Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa

3.5 star property

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Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, sun loungers
Presidential Suite | Terrace/patio
View from room
Deluxe Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated
Property entrance

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Calle 19 No. 2 A 09, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004
  • Parque de Los Novios
    1 min walk
  • Santa Marta Beach
    3 min walk
  • Santa Marta Cathedral
    4 min walk
  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    15 min drive

Room options

Standard Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Traditional Double or Twin Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Presidential Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Junior Suite

  • 334 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, Accessible

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Room

  • 334 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Santa Marta

With a stay at Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa in Santa Marta (Historic Center), you'll be steps from Parque de Los Novios and 3 minutes by foot from Santa Marta Beach. .This spa hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Tayrona National Natural Park and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Rodadero Beach.

What's nearby

  • Parque de Los Novios - 1 min walk
  • Santa Marta Beach - 3 min walk
  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 4 min walk
  • Marina Santa Marta - 5 min walk
  • Bahia de Santa Marta - 5 min walk

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Mexican - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ouzo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Porthos Pub - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Donde Chucho - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Chucho Gourmet - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa

Colonial Santa Marta hotel in Historic Center with a full-service spa
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.
The onsite spa has 3 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include hot stone massages, sports massages, facials, and body wraps. The spa is equipped with Turkish bath/hammam. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Make yourself at home in one of the 8 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Cable programming and iPod docking stations are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature designer toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool and a sauna. This Colonial hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and barbecue grills.
Take advantage of the hotel's 24-hour room service. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Relax with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar.
Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. This hotel has 15 meeting rooms available for events. A roundtrip airport shuttle is available for a surcharge.
A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • Art gallery
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 15 meeting rooms
  • Business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 3 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Sports massages
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1925
  • Colonial architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 132400 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

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 VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 132400 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

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.
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Reservations are required for spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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Placita Vieja Hotel Boutique Spa Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin, santa barbara

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emiro

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Can’t wait to be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mario

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

10/10 Excellent

Phil

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARLOS

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Madeeha

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities

8/10 Good

Aaron

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philippe

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff great.. breakfast more than expected.loved the room!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

humberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a very nice place. All the staff are incredibly friendly and polite. I highly recommend Placita Vieja
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederic

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hans, Miami

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff attentiveness and professionalism
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were awesome. Very helpful. Breakfast was great. Will return. Jesus was especially helpful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 !!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

juan david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente Hotel en el Centro Histórico
Muy lindo hotel en el Centro Histórico de Santa Marta,as habitaciones, limpias y bonitas. La atención del personal fue inmejorable.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Placita Viejo
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Raleigh Steve, tampa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Presidential Suite
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.
Main bedroom
Patio looking towards sea
Pation looking towards park and mountains
Patio view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel with Wonderful staff and exquisite typical breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Edward

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica, Medford, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Business traveler, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful historic building, friendly staff and top facilities. Perfect to be experience Santa Marta’s culture and vibe.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020