La Villana Hostel

2.0 star property
Adults-only Santa Marta hostel in Historic Center with a nightclub
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Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom
Courtyard
Point of interest
Point of interest
Game room

Reviews

7.6 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Calle 17 # 3-70, Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001
  • Santa Marta Cathedral
    1 min walk
  • Santa Marta Theater
    2 min walk
  • Simón Bolivar Park
    3 min walk
  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    15 min drive

Room options

Standard Shared Dormitory, Women only, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Family Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 4 Single Beds

Deluxe Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Cable channels
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory, Multiple Bedrooms, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Luxury Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchenette
LED TV
Ceiling fan
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Santa Marta

La Villana Hostel places you in the centre of Santa Marta, steps from Santa Marta Cathedral and within a short 5-minute stroll of Simón Bolivar Park. Highlights at this Colonial hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and in-room kitchenettes. .For a drink, you can stop by the hostel's own lounge bar. Enjoy the nightclub, Hot tub and pool loungers as well as access to bike hire. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Full breakfast is available daily between 7:30 AM and 11 AM. There's also the convenience of an area shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute walk of this Historic Center hostel include Parque de Los Novios and Santa Marta Beach.

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Parque de Los Novios - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santa Marta Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Rodadero Beach - 17 min drive - 6.2 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mexican - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Lulo Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Muzzería - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Charlie's Bar And Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Porthos Pub - ‬3 min walk

About this property

La Villana Hostel

Adults-only Santa Marta hostel in Historic Center with a nightclub
La Villana Hostel offers its guests an outdoor pool and Access to hot tub. Along with a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hostel measures 431 square feet (40 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A nightclub, a library, and a terrace are also featured at La Villana Hostel. A shuttle from the hotel to the airport (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Colonial Santa Marta hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 431 sq ft of conference space
  • 40 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1720
  • Nightclub
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Games room or arcade
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
La Villana Hostel offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and a ceiling fan. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodations all include kitchenettes. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour airport drop-off shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 11 AM for a fee: COP 8,500 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference centre (431 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 1720
  • Colonial architecture
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Kitchenette

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 7 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

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
  • Maximum 1 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.
  • 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.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately COP 8500 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 30000 per vehicle

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards
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. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Diners Club.

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.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Alcohol isn't allowed at La Villana Hostel.

Property is also known as

Villana Hostel Santa Marta
Villana Hostel
Villana Santa Marta
La Villana Hostel Santa Marta
La Villana Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
La Villana Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at La Villana Hostel?

La Villana Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to La Villana Hostel?

Yep, La Villana Hostel is a short 6-minute walk from Santa Marta Beach. Fun beach activities include snorkelling and scuba diving.

Does La Villana Hostel have a pool?

La Villana Hostel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger.

What luxury perks are available at La Villana Hostel?

La Villana Hostel features a nightclub, an outdoor pool and 1 hot tub.

Is La Villana Hostel family-friendly?

No, La Villana Hostel is an adults-only property.

Does La Villana Hostel serve breakfast?

You bet, full breakfast is served daily between 7:30 AM and 11 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at La Villana Hostel?

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

Is there a bar or restaurant at La Villana Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at La Villana Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is noon.

La Villana Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

7.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Esteban

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Villana Hostel Review
It was awesome. No complaints. Would stay here again in future trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
ok
The receptionists are so rude and changed my original booking from a 4 people dorm to 16 people dorm, when I asked them they asked me to pay more if I want to stay in my original room. Not so friendly and making things very difficult.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Located in a great spot in the city and all of the staff members were excellent. They have pretty good ac. Showers are cold but it didn't really matter because it's super hot and humid!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice area close to everything in town center

8/10 Good

Not Provided, Cambridge UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hostel in the best part of Santa Marta!
This is a great hostel! I booked a triple room for a two night stay prior to a Ciudad Perdida trek and a one night stay upon our return. Instead of the triple room (which looked nice on their website) they put us in this great room called Kinky, which is a huge lofted room with it's own entrance next to the hostel with space for 6 guests. We loved it! The pool is a bit on the small side, but it's surrounded by lovely huge palm trees and it's certainly big enough to cool down when needed. There were good things on offer to guests - playstation, big screen TV in a common space for films, board games, rental bikes. Initially I had tried to book a different hostel that seemed to have a nicer pool but in the end I am so glad we ended up at Villana because it is definitely in the best part of the city - very close to cute restaurants and bars. This is very important, because Santa Marta on the whole did not feel overly safe, and we felt a bit vulnerable at the idea of walking around most of the streets after dark. The one problem we had at Villana was with the laundry service. Our clothes weren't ready when they were supposed to be our last morning, and so we had to delay our transfer to Tayrona. When we sorted through our stuff after leaving Santa Marta we found that a lot of it was still dirty and some of our things were missing. Apart from that our experience with Villana was very positive.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness
leider Bettwanzen
Frühzeitig gegangen wegen Bettwanzen. Ansonsten scheinen die Zimmer sauber zu sein, die Betten sind bequem.

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excelente atencion
Excelente ubicacion, atencion y todo a la mano

6/10 Okay

NICOLAS, Bucaramanga

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bueno
Tuve algunos problemas con el baño pues no funcionaba bn, y para un plan de pareja es algo complicado, pero en general fueron buenas condiciones y cerca a al sector central de ciudad y turistico.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place
This was my first stay at a hostel and I loved everything about the stay. The staff was so Nice and relaxed and the people I meet there was lovely. As you can read in other reviews it is only cold water but it is not so bad when you are in this climate. The hostel is located in the heart of the historical part with lots of resturants and bars just around the corner. As an overall it was a pretty good stay and I am glad I stayed at Hostel Villiana.