Carrera 3 18-113 El Rodadero, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470006
What's nearby
Rodadero Beach - 19 min walk
Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum - 7 min drive
Parque de Los Novios - 7 min drive
Blanca Beach - 13 min drive
Santa Marta Beach - 18 min drive
Getting around
Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Juan Valdez Café - 10 min walk
Restaurante El Chef del Mar - 13 min walk
El Vómito - 2 min walk
Restaurante El Paisa Samario
Restaurante El Banano - 11 min walk
About this property
Caribe Mar Hotel
Caribe Mar Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Rodadero Beach.
Languages
Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
35 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 1 PM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Children (3 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Onsite parking limited
Offsite parking within 82 ft (COP 5000 per night)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Shared microwave
Shared refrigerator
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 2007
Library
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
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).
Children & extra beds
If you are traveling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and 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 who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs COP 5000 per night (82 ft away)
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Caribe Mar
Caribe Mar Hotel
Caribe Mar Hotel Santa Marta
Caribe Mar Santa Marta
Caribe Mar Hotel Hotel
Caribe Mar Hotel Santa Marta
Caribe Mar Hotel Hotel Santa Marta
Frequently asked questions
Does Caribe Mar Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Caribe Mar Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Caribe Mar Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Caribe Mar Hotel?
Yes. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Caribe Mar Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 1 PM.
What's the area around Caribe Mar Hotel like?
Caribe Mar Hotel is in El Rodadero, a short 19-minute walk from Rodadero Beach and 9 minutes' walk from Arrecife Shopping Center.
Caribe Mar Hotel Reviews
Reviews
7.2
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
7.4/10
Staff & service
4.0/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2019
Well worth the price
The staff is very friendly and accomodating. People that have a problem with location just don't understand what real life is like. The rooms are small, but who wants to stay in their room all day? It's a great little place. Do it.
Steven
Steven, 1-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Nov 25, 2018
Pros: Location close to a quiet beach, nice building and rooms, excellent room service, helpful front desk staff.
Cons: Super noisy even at night!
Verified traveler
6-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Dec 6, 2017
Little gem at a great price
This was a little gem and such a great price. I only stayed one night but it was a beautifully clean room with nice linen and bathroom. The manager tried so hard to help me with whatever i needed despite my poor Spanish. The restaurants and a major supermarket are a two minute walk away yet the hotel is lovely and quiet. I think it is also near the beach although i was only staying the night before going to the lost city so i didn’t go to the beach. Its in Rodadero rather than Santa Marta and its full of Colombians rather than really touristy. You can get breakfast two minutes up the road for a ridiculously low price. I had tea and two eggs and toast for 7000 which is less than £2. Seriously you can't go wrong. I should mention that the wifi was down when i was there but the whole line was out in the area so it was not the fault of the hotel at all. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Dec 12, 2015
Great time in Cartagena
The staff was very helpful and friendly
Kerry
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Apr 18, 2015
OK hotel for the price!
The hotel isn't in downtown Rodadero, but it is 3 blocks away from a semiprivate beach (less vendors and people). You can walk to downtwon (10mins walk) or take a taxi ( USD$3-4). The hotel isn't fancy but if you are looking just for a place to sleep few nights is ok, specially for the price! The staff is very nice, not sure if they speak English. Free wifi in common areas.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 24, 2015
Room never done
The room was either stuffy and hot or freezing. Air conditioning was too efficient.
The room was not done at all during our stay.
No toilet paper was provided after the first roll and a half.
There was no hot water and too much chlorine in the cold water. The shower head was also missing.
Pat
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Dec 15, 2014
Clean and Friendly
This is a very basic hotel with few amenities. The WiFi was very intermittent and only works if you are sitting in the lobby. The WiFi will not work in your room. If you do not speak Spanish, be advised, the staff does not speak any english. They were extremely friendly and helpful though. The hotel is very clean and well kept with solid security features. The walls of the rooms are thin and you can here some noise from the hallway. If you are looking for a well priced hotel, this is definitely fitting.
Cooper
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 3, 2013
Close to the beach, restaurants and grocery store.
Checked in late and the place was pretty slow. It's conviently located and the staff was very friendly. The AC is wonderful but the wifi wasn't working when we were there. I think the router needed to be rebooted. But we have a beach near by and not having wifi was a nice getaway.
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
May 30, 2013
Economy say!
Tiny room and bath for non Columbians. Staff was helpful, good walking distance to beach and shopping.. Good luck with the beach vendors!
Mike
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Mar 17, 2013
OK for quick stay
Great if all you want to do is sleep there and you're on a budget. Hotels in the area are over prized, so if in a budget ok for you. Not for honeymoons or people who are looking for luxury.
Alberto
Verified Expedia guest review
4/10 Fair
Oct 28, 2011
Not worth it
The room we stayed in Caribe Mar was very basic. The hotel seems to be going under some kind of renovation, unfortunately our room hadn't seen anykind of improvement since the late 60's. Or so it seemed to me at least.
A/C worked but was extremely noisy, and shutting ours down didn't help either, because the neighbours A/C blasted through anyways.
It is located a couple of blocks from the beach, but the actual centre of El Rodadero is a couple hundred meters to the north. All in all, I'm sure there a better options even at this price range.
Jarkko
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 23, 2011
Can't wait to go back! It's Bad
Never in my life, I don't why you have this hotel in your list?
Caribe Mar Hotel in Santamarta Colombia is bad quality of service, bad condition or maintenance of the hotel, bad cleanliness of room, bad convenience of hotel location, etc.
A
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 16, 2011
Nice traditional old Colombian Hotel
This is a very reasonably priced hotel considering that it is only 6 blocks from the beach in Santa Marta. The hotel was old but well maintained. The room was cleaned and the linens were changed everyday. If you're looking for the amenities of a luxery hotel, then this isn't the hotel for you. However, if you want a clean hotel room with basic amenities for about 1/3 the price of beach front hotels, then this hotel is a real bargin. There are many restaurants and stores within a few blocks from the hotel. The beautiful beaches of Santa Marta are only a 5 or 10 minute walk from this hotel. We walked the area both during the day and also at night and felt very safe. The people in this Santa Marta neighborhood were all very friendly. If you are price concious, then I would recommend this hotel.
William
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Apr 20, 2022
Anamile
Anamile, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Apr 17, 2022
Beatriz Adriana
Beatriz Adriana, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 2, 2022
Excelente servicio
Muy buen lugar, atentos, cordiales, honestos, un lugar muy limpio, lo recomiendo.
Julio Cesar
Julio Cesar, 5-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 10, 2022
pedi y pague una habitacion para 6 y solo havia cama para 5 .en la habitacion solo tenia 2 toallas pedi mas toallas y me dieron 3 y le dije que eramos 6 que faltaban una toalla y me dijeron que la hanitacion era para 5 y que solo me podian dar 5 toallas pero yo pague para 6 personas ,a la llegada no encontraron la reservacion no estan organisado .Yo hice la reservacion con fin de paguar con la targrta de crédito y cuando llegué solo se paga en efectivo tube que dar todo el efectivo que traje y salir a buscar donde cambiar a esa hora para poder tener efectivo para cenar otra cosa mucho ruido a todo momento
Nobel
Nobel, 1-night family trip
Verified Travelocity guest review
6/10 Good
Jan 6, 2020
Johan
Johan, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Jan 4, 2020
No estuve hospedado en este hotel mar caribe hotel la habitación que me entregaron estaba sucia la tapa del sanitario estaba salpicada de orines, la ventana y el suelo llenas de arena los tendidos se veían usados.
José Ricardo
José Ricardo, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Aug 21, 2019
Bien
Excelente atención, la habitación cómoda, aunque la cama no tanto, no es tan cerca de la playa principal
ANA MILENA
ANA MILENA, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jul 30, 2019
bien...
Edgar
Edgar, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Jan 12, 2019
Costoso e incomodo
Publicidad engañosa el hotel no tiene parqueadero, la habitación demasiada pequeña, camas en mal estados, baño en mal estado en general el precio es demasido costoso por el servicio
JORGE
JORGE, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Dec 27, 2018
Buena atención
El establecimiento está algo retirado del centro del Rodadero las sabanas algo descuidadas y el televisor no funcionaba, el señor que nos atendió fue muy amable y respetuoso
laura
laura, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
Oct 12, 2018
Viejo y feo
Solo estuve una noche y creo que no habría estado una más, es un hotel muy viejo, feo, sin restaurante, la zona no es muy agradable, las habitaciones son feas, viejas, lo único bueno es el aire acondicionado.