The Best Cheap Hotels in Santa Marta

Budget-Friendly and Affordable Places to Stay in Santa Marta

Santa Marta, Colombia Santa Marta, Colombia

Santa Marta, Colombia is a vibrant destination with plenty of fun activities and attractions. If you're traveling on a budget, finding an affordable place to stay might be a challenge, though. But does Santa Marta have cheap hotel rooms? Absolutely. With so many budget-friendly hotels and motels available, there is no need to break the bank for a comfortable and relaxing stay here. So, if you're looking for where to stay on a budget, or trying to figure out how to find cheap rooms in Santa Marta, we've figured it out for you already. When looking for affordable places to stay, everyone should consider a variety of factors, including the price, but also the location, amenities, level of service, and guest ratings. While low prices are important, travelers should also consider the comfort and relaxation of the rooms, as well as the location of the hotel, which can greatly impact their experience in Santa Marta. Some of the best budget-friendly hotels in Santa Marta offer amenities such as pools, providing guests with a great place to cool off and unwind after a long day of exploring the city. When considering guest ratings, travelers should look for hotels with a proven track record of providing comfortable stays, while also being easy on the wallet. We've analyzed the best budget-friendly hotels and motels in Santa Marta based not just on the prices, but also the locations, guest ratings, amenities, and nearby activities as described. So, below you'll see the results of our research, which includes the best values and great bargain hotels in Santa Marta. Whether you're traveling solo or with a group, there are plenty of cheap stays available in Santa Marta that will meet your needs and your budget. So, let's get to it: here's where to sleep cheap in Santa Marta.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Hotel Bahia Taganga

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $47 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Fantastic Bargain in Santa Marta
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

Located at Calle 4 No. 1 B 35 Taganga Camino Playa Grande, Hotel Bahia Taganga has great rooms from $47 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, scuba diving, and snorkeling. It has a terrific 8.30 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 2.6 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love parking, breakfast, mountain views, a free breakfast, and city views at this affordable hotel. You'll enjoy relaxing while having room service delivered. The price of this hotel is less than average for budget hotels, which makes it a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
  • Free breakfast
  • Child pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


Hotel Valladolid

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $30 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Values in Santa Marta
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Hotel Valladolid which has nice rooms starting at $30. Offering skiing, room service, a restaurant, breakfast, and hiking, it also has a great guest rating of 8.10 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at Cra 2 # 5 - 67 El Rodadero. This relaxing hotel is also nice because it offers laundry services, a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, car rentals, and laundry facilities which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 5.2 km from the city center. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day. It's also less than the average price for budget hotels, so it's a great value.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Free breakfast
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Skiing
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned


La Jorara

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $57 (before taxes) - See All Prices
One of the Best Inexpensive Hotels in Santa Marta
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for budget hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

We found La Jorara to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $57. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at Km 62,5 via Santa Marta - Riohacha. Between Parque Tayrona and Palomino.. You'll also find hiking, mountain views, laundry services, a free breakfast, and pet-friendly rooms which travelers will love. And this comfortable hotel is just 60.3 km from the center of town. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms


Hotel Edmar Santa Marta

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $39 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Great Low Cost Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach
  • Outdoor pool

With terrific rooms from $39, Hotel Edmar Santa Marta, at Carrera 3A # 5 - 188 El Rodadero provides an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, laundry facilities, and family rooms. Its terrific guest rating is 8.10 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. Budget travelers will really like this budget-friendly hotel which also offers air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a playground, and meeting facilities. It's located just 5.2 km from the city center, too. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for budget hotels.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Playground


Casa de Leda a Kali Hotel

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $67 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Very Affordable Hotel
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 4-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

Casa de Leda a Kali Hotel has a great guest rating of 9.10 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and laundry services. The great rooms here start at $67 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at Calle 18 No 4-38. Centro Historico.. Furthermore, it also offers city views, a hot tub, a spa and wellness center, a spa, and an indoor pool, which is nice for visitors. Just 1.2 km from the city center, this low-cost hotel is a terrific choice. We love relaxing in a hot tub after a long day, and the one here is really nice.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Casa de Isabella a Kali Hotel

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $64 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Terrific Cheap Hotel
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

The great guest rating of Casa de Isabella a Kali Hotel is 8.90 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, room service, a bar, laundry services, and a spa and wellness center. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $64, and it's located at Carrera 2 #19-20. We also love the a spa, laundry facilities, a private pool, a tour desk, and a multi-lingual staff which are great for travelers. And since it's just 1.4 km from the center of the town, the location is great, too.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


Hotel Boutique Don Pepe

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $120 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Nice Budget Stay
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
  • Outdoor pool

A cool place is Hotel Boutique Don Pepe because it has great rooms that start at $120. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a bar, and breakfast, it also earned a great guest rating of 9.20 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at Calle 16 No. 1C-92. Only 1.3 km from the city center, budget travelers will especially love child care, laundry services, a free breakfast, a spa and wellness center, and a spa at this affordable hotel.

Budget Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free parking
  • Laundry facilities
  • Beach
  • Budget
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry service
  • Family rooms
  • Air-conditioned
  • Family-Friendly


For more terrific hotel ideas in Santa Marta, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Santa Marta, Best Beach Hotels in Santa Marta, Best Luxury Hotels in Santa Marta, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Santa Marta, Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Santa Marta, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Santa Marta, Best Hotels for One Week in Santa Marta, Best Hotels for One Night in Santa Marta, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Santa Marta, Best Party Hotels in Santa Marta, or Best Hotels for Scuba Diving in Santa Marta.


Is it expensive to spend the night in Santa Marta?

Santa Marta Average Budget Hotel Price
$61

Travelers to Santa Marta, Colombia will have a large number of terrific budget accommodation options with a variety of great prices. The price of budget hotels here can vary by amenities, dates, and the neighborhood. Based on thorough data from 7 budget hotels, their average price is a very reasonable $61. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Santa Marta.

The average prices of our suggested budget hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $94
  • 3-star hotels: $45
  • 2-star hotels: $57


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