Aluna Hostel B&B

2.5 star property
Mediterranean Santa Marta guesthouse in Historic Center with a full-service spa
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Front of property
Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Courtyard View
Reception
Terrace/patio
Staircase

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Calle 21 Carrera 5-72, Centro Histórico, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470006
  • Santa Marta Theater
    5 min walk
  • Santa Marta Cathedral
    5 min walk
  • Parque de Los Novios
    6 min walk
  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    29 min drive

Room options

Basic Shared Dormitory, Women only, Courtyard View

Highlights

Individually decorated
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Daily housekeeping
In-room massage
Wardrobe
  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Rainfall showerhead
Pet friendly
Wardrobe
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Individually decorated
Ceiling fan
Rainfall showerhead
Pet friendly
Wardrobe
In-room massage
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Santa Marta

Aluna Hostel B&B puts you in the heart of Santa Marta, within just a 10-minute stroll of Santa Marta Theater and Santa Marta Cathedral. Highlights at this Mediterranean guest house include a full-service spa and in-room free WiFi. .A day of pampering at Lucy Fontalvo can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages and body wraps along with aromatherapy and reflexology. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. There's also free parking nearby, along with the convenience of airport drop-off service. .Attractions within a 20-minute drive of this Historic Center guest house include Tayrona National Natural Park and Rodadero Beach.

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Parque de Los Novios - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santa Marta Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marina Santa Marta - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bahia de Santa Marta - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's Bar And Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Sarten Dorada - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Plaza - Santa Marta - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Las Olas - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Aluna Hostel B&B

Mediterranean Santa Marta guesthouse in Historic Center with a full-service spa
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. Aluna Hostel B&B offers its guests a full-service spa. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Aluna Hostel B&B. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Mediterranean Santa Marta guest house.

  • 1 building
  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1920
  • Deli
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Aluna Hostel B&B offers 14 accommodations. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.
Lucy Fontalvo has 1 treatment room. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology. The spa is open daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free offsite parking within 2 metres
  • Street parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Onsite motorcycle parking only

Food and drink

  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • In-room massages
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1920
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mediterranean architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Individual decor

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Non-resident travellers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 40000 per room
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Aluna Casa y Cafe House Santa Marta
Aluna Casa y Cafe House
Aluna Casa y Cafe Santa Marta
Aluna Casa y Cafe Guesthouse Santa Marta
Aluna Casa y Cafe Guesthouse
Aluna Casa y Cafe
Aluna Hostel B&B Guesthouse
Aluna Hostel B&B Santa Marta
Aluna Hostel B&B Guesthouse Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Aluna Hostel B&B?

Yep, but only for motorcycles.

Are there any beaches close to Aluna Hostel B&B?

Yep, Aluna Hostel B&B is a short 8-minute walk from Santa Marta Beach.

Is there a spa on site at Aluna Hostel B&B?

Yep, Lucy Fontalvo is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like body wraps, body scrubs and facials, as well as Swedish massages.

What makes Aluna Hostel B&B a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and 24-hour room service, as well as rainfall showerheads and massage services available in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Aluna Hostel B&B.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Aluna Hostel B&B?

No, but there's a shuttle from the hotel to the airport that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

What time are check-in & check-out at Aluna Hostel B&B?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Aluna Hostel B&B Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 36 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelent place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First of all the stuff are lovely. It’s clearly changed hands and they’re doing their best in trying circumstances. I don’t normally leave bad reviews but 4.5/5 rating is completely misleading. WARNING - this hotel is nothing like the pictures. It’s very dirty and run down, the toilets and drains smell bad and it’s infested with mosquitoes. The breakfast is tasty but there are no options. You can hear every noise from other rooms and it’s a loud area. The fan rooms are fair too hot and smell very bad. If you want to come to Santa Marta then I would make sure you opt for the best accommodation you can afford.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Patrick is a lovely man. The breakfast, not included, was very good. The place has seen better days and the neighbourhood is quite unattractive. We moved to Santa Sofia hotel and were very happy there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hostel experience
For a hostel this was very good. Great staff, clean room with private bathroom, fine breakfasts and cafe choices at other times. It seems like this hostel has the best interests of the clients.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice place and quiet but barebones.
This is a nice place, safe area, quiet, and the staff are great and very helpful. The Wi-Fi essentially only works near the reception desk where there’s no AC and Santa Marta is hot. The bathrooms are very small and there’s no hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic Service
Fantastic stay here, staff were very friendly and accomodating, place was very clean and has a lovely little cafe area. We opted for a ceiling fan instead of aircon which was grand bar one night that was particularly warm. Patrick was very helpful with his information about the surrounding areas and transport. 5 minute walk from the beach and bulk of restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Very enjoyable stay, close to the main resteraunts and beaches. The couple who run the place were from Dublin and were very helpful as our Spanish isn't great. They were very happy to help us organise the rest of our trip

10/10 Excellent

Ariel Alfonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Buena relación costo beneficio
Es un buen lugar y bastante económico, limpio y su personal es muy amable, el único inconveniente es que tal vez no atendí las especificaciones pero mi habitación aunque tenía el equipo de aire acondicionado este no funcionaba, incluso en las fotos de la habitación en el sitio se ve el aire acondicionado pero no se ofrecía este servicio. desayuno rico.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Rafael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Nathalia

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
La atención en el hotel es buena, sin embargo durante las 3 noches que estuvimos no hicieron aseo en la habitación, otro aspecto a mejorar, es la ducha, el chorro era casi imperceptible. El sitio en general es agradable y el desayuno rico.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Joffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Melisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lo bueno y lo malo
Lo bueno: La atención es buena en el día, la limpieza está bien, el desayuno es rico, la zona es segura y tiene comercio variado. Lo malo: En la noche tienen en recepción una muchacha que no atiende mucho que digamos, y en mi opinión sería muy importante si ayudaran a los gatos que se la pasan ahí, son muy dosiles y lindos pero necesitan atención y ayuda ☹️
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Mala experiencia
Desafortunadamente no pasamos buena noche, la habitación estaba llena de zancudos, la limpieza no fue la mejor y adicional nos tocó una habitación cerca a la recepción y durante toda la noche las personas que se hospedaban timbraban para que les abrieran y se podían demorar hasta media hora para que alguien los atendiera
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy Bueno
En general me fue muy bien en mi estadía en el lugar. Me sentí cómodo y fue buena la atención.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Surelys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente servicio instalación con excelente aire acondicionado y el trato por parte del personal cálido amigable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemberg

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sebastian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Daniela

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mejoras
Por el precio que pagamos nos acomodaron en una habiatación con baño privado, una cama doble y una sencilla, tv, ventilador, una silla, un armario pequeño y un nochero. Lo que no me gusto fue que la limpieza del cuarto no limpiaban el baño y las areas comunes como el bar no estaban disponibles. La atención del cliente se puede mejorar.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

karina

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Joel

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022