La Ballena Azul Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel in Santa Marta with free parking

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Presidential Room | Bed sheets
Exterior
Presidential Room | Bed sheets
Junior Twin Room | Bed sheets
Front of property

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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18-02 Cra. 1, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001
  • Place, Taganga Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Grande Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Twin Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

Presidential Room

  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Quadruple Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

La Ballena Azul Hotel places you next to Taganga Beach and within a 10-minute walk of Playa Genemaka. This 12-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Taganga Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Grande Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 6 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Tayrona National Natural Park - 21 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Kiosko Lucemar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Thui - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Hotel Ballena Azul - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Taganga Extreme Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bitacora Restaurante - ‬1 min walk

About this property

La Ballena Azul Hotel

Hotel in Santa Marta with free parking
La Ballena Azul Hotel features free WiFi in public areas and a communal living room. You can take advantage of free parking if you drive. Staff members can help with accommodation requests, and provide front-desk service during limited hours.
TVs come with cable channels. Ceiling fans are also standard.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site

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

More

  • Ceiling fan

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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, April, May, and June:
  • Parking area

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

These are all of the 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-midnight
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • There are no elevators.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

La Ballena Azul Hotel provides free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

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

As of Nov 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Ballena Azul Hotel on Nov 13, 2025 start from $44.31, 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.

What's there to see near La Ballena Azul Hotel?

This hotel in Santa Marta is within a 10-minute walk of Taganga Beach and Playa Genemaka. You'll also find Grande Beach and Taganga Viewpoint less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Does La Ballena Azul Hotel include a casino on the premises?

No, La Ballena Azul Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Does La Ballena Azul Hotel have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does La Ballena Azul Hotel have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, La Ballena Azul Hotel doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will La Ballena Azul Hotel allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at La Ballena Azul Hotel.

Does La Ballena Azul Hotel have connecting rooms?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from La Ballena Azul Hotel?

The closest major airport to La Ballena Azul Hotel is Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar), which is 13.8 mi away (40 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at La Ballena Azul Hotel.

La Ballena Azul Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

LORINA

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

10/10 Excellent

Chris

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

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

8/10 Good

sylvain

Traveled with partner
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

6/10 Okay

Denisse Adriana

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Regular
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023