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Ribai Hotels Santa Marta

3.0 star property
Historic charm meets local flavors at this Santa Marta retreat where travelers can savor regional cuisine in the restaurant or handle business in the meeting room

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Ribai Hotels Santa Marta, in the Historic Center, offers travelers a convenient base with practical amenities. Enjoy a free full breakfast, laundry facilities, secure luggage storage, and in-room WiFi. Relax at the on-site restaurant and garden.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Single Room Standard

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  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Room Standard

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Single Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Single Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi

Double or Twin Room

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, free WiFi

Twin Room Standard

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Located near the beach, Ribai Hotels Santa Marta is in Historic Center, a neighborhood in Santa Marta. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rodadero Beach and Tayrona National Natural Park. San Juan Cultural Center and Mundo Marino Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Marta travel guide
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Calle 18 No. 4 - 85, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral
    Santa Marta Cathedral
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Parque de los Novios
    Parque de los Novios
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Marta Theater
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Tairona Gold Museum
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Simón Bolivar Park
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • IKARO CAFE
    3 min walk
  • Tocata Karaoke Bar
    2 min walk
  • Inspira Café & Arte
    2 min walk
  • Matta By Mestizo
    2 min walk
  • Arte Gourmet SM
    2 min walk

About this property

Ribai Hotels Santa Marta

  • Hotel located in Historic Center
  • At Ribai Hotels Santa Marta, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. In addition to laundry facilities and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • Additional perks include:
    • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
    • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and meeting rooms
  • Room features
  • All 54 rooms include amenities such as free WiFi, safes, and room service.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Room service

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property is closed between August 26 and September 03.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

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 citizens) 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.
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Ribai Hotels Santa Marta pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Ribai Hotels Santa Marta doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Ribai Hotels Santa Marta?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ribai Hotels Santa Marta?

Check-out is at 1:00 PM.

Does Ribai Hotels Santa Marta provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Ribai Hotels Santa Marta located?

Located in Historic Center, this hotel is steps from Santa Marta Theater and Santa Marta Cathedral. Parque de los Novios and San Juan Cultural Center are also within 5 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Ribai Hotels Santa Marta Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.8

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

Verified

4/10 Poor

eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

I didn't like the hotel

My stay at the Ribai Hotel wasn't as good as I thought it would be. The room was clean, but the mattress wasn't king-size as advertised. The room was small, as was the bathroom. The pool was small and unsanitary, with many restrictions for a tourist. I don't think I'd recommend it to a friend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buena estadía! El personal de recepción, del desayuno y de la limpieza muy amables y cordiales.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La relacion entre precio/calidad.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hammer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente servicio
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Poor breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente ribai

Excelente, buen wifi y ubicación central
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos Federico

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy buena opción para disfrutar de la ciudad antigua, restaurantes y parque de los novios. Excelente ubicación
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nubia lucia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muy buen servicio

Muy bueno el hotel y excelente ubicación
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Décevant

Hotel décevant, chambres très petites et la plupart sans fenêtre. Le wifi mauvais et la propreté laisse à désirer. Le déjeuner mauvais et ne vaut pas la peine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

really nice hotel in downtown Santa Marta

The rooms were very clean and confortable. The hotel is very well located super close to supermarkets, within the historic center of the city and a few blocks away from the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018
Verified

6/10 Okay

Astrid

Liked: Room comfort

Sehr gute Lage mit hohem Lärmfaktor

Für kolumbianische Verhältnisse sehr gute Austattung: Duschen mit warmen Wasser, Einbauschrank, Kuehlschrank. Tolle Lage nahe zur Kathedrale. Die Strasse vor dem Hotel ist eine Hauptdurchgangsstasse mit vielen Strassenhändlern. Da die Kolumbianer es laut lieben ist es bis Mitternacht und ab 8 Uhr sehr laut. Die Fenster sind nicht besonders schalldicht.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Geraldo Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Interessante

Tudo dentro da normalidade esperada.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Yaneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Buen servicio

Es un hotel solo para negocios por la cercanía al centro.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

TAIRON

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Estadía hotel

En general fue bien
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendado

Muy buen hotel, cómodo!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017
Verified

4/10 Poor

Álvaro

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Menos de lo que se espera.

No es como lo muestran en la pagina.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Recomendado.

Muy buena opción de hotel y servicio para la relación costo/beneficio. Habitación cómoda, buen aire acondicionado. Excelente atención del personal y servicio de desayuno. Solo recomendaría instalar agua caliente en los baños y retocar un poco la pintura de las paredes.
Verified

8/10 Good

lonetime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good location

Nice hotel, modern, clean , pool. Not crazy about closed in rooms but that is just my Hopi Clean,modern,safe,good location
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
the hotel is ok for the value just to spend the night, the location i did not like.
Verified

8/10 Good

AYLIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien, pero en me cobraron más de lo que decía la reserva alegando que la tarifa no incluía IVA
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Fair hotel

If you have a limited budget this hotel has a fair price. Keep in mind the following. It does not have hot water (you do not needed but some people like to have it), Does not have hair dryer, the washroom is very small with no ventilation. The room is very small, there are signs in the washroom that make you think that it is used by hour (you know what I mean) breakfast it is always the same, so if you do no mind to eat eggs and toast every day you will be ok. Usually you get at least a welcome bottle of water, here you get nothing you have to paid for everything and of course is not cheap. I would rate this hotel as a decent 3 stars hotel, no more than that.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
En
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente ubicación, comodidad y servicio

El hotel está en perfectas condiciones, en un muy buen sitio cercano a las zonas de restaurantes y atracciones turísticas, sus empleados son amables y dispuestos a ayudar al huesped. El desayuno es bastante simple y con pocas opciones, es un tema que podría mejorarse.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JUAN ESTEBAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente opción!

Excelente hotel, El edificio esta completamente remodelado. todo es nuevo. El servicio del hotel es bueno y queda ubicado a pocas cuadras de la playa. muy buena relación costo beneficio.