Located in El Rodadero, The Cantamar Beach Hostel offers a lively coastal getaway. Guests enjoy the daily manager's reception and can relax on the sunny terrace or by the pool. Visitors consistently praise the helpful staff and excellent concierge services that enhance their stay.
El Rodadero, a neighborhood in Santa Marta, is home to The Cantamar Beach Hostel. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rodadero Beach and Bello Horizonte Beach. Mundo Marino Aquarium and San Juan Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Visit our Santa Marta travel guide
A free daily manager's reception, a terrace, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at The Cantamar Beach Hostel. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Additional perks include:
An outdoor pool
Luggage storage, tour/ticket assistance, and meeting rooms
A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a water dispenser
Concierge services, coffee/tea in the lobby, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at The Cantamar Beach Hostel offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and room service.
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
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
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
There is no hot water on site
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.
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Property is also known as
Cantamar Beach Hostel Santa Marta
Cantamar Beach Hostel
Cantamar Beach Santa Marta
Cantamar Beach
The Cantamar Beach Hostel Santa Marta
The Cantamar Beach Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Frequently asked questions
Does The Cantamar Beach Hostel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Is The Cantamar Beach Hostel pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at The Cantamar Beach Hostel?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at The Cantamar Beach Hostel?
Check-out is at noon.
Where is The Cantamar Beach Hostel located?
Located in El Rodadero, this beach hostel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Arrecife Shopping Center, Mundo Marino Aquarium, and Nabusimake. Cape Turtle Beach and Rodadero Beach are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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
The Cantamar Beach Hostel Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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El lugar está bien ubicado, la comida no es tan rica como esperaba, me parece que es un muy buen lugar pero les falta mejorar la atención, solo una chica era súper atenta los demás sentía que no lo hacían tan bien... Creo que pueden mejorar los tiempos de la comida tardaban cerca de 45 min y dos veces me llego fría, creo que es un tema más de coordinación. Es importante también que le ofrezcan al cliente los productos como cervezas, aguas, cuando se está en la zona de licores porque siempre tocaba ir a sacar de las neveras y estás neveras están en recepción, así que uno termina con una sensación de que falta servicio ! En general las habitaciones y la locación están bien.
Overall we enjoyed our stay, but there are definitely some areas in which the hotel could improve.
Positives:
Very nice pool, right on the beach, quiet neighborhood, polite and kind front desk staff, room is spacious with good air-conditioning and has a balcony
Areas to improve:
-policy of hotel does not match Hotels.com (hotel called 2 days before reservation asking for a 50% deposit which is not indicated on the reservation)
-communication!! (Our reservation was changed and we were only notified when we saw our room was different after check in, restaurant is operating minimally-the menu board in the restaurant is completely false, there was an incident in which the room flooded and nobody told us despite our bags and some electronics sitting in water for hours)
-Cleanliness & service
(Special holiday dinner was in shambles, served 2 hours late and tables set up after the start of the event, dishes left on the public counter past lunch the day after, highlighted this as a 3 course meal and in reality was a buffet without sufficient plates, glasses, etc)
We were given a 30,000 pesos discount and apologies for our griviences. We still made this a pleasant stay but if we were to do it over, we'd definitely spend our money elsewhere.