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La Ballena Azul Hotel

Property class: 2
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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of the sea.
A modern bathroom with a black and white checkered floor, a white sink, and a glass-enclosed shower.
A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the sea.
A hallway with blue doors, potted plants, and a staircase.
A building with white walls and blue doors, featuring a covered courtyard with arches and blue railings.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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18-02 Cra. 1, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001
  • Place, Taganga Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Genemaka Beach
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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 a bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV. There is a balcony with a view of the sea.

Junior Triple Room

  • Partial sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa 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

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About the area

Santa Marta

Close to the beach.You'll be steps from Taganga Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Genemaka Beach. Grande Beach and Taganga Viewpoint are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Taganga Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Genemaka Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Grande Beach - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Santa Marta Beach - 12 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Rodadero Beach - 23 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪La Creperia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casita Del Mar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Café Bonsai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arreboles - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bitacora Restaurante - ‬1 min walk

About this property

La Ballena Azul Hotel

Enjoy a stay at this Santa Marta hotel
La Ballena Azul Hotel offers its guests a communal living room. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Santa Marta hotel is smoke free.

  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • No smoking on site
La Ballena Azul Hotel offers 12 accommodations. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.

Property is also known as

La Ballena Azul Hotel Hotel

La Ballena Azul Hotel Santa Marta

La Ballena Azul Hotel Hotel Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Ballena Azul Hotel to the airport?

La Ballena Azul Hotel is 13.8 mi (40-min drive) away from the Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

As of Sept 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Ballena Azul Hotel on Oct 19, 2026 start from CA $125, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does La Ballena Azul Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at La Ballena Azul Hotel.

How close is La Ballena Azul Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is a short 1-minute walk from Taganga Beach and 8-minute walk from Genemaka Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Ballena Azul Hotel offer free breakfast?

La Ballena Azul Hotel does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

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

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

Is there free parking at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does La Ballena Azul Hotel have a pool?

La Ballena Azul Hotel does not have a pool.

Does La Ballena Azul Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is La Ballena Azul Hotel to downtown Santa Marta?

La Ballena Azul Hotel is 0.3 mi away from Taganga.

La Ballena Azul Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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