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Masaya Santa Marta

2.0 star property
Colonial hostel with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast

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2 outdoor pools, pool loungers
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Exterior
Superior Room
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Calle 14 # 4 - 80, Centro Histórico, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004
  • Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Parque de los Novios
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bahia de Santa Marta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room

Superior Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Shared/communal kitchen
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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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 free cooked-to-order breakfast. .At the hostel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Historic Center hostel include Tayrona National Natural Park and Parque de los Novios.
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What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Parque de los Novios - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Santa Marta Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bahia de Santa Marta - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Marina Santa Marta - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Brisa Loca - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Muzzería - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Crab's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bar-Restaurante La Perla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dealer Taqueria - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Masaya Santa Marta

Colonial hostel with 2 outdoor pools and free breakfast
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. Free breakfast is available daily. 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
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • 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.

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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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

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • 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

  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Colonial architecture
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

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
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • 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.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • 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 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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. 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.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • 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.

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, free cooked-to-order breakfast is on offer daily from 7:00 AM to 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.

Are pets allowed at Masaya Santa Marta?

Dogs are welcome at Masaya Santa Marta, with food and water bowls on offer. Just so you know, there's a limit of one pet.

Masaya Santa Marta Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 14 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 119 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

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

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duber

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Travelled with group
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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Erik

Travelled with group
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

8/10 Good

Erik

Travelled with group
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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

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

Never again

Horrible -dirty, horrible stuff
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

Great hostel in the center of town!

This hostel had the vibe of a high end hotel! Our private room was big and clean, and the bed was super comfortable. The pools were cool and clean, and the rooftop bar was a great place to hang out and have a beer or a cocktail in the evenings and watch the sun set over the town. We liked it so much the first night we were there that we came back for more!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property was pretty underwhelming. It was clean with beautiful architecture but that’s about it. The indoor pool was A clean good sized dip pool. The roof top pool was the opposite filthy and even smaller. The staff were quite nice and helpful which made a difference. The food and bar is ok. Drinks are a little on the pricey side and the food was fine but nothing The location was OK, central Santa Marta for sure but kind of the dodgy end of a street. I never felt unsafe but the area was a little funny (not in a good way) with interesting characters constantly floating about day or night. I’ve been told this is one of the best hostels in Santa Marta. I only stayed here during my time so I can’t compare but if that’s the case than I guess I was lucky - but I did expect more from my overall experience here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

Paul

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

Great Hostel in the center of it all.

Stayed here in a dorm room of 4, then later in a private room. Both were very nice. The Hostel has 2 pools, one on the main level and one on the 3rd floor where their is also a bar. I really enjoyed the experience at this hostel apart from the breakfast, which I found extremely underwhelming. The fresh fruit was amazing, however the egg's were prepared in one big batch and no choice, only scrambled. I would recommend to serve egg's to order and add more variety such as fried, poached, omelette, etc. The Masaya Hostel Is located in Centro market area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Extremely nice boutique hostel. Very good location in Santa Marta (a few blocks from the main plazas and restaurants). Large themed bedrooms (ours was 'Shakira' - with painting of the lady herself in the room!). Nice Moroccan style building with a rooftop bar and small pool. Only slight downsides were the lack of friendliness from some of the main reception staff (not all of them or the night staff), the inability to check in until 3pm and the rather poor breakfast offering. All in all, great value stay in a modern, clean building. The organised transfer to Cartagena was also very good and much more comfortable and time efficient than taking the bus.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Susan

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

Lovely hostel

Quick and easy check in. Pleasant staff. Good breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Alex, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice Hostel with great location Breakfast need to be upgraded
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very nice hotel

Very nice for an adventure in Colombia , the rooftop is amazing
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our stay at Masaya completely exceeded our expectations, in nearly every way. I haven't stayed at many hostels, but I've stayed at a few over the years and this one was one of the nicest. The staff were incredibly friendly, super knowledgeable about the area, made great recommendations, and were very welcoming the entire time. We had a private room with a king bed and a bunk bed, and it was perfect for 3 people. The A/C was great, rooms were clean and comfortable, and there was even a tour booking agency in the hostel so you could book tours right from there. One tip I wish we had known was how much there is to do near Santa Marta - there were many multi-day excursions that looked really cool that we unfortunately didn't have time to do. The pools were also a nice additional touch. The hostel is on a busy street by day, but those streets during the week are mostly vacant until you reach the busier streets. We had no major issues, but I would recommend keeping your eyes and ears open if walking home past 10pm on weeknights or just taking a cab back. Masaya was a gem with fantastic prices and accommodations - I would definitely recommend staying here and asking them about the tours they offer beforehand.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Virginia

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

Hip place in Santa Marta

Rooftop pool. That says something. This place is hip and Santa Marta is a great hub for a lot of activity (Lost City treks, visits to Tayrona). A little sketchy (I got mugged a couple blocks from the hotel). But not nearly as sketchy as Taganga. Some great restaurants in town, too (just stick to the pedestrian streets).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017