At La Guaca Hostel you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Santa Marta Cathedral and Parque de los Novios. Highlights at this hostel include an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and tour/ticket assistance. Additionally, you'll find laundry facilities, a microwave in a common area and a fridge in a common area. Free full breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM. .Sights within a 30-minute walk of this Bavaria hostel include Santa Marta Beach and Santa Marta Bay.
Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum - 13 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 27 min drive
Restaurants
La panetteria - 13 min walk
Little Ouzo - 8 min walk
Subway - 7 min walk
Frisby - 9 min walk
Mil Carnes Mariscos - 9 min walk
About this property
La Guaca Hostel
Hostel with free breakfast, near Santa Marta Cathedral
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. An outdoor pool, a vending machine, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at La Guaca Hostel.
Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Santa Marta hostel.
23 guestrooms or units
Full breakfast (free)
Self-service laundry
Front desk (limited hours)
Storage area for luggage
Tour and ticket information
Garden
Television in lobby
Smoking in designated areas
Microwave in a common area
Fridge in a common area
Water dispenser
Locker space
La Guaca Hostel offers 23 accommodations. This Santa Marta hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Housekeeping is provided on request.
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking available only on request
Food and drink
Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Things to do
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Lockers
Luggage storage
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Vending machine
Water dispenser
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
More
Communal living room
Designated smoking areas
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
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. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 34669
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 Guaca Hostel Santa Marta
La Guaca Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Guaca Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Marta
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to La Guaca Hostel?
Yep, La Guaca Hostel is a short 20-minute walk from Santa Marta Beach.
Fun beach activities include snorkelling.
How much does it cost to stay at La Guaca Hostel?
As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Guaca Hostel on 17 Nov 2025 start from AU$35.51, 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.
Does La Guaca Hostel have a pool?
La Guaca Hostel has an outdoor pool.
Does La Guaca Hostel serve breakfast?
You bet, free full breakfast is on offer daily between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Guaca Hostel?
No, La Guaca Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at La Guaca Hostel?
Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.