Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (20 reviews)
Via Buritaca, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470009 , Santa Marta , CO

Facilities

Free breakfast
Boat on site
Free WiFi
Garden
Table tennis
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Free breakfast
Front desk (limited hours)
Smoke-free property
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location
Outstanding service
Cons:
Weak WiFi
Noise issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.76
Bathroom has aesthetic issues that may cause irritation.
Service
9.73
The staff is kind and professional.
Location
9.77
Great location near nature, beach, and river.
Room Quality
8.92
Rooms are nice but poorly insulated.
Amenities
9.25
Limited WiFi and some noise from surroundings.
Value for Money
9.21
Prices are fair considering the overall experience.
Food and Beverage
9.56
Outstanding food options, albeit breakfast is limited.
Overall Experience
10
A lovely spot to spend vacations despite some minor flaws.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 08:30

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities
Indulge in the outdoor pool, garden views, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enjoy a meal at RESTAURANTE, grab a drink at the bar, and savor a cooked-to-order breakfast.

Convenience and Hospitality
Benefit from concierge services, banquet hall, and free self-parking. The front desk is available during limited hours to assist you with any needs.

Prime Location
Located steps away from Costeño Beach and a short drive to Koralia Beach. Explore nearby attractions like Tayrona National Natural Park and Buritaca Beach during your stay at Gardenia Springs.

To experience luxury, convenience, and a prime location, book your stay at Gardenia Springs today!

Important information:

  • If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian visitors) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Sustainability Certifications

    Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.76
Service: 9.73
Location: 9.77
Room Quality: 8.92
Amenities: 9.25
Value for Money: 9.21
Food and Beverage: 9.56
Overall Experience: 10
J
Juan Camilo
10
Good service and good. Weak WiFi and some noise
Pros:

The location was great, service was very professional and we had no issues overall. The food is outstanding and prices are fair. We had maybe two points to improve: 1. WiFi was not consistently working, since it works with satellites and the weather can affect the service. 2. Our room was located near the main reception and there was plenty of noise coming from the staff during the mornings.

2025-07-22 via Nuitee
M
Mikael
8
For the ones who loves living near nature
Pros:

I love this place, I’d recommend it for everyone who loves living near nature but still wants the amenities available in a hotel. Most people in the staff are very kind and helpful.

The rooms in the bungalows are very nice with very comfortable beds, every morning you’ll wake up to the sound of all kinds of birds. It's very relaxing.

The breakfast is a bit limited but very good. The pool is beautiful. The rest of the hotel area is like a farm with many types of animals both tame and wild.

However, I’d not recommend this place for people afraid of insects and lizards. They will enter the room. :)

I'd like to make it a 5 star review, but unfortunately the hotel has its flaws, especially the bathroom which actually looks very nice visually, but practically it’s bad in many ways which can cause irritation.

Also bad WiFi, it's too weak by the bungalows so you'll need to go to the reception by the pool to use the internet.

Poorly isolated walls, so if there's another guest living in the bungalow by the other side of he wall you'll hear them too well.

But in the end it's a lovely place to spend vacations, located near Playa Buritaca which has the sea on one side and the river on the other side, so you can choose where you prefer to swim.

2025-07-20 via Nuitee
J
Jay
10
Pros:

Once again just the perfect place and what an awesome staff, grounds, food, etc etc !!!!

2025-07-09 via Nuitee
J
Jay family
10
Pros:

Absolutely the greatest little hidden gem in all of Northern Colombia !!! The grounds, the staff, the food, the accommodations !!!! Everything is just perfect !!!

2025-06-14 via Nuitee
D
daniel
10
Amazing place!
Pros:

Amazing place with amazing staff, very relaxed. Lovely rooms, great food and staff.

2025-04-13 via Nuitee
Y
Yarilyn family
10
Pros:

We had a very pleasant stay at the property

2025-04-10 via Nuitee
K
Karolina
8
Pros:

Obiekt z dużym potencjałem, przepiękny ogród, oczka wodne, basen , lokalizacja na uboczu- idealna atmosfera żeby odpocząć. Trzeba brać pod uwage ze hotel znajduje się naprawdę w odosobnieniu- nad morze, do sklepu itp można dojść spacerem ale po zachodzie słońca jest bardzo ciemno. Taksówki w tej okolicy są tylko prywatne, więc jest to duży koszt, ale funkcjonuje autobus na trasie Santa Marta- palomino. Co było na minus to ceny w hotelu - woda 2.5 USD to duża przesada i powoduje niesmak i poczucie chęci “zdarcia” z gościa jak największej ilości pieniędzy mimo ze sam pobyt już nie był tani. w hotelowej restauracji ceny też powyżej przeciętnej, jedzenie dobre. Do naszego domku hotel nie miał zapasowego klucza, bo został zgubiony przez poprzednich gości i czekali na dorobienie, przez co przez cały pobyt nie mieliśmy serwisu sprzątania i gdyby nie to, że przypadkowo zatrzasnęliśmy klucz w pokoju i obsługa musiała siłą otwierać drzwi, bo nie mieli zapasowego klucza- nawet byśmy nie wiedzieli czemu nie ma tego sprzątania. Nikt nam nie powiedział że jest taka sytuacja. Zgadzam się też z opiniami poprzedników co do “małego zoo” - warunki życia zwierząt są naprawdę niepokojące.

2025-03-02 via Nuitee
J
jean jacques
10
Pros:

Une chambre immense. Le jardin immense. Et ne pas rater la descente en kayak. Une équipe au top

2025-02-23 via Nuitee
J
Jay
10
Pros:

Just an absolute little hidden gem !!!! Staff was unbelievably awesome and attentive ........... the scenery and grounds were impeccable !!! I can never say enough about this property !!


2024-12-30 via Nuitee
L
Laya family
6
Pros:

The common areas were wonderful but our rooms were worn down, dirty throw pillows, scuffs all over bedroom walls, etc. Would have appreciated a cleaner experience.

2024-12-29 via Nuitee
D
Daniel E
10
Lo mejor cerca al Tayrona
Pros:

Una gran experiencia, llena de tranquilidad, buena comida y excelente servicio

2024-12-24 via Nuitee
M
Mario family
10
Pros:

Gran Lugar para descansar, hermosas vistas

2024-08-28 via Nuitee
C
carlos
10
Pros:

Excelente hotel 10/10

2024-08-23 via Nuitee
R
Rafael family
8
Pros:

Very friendly staff and place is beautiful. It is close to various spots with beautiful nature. Cons: restaurant is overpriced, and be prepared to pay huge taxes on top of what you think you are going to pay. If you are Colombian and you book online, they will tell you that you need to pay a national tax. In my case, it was about 170 USD for a 4 day stay. If you have a foreign passport, male sure to bring it so you get exempt for paying this tax.

2023-12-30 via Nuitee
C
Cristian
10
Excelente sitio para descansar
Pros:

Excelente, lindas instalaciones, la atención súper. Todo muy tranquilo

2023-12-14 via Nuitee
L
Luca
8
Buena opción tranquila en Buritaca
Pros:

Muy tranquilo y privado. Orlando excelente servicio y muy amigable. Habitación mas o Meno, muchos mosquitos en la habitación.

2023-03-30 via Nuitee
S
Sara family
10
Pros:

Excellent facilities, super friendly staff, beautiful gardens. I would totally recommend and go back.

2023-02-20 via Nuitee
A
Antonio partner
10
Pros:

Great location close to beach and downtown

2023-02-11 via Nuitee
X
Ximena friends
10
Pros:

Is a beautiful place perfect for families. Staff is wonderful.

2022-09-07 via Nuitee
M
Mike partner
10
Pros:

This is a special property with AMAZING staff. Raul and Orlando went above and beyond to make our staff so memorable. Truly one of the most magical places we have ever stayed. Tuki the Toucan is a must to say hi!

2022-02-22 via Nuitee