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# La Ballena Azul Hotel

Hotel in Santa Marta with free parking

![Presidential Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/11343822.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/0c129d25.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/94a74000.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Presidential Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/fbc99c51.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Junior Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/cf57da19.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

-   Overview
-   Rooms
-   Location
-   Policies

La Ballena Azul Hotel puts essential comforts right at guests' fingertips. The smoke-free property offers WiFi access in public areas and complimentary self parking. Rooms come equipped with cable TV and private bathrooms with showers for a hassle-free stay.

8.8

Excellent

## Popular amenities

-   Housekeeping
    
-   Parking included
    
-   Free WiFi
    

## Room options

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All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

![Superior Triple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/ad5f33f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Superior Triple Room

### Highlights

TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

-   Sleeps 3
    
-   2 Large Twin Beds
    

![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/18e5ab52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Room

### Highlights

TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

-   Sleeps 2
    
-   1 Double Bed
    

![Junior Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/8ae38e4b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Junior Twin Room

### Highlights

TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

-   Partial sea view
    
-   Sleeps 3
    
-   2 Large Twin Beds
    

![Presidential Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/a80590d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Presidential Room

### Highlights

TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

-   Ocean view
    
-   Sleeps 4
    
-   1 King Bed
    

![Standard Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/05e37be3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Double Room

### Highlights

TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

-   Sleeps 2
    
-   1 King Bed
    

![Superior Quadruple Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/a31e5a40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Superior Quadruple Room

### Highlights

TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

-   Sleeps 4
    
-   1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
    

![Standard Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/783a5005.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Room

### Highlights

TV

Ceiling fan

Private bathroom

Daily housekeeping

-   Partial sea view
    
-   Sleeps 2
    
-   1 King Bed
    

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## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C11.26574%2C-74.19086&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lykhHtD4vk-kUNQZSb24ho3Fsh4=)

18-02 Cra. 1, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470001

#### What's nearby

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-   Grande Beach - 15 min walk - 1.2 km
    
-   Santa Marta Cathedral - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
    
-   Parque de los Novios - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
    
-   Tayrona National Natural Park - 21 min drive - 13.5 km
    

#### Getting around

-   Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 40 min drive
    

#### Restaurants

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## About this property

### La Ballena Azul Hotel

Hotel near Tayrona National Natural Park

La Ballena Azul Hotel provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

-   Free self parking
-   Smoke-free premises

Other conveniences in all rooms include:

-   Bathrooms with showers and soap
-   TVs with cable channels
-   Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

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## Property amenities

### Internet

-   Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
    

### Parking and transportation

-   Free uncovered self parking on site
    

### Conveniences

-   Limited-hour front desk
    

### Guest services

-   Housekeeping (daily)
    

### Accessibility

-   No elevator
    
-   Tile flooring in room
    

### More

-   Communal living room
    
-   Smoking not allowed
    

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

-   Bedsheets provided
    

### Bathroom

-   Private bathroom
    
-   Shower
    
-   Soap
    
-   Toilet paper
    
-   Towels provided
    

### Entertainment

-   TV with cable channels
    

### More

-   Ceiling fan
    

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

### Check-out

Check-out before noon

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

### Renovations and closures

The following facilities will be closed during January, February, March, April, May, and June:

-   Parking area

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### 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 VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers 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 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, debit cards, and cash

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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.

### Property is also known as

La Ballena Azul Hotel Hotel

La Ballena Azul Hotel Santa Marta

La Ballena Azul Hotel Hotel Santa Marta

## Frequently asked questions

### Is La Ballena Azul Hotel pet-friendly?

> No, pets are not allowed at this property.

### How much does it cost to stay at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

> As of Nov 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Ballena Azul Hotel on Nov 13, 2025 start from CA $62.78, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Marta-Hotels-La-Ballena-Azul-Hotel.h96064516.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices.

### How much is parking at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

> Self parking is free at this property.

### What time is check-in at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

> Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

### What time is check-out at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

> Check-out is at noon.

### Where is La Ballena Azul Hotel located?

> Situated near the beach, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Taganga Beach and Playa Genemaka. Grande Beach and Taganga Viewpoint are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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## La Ballena Azul Hotel Reviews

8.8

### Excellent

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines)

### 9.0

Cleanliness

### 7.0

Amenities

### 9.6

Staff & service

### 7.6

Eco-friendliness

### 8.0

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

3

8 - Good

2

6 - Okay

1

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

0

### 8/10 Good

#### Iris J

Oct 7, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Todo estuvo bien sencillo perfecto para lo que estábamos requiriendo.

##### Iris J

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### LORINA

Oct 26, 2024

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

Disliked: Amenities

Right next to the beach and various restaurants.

##### LORINA

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

### 8/10 Good

#### sylvain

Dec 11, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities

Bonjour l’hotel a perdu son charme sa porte avant qui donnait sur la plage as ete fermer pour des commerces le sites a droite pour ces dejeuner a ete transformer en une epicerie alimentaire en fait plus de dejeuner meme pas de toilette en attendant ma chambre et l’hotel n’as toujours pas d’eau chaude toutefois les chambres sont encore tres bien pour le prix et taganga reste pour moi un endroit plaisant a voir et sejourner !!!

##### sylvain

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

### 6/10 Okay

#### Denisse Adriana

Dec 1, 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Regular

##### Denisse Adriana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Chris

Oct 11, 2024

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

##### Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jaime

Oct 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

##### Jaime

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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