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Blu Hotel by Tamacá

3.5 star property
Resort with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Rodadero Beach

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Blu Hotel by Tamacá offers a refreshing escape near Rodadero Beach. Rejuvenate with spa services or cool off in the outdoor pool before enjoying breakfast at RESTAURANTE ARRECIFES. In-room WiFi is provided, and guests consistently praise the attentive staff.

Reviews

7.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Television
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Television
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (2 adultos 1 niño) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Twin Beds (2 adultos 1 niño)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Desk
Soundproofed rooms
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
Television
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Carrera 2 #11-65, El Rodadero, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470006

What's nearby

  • Mundo Marino Aquarium - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rodadero Beach - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Bello Horizonte Beach - 6 min drive - 4.6 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 7 min drive - 4.0 miles
  • Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum - 11 min drive - 2.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El punto marino - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Coco Coctel - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Karey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Punto Múltiple del Sabor - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Blu Hotel by Tamacá

Resort near Rodadero Beach
Take advantage of a terrace, a hair salon, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Blu Hotel by Tamacá. The on-site restaurant, RESTAURANTE ARRECIFES, serves breakfast. Fitness classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a business center. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A children's pool and outdoor pool access nearby
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk
  • A banquet hall, luggage storage, and 3 meeting rooms
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and a computer station
Room features
All 61 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Continental breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekends; COP 33,000 for adults and COP 33,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • RESTAURANTE ARRECIFES

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers 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 have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately COP 33000 for adults and COP 33000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 35000 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: COP 35000 (one-way), (from 5 to 12 years old)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Tamacá Torre Norte
Hotel Tamacá Torre Norte Santa Marta
Tamacá Torre Norte
Tamacá Torre Norte Santa Marta
Hotel Tamacá Torre Norte Sercotel Santa Marta
Hotel Tamacá Torre Norte Sercotel
Tamacá Torre Norte Sercotel Santa Marta
Tamacá Torre Norte Sercotel
Hotel Tamacá Torre Norte by Sercotel
Blu Hotel by Tamacá Resort
Blu Hotel by Tamacá Santa Marta
Blu Hotel by Tamacá Resort Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

Does Blu Hotel by Tamacá have a pool?

Yes, this property has a children's pool and outdoor pool access.

Is Blu Hotel by Tamacá pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Blu Hotel by Tamacá?

This resort doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Blu Hotel by Tamacá?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Blu Hotel by Tamacá?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Blu Hotel by Tamacá provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 35000 per person applies.

Where is Blu Hotel by Tamacá located?

Located in El Rodadero, this resort is within a 10-minute walk of Mundo Marino Aquarium and Rodadero Beach. Arrecife Shopping Center and Nabusimake are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Blu Hotel by Tamacá Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 98 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 18 out of 98 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 98 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 98 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Consuelo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really like Blu Hotel, but when I booked the room, it said that it has a pool. There’s no pool in the premises. I had to go across the street to the partner hotel, which I thought it was false advertising… the service & staff were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I stayed at this hotel for 4 days. Before booking a 2 day birdwatching tour to Minca, I asked the front desk if it was ok to leave my luggage in their storage room overnight and pick up the next day. They said yes no problem. Then when I checked out and wanted to leave it there, they said their manager said no unless I was staying there. That put me in a annoying situation...but luckily the tour company was able to keep it at their office in Minca. So, I am not happy with service because of this episode. Other than customer service, the hotel is ok.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Estadía satisfactoria

Acceso a la piscina del hotel Tamacá (que es genial) y a la playa a través de las instalaciones del mismo hotel. La ubicación es buena, tiene un Farmatodo al lado, un centro comercial (Arrecifes) a pocos pasos, un Acuario al frente. Las instalaciones tienen sus años pero están bien. Por mejorar el ascensor.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gustavo A

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

Buen hotel pero tiene cosas por mejorar

En general el hotel es bueno y bonito, esta vez si tuvimos algunos inconvenientes. El ascensor no funcionaba y nos dieron las habitaciones en el piso 4, hasta el próximo año lo piensan arreglar así que solicitamos cambio de habitación porque mis padres tienen más de 60 años y no pueden estar subiendo y bajando escaleras todo el día, nos cambiaron a los dos días. El desayuno considero podría ser mejor, es muy básico, solo huevo y dos tipos de fruta, podrían mejorar. Otra cosa a mejorar es la cuestión de toallas en la piscina, de 7 días, 4 días no nos suministraron toallas porque no habían lavadas, es muy terrible que un hotel como el Tamacá estén dando esas excusas todos los días. En general buena estadía, los empleados son muy amables, pero si deben mejorar muchos factores en el servicio ya que el valor de las habitaciones no es bajo.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy bueno
Stayed 25 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Leidy Tatiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Pasamos un muy bien tiempo, el persona es amable y lo mejor de todo es que tienes el acceso para ir al Resort Tamaca, dónde la piscina es excelente!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness

correcto ... pero reserva engañosa

Hotel en condiciones correctas pero con falencias básicas para un alojamiento costero. El desayuno es definitivamente malo y no cuenta con restaurante ni room service de ningún tipo. La pileta y servicios de bar están en el hotel hermano, a unos 30 metros. Muy poco amigable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

4/10 Poor

Niurka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
En horario de check in y check out deben tener 2 personas en recepción
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Niurka

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
La chica de recepcion muy amable y atenta. El gerente de counter muy descortés, no tiene vocación de servciio

8/10 Good

Silvia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
La atención del personal de recepción fue malo. Ha decaído mucho el servicio. No me volvería a hospedar en el hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Atencion muy buena de su Recepcion y limpieza recomiendo hotel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El personal no es atento y todas las noches para 3 chivas rumberas frente al hotel a buscar cliente, las instalaciones son viejas.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Deyvi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Decía que tenía balcón y solo era una ventana
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eladio

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

Gran ubicación y excelente servicio

Hotel perfectamente ubicado en el Rodadero y cerca a la playa. Habitación amplia y muy limpia al igual que el baño. Personal muy amable y dispuesto. Lo recomiendo.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Chad

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

Good value

Comfortable hotel located near the beach and near shops and restaurants. The service was good and you have access to the Pool at the (more luxurious) sister hotel across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Mejorar el servicio

El hotel es muy cómodo pero hay detalles importantes que podrían mejorar. No tuvimos agua caliente especialmente en las noches a pesar de haber hecho el reclamo. El desayuno es poco variado deberían tener mejores opciones y creo que en el tema del servicio podrían mejorar mucho en cuanto a la preocupación por el pasajero para saber si necesita algo extra o temas adicionales.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Estrella

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

Buen servicio

El hotel es muy limpio. Maneja los protocolos de bioseguridad por la pandemia. El servicio de los empleados es excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Good stay

There was a bit of confusion in the checkin, but the front desk and managers were very helpful and were able to address the issues promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place most of the service is excellent specially the room cleaner and the restaurant, pool and beach 😂
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the actual hotel were amazing. But the photos are all of the other hotel. Please change them. Very misleading. Please add chairs to the beautiful balconies. Typically no hot water. The service at the restaurant in the other hotel was really terrible. They need to retrain the servers. Average wait time for coffee was over 30 minutes and dirty tables took over an hour to. Hence the bird were pooping everywhere because they wanted to eat off the dirty dishes that stayed there for an hour or two. The food for a Canadian and Mexican was terrible. Maybe fine for locals. Food served raw or completely not edible. But the actual hotel we stayed, staff were awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Omar Alexander

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

Viaje en pareja Diciembre

Excelente atención en recepción por parte del personal, muy atentos y serviciales. En restaurante excelente atención por parte de Alvaro, lugar bien ubicado y de fácil acceso a sitios de interés. Lo único por mejorar o renovar el ascensor, de resto todo muy bien.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Luca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Buon servizio

La struttura è tenuta al meglio, anche se per alcuni particolari (es. mobili della camera) sente gli anni... Personale sempre disponibile. Comodo fronte spiaggia, ottima pisciana
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joa, Bogota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un buen sitio para estar. No hay diferencia del uso de las piscina y las instalaciones del resort cuando te quedas en el tamaca norte, lo cual es una ventaja. Lo recomiendo.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020

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