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This modern hostel is located in the heart of Santa Marta, just 1312 feet from the bay. It features free Wi-Fi, 2 swimming pools and a terrace with excellent views of the city. Each air-conditioned room at Hostal Masaya Santa Marta features tiled floors, minimalist décor and wooden beams. They are equipped with a flat-screen TV, and the dormitories have beds with privacy curtains. Breakfast is available each morning, and you can also prepare meals in the fully equipped communal kitchen. You can relax in a hammock, play pool or enjoy cultural activities such as salsa dancing classes and exhibitions of local art. The Gold Museum is located just 984 feet from Hostal Masaya Santa Marta, while guests can reach the city’s historic cathedral in a 15-minute walk. Simon Bolivar Airport is less than 12 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Located in the real heart of Santa Marta, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
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1 queen bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Oscar
    United States of America United States of America
    Nice hostel , friendly staff and good location I stayed only one night so I have not time to enjoy the swimming pool in the third floor, breakfast are good , recommend hostel.
  • Cédric
    Luxembourg Luxembourg
    Beautiful hostel with a lot of green. The bar and the pool are amazing.
  • Widad
    Poland Poland
    Everything was quite nice, the location is good, the staff is helpful and the hostel is very pretty
  • Michael
    Philippines Philippines
    Amazing roof deck bar pool and good activities and help from front desk spacious dorm
  • Carla
    Brazil Brazil
    Great location Great facilities Very comfortable private room
  • Alicia
    United States of America United States of America
    It was a great refuge from all the hustle outside. A lovely place to hang out. They had an incredible salsa band one night, a DJ another night, a great happy hour, a couple of nice little dipping pools (one on the rooftop with views), gorgeous...
  • Fernando
    Honduras Honduras
    AC Work Space, very confortable. 2 pools, one in the rooftop and the other in the first floor of the building. Great rooftop restaurant and bar. They normally have on the weekends live music .
  • Raul
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very nice colonial house, great staff and activities.
  • Isabella
    Colombia Colombia
    The room was very comfy, the staff is super friendly and they are always attentive to see how can they help!
  • Agata
    Canada Canada
    I liked everything about Masaya, the staff was fantastic, very helpful, great English, clean room. Loved it and would recommend it to everyone.

Property questions and answers
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  • does your facility have any pets (cat or dog )? I am allergic to cats . you have tour bookings available for trips to minca and tyrona to help with.

    There is one cat in the hostel, but it is never around and we can help you out with the tours you need.
    Answered on 1 February 2021
  • Hello, do you recommand a bus company to go from cartagena to santa marta ? Thanks

    Hi! The best company is Berlinas.
    Answered on 31 July 2022
  • Hi, are we able to leave our bags in storage for a few days after our stay?

    Hello there, Yes, we have a storage for the luggage, so you can keep it there while your are out =)
    Answered on 11 March 2023
  • Hola, tienen las habitaciones ventana? Saludos

    Hola! Gracias por tu pregunta. La categoría "Doble Estándar" de nuestras habitaciones cuentan con ventana hacia el exterior, también en nuestros dorm..
    Answered on 13 December 2022
  • hola! hay opción de restaurante o pedir algo de comer en la noche.. en esta delicada de toque de queda? gracias

    Hola, por supuesto que si, nuestro servicio de restaurante esta abierto todos los días hasta las 9:30pm.
    Answered on 6 May 2021
  • Do I need a lock for the lockers?

    Yes, you need a lock .
    Answered on 11 November 2020
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Area info

Amenities of Masaya Santa Marta
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Activities
  • Live sports events (broadcast)
  • Live music/Performance
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Happy hour
    Additional charge
  • Movie nights
  • Evening entertainment
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Pool table
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Business center
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
General
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor swimming pool
Free!
    Spa
    • Yoga classes
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    House rules
    Masaya Santa Marta takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    From 12:00 AM to 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    Children 4 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
    Groups
    When booking more than 8 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Masaya Santa Marta of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    License number: 34123

    FAQs about Masaya Santa Marta

    • Masaya Santa Marta is 650 feet from the center of Santa Marta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Masaya Santa Marta offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Pool table
      • Snorkeling
      • Diving
      • Fishing
      • Evening entertainment
      • Nightclub/DJ
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Swimming pool
      • Movie nights
      • Horseback riding
      • Live music/Performance
      • Yoga classes
      • Happy hour
      • Cooking class
      • Live sports events (broadcast)
    • The nearest beach is 1,500 feet from Masaya Santa Marta. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The prices at Masaya Santa Marta may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Check-in at Masaya Santa Marta is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.