Del Mar Hotel  

In El Rodadero, Santa Marta — a beachside spot about a block and a half from Rodadero Beach. Walk to Mundo Marino Aquarium and Arrecife Shopping Center in minutes. Roughly 10 minutes to downtown Santa Marta, about 10 minutes by boat to Blanca Beach, and around 20 minutes from Simón Bolívar Airport.

Minimalist, beach-ready rooms (72) with air conditioning and flat-screen TVs. Rooms include desks, in-room safes, a minibar fridge, complimentary bottled water, hair dryers and private showers with toiletries. Clean lines and simple comforts make this a practical base for beach days and local exploring.

Outdoor pool, complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property, tour/ticket assistance and a 24-hour front desk. Luggage storage, laundry service and an elevator make arrivals and departures easy. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge — perfect for hopping between plane and sand. Wake up to sea-breeze mornings just steps from the water.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout and an on-site computer station. 24-hour reception and luggage storage help keep schedules on track.

A complimentary full breakfast is served daily to kick off your beach itinerary. The hotel is steps from a Juan Valdez café and a variety of nearby restaurants for lunches and dinners.