Blu Hotel by Tamacá

3.5 star property
Resort with a fitness centre, a short walk to Rodadero Beach
your current months are November, 2024 and December, 2024.
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December 2024

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Lobby sitting area
Terrace/patio
Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds (2 adultos 1 niño)
Exterior
Bathroom sink

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Carrera 2 #11-65, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470006
  • Mundo Marino Aquarium
    1 min walk
  • Arrecife Shopping Center
    3 min walk
  • Rodadero Beach
    9 min walk
  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    17 min drive

Room options

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double or 2 Single Beds (2 adultos 1 niño)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Minibar
Satellite channels
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Santa Marta

Blu Hotel by Tamacá places you steps from Mundo Marino Aquarium and within a short 5-minute stroll of Arrecife Shopping Center. Highlights at this resort include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .A day of pampering can include massages and mani/pedis. The restaurant, RESTAURANTE ARRECIFES, is open for breakfast. Enjoy the gym and kids' swimming pool as well as access to aerobics classes. Business travelers can take advantage of 3 meeting rooms and a business centre. Plus you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Continental breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Within a 30-minute drive of this 3.5-property class El Rodadero resort, attractions include Tayrona National Natural Park and Rodadero Beach.

What's nearby

  • Rodadero Beach - 9 min walk
  • Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum - 5 min drive
  • Bahia de Santa Marta - 6 min drive
  • Parque de Los Novios - 6 min drive
  • Santa Marta Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Punto Múltiple del Sabor - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Karey - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Pizzetta - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Salvator's Pizza & Pasta Rodadero - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Blu Hotel by Tamacá

Resort with a fitness centre, a short walk to Rodadero Beach
Blu Hotel by Tamacá offers its guests a fitness centre and a children's pool. There's a restaurant on site. A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services are also featured at the business-friendly Blu Hotel by Tamacá. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee.

This 3.5-star Santa Marta resort is smoke free.

  • 61 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 1978
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Beauty salon
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Blu Hotel by Tamacá offers 61 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and a safe. Satellite televisions are provided. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Santa Marta resort provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: COP 24,000 for adults and COP 24,000 for children
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • RESTAURANTE ARRECIFES

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
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); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Blu Hotel by Tamacá

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 4 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for continental breakfast: from approximately COP 24000 for adults and from COP 24000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 35000 per person
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: COP 35000 (from 5 to 12 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. No on-site parking is available. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards in all accommodation. At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination. Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 1 days prior to check-in.

We should mention

  • Visitors travelling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: at check-in, parents travelling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Colombian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is travelling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarised consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
  • One child aged 4 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Tamacá Torre Norte
Hotel Tamacá Torre Norte Santa Marta
Tamacá Torre Norte
Tamacá Torre Norte Santa Marta
Hotel Tamacá Torre Norte Sercotel Santa Marta
Hotel Tamacá Torre Norte Sercotel
Tamacá Torre Norte Sercotel Santa Marta
Tamacá Torre Norte Sercotel
Hotel Tamacá Torre Norte by Sercotel
Blu Hotel by Tamacá Resort
Blu Hotel by Tamacá Santa Marta
Blu Hotel by Tamacá Resort Santa Marta

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Blu Hotel by Tamacá?

Blu Hotel by Tamacá offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Blu Hotel by Tamacá?

As of 4 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blu Hotel by Tamacá on 5 Nov 2024 start from NZ$132.11, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to Blu Hotel by Tamacá?

Yep, Blu Hotel by Tamacá is a short 9-minute walk from Rodadero Beach.

Does Blu Hotel by Tamacá have a pool?

Blu Hotel by Tamacá has a kids' pool.

Does Blu Hotel by Tamacá serve breakfast?

Yep, continental brekkie is on offer daily between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blu Hotel by Tamacá?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Blu Hotel by Tamacá?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Blu Hotel by Tamacá's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blu Hotel by Tamacá?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Blu Hotel by Tamacá?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Blu Hotel by Tamacá Reviews

Reviews

7.8

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 96 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Consuelo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really like Blu Hotel, but when I booked the room, it said that it has a pool. There’s no pool in the premises. I had to go across the street to the partner hotel, which I thought it was false advertising… the service & staff were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda, Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

ilva

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
No able to sleep
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Muy bueno
Stayed 25 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Pierina

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Leandro

Liked: Cleanliness
correcto ... pero reserva engañosa
Hotel en condiciones correctas pero con falencias básicas para un alojamiento costero. El desayuno es definitivamente malo y no cuenta con restaurante ni room service de ningún tipo. La pileta y servicios de bar están en el hotel hermano, a unos 30 metros. Muy poco amigable.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

2/10 Terrible

Carla

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Chad

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value
Comfortable hotel located near the beach and near shops and restaurants. The service was good and you have access to the Pool at the (more luxurious) sister hotel across the street.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good stay
There was a bit of confusion in the checkin, but the front desk and managers were very helpful and were able to address the issues promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place most of the service is excellent specially the room cleaner and the restaurant, pool and beach 😂
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at the actual hotel were amazing. But the photos are all of the other hotel. Please change them. Very misleading. Please add chairs to the beautiful balconies. Typically no hot water. The service at the restaurant in the other hotel was really terrible. They need to retrain the servers. Average wait time for coffee was over 30 minutes and dirty tables took over an hour to. Hence the bird were pooping everywhere because they wanted to eat off the dirty dishes that stayed there for an hour or two. The food for a Canadian and Mexican was terrible. Maybe fine for locals. Food served raw or completely not edible. But the actual hotel we stayed, staff were awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joa, Bogota

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un buen sitio para estar. No hay diferencia del uso de las piscina y las instalaciones del resort cuando te quedas en el tamaca norte, lo cual es una ventaja. Lo recomiendo.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent position nice Staff good size Bedrooms and close to the Beach
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice. It is great to use the facilities at the sister Hotel
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service
Exemption for foreigners was not granted bc we did not have the physical passport (and entry stamp). however we offer to present our 1. Digital copy of the passport and 2. Itinerary. FRONT DESK CLERK and manager in charge "MARTA DIAZGRANADOS" were hesitant about concession/ waiver of fees, lack of knowledge and resources for customers
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
The breakfast buffet is not what they show in their pics. Its just eggs and toast everyday
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
There is not air extractor in the bathrooms and when you open the door to yoyr room you have to wait quite a while
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2019