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Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones

3.5 star property
Family-friendly fun on the beach, with 3 outdoor pools

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The Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones offers a white sand beach, Caribbean sunshine, and a poolside bar. Guests can enjoy massages and body scrubs at the Turkish bath/hammam, dine at Mar de Leva restaurant, or stay active with kayaking and racquetball/squash.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Gym

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Junior Suite, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
LCD TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Room Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing

Suite Junior

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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About the neighborhood

Map
Km. 8 Pozos Colorados, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470006

What's nearby

  • Zazue - 2 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Bello Horizonte Beach - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Rodadero Beach - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 11 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum - 14 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cinto - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪La Cuchara De Palo - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Crepes & Waffles - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Cocos Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Holguer Bistro - ‬20 min walk

About this property

Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones

Family-friendly hotel near Rodadero Beach
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden at Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a beachfront location, beach massages, and kayaking. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam, and indulge in a facial, a body wrap, or a body scrub. The on-site restaurant, Mar de Leva, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like basketball, racquetball/squash, and beach volleyball. In addition to a playground and an arcade/game room, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a banquet hall, and beach towels
  • Luggage storage, free newspapers, and motorized watercraft on site
Room features
All 134 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable 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

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Kiosko Tamajar
  • Mar de Leva

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Beach volleyball
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Kayaking
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Playground
  • Racquetball/squash

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 10 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center (1,755 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

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

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from November 7 2025 to November 12 2025 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 33 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra 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

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

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.
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Estelar Centro Convenciones
Estelar Hotel & Centro Convenciones
Estelar Santamar
Estelar Santamar Centro Convenciones
Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro Convenciones
Hotel Santamar
Santamar Hotel
Estelar Santamar Hotel Santa Marta
Estelar Santamar Santa Marta
Estelar Santamar Hotel Centro Convenciones Santa Marta
Estelar Santamar Hotel Centro Convenciones
Estelar Santamar Centro Convenciones Santa Marta
Estelar Santamar Hotel Centro de Convenciones
Estelar tamar Centro Convenci
Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones Hotel
Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

Does Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools and a children's pool.

Is Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 33 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bello Horizonte hotel is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cape Turtle Beach, Bello Horizonte Beach, and Zazue. Nabusimake and Arrecife Shopping Center are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 259 out of 537 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 537 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 61 out of 537 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 537 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 537 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly and helpful staff, beautiful location and very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great chill out music in the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Disliked: Cleanliness
This hotel isn't managed well. We waited 10 minutes at the beach bar before 8 workers talking amongst themselves decided to serve us. Staff was friendly. Pool area was gross. We stayed 3 nights and the pool was never cleaned.
The pools had lots of algae growing on the bottom.
Leaves and other things that were never removed.
Pool area. There's a lot of bird droppings that were never cleaned up over a 3 day stay.
Black mold on the toilet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dyana

Private beach. Fun hotel activities. Taxis close by.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

NANCY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Genial
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Reception for checking in and out was very good. Service at the restaurant was excellent, especially for breakfast, and the food was good. The door to our room needed repair and was tended to quickly once we advised reception. The rooms are a bit dated but comfortable and clean, though the bathroom floor could have been better. One of the pools and the jacuzzi were closed for cleaning during our 3-day stay but the other pool was available and well maintained. Access to the beach is great, as is the service on the beach from the hotel. We will recommend and stay at this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Juan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lugar viejo con poco mantenimiento,paredes de la habitación y baño con humedad y moo,una plancha de ropa para 109 personas,malo,malo,malo.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roxana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comodo , bonito , tranquillity
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lyna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Un poco ruidosa ya q limpieza de hojas de los árboles se hace en horas poco acordes. Cuando esta uno descansand0
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yulieth Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nos encantó todo!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ignacio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel tiene un ambiente muy tranquilo, ideal para familias. Cuentan con personas de seguridad en la playa que te hacen sentir más seguro. La comida que ofrece el hotel es de muy buena calidad. Una excelente experiencia si quieres ir a descansar.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

ana paola

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Las habitaciones son limpias y el servicio en el restaurante fue muy bueno. Sin embargo los precios de los platos que ofrecen para el almuerzo y cena son demasiado costosos. Lo que me parecio terrible fue que una masajista llamada "Janeth"que era parte del hotel y que hace masajes en la playa, me hizo un masaje el cual me dejo sin poder caminar al siguiente dia. Yo me deje hacer el masaje ya que uno de los trabajadores del bar Chiringuito me confirmo que la señora Janeth trabajaba para el hotel y que era de confiar. Yo me queje con la jefe de administracion. Ella me dijo que hablaria con las personas de Chiringuito. Al parecer la masajista fue contratada por el jefe de seguridad del hotel. Ella portaba el chaleco morado al igual que el resto del personal que trabaja en el hotel. Desafortunadamente, no me dieron ninguna ninguna respuesta. Tuve que pagar el.l servicio médico. Realmente no recomendaria este hotel a mis familiares ni amigos.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flemming Kolding

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Danish family in Santa Marta

We had booked three nights and it was the third time we visited the hotel within ten years. The hotel staff are very service friendly and the rooms were clean and nice, although a little worn. The location of the hotel is fantastic, right next to a private beach. We had a lovely stay as always❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En general, la experiencia fue buena y el hotel es cómodo. Solo tuvimos una experiencia maluca con un par de arañas en la habitación y el personal es un poco cerrado a servicios de aplicaciones (aunque avisé antes, no dejaron entrar a un Uber que solicité y tuve que caminar a la portería, y a los repartidores les ponen mucho problema).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The service was excellent, the hotel needs some iprovement in the rooms. Great location. The food was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Mario

Disliked: Staff & service
Muy mal. Se tuvo un error en la fecha de selección de la reserva y Hotels.com no ayudo a resolver este error. Es muy grave que castiguen a los clientes del grupo Expedia y se escuden en que el hotel no les ayudo. La plataforma puede reubicar a un nuevo cliente porque son hoteles de alta demanda turística. Eso es traición a un cliente. Pienso en rertirarme como usuario del grupo Expedia y de su filial Hotels.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Sólo sugiero modernizar las habitaciones, pero en general están en buen estado.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buenas condiciones. El servicio de restaurante es muy malo en tiempo de atención.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz Nelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es muy familiar el hotel. El servicio excelente
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRA

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

Excelente servicio

Excelente hotel, playa maravillosa, muy buen servicio y buena comida
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Dario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Excelente estadía
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El servicio excelente, lo que no me gustó es que no se puede utilizar ni consumir bebidas dentro de la barra que está en la piscina. Para mí le quita interés a utilizarla. En el estelar Cartagena si se puede utilizar.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JUAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great beach and staff
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Larry

Liked: Cleanliness
Great hotel for the price. Staff was really friendly. Bar and food were good but service was slow. Great pool and huge sandy beaches. Noise from aircraft is irritating but not constant. Not a lot of outside the resort facilities nearby. Low cost friendly taxis always available. Would recommend for a family vacation spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Friedhelm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Sehr schöne, sehr gut gepflegte und sichere Ferienanlage. Große Zimmer. Sauberer Strand. In der Umgebung wenig Abwechslung aber Santa Marta in 30 Min Taxifahrt gut erreichbar. Etwas Spanischkenntnisse helfen. Die Latino-Pop Berieselung aus verschiedenen Lautsprechern am Strand ist nichts für Leute die Ruhe suchen.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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