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About this property
Comfortable Accommodations: Gagaka Rua hostel in Santa Marta offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and garden views. Each room includes a shower, TV, and wardrobe, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a rooftop swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. The property features a bar, pool bar, and outdoor seating area. Free WiFi is available throughout the hostel. Convenient Location: Located 11 mi from Simón Bolívar International Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach and Santa Marta Gold Museum. Nearby attractions include Santa Marta Cathedral and Santa Marta Marina. Guest Services: Private check-in and check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a tour desk provide added convenience. Additional services include beauty services, bike hire, and scuba diving in the surrounding area.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julia
United States
“Staff were wonderful. Huge gratitude to Carol who answered all my questions and was extremely friendly. Can’t speak highly enough of her! Rooftop pool was lovely — I spent a lot of time relaxing there. Not much of a social life at the rooftop...” - Dan_nt
United States
“Two small pools on both floors. Spacious terrace and common area. Great location a few blocks from the ocean and historic center. Excellent staff. Very clean. Tasty breakfast.” - Rocio
Argentina
“Beautiful old fashioned house. Big comfortable rooms, with bathroom included, nice fresh and simple breakfast. And lovely staff! Definitely recommend staying here while in Santa Marta.” - Lise
Belgium
“Spacious rooms, not much light and no desk. Rooftop was nice to relax.” - Zaccone
United States
“Great pool. They keep it clean. Good breakfast, comfy beds, good staff, good facilities.” - Sinan
Turkey
“All the staff was friendly. I am thinking to extend my stay 🤗” - Les
United Kingdom
“Really helpful staff. AC works fine. Close to seafront bars and cafes. Pools look inviting but it rained so didn't get to try them. Nice lounge and outside area.” - Juliana
United States
“Cute converted colonial building, right by the bay. Facilities are basic but comfortable.” - Philipp
Austria
“Very nice hostel with very helpful staff. Location is nice, a bit shady at night but i never felt unsafe. Small store nearby, 10min to city center, comfortable rooms and a nice terrace.” - Philipp
Austria
“Very nice hostel with very nice and helpful staff. Only stayed one night so we couldn't appreciate everything it had to offer. Would definitely stay there again.”
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Child policies
Children over 4 are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.








The fine print
Payment by credit or debit card will generate an additional charge of 5% of the reservation amount.
Please inform Gagaka Rua hostel of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.
License number: 90313