Gagaka Rua Hostel | Hostal en Santa Marta — Hotel in Santa Marta

Amazing location, service and amenities !!! Breathtaking views from one of the 2 pools this beautiful place has! Did I tell you that one of the pools is right next to a bar where you can drink from non alcoholic to alcoholic beverages ! Drink a premium brand cocktail to a local refreshing beer 🍺 (Águila my personal favorite ) it’s located at the iconic “centro histórico “ 5 minutes (walking distance ) from all the best restaurants, cultural sightseeing and incredible nightlife! The maritime boardwalk just right around the corner where you can buy local handcrafted sourveniers and watch local performers specially at night time when the whole city just lights up 🌆 ! Next morning, just right after you woke up from those comfortable, peaceful rooms with hot or cold water ( hard to find in an hostal in this city) just walk up the stairs to enjoy a delicious local healthy breakfast 🍳 🍉 made with local fruit ! You can enjoy your meal poolside or at the many tables this have to offer ! Don’t worry if you decide to cook your own breakfast, lunch or dinner ! Because this place has a full kitchen, fridge and microwave for your own convenience ! Lastly if you not really know where to go ? Just ask the lovely help and volunteers for recommendations! They are always willing to help with the biggest smile on their faces ! Security in the hotel is always being monitored by a 24/7 🎥 for your safety which creates a stress free environment so all you have to worry about is have fun and enjoy one of the best cities of Colombia 🇨🇴!! Cons: you might want to purposely miss your flight so that you can stay longer ! Enjoy and thank me later !...

The main staff member at reception was nice and helpful. The place itself has so much potential but it feels abandoned. The 2 pools are nice and seem well maintained however the rooftop pool bar area is super quiet as the bar is closed and there are only 2 sunbeds there and a few chairs

no hot shower (only cold water tap) double room has now windows, leaving the room very stuffy and humid the towels we received were smelling really bad. We asked to change them and got another pair with the exact same smell. Could be for the lack of air, but honestly, we couldn't dry ourselves with them the mattress must be old and / or not having been aired for a while as it was humid the area does not feel safe to walk at night, even though it's 5 minutes or so...

I've been in the Colombian Caribe for one month and have had the best experience in this hostel. The owner and the staff attend you as if you were part of their family, giving tips and helping to sort out any detail of your stay. The place is very clean, well furnished with the typical Caribbean taste; it's a happy and at the same time relaxing place, not as loud as other places in town. Breakfasts are delicious and there is a big terrace where you can have a drink by the pool just in front of the magical sunset of Santa Marta. Last but not least it's located 1 min far from the beach and 5 mins from the city centre where all restaurants, bars and shops are. 100%...