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Puerta Aqua Hostel

2.0 star property

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Standard Twin Room
Bar (on property)
40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, streaming services
40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, streaming services
Exterior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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5-66 Cl. 18, Santa Marta, 470004
  • Place, Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Customs House
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

About the area

Santa Marta

At Puerta Aqua Hostel you'll be within steps of Santa Marta Theater and Santa Marta Cathedral. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The hostel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a coffee shop/cafe. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, including food and water bowls and litter trays. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Historic Center hostel include Rodadero Beach and Bello Horizonte Beach.

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Theater - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Parque de los Novios - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Customs House - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Simón Bolivar Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IKARO CAFE - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Sartén Dorada Restaurante y Parrilla - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Carambolo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Layali Cocina Arabe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Café La Catedral - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Puerta Aqua Hostel

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

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

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Concierge
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Puerta Aqua Hostel offers 12 accommodations. 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. This Santa Marta hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: COP 14,000 for adults and COP 14,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 12 August 2025 to 11 August 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: COP 15000 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls and litter trays are available

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 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 cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately COP 14000 for adults and from COP 14000 for children
  • Pet fee: COP 15000 per pet, per night

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
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.

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

Puerta Aqua Hostel Santa Marta
Puerta Aqua Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Puerta Aqua Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

Puerta Aqua Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Puerta Aqua Hostel?

Yep, Puerta Aqua Hostel is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Marta Beach.

What makes Puerta Aqua Hostel a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Puerta Aqua Hostel.

Does Puerta Aqua Hostel serve breakfast?

Sure does, cooked-to-order brekkie is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

No, Puerta Aqua Hostel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

Cats and dogs are welcome at Puerta Aqua Hostel, with food and water bowls and litter trays on offer.

Puerta Aqua Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 2 reviews
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022