Title: La Ballena Azul Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca

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# La Ballena Azul Hotel

Travelers connect to convenient WiFi in comfortable rooms at La Ballena Azul Hotel, with the surrounding area waiting to be explored at their leisure

## Photo gallery for La Ballena Azul Hotel

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![Junior Twin Room - La Ballena Azul Hotel (Santa Marta)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96070000/96064600/96064516/8ae38e4b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

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- 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.

## Reviews

8.8

Excellent

## Popular amenities

- Parking included
- Free WiFi
- Housekeeping

## Room options

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All rooms

2 beds

1 bed

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

### View all photos for Superior Triple Room

![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

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 3
- 2 Large Twin Beds

### View all photos for Junior Twin Room

![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

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

### View all photos for Presidential Room

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

### Presidential Room

- Ocean view
- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 King Bed

### View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room

![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

- 1 bedroom
- Sleeps 4
- 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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## About the area

Located in Santa Marta, La Ballena Azul Hotel is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Taganga Beach and Rodadero Beach. San Juan Cultural Center and Mundo Marino Aquarium are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as snorkeling. [Visit our Santa Marta travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Santa-Marta.dx3221)

![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

- ![Taganga Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100400/61b0582c-8067-4bff-8cfa-71ae41866918.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Taganga Beach  
2 min walk \- 0.2 km
- ![Parque de los Novios](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6272867/b260b11c-0795-4bc6-825d-7c3e6de3742c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Parque de los Novios  
14 min drive \- 5.4 km
- ![Rodadero Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6100394/d0ebefda-1206-4725-ad0f-bdb1305c0f24.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Rodadero Beach  
25 min drive \- 11.5 km
- Grande Beach  
15 min walk \- 1.2 km
- Playaca  
6 min drive \- 2.1 km

### Getting around

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

### Restaurants

- La Creperia  
1 min walk
- Restaurante Hotel Ballena Azul  
1 min walk
- Estadero La 19  
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- Café Thui  
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- Hotel Tnt Mirador  
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## About this property

### La Ballena Azul Hotel

Hotel near Taganga Beach

 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### 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 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).

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

### 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

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## Reviews

## La Ballena Azul Hotel Reviews

8.8

### Excellent

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### 9.0

Cleanliness

### 7.2

Amenities

### 9.6

Staff & service

### 7.8

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

6

8 - Good

3

6 - Okay

2

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

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## Reviews

Verified

### 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

Verified

### 8/10 Good

#### Casper

Dec 15, 2025

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

Thanks for the good service

##### Casper

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

Verified

### 6/10 Okay

#### Denisse Adriana

Dec 1, 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Regular

##### Denisse Adriana

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Ahmed

Apr 5, 2026

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

Very centered and close to the beach , basically in the middle of everything 

##### Ahmed

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026

Verified

### 6/10 Okay

#### Michel

Mar 14, 2026

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Vue sur la mer obstrué branches d arbre et fil électrique Environnement très bruyant faut être fort pour endurer ça .Les animaux a 2 pattes et a 4 pattes qui crie et jappe en pleine nuit Mais le personnel est très sympathique et serviable

##### Michel

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

Verified

### 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

Verified

### 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

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jaime

Dec 14, 2025

##### Jaime

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Chris

Oct 11, 2024

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

##### Chris

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

Verified

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Jaime

Oct 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

##### Jaime

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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