El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center

Hotels
9.7 (192 reviews)
Calle 18 6#85 , Santa Marta , co

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Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Terrace
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Tour desk
Soundproof rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Shuttle service (additional charge)
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Clean facilities
Good location
Cons:
Noisy environment
High price for some services

Categories

Cleanliness
10
Comments on the cleanliness of the apartments being very high, with multiple mentions of immaculate conditions.
Service
10
Staff were consistently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, contributing to a positive experience.
Location
9.54
Close to the beachfront but noted some noise; good access to main areas in Santa Marta.
Room Quality
10
Rooms were reported as spacious, comfortable, and very well equipped.
Amenities
10
The presence of two pools and well-maintained communal spaces received positive mentions.
Value for Money
9.01
Some reviews indicated the price was a bit high for lacking certain services like breakfast.
Food and Beverage
9.05
Food services not highlighted in reviews, assumed standard.
Overall Experience
10
Overall enjoyment was reflected in phrases of returning and high recommendations.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-12 08:14

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation in Santa Marta's Historic Center

Modern Amenities: El Cactus Luxury Apartments offer free WiFi, well-equipped kitchens, and garden views. The air-conditioned units come with a variety of amenities including a coffee machine, flat-screen TV, and private bathrooms. Some units also boast terraces or balconies with scenic views of the mountains or pool.

Relaxation and Recreation: Guests can unwind by the year-round outdoor pool or enjoy the soundproof comfort of their rooms. The property's proximity to Bahía de Santa Marta Beach makes it a perfect retreat for beach lovers.

Convenient Location: Situated just 300 meters from the center of Santa Marta, guests have easy access to popular attractions like Santa Marta Cathedral, Gold Museum, and Simon Bolivar Park. The availability of sightseeing tours adds to the convenience of exploring the area.

Experience luxury and comfort at El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center.

Important information:

Please note, Colombian residents abroad and foreign guests are tax-exempt of 19% VAT when buying a tourist package (accommodations plus service). Please note only guests with a Visa TP - 11 or Permiso - 5 / PTP - 5 tourist visa are exempt from paying value added tax (IVA) during their stay.

Por favor, tenga en cuenta que el horario permitido de visitas es de 10 a. m. a 10 p. m. Las visitas fuera del horario establecido tendrán un costo adicional de COP 100.000 por persona.


If you require separate beds for the Apartment with Terrace, you must request them in advance.

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests 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.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: SMR

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.7
Based on 192 reviews
Cleanliness: 10
Service: 10
Location: 9.54
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 10
Value for Money: 9.01
Food and Beverage: 9.05
Overall Experience: 10
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VANESSA • couple • co
9
2026-05-09 • via Nuitee
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Conor • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-07 • via Nuitee
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Mai-Linh • couple • de
10
2026-04-28 • via Nuitee
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Beate • solo_traveller • de
10
Aber ich würde das die Unterkunft jederzeit weiterenpfehlen und auch selbst sehr gerne wiedekommen.
Pros:

Die ruhige Lage des großzügig geschnittenen
Apartements war sehr sauber und liebevoll eingerichtet. Besonders möchte ich mich bei Indra bedanken, die mir viele gute Reisetipps und mich auch in anderen Belangen sehr unterstützt hat. Aber auch alle anderen Angestellten sind sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Ich habe mich sehr wohlgefühlt. Herzlichen Dank

Cons:

Ich finde es schade, dass nur die ersten beiden Kaffeekapseln für die Nespressomaschine kostenlos sind. Jede weitere kostet 6000 Pesos. Auch der Zimmerservice ist nicht im Preis inbegriffen. Handtücher werden aber auf Wunsch gewechselt.

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Roberto • solo_traveller • co
10
Pros:

Lugar muy cómodo excelente ubicación e instalaciones

2026-04-27 • via Nuitee
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Romain • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Tout est parfait
Personnel accueillant,
Hôtel propre

Cons:

Une offre de petit déjeuner rendrait l'expérience vraiment parfaite

2026-04-26 • via Nuitee
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Zachary • couple • ca
10
2026-04-19 • via Nuitee
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Benjamin • couple • be
10
Pros:

L appartement etait juste magnifique et la grandeur des lieux,moderne et classe comme sur les photos. La proximité a pied du centre de Santa Marta. La piscine sur le toit tout etait parfait. Bref vous pouvez y allez les yeux fermer franchement.

Cons:

Absolument rien

2026-04-17 • via Nuitee
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Lucas • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-04-16 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • au
10
A very comfortable place to stay and would stay here again. Definitely will recommend to others.
Pros:

Very kind and welcoming staff. Loved the ice cold arrival drink and the attention to detail. Extremely comfortable bed and great air conditioning. Loved having the pool outside my door!

Cons:

I was only able to have one hot shower, the water remained cold for the rest. But not a big problem considering the very hot weather.

2026-04-09 • via Nuitee
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Kieran • couple • ie
10
Great stay and great staff
Pros:

We had to leave another property which wasn’t suitable last minute. This hotel was amazing. We accidentally double booked and the staff were extremely friendly and helpful in resolving it. Our apartment was huge and spacious, great WiFi for video calls, 2 lovely pools and many areas to relax. Great location in the centre of Santa Marta, with no noise so we could sleep peacefully

2026-04-03 • via Nuitee
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dbez54 • couple • de
8
Schönes Apartment in zentraler Lage
Pros:

Sehr schönes Apartment. Gross und gut aufgeteilt mit einem schönen Pool vor der Tür und auch oben auf der Dachterrasse. Sehr gute Lage und sehr hilfsbereites Personal

Cons:

Die Küche ist zwar gut gedacht, aber schlecht ausgestattet. Zum Kochen nicht geeignet, es reicht gerade so fürs Frühstück. Es fehlt an fast allem, an einigen Elektrogeräten, wie Mixer, Toaster, Besteck ist minimalistisch vorhanden. Der Kühlschrank ist zwar riesig, aber für was?

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro Carreño • couple • co
10
Pros:

piscina

Cons:

todo bien

2026-04-02 • via Nuitee
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Daniel Felipe • couple • co
10
Lindo paseito
Pros:

¡Excelente lugar para relajarse!
Habitaciones amplias, cómodas, bonitas y muy limpias.
Atención acogedora; nos recibieron con bebidas refrescantes de cortesía, fueron amables y diligentes.
Volveré apenas pueda.

Cons:

Nada, todo estuvo perfecto

2026-03-31 • via Nuitee
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Alejandro Carreño • couple • co
10
2026-03-28 • via Nuitee
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K • solo_traveller • fr
10
Pros:

Everything was great! Very friendly staff, the apartment is beautiful and very comfortable. Also really great they have hot water.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Alexandre • couple • fr
10
2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Erich • solo_traveller • us
10
Such a great value I stayed twice on same trip
Pros:

Size of room and staff

Cons:

free espresso pods

2026-03-09 • via Nuitee
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Vincent • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Tout était parfait, un rooftop magnifique, et Luna (la chatte) très mignonne. Et 2 dosettes de café fournies.

Cons:

RAS

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Katrin • solo_traveller • de
10
Am liebsten würde ich hier einziehen, genial
Pros:

Mega-Apartment!!! Alles hat mir gefallen. Riesig, modern, top ausgestattet und bequem, sogar Nespresso Maschine mit Kapseln im Zimmer.... super freundliche Mitarbeiter.
Das war mit Abstand die beste Unterkunft in meiner 6 Wochen (ca 15 verschiedene Hotels) in Panama und Kolumbien Reise!!
Dankeschön

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee