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La Ballena Azul Hotel

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea. - La Ballena Azul Hotel (Santa Marta)
A hallway with blue doors, potted plants, and a staircase. - La Ballena Azul Hotel (Santa Marta)
A building with white walls and blue doors, featuring a covered courtyard with arches and blue railings. - La Ballena Azul Hotel (Santa Marta)
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the sea. - La Ballena Azul Hotel (Santa Marta)
A modern bathroom with a black and white checkered floor, a white sink, and a glass-enclosed shower. - La Ballena Azul Hotel (Santa Marta)
La Ballena Azul Hotel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Room options

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View all photos for Superior Triple Room

A hotel room with two beds, a checkered floor, a green accent wall, and a painting above the beds.

Superior Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a balcony with a view of the sea.

Deluxe Twin Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Presidential Room, Ocean View

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small seating area, a kitchenette, and a bathroom.

Presidential Room, Ocean View

  • Ocean view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room

A hotel room with two single beds, a desk, a chair, an air conditioning unit, and a ceiling fan.

Superior Quadruple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Santa Marta, La Ballena Azul Hotel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rodadero Beach and Tayrona National Natural Park. San Juan Cultural Center and Mundo Marino Aquarium are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling. Visit our Santa Marta travel guide
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18-02 Cra. 1, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001

What's nearby

  • A calm sea with several boats anchored.
    Taganga Beach
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A park with pink flowers, trees, and a paved walkway.
    Parque de los Novios
    13 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • A row of yellow and blue boats on a sandy beach with palm trees and tall buildings in the background.
    Rodadero Beach
    23 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Genemaka Beach
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Grande Beach
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • La Creperia
    1 min walk
  • Café Bonsai
    3 min walk
  • Arreboles
    6 min drive
  • Restaurante Moma
    6 min drive
  • Bitacora Restaurante
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • Communal living room
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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 the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is La Ballena Azul Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is La Ballena Azul Hotel located?

Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Taganga Beach and Genemaka Beach. Grande Beach and Taganga Viewpoint are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

La Ballena Azul Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.0

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LORINA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Right next to the beach and various restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very centered and close to the beach , basically in the middle of everything
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Casper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thanks for the good service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Denisse Adriana

Liked: Staff & service
Regular
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Vue sur la mer obstrué branches d arbre et fil électrique Environnement très bruyant faut être fort pour endurer ça .Les animaux a 2 pattes et a 4 pattes qui crie et jappe en pleine nuit Mais le personnel est très sympathique et serviable
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Iris J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Todo estuvo bien sencillo perfecto para lo que estábamos requiriendo.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

sylvain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bonjour l’hotel a perdu son charme sa porte avant qui donnait sur la plage as ete fermer pour des commerces le sites a droite pour ces dejeuner a ete transformer en une epicerie alimentaire en fait plus de dejeuner meme pas de toilette en attendant ma chambre et l’hotel n’as toujours pas d’eau chaude toutefois les chambres sont encore tres bien pour le prix et taganga reste pour moi un endroit plaisant a voir et sejourner !!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hugo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024