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La Guaca Hostel

Hostel with outdoor pool, near Parque de los Novios

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February 2026
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March 2026
At La Guaca Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Rodadero Beach and Taganga Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby snorkeling.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free breakfast
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities

Main amenities (12)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Outdoor pool
  • Garden
  • Communal living room
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
CA $38
CA $38 total
Feb 19 - Feb 20

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Basic Double Room | Bathroom
Basic Double Room
Basic Double Room
Basic Double Room

Basic Double Room

Highlights

Furnished patio
Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Superior Double Room | Bathroom
Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room
Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Laptop workspace
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Family Quadruple Room | Bathroom
Family Quadruple Room
Family Quadruple Room
Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Standard Double Room | Bathroom
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room
Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Standard Triple Room | Bathroom
Standard Triple Room
Standard Triple Room
Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Desk
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Family Quadruple Room | Bathroom
Family Quadruple Room
Family Quadruple Room
Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Twin Bunk Bed
Economy Double Room | Bathroom
Economy Double Room
Economy Double Room
Economy Double Room

Economy Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Map
Carrera 8, 27 - 75, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Parque de los Novios - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Santa Marta Beach - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Santa Marta Bay - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Marina Santa Marta - 4 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Little Ouzo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪La panetteria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Frisby - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Mr. Dan - ‬5 min walk

About this property

La Guaca Hostel

At La Guaca Hostel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Rodadero Beach and Taganga Beach. Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool or take advantage of nearby snorkeling.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 23 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–9:00 AM
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

What to do

  • Snorkeling nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • An outdoor pool
  • Lockers available

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. 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).

Children & extra beds

  • 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.

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club
Property Registration Number 34669

Also known as

La Guaca Hostel Santa Marta
La Guaca Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Guaca Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at La Guaca Hostel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at La Guaca Hostel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at La Guaca Hostel?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at La Guaca Hostel and nearby?

Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as snorkeling. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include a garden.

What's the area around La Guaca Hostel like?

La Guaca Hostel is a short 18-minute walk from Parque de los Novios and 18 minutes' walk from Santa Marta Theater.

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La Guaca Hostel Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

8/10 Very good

Nice stay

Pleasant stay. Clean hostel. Good breakfast. Go on the daytrip to Minca and the one to Playa Crystal. Don't go on the one to Playa Blanca. Hope to return one day.
Vagn, 1-night trip