Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa
Hotel in Santa Marta
3-Star Hotel
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
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About this hotel
Colonial Santa Marta hotel in Historic Center with a full-service spa
This hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a sauna, and massage/treatment rooms.
Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa offers 8 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and complimentary bicycles.
This hotel features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a poolside bar, a sauna, and massage/treatment rooms.
Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa offers 8 accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool, a sauna, and complimentary bicycles.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Map of Santa Marta
Available Rooms
Deluxe Room
1 King • 334 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room, Accessible
1 King • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Junior Suite
1 King • 334 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Presidential Suite
1 King • 861 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Standard Room
1 King • 226 ft²
Sleeps 2
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Reviews
5.0
Great location, clean, comfortable, great value for money. Lovely pool overlooking the square in central Santa Marta which was great in the midday sun!
Staff were excellent and the breakfast was plentiful! We were able to store bags pre and post stay with no problem due to our transfer timings.
Would highly recommend and stay here again without a second thought!
10.0
This hotel had the nicest staff I have ever encountered. They greeted us with a cold drink upon arrival and always anticipated our needs. Breakfast was always good and the pool was so refreshing in the warm weather.
10.0
Can’t wait to be back.
10.0
We had an incredible experience at the hotel, all the staff are very kind and helpful and would make the best breakfasts we have had in Colombia. The location is exceptional, highly recommend.
10.0
Amazing stay in Santa Marta. Placita Viega hotel is located right in the center of town at the parque de los novios. It is a walkable distance away from all of the best restaurants, clubs, and bars. The area is always full of people and very safe. It is also a 5 minute walk from Santa Marta beach.
10.0
Staff great.. breakfast more than expected.loved the room!
10.0
It is a very nice place. All the staff are incredibly friendly and polite. I highly recommend Placita Vieja
10.0
This was a great hotel in a perfect spot to enjoy the action of Santa Marta im the evening. But the real bright spot here is Jesus. He is attentive, organized and has a fun personality. We loved it so much we came back for a second night!
10.0
Staff attentiveness and professionalism
5.0
Staff attentiveness and professionalism
5.0
The staff were awesome. Very helpful. Breakfast was great. Will return. Jesus was especially helpful.
10.0
The staff were awesome. Very helpful. Breakfast was great. Will return. Jesus was especially helpful.
10.0
Great location, outstanding customer service, I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking to enjoy the good vibes of Santa Marta… special shout out to Javier, he was extremely attentive and accommodating and made our time at the hotel unforgettable. Placita vieja exceeded all our expectations !!!
5.0
Muy lindo hotel en el Centro Histórico de Santa Marta,as habitaciones, limpias y bonitas. La atención del personal fue inmejorable.
5.0
The hotel was wonderful located right on Parques de los novios where all the good restaurants are. The service was marvelous. Anything you wanted was done for you in a very friendly manner. you could have whatever you wanted for breakfast each morning. The pool was kept in immaculate condition.
10.0
Excellent staff and location. Looking over the Bride and Groom park. Really enjoyed the pool. 4th trip to Santa Marta. Best hotel i stayed at. Highly recommend staying here.
2.5
Very clean and spacious. I stayed in the Presidential Suite, which has a large patio and beautiful view of the mountains and the sea with a few glorious sunsets during my stay. The outdoor shower was unique too. Though it lacked a few amenities, it was overall a very nice experience. The suite is very private as well, another nice feature. The pool was clean and large enough to enjoy. I saw a worker cleaning the pool on my first day there. The staff was very friendly and helpful and on my last day, the lady front desk person helped me make a last minute reservation with Marsol Transport Service for my return to Cartagena. Muchas gracias. I hope to stay again.I mentioned this in my initial report but the hotel is a bit hard to find if arriving by foot. My IPhone Apple map has it placed incorrectly in the Plaza de los Novios on the opposite side of the their location. There are also two signs for the hotel on the Justica Building but that is not the site of the hotel. The hotel is actually across the plaza from this (white) government building on the other side in the corner near Donde Cucho Restaurant.
5.0
Very clean and spacious. I stayed in the Presidential Suite, which has a large patio and beautiful view of the mountains and the sea with a few glorious sunsets during my stay. The outdoor shower was unique too. Though it lacked a few amenities, it was overall a very nice experience. The suite is very private as well, another nice feature. The pool was clean and large enough to enjoy. I saw a worker cleaning the pool on my first day there.
The staff was very friendly and helpful and on my last day, the lady front desk person helped me make a last minute reservation with Marsol Transport Service for my return to Cartagena. Muchas gracias. I hope to stay again.
I mentioned this in my initial report but the hotel is a bit hard to find if arriving by foot. My IPhone Apple map has it placed incorrectly in the Plaza de los Novios on the opposite side of the their location. There are also two signs for the hotel on the Justica Building but that is not the site of the hotel. The hotel is actually across the plaza from this (white) government building on the other side in the corner near Donde Cucho Restaurant.
5.0
Beautiful boutique hotel with Wonderful staff and exquisite typical breakfast!!
5.0
Placita Vieja Hotel offered me a safe place to rest and sleep before my four day backpacking adventure to the Lost City.Placita Vieja is located next to a Park de Los Novios and many restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
5.0
Placita Vieja Hotel offered me a safe place to rest and sleep before my four day backpacking adventure to the Lost City.
Placita Vieja is located next to a Park de Los Novios and many restaurants, bars and coffee shops.
4.0
Really loved our stay here. Had a brand new room on second floor right next to pool. Pool had a connected sauna so you can go in and out seamlessly. Pool deck has a nice view out over the parque de los novios. The staff is very sweet and accommodating. Only complaints were a check in that took waaaay too long (45 minutes ) and our breakfast wasn’t ready when requested and they changed what we ordered the night before.
4.0
Really loved our stay here. Had a brand new room on second floor right next to pool. Pool had a connected sauna so you can go in and out seamlessly. Pool deck has a nice view out over the parque de los novios. The staff is very sweet and accommodating. Only complaints were a check in that took waaaay too long (45 minutes ) and our breakfast wasn’t ready when requested and they changed what we ordered the night before.
5.0
Beautiful historic building, friendly staff and top facilities. Perfect to be experience Santa Marta’s culture and vibe.
5.0
The property is well maintained, nice colours and has a lovely swimming pool
2.5
Its a wonderful boutique hotel that fronts El Parque de los Novios in the center of old Santa Marta. The staff was friendly and attentive, the room was spotless, the A/C blew cold air and the shower had hot water. All was appreciated.Good dining is nearby, and El Parque de los Novios is the center of nightlife for that area. Theres good shopping, the beach is a two-minute walk, and taxis are easy to obtain. Santa Marta itself seems a little decaying and past its prime, but the Placita Vieja Hotel was an absolute gem.
5.0
It's a wonderful boutique hotel that fronts El Parque de los Novios in the center of old Santa Marta. The staff was friendly and attentive, the room was spotless, the A/C blew cold air and the shower had hot water. All was appreciated.
Good dining is nearby, and El Parque de los Novios is the center of nightlife for that area. There's good shopping, the beach is a two-minute walk, and taxis are easy to obtain.
Santa Marta itself seems a little decaying and past its prime, but the Placita Vieja Hotel was an absolute gem.
5.0
Beautiful little hotel right in the heart of Santa Marta, Colombia. Professional and highly efficient competent staff. KUDOS to Jesus, Eunice and the Kitchen personnel for their outstanding support during our stay.
5.0
We are a very relaxing stay, everything was perfect! Jesus welcomed us, he was very helpful and professional, made sure we had everything we needed, excellent service from a to z
5.0
Great location and excellent staff.
We nearly missed a bus to Cartagena, but with staff help we were able to make it !
5 * service.
2.0
Charming hotel located on the corner of the main town square which provides great access to restaurants and nightlife. The staff is very friendly and helpful. This could easily be a 5-star review, however there are a few negatives worth noting. We booked the deluxe room which is located on the ground floor, right next to the reception desk. This room is comfortable and spacious, but facing the main (lively) square made it very noisy and overall lacking in privacy. I would really recommend requesting a room in the back. You also have to knock to be let in to the hotel each time, which has the unintended impact of making you feel like you’re being monitored. I still would have given it 5 stars, but we had a really strange incident occur at check out which left us with a bad taste. We were about to leave when the staff went in to do a thorough check of the room, noticing that apparently one of the small towels was missing. Other staff came to help turn the room upside down and this started turning into a small scene at the front with the driver from the Marsol transport van waiting. The possibility and likelihood that this towel was never supplied to us wasn’t even considered, so it seemed that we simply must have taken it. To avoid making the situation even more awkward, we just offered to pay for it so we can be on our way - a gesture which they promptly accepted. Perhaps make a note of what towels/items have been supplied to you each day and follow up if something’s missing,
4.0
Charming hotel located on the corner of the main town square which provides great access to restaurants and nightlife. The staff is very friendly and helpful. This could easily be a 5-star review, however there are a few negatives worth noting. We booked the deluxe room which is located on the ground floor, right next to the reception desk. This room is comfortable and spacious, but facing the main (lively) square made it very noisy and overall lacking in privacy. I would really recommend requesting a room in the back. You also have to knock to be let in to the hotel each time, which has the unintended impact of making you feel like you’re being monitored. I still would have given it 5 stars, but we had a really strange incident occur at check out which left us with a bad taste. We were about to leave when the staff went in to do a thorough check of the room, noticing that apparently one of the small towels was missing. Other staff came to help turn the room upside down and this started turning into a small scene at the front with the driver from the Marsol transport van waiting. The possibility and likelihood that this towel was never supplied to us wasn’t even considered, so it seemed that we simply must have taken it. To avoid making the situation even more awkward, we just offered to pay for it so we can be on our way - a gesture which they promptly accepted. Perhaps make a note of what towels/items have been supplied to you each day and follow up if something’s missing,
2.5
Beautiful boutique hotel with very nice and friendly staff. The hotel is located right in the middle of the city centre close to all the restaurants and bars but surprinsignly enough is perfectly isolated from the noise. We stayed there during the busy weekend nights and did not hear any music or noise from outside. The pool area is a great relaxing option and they also offer a massage service. Totally recommendable.
5.0
Beautiful boutique hotel with very nice and friendly staff. The hotel is located right in the middle of the city centre close to all the restaurants and bars but surprinsignly enough is perfectly isolated from the noise. We stayed there during the busy weekend nights and did not hear any music or noise from outside. The pool area is a great relaxing option and they also offer a massage service. Totally recommendable.
5.0
Awesome location and you could not ask for better service. The staff was really friendly, respectful and genuinely servicing. Will be back!
5.0
Top class hospitality!
2.5
Top class hospitality!
5.0
Best value and great service. Beautiful pool area and quiet despite great central location.
5.0
A fantastic stay in a beautiful and very well managed boutique hotel!
The hotel has a great location, directly at the lively square. From the moment one enters, every member of the staff are very friendly, helpful and always ready to improve your stay.
The rooms are very spacious, beautiful and individually designed. On the rooftop, one has the hard choice between the gorgeous pool or overlooking life on the square.
In summary, it was everything one could hope for - and much more!
2.5
A fantastic stay in a beautiful and very well managed boutique hotel! The hotel has a great location, directly at the lively square. From the moment one enters, every member of the staff are very friendly, helpful and always ready to improve your stay. The rooms are very spacious, beautiful and individually designed. On the rooftop, one has the hard choice between the gorgeous pool or overlooking life on the square.In summary, it was everything one could hope for - and much more!
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Santa Marta?
The average price for a rental in Santa Marta is R 719 per night. This rental is R 719 above the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa. Enjoy the water!
Is Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and laundry.
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