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Hotel Catedral Plaza

3.0 star property
Beaux Arts hotel with a fitness center and a rooftop terrace

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Reception
Reception
Swim-up bar
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, sun loungers
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe
Hotel Catedral Plaza places travelers in the heart of the Historic Center's vibrant atmosphere. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, and continental breakfast. The property offers convenience with on-site shopping and coworking areas.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 28 - Sep 29
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Tomorrow

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Triple Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room | 1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Standard Double Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Champagne service
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Twin Room Standard

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Triple Room Standard

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Room Superior

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Double Room Standard

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Map
Calle 16 N 5-17, Santa Marta, 36355

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Marta Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marina Santa Marta - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rodadero Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brisa Loca - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪CRAB'S - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪BeerTown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Layali Cocina Arabe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Catedral Plaza - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Catedral Plaza

Hotel located in Historic Center
Consider a stay at Hotel Catedral Plaza and take advantage of a poolside bar, a rooftop terrace, and a shopping mall on site. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a bar.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Wedding services, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • A porter/bellhop, an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 69 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like late night room service and air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Children's dinnerware, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: 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

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping mall

Family friendly

  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Conference center
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator (15 inch wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Beaux Arts architecture
  • Built in 2016
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Champagne service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • 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 fee: COP 59998
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: COP 99999

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

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 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 150000.0 per day
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

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 35000 per vehicle
  • Early check-in fee: COP 59998 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: COP 99999 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 150000.0 per day

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
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available

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.
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Hotel Catedral Plaza santa marta
Hotel Catedral Plaza
Catedral Plaza santa marta
Hotel Catedral Plaza Hotel
Hotel Catedral Plaza Santa Marta
Hotel Catedral Plaza Hotel Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Catedral Plaza have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Hotel Catedral Plaza pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hotel Catedral Plaza?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Catedral Plaza?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of COP 59998 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Hotel Catedral Plaza?

Check-out is at 1 PM. Late check-out is available for COP 99999 (subject to availability).

Does Hotel Catedral Plaza provide a shuttle to the airport?

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

Where is Hotel Catedral Plaza located?

Located in Historic Center, this hotel is steps from Santa Marta Theater and Santa Marta Cathedral. Simón Bolivar Park and Mayorship of Santa Marta are also within 5 minutes.

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Reviews

Hotel Catedral Plaza Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.2

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 110 out of 225 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 83 out of 225 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 16 out of 225 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 225 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 225 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ender

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Gustavo Jimenez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ubicación limpieza trato amable de el personal
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved this option very much.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Un buen hotel la ubicación está bien cuando uno va por temas de negocios las habitaciones son amplias pero no son tan bonitas
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Mauricio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Es un buen lugar sin embargo las habitaciones podrían estar un poquito mejor arregladas
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is nice for the price with good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Todo perfecto! la ubicación, el hotel la atención. excepto la musica en piscina, ruido exagerado.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

SANDRA

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

bien todo

bien dentro de lo normal
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, a great location, and a really good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people and very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Beat

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
This Hotel is like super old and needs maybe some invests. Furniture in the room are basically damaged and super old. There is a pool but more used by the pigeons than the guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great place to stay

Great hotel. Fantastic rooftop pool and a perfect locatiob
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karelia

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

Great Hotel!

Excellent customer service, the hotel team was super friendly and helpful. The hotel location is very convenient and has a lot of options of food and historic places to visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eduard

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

Realmente fantástico

El mejor hotel los mejores del mundo y el personal muy amable y capacitado
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Herman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stroll to beach and restaurants. Comfortable hotel with very helpful staff. Good breakfast included and restaurant serves lunch and dinner, too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

AMARILYS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very good and beautiful pool
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ramiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dining options
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Victoria

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

Nice place in the city

Nice place to stay Good breakfast and beds are comfortable. The staff was really nice and helpful This hotel is walking distance to the beach but the beach is a seaport . Not really a swimming beach but the locals do swim there
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANDREINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cómodo y accesible hotel. Las estancias son limpias y hermosas. Lo mejor es el trato por parte del staff. Lo recomendaría una y otra vez. Gracias
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel and staff were outstanding. The food was delicious and the rooms were very spacious. The bathroom was very big. The outside is very busy but this is normal in the heart of the city.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz Dolores

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excente en todo!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

bertrand

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

Very good option in Santa Marta

Very good option in Santa Marta and great staff attitude
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

bertrand

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

Very good option in Santa Marta

Very good option in Santa Marta, great staff attitude
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Mecalea

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The stuff is excellent. Properties is nice clean around the area a little rough otherwise excellent I love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant, friendly staff. Conveniently located.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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