About

The Cantamar Beach Hostel is right on Playa Salguero in the Rodadero neighborhood of Santa Marta. We are closer to the airport, on the edge of town, with a unique beachfront location making it easy access to tours and activities, the bus terminal, and the historic center. It is the perfect spot when you are coming or going or if you are coming from the coast or the sierra and need to get things done in the city but don't want to stay in the heat/noise.

​The property is well equipped, being a former hotel, and we offer a wide variety of activities and rentals onsite, as well as tour bookings for adventures into the Sierra Nevada or Tayrona Park.

The Cantamar offers a variety of dorm and private room options. Our dorm rooms never have any 'bunk' beds and no more than 4/5 people per room. Every room comes with air conditioning and ensuite bathroom. We have a nice pool and spectacular views of the sunset too.

The Cantamar Beach Hostel Conditions and Policies:

Cancellation policy: 24h before arrival.

Check in from 14:00.
Check out before 12:00.

Payment upon arrival by cash, credit cards, debit cards.
This property may pre-authorise your card before arrival.

Taxes not included - 19.00% for Colombians.
Foreigners are exempt from taxes.
Breakfast not included.

General:
Reception 24/7.
No curfew.
The maximum period of stay is of 14 days.
No alcohol from outside.
Non-smoking inside.
No drugs allowed.
No prostitutes allowed.
Late check-in without reservation not allowed past eleven

House Rules

Check In

14:00 - 24:00

Check Out

until

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • No Curfew
  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Luggage Storage
  • 24 Hour Reception
  • Tours/Travel Desk
  • Parking
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Reviews

6.6Good(97)
  • Value for Money
    6.0
  • Security
    10.0
  • Atmosphere
    6.0
  • Cleanliness
    6.0
  • Staff
    8.0
  • Location
    6.0
  • Facilities
    4.0
Stayed in Jul 2024
6.6
C
Clare
Female, 31-40, USA
Place is okay and right on the beach, but nothing special and a bit of a walk from anything else. More of a hotel than hostal
Stayed in Jan 2022
7.7
R
Renee
Female, 31-40, Canada
Pretty expensive for what you get. The bathrooms are missing toilet seats and soap. The vibe is really odd- the restaurant area is like one big empty conference room and my private room actually had 4 single beds. It’s nice to be right on the beach and to lay in the hammocks.
Stayed in Mar 2020
9.4
A
Abbey
All Female Group, 25-30, USA
We loved our relaxing 3 nights at the cantamar (had a private room). We felt that the front desk staff were extremely nice and responsive. Every time we wanted a cab, the receptionist would call and one would be there in just a few minutes. The facility feels very comfortable and is a nice oasis. The food was great as well. We didn’t end up hanging out in the area near the hostel, we would mostly go to Santa Marta, the hostels location isn’t near a lot of things.
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Location

Calle 20B 1-13 Rodadero, Santa Marta., Santa Marta, Colombia
7.2km from city centre