Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro De Convenciones

Hotels
Hoteles Estelar
8.8 (1659 reviews)
Km 8. Pozos Colorados , Santa Marta , co

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Location
Food Quality
Amenities
Cons:
Service Variability
Room Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.38
Some parts of the hotel are old, but generally clean and maintained.
Service
9.35
Mixed feedback; some staff were helpful while reception needs improvement.
Location
9.39
Beautiful location with a great beach nearby.
Room Quality
7.84
Rooms feel old, with issues like discomfort in pillows.
Amenities
8.87
Good facilities and activities available.
Value for Money
8.33
Prices can be high relative to some aspects of service and facilities.
Food and Beverage
9.38
Variety and quality of food are excellent.
Overall Experience
8.85
Overall enjoyable stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 12:46

Property Description

Beachfront Luxury

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in comfortable rooms equipped with satellite TV, work desk, and modern amenities for a relaxing stay.

Recreation and Dining
Enjoy beach volleyball, football matches, and delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and Beach Grill.

Convenient Location
Only a short drive from Santa Marta city center and close to Simon Bolivar Airport, with easy access to Tayrona National Park.

Experience the ultimate beachfront getaway at Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro De Convenciones. Book now for an unforgettable stay!

Important information:

Please note, Colombian residents abroad and foreign guests are tax-exempt when buying a tourist package (accommodations plus service). A Visa TP - 11 or Permiso - 5 / PTP - 5 tourist visa must be presented upon arrival.

Please note that breakfast or other meal plans are not included for children under 11 years old when using existing beds and should be paid upon check-in at the hotel.

All minors under 18 years of age also need to present a valid ID with photo, to prove their identity and that of his/her parents. This must be presented even if a minor is accompanied by his/her parents.

If a minor is accompanied by an adult other than his parents, it is necessary to present a written authorization for the minor to check into the hotel.

When booking more than 9 rooms, special conditions and supplements may apply.

Please note one pet is allowed per room up to 30lbs. An extra charge may apply per night.

Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation.

Pets are welcome for an additional fee of $120,000 COP per night. Dogs and cats are welcome. One per room (up to 13 kg). Pets cannot be left unattended. Select rooms only; restrictions apply. To request pet-friendly rooms, please contact the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

If you travel with your child under eighteen (18) years of age, you must present the minor’s identification document and the document corroborating the first degree of consanguinity (biological father - child) or first degree of civil kinship (adoptive parent - adoptive child).

If the minor does not travel in the company of his parents, it will be indispensable that the responsible adult delivers at the reception, in addition to the identification document of the minor, the permission of the parents with personal presentation before a notary public, together with the copy of the identification document of those who gave the authorization. Without this documentation, minors will not be allowed in the hotel. This is in accordance with the law.
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Please note that given government decree beach services is limited to the following hours : 9:00 am a 6:00 pmGuests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SMR

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 11 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 12 years old to 17 years old stay for COP 92,000 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1659 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.38
Service: 9.35
Location: 9.39
Room Quality: 7.84
Amenities: 8.87
Value for Money: 8.33
Food and Beverage: 9.38
Overall Experience: 8.85
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LauraAP family_with_children co
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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LauraAP family_with_children co
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Liliana solo_traveller be
8
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Martha family_with_children us
10
Pros:

It is paradise

Cons:

The hotel needs to improve the food.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
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Elena family_with_children co
8
Pros:

Un hotel muy comodo. El personal muy amable y muy colaborador. Las instalaciones son comodas y amplias. Esta en primera Linea de PLaya y tiene unos restaurantes deliciosos.

Cons:

La habitación olia un poco a Humedad.

2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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Gloria couple cl
10
El mejor lugar para descansar y gozar en vacaciones.
Pros:

Excelente lugar, instalaciones impecables. En primera línea de playa, exquisita.
Atención de todo el personal fue muy cordial, alegre, servicial.
Comida muy buena, desayuno espectacular. Restorán de pizzas formidable. Todo increíble.

Cons:

Sin productos cero azúcar.

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
H
Hans Walter couple co
9
2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Jorge family_with_children co
10
Muy buen hotel
Pros:

Ubicación, seguridad, playa, buen desayuno, instalaciones, proceso de check-in y check-out, servicios de transporte.

Cons:

Piscina muy pequeña.

2026-01-25 via Nuitee
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Guillermo family_with_children co
1
Pros:

Nada

Cons:

Gerente: Todo mal

La cadena estelar se distinguía años atrás por su buen servicio pero ya no es lo mismo


El Hotel Estelar Santamar requiere de una restructuración urgente por las siguientes razones :


1. hora y media para hacer el check-in para 4 habitaciones parece que no están preparados para recibir a ocho personas al tiempo.

2- El personal poco capacitado para atender , al hacer el Check- in, nos atendieron tres personas diferentes

3- A pesar de haber reservado con booking me estaban cambiando el valor de las habitaciones, argumentando que ellos tienen tarifa dinámica como si fuera UBER y me iban a cobrar 1 millón de pesos más por las 4 habitaciones que reservé

4- Las habitaciones más caras los bungalow son las más viejas una cabañas con muebles de los años 80
no insonorizadas y sin cortinas o black-out lo que no permite dormir bien

5- El check out también fue otra historia no quisieron discriminar los valores de los consumos sin dar claridad lo que es falta de transparencia para el cliente

finalmente, recomiendo al gerente que revise lo que sucede en el Hotel

2026-01-24 via Nuitee
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Ospina family_with_children co
9
Excelente hotel para descansar en Santa Marta
Pros:

Personal muy servicial, cómodas instalaciones y acceso a playa

Cons:

Un poco alejado del centro de la ciudad

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Diana family_with_children co
10
Pros:

La limpieza de la habitación y las instalaciones, la atención del personal y la comodidad de tener la playa en el mismo hotel.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Maria extended_group co
10
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Jorge family_with_children us
9
Very good hotel by Santa Maria airport, nice beach front hotel.
Pros:

Food and beverage were very good breakfast had lunch by pool bar and ate pizza for dinner. Room was big, comfortable and the service from all the staff was very good.

Cons:

The hot tub was being repaired.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Ochoa Cano extended_group co
7
2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Lina family_with_children co
10
2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Flaviana family_with_children au
8
2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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marcela couple co
10
paz y tranquilidad
Pros:

la comida, variada, super rica, la pizza me encantó mucho

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Fernando family_with_children co
2
Estresante el check ln
Pros:

Difícil el acceso al hotel y difícil ubicarlo de noche pobre selalizacion

Cons:

La atención de bienvenida pésima y dilación para el ingreso todo que uno llega de cinco horas de viaje por carretera y con niños

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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luisa couple co
10
Un gran hotel para el mejor descanso
Pros:

Desayuno fresco y acompañado por las aves locales

Cons:

Que pongan parlantes en los kioscos sin respetar el entorno de los demás huéspedes .

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
S
Silvia couple co
9
Pros:

La atención

Cons:

La comida

2026-01-19 via Nuitee