Hostal La Minita de Oro

3.0 star property
3-star hostal near Taganga Beach

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Front of property
Economy Double Room
Economy Room
32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Calle 19 #6-24, Centro Histórico, 8, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004
  • Place, Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Customs House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Economy Double or Twin Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Economy Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Economy Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

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About the area

Santa Marta

City center stay.A stay at this Historic Center hostal places you steps from Santa Marta Theater and within a 5-minute walk of Santa Marta Cathedral. Parque de los Novios and San Juan Cultural Center are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Theater - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parque de los Novios - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Customs House - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Simón Bolivar Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Sartén Dorada Restaurante y Parrilla - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carambolo - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Marrakech Jr Restaurante Café Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Le Café La Catedral - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪mojitos - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Hostal La Minita de Oro

3-star hostal near Taganga Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 10 beach bars. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Hostal La Minita de Oro also features tour/ticket assistance and laundry facilities.

This 3-star Santa Marta hostal is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 10 bars on the beach
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hostal La Minita de Oro offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. This Santa Marta hostal provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour offsite parking (COP 15,000 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
  • 10 beach bars
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

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.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: COP 15000 per day(492 ft away; open 24 hours)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 only accepts cash
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. This property only accepts cash.

Property Registration Number 86452

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.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

Hostal La Minita de Oro Hostal
Hostal La Minita de Oro Santa Marta
Hostal La Minita de Oro Hostal Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hostal La Minita de Oro to the airport?

Hostal La Minita de Oro is 11.1 mi (28-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 Hostal La Minita de Oro?

As of Apr 5, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hostal La Minita de Oro on Apr 16, 2026 start from CA $46, 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 Hostal La Minita de Oro have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hostal La Minita de Oro.

How close is Hostal La Minita de Oro to the beach?

This hostal is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Marta Beach and 3.2 mi (14-min drive) from Taganga Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hostal La Minita de Oro offer free breakfast?

Hostal La Minita de Oro offers free local cuisine breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hostal La Minita de Oro?

No, there is no casino at this hostal.

What time is check-in at Hostal La Minita de Oro?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hostal La Minita de Oro?

Free parking is not available at this hostal.

Does Hostal La Minita de Oro have a pool?

Hostal La Minita de Oro does not have a pool.

Does Hostal La Minita de Oro have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hostal La Minita de Oro have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostal.

How close is Hostal La Minita de Oro to downtown Santa Marta?

Hostal La Minita de Oro is 0.3 mi away from Comuna 2.

Hostal La Minita de Oro Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Richard, Gatineau

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything, good price for the bucket.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Richard

Lupita was fantastic at the front desk. Air conditioning in the room kept things chilly. Otherwise very basic which you expect for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

SEBASTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Puede ser el mejor hotel de menos de 100k en santa marta, no es pretencioso, la chica que atiende es muy buena gente, tenían un gatito con la patita enyesada :(. Cerca de todo en el centro, limpio, con todo lo básico. Lo recomiendo muchísimo si no van a la playa todos los días.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024