta with free parking

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Presidential Room
Junior Twin Room
Front of property
Exterior
Presidential Room

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$69
15 Nov - 16 Nov

Explore the area

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18-02 Cra. 1, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001
  • Place, Taganga Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Triple Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Twin Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Presidential Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Quadruple Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

Highlights

TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Television
Daily housekeeping
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Marta

La Ballena Azul Hotel places you steps from Taganga Beach and within a 10-minute stroll of Playa Genemaka. .This smoke-free hotel has free WiFi in public areas and a communal living room. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Santa Marta hotel include Tayrona National Natural Park and Rodadero Beach.

What's nearby

  • Taganga Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Grande Beach - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Parque de los Novios - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Tayrona National Natural Park - 21 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiosko Lucemar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Hotel Ballena Azul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Bonsai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Taganga Extreme Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Casita Del Mar - ‬5 min walk

About this property

La Ballena Azul Hotel

Hotel in Santa Marta with free parking
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

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

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 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
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.

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 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Ballena Azul Hotel on 15 Nov 2025 start from AU$68.66, 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.

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.

Reviews

La Ballena Azul Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

Reviews

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

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