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El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center

Aparthotel in Santa Marta with 2 outdoor pools and rooftop terrace

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Outdoor pool
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Reception

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Outdoor space
The current price is CA $83
CA $83 total
Jul 29 - Jul 30

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Calle 18 #6-85, Centro Historico, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004
  • Santa Marta Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Parque de los Novios
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Marina Santa Marta
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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Apartamento triple

  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Junior Apartment, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Apartment, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Apartment, 1 King Bed

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Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1184 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Santa Marta

Located near the beach, El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center is in Historic Center, a neighbourhood in Santa Marta. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Rodadero Beach and Tayrona National Natural Park.

What's nearby

  • Santa Marta Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Parque de los Novios - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Santa Marta Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Marina Santa Marta - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Rodadero Beach - 8 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Charlie's Bar And Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Arte Gourmet SM - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Dealer Taqueria - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪BeerTown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Carambolo - ‬5 min walk

About this property

El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center

Aparthotel in Santa Marta with 2 outdoor pools and rooftop terrace
2 outdoor pools, a rooftop terrace and concierge services are available at this aparthotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and tour/ticket assistance. Each apartment features a kitchen with a fridge and a microwave, plus free WiFi and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Added amenities include Netflix, a minibar and room service.
El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodation at this 3.5-star aparthotel has kitchens with fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Santa Marta aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and Netflix. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. In-room massages and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (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. Non-resident travellers 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

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 60000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 2)
  • Laundry fee: COP 20000 per day

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 and cash
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
If you are travelling with a child, your property may require you to present the following documents: parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens) at check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is travelling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarised 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.
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Frequently asked questions

Does El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of COP 60000 per vehicle applies.

Where is El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center located?

Located in Historic Center, this aparthotel is within a 5-minute walk of Santa Marta Theater and Santa Marta Cathedral. Parque de los Novios and San Juan Cultural Center are also within 10 minutes.

El Cactus Luxury Apartments in Historic Center Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Communication

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Amazing Property

The property was amazing. The manager was very helpful. The staff was polite and accommodating. The location was perfect restaurants, bars and shops were in walking distance. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great pool, room was very clean, and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wadi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice place with professional staff
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

gerardo

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent service from the staff. The place is clean, and well kept. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
I love El Cactus - everything feels luxurious. The room was huge, the bed was comfy, the rooftop pool was perfect for lounging, & the staff was extremely helpful & solicitous. I stayed here 5-6 years ago & am happy to report it was just as good the second time!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great spacious room. Staff super nice. Close to all the restaurants and night life. Felt safe but recommend to take taxi at night.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I LOVED my stay at El Cactus. The staff from every shift were very positive and attentive at all times. The property itself is gorgeous, the rooms are clean, and it is very peaceful. It is less than a 10-minute walk from the center where the bars and restaurants are located.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
all was good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felice

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

Excellent. So comfy.

We love this place. The staff are so wonderful, very helpful, always so friendly when interacting with us. We have stayed in several hotels in the Colombia and the staff at El Cactus are by far the best we have experienced. The hotel is lovely, very clean with spacious rooms and very comfy beds. We love the rooftop pool. Our stay here was so enjoyable we booked again for our return to Santa Marta after our hike.

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is perfect for a relaxing and spacious stay in Santa Marta. I am relieved and so, so glad to have found this beautiful and quaint accommodation. Maria was perfect and the rest of the staff and security were extremely professional and very kind. The apartment is spacious, bed is comfortable, and the experience was simply unforgettable. I will be back and simply cannot wait!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is pretty and up to date, but it's the staff that are truly outstanding. Extremely helpful and courteous. Thank you guys. It seemed like most people had breakfast in their rooms, but take it on the upstairs terrace. Beautiful and peaceful way to start the day.

10/10 Excellent

Magda

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

10 stars service

Cactus has personal attention and care, Maria, Indira y Carlos take great care of their guests. The room is super spacious, beds are on the too firm side, walking distance to restaurants and centro. No parking and driving and finding parking are a challenge. Breakfast is superb, go hungry!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

GREGORY

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This is a very unique property. The rooms are fantastic. If you are there for a few days though clean towels are additional. Any cleaning is additional actually. No good options on sight but good delivery options they will help you with. The entire area is very walkable.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marvin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
After a disastrous start to my stay at another property, I found El Cactus at around midnight. They got me checked in quickly and even gave me a fruit smoothie. Every aspect of my stay was wonderful. The room was clean, spacious and comfortable. For as nice as the property is, the staff is even better. Mariah was a pleasure to deal with each day and helped me out a lot (speaks English if that's your preference as well). Great location as everywhere I needed to go was a 10 minute walk, or a quick cheap can ride away. Will definitely stay here again on my next trip to Santa Marta!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Hammad

Not sure I would stay again

It’s a boutique hotel so not expecting them to have everything a large hotel would have, but they charge you for room cleaning which I didn’t like.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Don’t look anywhere else to stay in Santa marta! The staff here are wonderful. The place is a short walk ( 10 mins) to the hustle and bustle of the beach and the surrounding area. The hotel is quiet and safe! And for remote workers, the wifi is great!!! Both my partner and I were on video calls at the same time no issues at all. The breakfast is amazing and everyone is so nice and helpful. Also the water pressure is great and there’s actually really hot water. Beds are comfy and the hotel is spotless. Can’t wait to come back!! Thank you so much 😊

10/10 Excellent

Fred

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

Beautiful oasis!

On the whole it was beautiful. Our only concern was getting hot water at the times we wanted to shower. The staff is aware and I believe they are undertaking effort to correct the problem. I think only our room was inconsistent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucrecia A

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bianca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Hotel is new, rooms spacey, pool very small. Its located about 3 blocks from where the restaurants are and 6 blocks from the sea. However this area the Centro Historico is very rundown, stinky and dirty. In the morning lots of people sleep in the street. Many lots/places abandoned….
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTIAN

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Sejour Santa Marta Centro Historico

Excellent séjour dans cet établissement, que ce soit le logement ou le personnel très agréable, toujours souriant et à notre service. Très bien situé dans le centre historique à proximité des bars et restaurants, mais également des autres commerces. L'appartement est conforme au descritif et aux photos du site.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pascal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Another wonderful stay at the Cactus - the staff is always helpful and super friendly. We were a bit bummed out that the property discontinued their wonderful breakfast, but there are plenty of options nearby to get good Colombian breakfast, and the nespresso machine in the room is a life saver.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beat

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024