The Spa Hotel Guide 
A list by Tomas Mazowski.
This guide was last updated in December 2022. Hey! Indulge in the ultimate pampering experience at one of these luxurious spa hotels. Designed to provide relaxation, rejuvenation, and tranquility, these properties offer an array of wellness services that range from massages and facials to yoga classes and meditation sessions. To make your search for the perfect spa hotel in in Magdalena easier, I've compiled this list of top-rated properties for your consideration. So sit back, relax, and explore your options - your ultimate wellness retreat awaits!
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1 Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa Santa Marta, Colombia
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Stay in the heart of Santa Marta.
Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa is located at Parque de Los Novios next to the restaurants and bars in the Historic Center of Santa Marta, 5 km from El Rodadero Beach. The property offers an outdoor pool, a terrace and sauna, and guests can enjoy a drink at the bar.
Rooms feature stylish décor and include air conditioning, minibar, workdesk and a security deposit box. Some rooms include a private bathroom with a sauna, free toiletries and a hair dryer are provided. Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa features free WiFi throughout the property. A flat-screen TV is provided.
There is a 24-hour front desk at the property.
The hotel also offers bike hire. Santa Marta Cathedral is 300 metres from Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa, while The Gold Museum is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 14 km from Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa.
Guest review score 9.2
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2 Hotel Boutique Don Pepe Santa Marta, Colombia
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Stay in the heart of Santa Marta.
Located 200 metres from the commercial centre and 150 metres from the beach, Hotel Boutique Don Pepe offers free Wi-Fi and a personalized a la carte breakfast in Santa Marta. A restaurant, a spa, and an outdoor pool are featured on site.
Providing a tranquil environment, the rooms and suites in Don Pepe feature private bathrooms with hot water, minibars, air conditioning, iPod docking stations and LCD satellite TVs.
Guests at the vintage boutique hotel Don Pepe are welcome to relax in the hot tub and in the terrace. Gourmet dishes can be ordered at the restaurant and art exhibitions can be found regularly in the gallery.
Hotel Boutique Don Pepe is 14 km from Simon Bolivar airport and free private parking is possible at a location nearby.
Guest review score 9.1
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3 Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina Santa Marta, Colombia
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Stay in the heart of Santa Marta.
Offering an outdoor swimming pool, rooftop hot tubs and a spa, Hotel Boutique Casa Carolina is located next to San Francisco Monastery in Santa Marta's historic center, and 200 metres from Santa Marta beach and Simón Bolívar Square.
The air-conditioned rooms, suites and apartments offer flat-screen satellite TVs, free Wi-Fi and bluetooth sound systems. They also include a minibar and fridge, a safety deposit box, a desk and a private bathrooms with a hairdryer, bathrobe, hot shower and free toiletries. All rooms have a lounge area with a sofa bed and some have a balcony or terrace.
Guests can find supermarkets and convenience stores within 200 metres. The nearest restaurants are just 300 metres away, and the property's on-site restaurant, Eli's is open all day.
Other facilities offered at Casa Carolina include luggage storage, laundry service and concierge service. Transportation and tours are also offeredd, as well as private tours to Parque Tayrona inthe property's own speedboat.
Santa Marta International Airport is a 20-minute drive away. Secure public parking is available next to the hotel.
Guest review score 9.0
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4 KH HOTEL BOUTIQUE Santa Marta, Colombia
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Located 500 metres from El Rodadero Beach, KH HOTEL BOUTIQUE offers 5-star accommodation in Santa Marta and has a bar. Providing a restaurant, the property also has a garden, as well as an indoor pool and a sauna. The hotel features a hot tub, room service and free WiFi.
The rooms in the hotel are fitted with a coffee machine. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and slippers, all units at KH HOTEL BOUTIQUE have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms here will provide you with a terrace. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.
A à la carte breakfast is available daily at the accommodation.
KH HOTEL BOUTIQUE offers a business centre for guest use. Languages spoken at the reception include English and Spanish.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Salguero Beach, Puerto de Gaira and Rodadero. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 9 km from KH HOTEL BOUTIQUE.
Guest review score 8.7
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5 Santorini Hotel Boutique Santa Marta, Colombia
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Featuring a palm-framed outdoor pool, this boutique hotel is within walking distance of the Caribbean Sea.
Set between the sea and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Santorini Hotel Boutique is situated in Bello Horizonte district. The modern rooms of Santorini Hotel Boutique are bright, colourfully decorated and air conditioned. They are all equipped with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and a private bathroom. Some rooms offer balconies with chairs or hammocks.
Guests at Santorini can relax on the wooden sun loungers on the poolside, or enjoy a range of beauty treatments. Coffee and cocoa face masks, aromatherapy and scrubs are available.
Grilled meat and seafood dishes can be tasted at the restaurant, while the on-site bar offers refreshing cocktails.
Simon Bolivar Airport is 2.8 km away.
When booking more than 3 rooms or more than 7 nights, will require an up front payment for the reservation.
Guest review score 7.2
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6 Hotel Mandalas House by DOT Boutique Santa Marta, Colombia
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Situated in Santa Marta, 500 metres from El Rodadero Beach, Hotel Mandalas House by DOT Boutique features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has a hot tub and room service.
At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. Rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV, and some rooms at Hotel Mandalas House by DOT Boutique have a balcony. At the accommodation rooms are fitted with bed linen and towels.
Hotel Mandalas House by DOT Boutique offers a à la carte or continental breakfast.
Popular points of interest near the hotel include Salguero Beach, Rodadero and Puerto de Gaira. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 9 km from Hotel Mandalas House by DOT Boutique. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.3
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7 Irotama Resort Santa Marta, Colombia
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Located 100 metres from the beach, Irotama Resort offers on-site marine activities, 3 outdoor swimming pools and a spa and fitness centre. WiFi is available. Activities for children are organised. There are complimentary airport-pick ups.
Bungalows at Irotama Resort feature a private bathroom, satellite TV, and minibar. Some room types offer sea views. Room service is provided.
Guests at Irotama can arrange golf practices and tennis matches. Dining is available at one of the resort's 9 restaurants and guests can enjoy a drink on one of the 3 bars. Additionally, massage sessions and car rentals can also be arranged upon request.
Simon Bolivar Airport is 2 km away. Free private parking is possible on site. Every guests receives a free souvenir upon arrival.
Guest review score 8.8
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8 Hotel On The Rock Minca, Colombia
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Set in Minca, 17 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Hotel On The Rock offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. This 3-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. Guests can have a drink at the bar.
The units in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. Featuring a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Hotel On The Rock also provide guests with pool view. At the accommodation every room includes bed linen and towels.
A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available every morning at the property.
Hotel On The Rock offers 3-star accommodation with a sauna and children's playground.
Santa Marta Gold Museum is 21 km from the hotel, while Santa Marta Cathedral is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 27 km from Hotel On The Rock.
Guest review score 7.9
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9 Casa Isabella Tayrona - los naranjos Los Naranjos, Colombia
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Set in Los Naranjos, 1.1 km from Los Naranjos Beach, Casa Isabella Tayrona - los naranjos offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a restaurant. Built in 2019, this 3-star hotel is within 1. 2 km of Playa Los Angeles and 36 km of Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transfers, room service and free WiFi throughout the property.
Guest rooms at the hotel come with a seating area. Complete with a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, all guest rooms at Casa Isabella Tayrona - los naranjos have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms also offer a terrace. At the accommodation all rooms include bed linen and towels.
The daily breakfast offers à la carte, American or vegetarian options.
Santa Marta Gold Museum is 39 km from Casa Isabella Tayrona - los naranjos, while Santa Marta Cathedral is 40 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 49 km from the hotel. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.3
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10 Hotel Beyonda Santa Marta, Colombia
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Located in Santa Marta, 13 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino, Hotel Beyonda provides accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a restaurant, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can have a drink at the bar.
At the hotel, each room has a wardrobe, bed linen and a patio with a city view.
An American breakfast is available daily at Hotel Beyonda.
The accommodation offers a barbecue. Guests at Hotel Beyonda will be able to enjoy activities in and around Santa Marta, like hiking.
Santa Marta Gold Museum is 17 km from the hotel, while Santa Marta Cathedral is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International, 26 km from Hotel Beyonda, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.2
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11 YAY Sustainable Guachaca, Colombia
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YAY Sustainable provides accommodation with a restaurant and a bar. Among the various facilities of this property are a garden and a terrace. The hotel has family rooms.
Vegan, gluten-free, halal and American breakfast are available every morning at YAY Sustainable.
Santa Marta is 41 km from the accommodation, while Palomino is 31 km away. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 45 km from YAY Sustainable. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.0
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12 Hotel Casa Barlovento Los Naranjos, Colombia
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Offering an outdoor swimming pool and a restaurant, the beach-front Hotel Casa Barlovento is located 30 km from Santa Marta and 2.6 km from Parque Tayrona. Breakfast is included.
The rooms here will provide you with air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with towels. Extras include linen and a fan.
At Hotel Casa Barlovento you will find a garden, a terrace and a bar. The property offers free parking.
The hotel is 3.2 km from Tayrona Park and 40 km from Santa Marta main square. Simón Bolívar Airport is 1 hour’s drive away. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.9
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13 Zuana Beach Resort Santa Marta, Colombia
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Featuring a hot tub, a pool, a fitness centre and a tennis court, Zuana Beach Resort offers rooms with free Wi-Fi and plasma TVs in Santa Marta, only 30 metres from Bello Horizonte Beach.
Bright and spacious, rooms at Zuana Beach Resort are fitted with air conditioning and fans. All of them have private bathrooms.
A buffet breakfast is served daily. International dishes can be ordered at the property’s restaurant.
Zuana Beach Resort is 14 km from Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino and 7 km from Rodadero Beach Club. Simon Bolivar Airport is 2.3 km away, and airport transfers can be arranged at an extra cost. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.9
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14 Tamaca Beach Resort Santa Marta, Colombia
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With direct beach access, a large swimming pool with bar service and sea views from every room, Tamacá offers free WiFi, á la carte flavours and an on-site beauty salon.
At Tamacá Beach Resort, Hotel guests can enjoy Caribbean 4-star style décor in Santa Marta, facing Rodadero Bay.
Rooms have flat-screen satellite TV, air conditioning and minibars. They are decorated with lively coloured bedspreads and some of them have ample balconies with hammocks.
A buffet breakfast with tropical fruits and coffee is offered daily. Má Anasú restaurant features regional specialties. Drinks can be enjoyed at the deck area by the garden.
Downtown Santa Marta is a 20-minute drive and Simon Bolivar Airport is 20 minutes from the resort. Free parking is available on site without reservation. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.5
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15 Hotel Catedral Plaza Santa Marta, Colombia
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Stay in the heart of Santa Marta.
Situated in Santa Marta in the Magdalena Region, 5 km from El Rodadero Beach, Hotel Catedral Plaza features an outdoor pool and sun terrace. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and an American breakfast is offered daily.
The rooms come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. Rooms include a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hair dryer.
You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property.
Santa Marta Cathedral is 100 metres from Hotel Catedral Plaza, while Santa Marta Gold Museum is 300 metres away. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 14 km from the property. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.1
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16 Hotel Sansiraka Santa Marta, Colombia
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Accommodation with balcony, free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool are offered at Sansiraka. The Hotel is situated in the touristy El Rodadero area, 13 km from Santa Marta.
Some rooms at Hotel Sansiraka feature a seating area with cable TV and the private balconies.
The day starts with an American breakfast and cold drinks and refreshments are ordered at the bar.
Guests can work on their tans at the terrace by the pool and plenty of shade is provided in the surrounding garden.
The property will be able to offer different tours and activities to book during your stay in Santa Marta.
Sansiraka is situated a 20 minutes´ drive from the diving town Taganga and 16 km from Simon Bolivar International Airport. Free parking is possible at the Hotel. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 7.8
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17 Kantawa Eco Spa Hotel Calabazo, Colombia
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Kantawa Eco Spa Hotel, located in Calabazo, Santa Marta, only 3 km from the entrance of the Tayrona National Park, features an outdoor swimming pool, a spa, and a wellness centre offering a steam bath, a floatarium, a spa bath and a Turkish bath. Free WiFi access is also available.
Rooms here will provide you with air conditioning and a minibar. Featuring a shower, private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and a bathrobe. Rooms in Kantawa Eco Spa Hotel have a seating area and a safe.
At this hotel you will find an a la carte restaurant. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including hiking. The property offers free parking. The property offers a steam bath and hot tubs.
The hotel is 5 minutes away from Tayrona Park's entrance by car and 10 km from Playa Los Ángeles.
Simon Bolivar Airport is just a 50-minute drive away.
Guest review score 8.9
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18 Blu Hotel by Tamaca Santa Marta, Colombia
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Featuring a restaurant, Blu Hotel by Tamaca offers rooms with free WiFi and plasma TVs in Santa Marta. Free parking and breakfast are provided. The historic centre is a 10-minute drive away.
Rooms at Blu Hotel by Tamaca have private balconies overlooking the city. All of them feature air conditioning and work desks.
American breakfast is served daily.
In addition, guests are welcome to use the pool and hot tub at the Tamaca Beach Resort Hotel by Sercotel located a 2-minute walk away. Massage sessions can be requested, and excursions can be booked at the tour desk.
The 24-hour front desk can secure shuttles to Simon Bolivar Airport, which is a 15-minute drive away. Blu Hotel by Tamaca is 10 minutes from the commercial area by car.
Guest review score 8.3
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19 Senda Watapuy El Zaino, Colombia
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Set in El Zaino, 2.6 km from Castilletes Beach, Senda Watapuy offers accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a garden and a terrace. This 5-star hotel offers a bar. The hotel features an indoor pool and room service and free WiFi.
The hotel offers a à la carte or American breakfast. At Senda Watapuy you will find a restaurant serving local, international and Latin American cuisine. Vegetarian and vegan options can also be requested.
Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around El Zaino, like hiking.
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino is 34 km from Senda Watapuy, while Santa Marta Gold Museum is 37 km away. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 46 km from the hotel. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 9.7
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20 Maria's House - Boutique Hotel Santa Marta, Colombia
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Offering an outdoor pool and spa centre, Maria's House is situated in Gaira, 1.7 km from El Rodadero Beach. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.
Each room is fitted with a flat-screen TV. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. Enjoy a cup of coffee while looking out at the pool or garden. Every room includes a private bathroom. Maria's House features free WiFi .
You will find a shared lounge at the property.
Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including snorkelling, diving and cycling. The hostel also offers bike hire. Rodadero beach is 3 km from Maria's House, while Parque Tayrona is a 5-minute drive from the property. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International Airport, 8 km from the property.
Guest review score 7.6,
rooms from around 62500 COP.
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21 Chunuu - MINCA glamping - coworking MINCA Minca, Colombia
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With Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino reachable in 18 km, MINCA Chunuu - glamping - coworking MINCA offers accommodation, a restaurant, free bikes, an outdoor swimming pool and a garden. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge.
Continental and American breakfast options are available every morning at MINCA Chunuu - glamping - coworking MINCA.
The accommodation offers 4-star accommodation with a hot tub and terrace.
Guests at MINCA Chunuu - glamping - coworking MINCA can enjoy table tennis on site, or cycling in the surroundings.
Santa Marta Gold Museum is 22 km from the lodge, while Santa Marta Cathedral is 22 km from the property. The nearest airport is Simón Bolívar International, 28 km from MINCA Chunuu - glamping - coworking MINCA, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. This property offers spa and wellness packages.
Guest review score 8.5,
rooms from around 72000 COP.
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