Deluxe Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Santa Marta (Magdalena) · Magdalena
La Casa Del Farol Hotel Boutique By Xarm Hotels
A boutique stay in Santa Marta’s historic centre, where each room is individually designed and the service is hands-on.
- Individually decorated rooms with themes
- 5-minute walk to the cathedral and plaza
- Breakfast with at least 8 options
8.5
Great
336 reviews
Booking.com 8.5 · 336 reviews
About
La Casa Del Farol Hotel Boutique By Xarm Hotels
La Casa Del Farol is a small boutique hotel set in a restored colonial house in Santa Marta's Centro Historico. The location is central, with the cathedral and main plaza a five-minute walk away and the beach roughly 150 metres from the door. Each room has its own theme and decorative touches, from a New York-inspired suite to quieter doubles with balconies.
The hotel operates a restaurant just across the street and can arrange airport shuttles and personalised tours with English-speaking guides, including trips to Tayrona National Park and mountain trails. Breakfast is served daily with a choice of at least eight savoury options. Staff and owners are consistently described as attentive and welcoming, often helping with onward travel plans.
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Security
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Prime historic-centre location — The hotel sits in Santa Marta’s Centro Historico, a five-minute walk from the cathedral and main plaza, and roughly 150 metres from the beach.
- Individually themed rooms — Each room has its own decoration and theme, with some featuring balconies. Guests describe them as pieces of art and well appointed.
- Personalised service from owners and staff — Guests repeatedly highlight the welcoming, attentive owners and staff who help arrange trips and onward travel.
- Generous breakfast — Breakfast is savoury and varied, with at least eight different options, according to several guests.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- No on-site parking — The hotel does not list parking among its amenities, so guests arriving by car may need to arrange parking nearby.
- Pets not allowed — The property's policy explicitly prohibits pets, which may be a consideration for those travelling with animals.
- Fixed check-in window — Check-in is only available between 14:00 and 23:59, with check-out at 12:00. Late arrivals outside this window may need to plan ahead.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Junior Suite
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Suite
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Balcony
- Air conditioning
Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- 24-hour reception
- Security
- Safe deposit box
- Airport shuttle
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
Room
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.5/10 from 336 reviews
Booking.com · 8.5 · 336 reviews
8.5Verified guest“The interiors are unique, the rooms are attractive and well appointed, and the beds are exceptionally comfortable. Service was flawless.”
8.5Verified guest“We stayed three days. Each room is different, like a piece of art. The hotel is right in the centre yet just 150 metres from the beach, with plenty of restaurants. The owners and staff made us feel at home. They arranged two private trips with English-speaking guides: one to Quebrada Valencia in the mountains, another to Playa Cristal in Tayrona. Both were colourful and relaxing.”
8.5Verified guest“The hotel is nicely decorated, clean, and quiet despite being by the sea. Breakfast was savoury with at least eight choices, and the staff were attentive. It sits just off the main square where the nightlife happens, and it's a good base for Tayrona.”
8.5Verified guest“A perfectly pleasant stay. The hotel is spotless and well decorated. The historic downtown location was a plus, and breakfast was rich with at least eight options.”
8.5Verified guest“The staff and owners are very welcoming; nothing is too much trouble. Highly recommended.”
8.5Verified guest“Rooms are themed and air conditioned, with desk and chair, nice furnishings, and a minibar stocked with Pepsi.”
04 — Location
Getting around Santa Marta
The property sits in Santa Marta.
Old town & square: The hotel is a five-minute walk from the massive Zócalo plaza and the Cathedral Basilica of Santa Marta. In the evenings, the main square is where much of the nightly activity takes place.
Beach: The nearest beach is about 150 metres from the hotel, an easy stroll for a quick swim or sunset walk.
Tayrona National Park: The hotel can arrange personalised trips with English-speaking guides to Tayrona park, including Playa Cristal, a popular day excursion from Santa Marta.
18 Centro Historico 3 115, Santa Marta, Magdalena, Colombia
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 12:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 12 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 14:00 until 23:59, and check-out is by 12:00.
Is parking available at the hotel?
No, the hotel does not list parking among its amenities. Guests arriving by car should make alternative arrangements.
Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Does the hotel offer airport shuttle service?
Yes, an airport shuttle is listed among the hotel's amenities, and guests mention it as convenient.
What amenities are in the rooms?
All rooms include air conditioning, a shower, a flat-screen TV, a minibar, free toiletries, and a sitting area. Some rooms also have a balcony.
Is breakfast included?
Guests consistently mention a varied breakfast with at least eight savoury options, suggesting it is part of the stay.
The bottom line
For travellers wanting a central, characterful base in Santa Marta's old town, this boutique hotel delivers with themed rooms, a filling breakfast and genuinely personalised service. Just note the lack of parking and the no-pets policy.
8.5A solid choice for couples and culture-focused travellers.
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