LUXURY GUIDE 2026

Where to Stay in Santa Marta: Historic Centre or Tayrona

A complete guide to the best hotels in Santa Marta, featuring luxury boutique hotels in the Historic Center and private eco-resorts near Tayrona National Park.

Most visitors split their stay: a few nights in the historic centre, where the restaurants, the bay and the bus to Tayrona are, and one or two nights by the park so they can be at the El Zaino gate when it opens. These are our three houses, one in each setting.

#1 Casa de Leda Roman Spa & Rooftop Pool
★★★★★ 5.0 LUXURY RATING
#1 Subterranean Roman Spa & Rooftop Pool

Casa de Leda, a Kali Hotel

Historic Center, Santa Marta

A historic gem in Santa Marta featuring a luxury Roman spa.

  • Private Subterranean Roman Spa
  • Rooftop Pool with Bar & Panoramic Views
  • 2 min from Parque de los Novios
#2 Casa de Isabella Private Pool
★★★★★ 5.0 LUXURY RATING
#1 Colonial Boutique Hotel with Private Pools

Casa de Isabella, a Kali Hotel

Historic Center, Santa Marta

Colonial charm fused with modern luxury.

  • Colonial Courtyard with Pool
  • Luxury Suites with Private Pool
  • Gourmet Breakfast Included
#3 Villa Maria Tayrona Ocean View Bungalows
★★★★★ 5.0 LUXURY RATING
#1 Luxury Ocean & Jungle Eco-Bungalows

Villa Maria Tayrona, a Kali Hotel

Tayrona National Natural Park (Km 35)

Untamed nature at the doorstep of Tayrona National Park.

  • Luxury Bungalows with Ocean & Jungle Views
  • Hilltop pool overlooking the jungle and the sea
  • 4 km from the El Zaino Main Entrance
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Why Stay at a Kali Hotels Sanctuary?

Whether you seek the colonial heritage and dining scene of Santa Marta's Historic Center or the untouched rainforest of Tayrona National Park, Kali Hotels features the region's top three luxury sanctuaries.

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To round out your trip, browse the tours from Santa Marta to Tayrona National Park and Cabo San Juan.

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