Puerta Aqua Hostel

2.0 star property

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Standard Twin Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, streaming services
40-inch Smart TV with digital channels, streaming services
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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5-66 Cl. 18, Santa Marta, 470004
  • Place, Santa Marta Theater
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

Superior Room

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

Located in Historic Center, Puerta Aqua Hostel is next to Santa Marta Theater and Santa Marta Cathedral. This 12-room hostel welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Theater - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Simón Bolivar Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Customs House - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪IKARO CAFE - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Inspira Café & Arte - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Sartén Dorada Restaurante y Parrilla - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Arte Gourmet SM - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Pink Monkey Laundry & Acai - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Puerta Aqua Hostel

At Puerta Aqua Hostel, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with concierge services, and answer any questions about the accommodations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls and litter boxes.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch Smart TVs with digital channels. Relax with a rainfall shower. Housekeeping is available on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: COP 14,000 for adults and COP 14,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch smart TV with digital channels
  • Streaming services

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from August 12 2025 to August 11 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for COP 15000 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • Food and water bowls and litter boxes are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these 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).

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately COP 14000 for adults and COP 14000 for children
  • Pet fee: COP 15000 per pet, per night

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

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 and cash
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

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.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit 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

Puerta Aqua Hostel Santa Marta
Puerta Aqua Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Puerta Aqua Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

Puerta Aqua Hostel offers free cancellation on certain room rates. To learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do close to Puerta Aqua Hostel?

This hostel is situated in Historic Center, just steps from Santa Marta Theater and Santa Marta Cathedral, and within a short walk of Parque de los Novios. You'll also find Santa Marta Bay and Santa Marta Beach less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

No, there isn't parking available at the hostel.

Does Puerta Aqua Hostel include a casino at the property?

No, Puerta Aqua Hostel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hostel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

Couples staying at this hostel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead and streaming services as well as a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hostel.

Does Puerta Aqua Hostel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Puerta Aqua Hostel serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does Puerta Aqua Hostel allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Puerta Aqua Hostel for a fee of COP 15000 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls and litter boxes.

Are there connecting rooms at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostel.

Where is the closest airport to Puerta Aqua Hostel?

The closest major airport to Puerta Aqua Hostel is Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar), which is 11.2 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Puerta Aqua Hostel?

No, there aren't any rooms at Puerta Aqua Hostel that offer a balcony.

Puerta Aqua Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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8.0/10

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Staff & service

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

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Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022