Akuamarina Hotel | Hotel in Barrio Centro, Santa Marta

Akuamarina Hotel places you in Barrio Centro, in the middle of Santa Marta, with the city’s everyday rhythm close at hand. From here, you can walk to Bahía de Santa Marta Beach, Santa Marta Cathedral, Santa Marta Gold Museum, and Simón Bolívar Park, while Santa Marta Marina and Simón Bolívar International Airport are also within practical reach. It is an easy base for moving between the historic core and the rest of the city without losing your sense of place. Inside the Hotel, the atmosphere is straightforward and comfortable, with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi, a garden, a terrace, and a shared lounge that give you space to slow down between plans. Each room includes a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries, a hairdryer, and a closet, with some features and views varying by room. A balcony or terrace, as well as ocean view, are available where applicable. At Akuamarina Hotel, mornings can start with breakfast on site, and the restaurant serves American and local cuisine, with vegetarian and vegan options available on request. The bar gives the property an easy place to pause over a drink, while the hot tub adds a quieter, more restorative pace to the stay. You also have a 24-hour front desk, laundry service, and transportation or shuttle options, including paid airport shuttle service, which helps arrivals and departures feel simple. The property is wheelchair accessible and pet friendly upon request, and designated smoking areas are available. In Barrio Centro, the surrounding streets keep you close to Santa Marta’s central energy and its landmark addresses, so you can spend less time arranging the day and more time moving through it. The result is a stay that feels practical, central, and distinctly tied to the city.