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Puerta Aqua Hostel

2.0 star property
Hostel in Santa Marta with a 24-hour front desk and a coffee shop

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Bar (on property)
Exterior
Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Children's activities
40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, streaming services
Puerta Aqua Hostel captures the energy of the Historic Center with its lively atmosphere. Guests use the in-room WiFi to plan adventures, start mornings with a cooked-to-order breakfast, and find a moment to relax at the on-site cafe with freshly brewed coffee.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Superior Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Superior Room

Highlights

Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

Highlights

Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Room

Highlights

Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Smart TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Digital channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
5-66 Cl. 18, Santa Marta, 470004

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santa Marta Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marina Santa Marta - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Rodadero Beach - 8 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IKARO CAFE - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪CRAB'S - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Sartén Dorada Restaurante y Parrilla - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Layali Cocina Arabe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Catedral Plaza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Puerta Aqua Hostel

Hostel located in Historic Center
At Puerta Aqua Hostel, you can look forward to a coffee shop/cafe, a bar, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
Room features
All guestrooms at Puerta Aqua Hostel include amenities such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Rainfall showers and soap
  • 40-inch Smart TVs with streaming services and digital channels

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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 transportation

  • No onsite 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 elevator

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

Renovations and closures

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 15000 per pet, per night
Welcoming dogs and cats only
Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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.

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

Is Puerta Aqua Hostel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of COP 15000 per pet, per night.

How much is parking at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

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

What time is check-out at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Puerta Aqua Hostel located?

Located in Historic Center, this hostel is steps from Santa Marta Theater and Santa Marta Cathedral. Parque de los Novios and San Juan Cultural Center are also within 10 minutes.

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Puerta Aqua Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 2 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 2 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 2 reviews

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

Verified traveler

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

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