Hotel Edmar

Hotels
8.4 (16 reviews)
Carrera 3 N° 5-188 El Rodadero , Santa Marta , co

Children allowed

Facilities

Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Dedicated staff
Great local dining options
Cons:
Noisy street-facing rooms
Older facility may need upkeep

Categories

Cleanliness
8.03
The older facility noted may require some improvements in upkeep.
Service
8.7
Staff members, including fluent English speakers, are dedicated to guest happiness.
Location
8.94
Many restaurants in the area and a great location overall.
Room Quality
7.79
Rooms facing the street can be noisy, particularly during busy periods.
Amenities
8.42
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.28
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.53
The local restaurant choices add to the experience.
Overall Experience
8.5
Overall, a good stay with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 04:54

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Hotel Edmar, nestled in the Trupillo canal just moments away from the vibrant Rodadero beachfront, offers a blend of comfort and style. The well-appointed rooms feature private bathrooms, TVs, minibars, and air conditioning, ensuring a relaxing stay for every guest.

Delicious Dining Options
Indulge in a delightful culinary experience at the Atarraya restaurant, where you can savor a variety of regional dishes. Start your day with a scrumptious American breakfast served daily, setting the perfect tone for your exploration of Santa Marta.

Relaxation and Convenience
Unwind by the outdoor swimming pool or treat yourself to a refreshing dip after a day of sightseeing. With free Wi-Fi, room service, and a convenient location just a 15-minute drive from Simon Bolivar airport, Hotel Edmar offers the ideal blend of relaxation and convenience for your stay in Santa Marta.

Important information:

Please note that renovations are taking place in the hotel's west wing. You may experience minor disturbances.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 01:00 PM
Airport code: SMR

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 3 and older are allowed.
    Children 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 11 years old stay for COP 120,000 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

8.4
Based on 16 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.03
Service: 8.7
Location: 8.94
Room Quality: 7.79
Amenities: 8.42
Value for Money: 8.28
Food and Beverage: 8.53
Overall Experience: 8.5
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Yenny family_with_children co
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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xxxxx family_with_children co
4
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

La atención del personal es pésima, no solucionan problemas de reserva y se lavan las manos diciendo que es un problema de Booking

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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John couple us
9
A good time
Pros:

Staff Joseph, Sergio, the manager sorry can’t remember his name was a fluent english speaker,location, they do an amazing job to make you a happy
camper ! Many restaurants in the area ,I always go where they are full the Hammock Paisa was our go to one.

Cons:

The rooms facing the street were noisy as Christmas can be noisy in Colombia! It is an older facility so if something needs to be different they will move you, let them know of your needs.

2025-12-27 via Nuitee
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Guillermo Alberto family_with_children co
7
2025-10-16 via Nuitee
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AVELLAFRENCH couple co
8
2025-09-10 via Nuitee
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Vasquez family with young children co
7
Good
2024-05-22 via Nuitee
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aldaes Family Barranquilla, Atlantico Department
10
Great Location & Great Value
Pros:

I frequently stay at Edmar and my family and i love it. The staff is so nice and attentive. The location is also great because its by the beach in a very boho area. relatively close to everything you want to see in santa martha. we always stay here and during the day we go to taganga, el centro, tayrona, minca etc.

2018-02-20 via Tripadvisor
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mauriciol848 Family Bogota
6
Everything almost fine but...
Pros:

The rooms are fine and confortable, the food is very good too. Everything was great but, here was the first hotel, hostal, around all countries I have been where I have to pay for my flight check inn, by each person! It's ridiculous. The girl at reception was not friendly, just want the money to do some clicks on the pc. Honestly, it was a shame

2017-02-12 via Tripadvisor
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HulakaiHotel Couples
8
Could be a 5 star but bed is awful.
Pros:

Great location and value for under $50, A/C, TV, Wifi in room, hot water, friendly staff and mini bar. Maybe we just got the room with the squeaky hard bed, every time you turn over your partner is jolted awake and the pillows are like giant rocks, the top sheets are tiny as well. Sleeping pills did the trick on the second night. We would stay here again.

2016-02-15 via Tripadvisor
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StefanYVR Friends getaway Vancouver, British Columbia
8
Solid value
Pros:

Really nice and clean rooms, 3 blocks to beach, decent breakfast with fresh juice and fruit, small pool but you will likely have all to yourself. There are plenty of really good restaurants nearby that aren't too expensive. For the price and location great value.

2015-06-20 via Tripadvisor
7
76alejandraz Friends getaway
10
Great experience
Pros:

The hotel was fantastic! Amazing customer service, they made a great effort to make us feel like home. It was our anniversary and they left roses in our bed. As to the room, size was perfect, it was clean and neat, just perfect. 3 blocks away from he beach, breakfast was very nice. We can't really stress enough how great their customer service was.

2014-12-21 via Tripadvisor
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Maneenz NONE
8
Great value for Rodadero
Pros:

This was a very decent hotel for the price in Rodadero. Excellent location. Only a few mins from the beach, bars and restaurants. It felt safe walking around late at night.

The rooms were basic, but clean and comfortable. The shower was nice and hot. The cable tv only had channels in Spanish so a bit pointless for international travellers. This hotel seems to cater to Colombian families, with the pool and the play area.

The breakfast was simple but tasty, fruit, eggs, arepas, fried rice, coffee etc.

The WiFi was pretty appalling to be honest, at worst it disconnected every 5 to 10 seconds. This is really something the management need to sort out.

On the whole good service from the staff, although not always friendly, and I noticed one of the receptionists giving my boyfriend dirty looks on several occasions (maybe because he has a lot of tattoos which doesn't seem to be commonplace in Colombia) which I did not appreciate.

2014-09-01 via Tripadvisor
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venturellama Couples Bogota
8
Simple and comfortable
Pros:

Stayed here for 4 nights due to the location and economical price. We had a nice room overlooking the small, but cozy pool. The good: central location, air conditioning, cable TV, pool and a tasty breakfast of juice, fruit, eggs, bread, and coffee or hot chocolate. The not so good: one not so friendly staff member and one day they forgot to clean our room. All-in-all a real cozy place to stay for the price.

2014-08-23 via Tripadvisor
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ShanaBrown Solo travel Kernersville, North Carolina
8
Enjoyable Stay
Pros:

I stayed at the Hotel Edmar for one night in July. I love the beautiful lobby area and the staff was very friendly and accommodating. One of them spoke English when I visited. I had a nice, clean room and I had a comfortable stay. My only concerns were that I could hear everything that was being said in the room next to me and some of the bathroom sink fixtures came off. I also had a hard time adjusting my water temperature for the shower. I loved the dining area and the waiters were very helpful and efficient. I would recommend this hotel.

2013-08-08 via Tripadvisor
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EEdanceGal Couples Seattle, Washington
8
Charming and Great Staff
Pros:

My husband and I needed a place to spend the night and found Hotel Edmar. We ended up liking it so much we stayed 5 nights.

The staff were wonderful. They didn't speak great English but they tried very hard and were very inventive (one used Google translate on the desktop computer when we got stuck).

The food was wonderful. Despite being included in the price, for breakfast they asked you what you wanted and always served fresh juice. It was better than most of the food in Santa Marta.

When we were there there was no elevator, but they were installing one. Even with the construction it was quiet and remarkably clean.

The pool wasn't very deep but was nice to relax in.

2013-06-28 via Tripadvisor
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jamayr Business
8
Best bang for the buck
Pros:

I like this hotel, stayed here on 2 different trips.
What you get: clean rooms, wifi, good location, quality of sleep (not easy to find in El Rodadero), nice staff, average restaurant.
This is a 2 or 3 star hotel, where I feel that I get a lot of quality for what I pay. I highly recommend it for solo travelers, or young couples looking for a clean and not expensive place to sleep in El Rodadero.

2012-09-11 via Tripadvisor