Ribai Hotels Santa Marta

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Free daily full breakfast
Sundeck
Reception
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Calle 18 No. 4 - 85, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004
  • Place, Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Parque de los Novios
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Simón Bolivar Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Single Room Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1

Room Standard

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Single Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Double or Twin Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Twin Room Standard

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room Standard

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

Located in Historic Center, Ribai Hotels Santa Marta is next to Santa Marta Theater and Santa Marta Cathedral. This 54-room, 3-star hotel has free breakfast and a restaurant, along with free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Santa Marta Theater - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Parque de los Novios - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Simón Bolivar Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Customs House - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪IKARO CAFE - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Carambolo - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Layali Cocina Arabe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Matta By Mestizo - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Ribai Hotels Santa Marta

At Ribai Hotels Santa Marta, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, meeting rooms, and a terrace. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Additional amenities include laundry facilities and a garden.
Guests can enjoy free WiFi and flat-screen TVs. Safes are also standard.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

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

The property is closed between August 26 and September 03.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

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.

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 1:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).

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.

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.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Ribai Hotels Santa Marta?

Ribai Hotels Santa Marta offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see within easy reach of Ribai Hotels Santa Marta?

This hotel is situated in Historic Center, just steps from Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Cathedral, and within a short walk of Santa Marta Bay. You'll also find Taganga Beach and Rodadero Beach within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Ribai Hotels Santa Marta?

No, this hotel doesn't offer parking.

Does Ribai Hotels Santa Marta feature a casino on the premises?

No, Ribai Hotels Santa Marta doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Ribai Hotels Santa Marta?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Ribai Hotels Santa Marta?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include minibars and a pillow menu.

Does Ribai Hotels Santa Marta have a hot tub?

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

Does Ribai Hotels Santa Marta have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Ribai Hotels Santa Marta serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Does Ribai Hotels Santa Marta allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Ribai Hotels Santa Marta.

Are there connecting rooms at Ribai Hotels Santa Marta?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Ribai Hotels Santa Marta?

The closest major airport to Ribai Hotels Santa Marta is Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar), which is 11.3 mi away (29 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Ribai Hotels Santa Marta?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Ribai Hotels Santa Marta.

Ribai Hotels Santa Marta Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buena estadía! El personal de recepción, del desayuno y de la limpieza muy amables y cordiales.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

I didn't like the hotel

My stay at the Ribai Hotel wasn't as good as I thought it would be. The room was clean, but the mattress wasn't king-size as advertised. The room was small, as was the bathroom. The pool was small and unsanitary, with many restrictions for a tourist. I don't think I'd recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La relacion entre precio/calidad.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Holmes A

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

really nice hotel in downtown Santa Marta

The rooms were very clean and confortable. The hotel is very well located super close to supermarkets, within the historic center of the city and a few blocks away from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

8/10 Good

lonetime, canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good location

Nice hotel, modern, clean , pool. Not crazy about closed in rooms but that is just my Hopi Clean,modern,safe,good location

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is ok for the value just to spend the night, the location i did not like.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Fair hotel

If you have a limited budget this hotel has a fair price. Keep in mind the following. It does not have hot water (you do not needed but some people like to have it), Does not have hair dryer, the washroom is very small with no ventilation. The room is very small, there are signs in the washroom that make you think that it is used by hour (you know what I mean) breakfast it is always the same, so if you do no mind to eat eggs and toast every day you will be ok. Usually you get at least a welcome bottle of water, here you get nothing you have to paid for everything and of course is not cheap. I would rate this hotel as a decent 3 stars hotel, no more than that.

6/10 Okay

Edgardo

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hammer

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente servicio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente ribai

Excelente, buen wifi y ubicación central
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buena opción para disfrutar de la ciudad antigua, restaurantes y parque de los novios. Excelente ubicación
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nubia lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy buen servicio

Muy bueno el hotel y excelente ubicación
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Décevant

Hotel décevant, chambres très petites et la plupart sans fenêtre. Le wifi mauvais et la propreté laisse à désirer. Le déjeuner mauvais et ne vaut pas la peine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Astrid, Stuttgart

Liked: Room comfort

Sehr gute Lage mit hohem Lärmfaktor

Für kolumbianische Verhältnisse sehr gute Austattung: Duschen mit warmen Wasser, Einbauschrank, Kuehlschrank. Tolle Lage nahe zur Kathedrale. Die Strasse vor dem Hotel ist eine Hauptdurchgangsstasse mit vielen Strassenhändlern. Da die Kolumbianer es laut lieben ist es bis Mitternacht und ab 8 Uhr sehr laut. Die Fenster sind nicht besonders schalldicht.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

8/10 Good

Geraldo Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Interessante

Tudo dentro da normalidade esperada.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

Yaneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buen servicio

Es un hotel solo para negocios por la cercanía al centro.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

8/10 Good

TAIRON

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Estadía hotel

En general fue bien
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendado

Muy buen hotel, cómodo!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

4/10 Poor

Álvaro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Menos de lo que se espera.

No es como lo muestran en la pagina.

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendado.

Muy buena opción de hotel y servicio para la relación costo/beneficio. Habitación cómoda, buen aire acondicionado. Excelente atención del personal y servicio de desayuno. Solo recomendaría instalar agua caliente en los baños y retocar un poco la pintura de las paredes.