La Ballena Azul Hotel

View (from property/room), Mountain view

3.9 / 5.0

Good(442 Ratings)

Hotel in Taganga

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Ballena Azul Hotel is located in front of Playa Taganga beach, 12 minutes' drive from Santa Marta. Guests can snorkel and dive just off-shore and enjoy seafood or gourmet cuisine in the 2 beachfront restaurants.

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Family friendly

Map of Taganga

Nearby attractions

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Playa Bello Horizonte

8.2 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 258 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 204 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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La Ballena Azul Hotel

$$$$

3.9 / 5.0

Good(442 Ratings)

Hotel in Taganga

3-Star Hotel

Reasons to book

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Well priced for this locationProperty prices in this area are generally higher

Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this hotel

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Balcony or Patio

Beachfront or waterfront

Family friendly

Map of Taganga

Nearby attractions

Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino

Playa Bello Horizonte

8.2 mi

Available Rooms

1 King • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 172 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 193 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 King • 258 ft²

Sleeps 4

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

1 Double • 204 ft²

Sleeps 3

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

3.9 / 5.0

Good(442 Ratings)

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5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Exceptional

We had a really nice balcony where you could watch the sunset. The room has a fridge which is nice. Everything was clean and comfortable and the hotel is directly at the beach and main spot for restaurants.

On weekends it is really busy on the street and you hear the traffic and party noise through the windows.

4.5 / 5.0

Jul 2023

SAFE & Economical & Fantastic Service, MUST STAY

The excellent staff was very attentive and helpful! They did an excellent job! The rooms were small but EXACTLY what we wanted/needed. The rooms were very economical and VERY clean. All in all, I was very impressed with Ballena Azul and will definately wtay there again when I go to Taganga!

The coffee situation could have been a little better. When I think of coffee in Colombia, I think of a better set up at the hotel/ Having said that, if I complain about the coffee? Everything else is great! Had a blast

0.5 / 5.0

Jun 2023

TRASH AND EXPENSIVE FOR NOTHING

The bed and AC

1. There was no staff 2. restaurant out of service in my whole stay 3. no breakfast included 4. The shower was bad 5. the mini fridge not functional 6. the hotel super empty, the only person youll see is the receptionist THEY DO NOT OFFER ANY SERVICE, no beach service, no pool, no breakfast, no wifi, no staff, receptionist was all robotic. PLEASE GET A HOSTEL. i walked by next day and it was closed and dark, they probably Didnt have any guest there. RECOMMENDATION: if you want to stay in Taganga thinking that the hotel brings beach services such as chairs etc like they show in the picture? LIES, those chairs and tents does not come with the hotel. I wanted to stay in viña del mar which is next to Ballena azul but i got more impressed about this “cool quality pics” because once you go there and start paying attention to details you’ll realize that this hotel is trash.

1.0 / 5.0

Apr 2023

bad

shower, toilet , and we paid for a room with see view , and we had a building in front of the window

2.5 / 5.0

Apr 2023

Passable

very good location

poor cleanliness

3.5 / 5.0

Feb 2023

good price quality

Good hotel for the price, nothing special.

3.0 / 5.0

Jan 2023

location really nice

location

no windows

4.0 / 5.0

Nov 2022

Right by the beach

Great location right by the beach.

No hot water in the shower.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2022

Very good

No hot water in the shower :(

4.5 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Superb

A very friendly staff

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2022

Exceptional

Really cheap and close to the beach

Mattress was hard

2.0 / 5.0

Jun 2022

if you like to be right next to the beach ok, but other wise no, never again.

The staff was nice and helpful, also the location is right next to the beach.

Pool was out of order, no hot water, internet connection very poor and it looks like a run down facility.

2.5 / 5.0

May 2022

Not at all like the pictures

People are nice, the place clean (acceptable). In front of the beach, though it´s not a nice beach. Air conditioning in the room is ok.

The hotel is NOT like it´s on the pictures and it used to be, it sold a part and is undergoing a lot of changes. No hot water to take a shower. No room service or place for even a coffee or a tea. TOO noisy, as it is beside bars and music is REALLY high all night. The wifi is not enough and if you need to work or take a call you need to go out of the room (even suggested by the hotel) and there is no air conditioner and you can´t stay alive

4.0 / 5.0

May 2022

Good spot, good value and comfortable

Great location, helpful and friendly staff, great size room

Had to get jucuzzi fixed, and sea view room was questionable though you could see the sea. If you like to sleep the Restaurant below does play live music most nights and starts early again ...but not a big issue below

4.0 / 5.0

May 2022

great lcoation comfortable, parking

location

lounge chairs used to be at the front of the property no longer there

3.5 / 5.0

Apr 2022

Good

Good location. Helpful staff. Air conditioning in the rooms.

The hotel is a little rundown and not true to the booking.com pictures. Although the air con was welcome it was noisy.

4.0 / 5.0

Mar 2022

the bar around the corner is great! heaven on earth

on the beach

bad wifi

4.5 / 5.0

Mar 2022

Safe, clean, comfortable stay.

Attentive, helpful, communicative and very nice staff. It's in the beach so close to the spot to grab some tours on the fly. Close to an ATM, taxis and pharmacy, all within a block away. Also it had reliable wifi.

No pool but you'll kno that beforehand. A mini fridge in the room would be a nice touch.

3.5 / 5.0

Feb 2022

Good

Location was perfect. It’s under construction, they let us know ahead of time. Basic accomodation with communicative staff right where you want to be. Would love to see once the renos done.

4.0 / 5.0

Oct 2021

Very good

I love the location in front of the beach.

Parts of the building are too old and need maintenance

4.0 / 5.0

Sep 2021

great location

The rooms are old but they are very clean, there is an excellent view from in shared space upstairs that you can watch the sunset and has a nice breeze, the AC worked really well, the sheets and towels were super clean and the staff was very nice. It’s a great location if you need a taxi anywhere. There are restaurants just outside, easy to organize a boat tour, it can be a little loud at night but not too bad. AC worked well.

no hot water, Normally I don’t care about this but after a day in the sun with sunscreen it would’ve been nice to have hot water, there’s nowhere to cook or heat water or make coffee.. it’s being remodeled but the project is at a stand still.. it would be easy for them to add a few details to make this place a bit more comfortable

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Taganga?

The average price for a rental in Taganga is $39 per night. This rental is $15 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this hotel?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at La Ballena Azul Hotel. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this hotel?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is La Ballena Azul Hotel pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

We found 7 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, balcony or patio, and tv.

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La Ballena Azul Hotel

Hotel in Taganga

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Taganga

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

La Ballena Azul Hotel

Hotel in Taganga

Reasons to book

About this hotel

Amenities

Map of Taganga

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Taganga?

Is parking included with this hotel?

Is there a pool at this hotel?

Is La Ballena Azul Hotel pet friendly?

What amenities are available at La Ballena Azul Hotel?

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