ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO

2.0 star property
Hostel in Santa Marta with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk

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Basic Triple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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2-07 Cl. 11, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004
  • Place, Santa Marta Bay
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Triple Room

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Suite

  • 754 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Quadruple Room

  • 646 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

Located in Historic Center, ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO is next to Tairona Gold Museum and Customs House. This 20-room hostel has free breakfast along with conveniences like an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Bay - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Customs House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Santa Marta Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brisa Loca - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Agua De Rio - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Muzzería - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪LamArt - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Herradura Gourmet - ‬4 min walk

About this property

ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO

Hostel in Santa Marta with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. If you drive, put free offsite parking to good use. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets. Additional amenities include conference space, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities.
Guests can enjoy TVs and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include desks and free toiletries.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.

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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

  • Free offsite parking
  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces per unit)

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 1,076 square feet of conference space
  • Coworking space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (46 inches high)

More

  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children stay free when using existing bedding (children may not be eligible for free breakfast)

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Cash Breakage deposit: COP 19 per night
  • 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.

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
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free nearby parking.
Property Registration Number 103725

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.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO Santa Marta
ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do within easy reach of ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO ?

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

Will I be able to park at ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO ?

Yes, though there is a max of 4 spaces per unit.

Does ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO feature a casino on the premises?

No, ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO ?

No, this hostel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

What do couples enjoy most about ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO ?

There are plenty of amenities for couples at this hostel, including an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a restaurant.

Are there hot tubs at ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO ?

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

Does ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO serves free continental breakfast each morning from its restaurant.

Will ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO ?

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

Where is the closest airport to ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO ?

The closest major airport to ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO is Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar), which is 11.5 mi away (31 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO ?

No, there aren't any rooms with balconies at ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO .

ZAMAY CENTRO HISTORICO Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Allyson

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities
Room was very basic and run down. No hooks anywhere and no extras like tissue, safe, soap, etc. Pool was very small and inside next to the dining area. Staff were available and were able to print our bus ticket for us which was helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yussy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exelente servicio gracias a todos...
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024