Superior Triple Room
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Santa Marta (Magdalena) · Magdalena
Kayena Hostel - Santa Marta (Magdalena)
A quiet, well-kept guest house in the heart of Santa Marta's historic centre, steps from Monument to El Pibe.
- 5-minute walk from Monument to El Pibe
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Summer terrace and garden
9
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About
Kayena Hostel - Santa Marta (Magdalena)
Kayena Hostel sits in Santa Marta's Centro Historico, a 5-minute walk from Monument to El Pibe. The guest house keeps things simple: a summer terrace, a garden, and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Rooms are fitted with air conditioning and private showers, and the property offers a range of configurations from twins to family rooms.
With a guest rating of 9.0 from 45 reviews, Kayena Hostel punches above its 3-star label. It ranks 75th out of 461 properties in Santa Marta, well above the area's average rating of 8.2. The location is the draw — everything in the old town is within walking distance, and the terrace is a quiet spot to unwind after a day out.
- Free Wi-Fi in public areas
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Prime historic-centre location — The guest house is about a 5-minute walk from Monument to El Pibe, placing guests in the middle of Santa Marta's old town.
- Strong guest rating — With a 9.0 rating from 45 reviews, it sits well above Santa Marta's average of 8.2.
- Air-conditioned rooms — Every room type listed — from twin to family — includes air conditioning and a shower.
- Outdoor spaces — A summer terrace and garden give guests somewhere to relax outside the room.
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Worth weighing
4 to weigh- No pets allowed — The property does not accept pets, so travelling with an animal is off the table.
- Check-in window ends at 23:30 — Guests must arrive between 15:00 and 23:30; late-night arrivals won't be accommodated.
- Limited in-room amenities — Rooms are basic — air conditioning and shower are the listed features, with no mention of TVs, minibars, or coffee stations.
- Free Wi-Fi only in public areas — Internet access is not guaranteed inside the rooms, which may matter for remote work or streaming.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Superior Family Room
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Twin Room
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Superior Double Room
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Family Room
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Standard Quadruple Room
- 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
- Free toiletries
- Flat-screen TV
Outdoor
- Summer terrace
- Garden
Room amenities
- Air conditioning
- Shower
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 9/10 from 45 reviews
Booking.com · 9 · 0 reviews
04 — Location
Getting around Santa Marta
The property sits in Santa Marta.
Monument to El Pibe: About a 5-minute walk from the guest house, this monument is a local landmark in Santa Marta's old town.
Centro Historico: The guest house is centred in the historic district, a walkable area of colonial streets, plazas, and local life.
Calle 16 #15-71, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470004, 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 15:00-23:30
- Check-out
- By 07:00-12:00
- 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
- 15 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30, and check-out is from 07:00 to 12:00.
Are pets allowed at the property?
No, pets are not allowed at Kayena Hostel.
Is there free Wi-Fi available?
Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. There is no mention of Wi-Fi in the rooms.
Do the rooms have air conditioning?
Yes, all listed room types — including twin, double, triple, family, and quadruple — include air conditioning and a shower.
What room types are available?
The property offers Superior Triple, Superior Family, Twin, Superior Double, Family, and Standard Quadruple rooms. All include air conditioning and a shower.
The bottom line
For travellers who prioritise location and a solid night's sleep, Kayena Hostel is a dependable choice in Santa Marta's old town. It's not a luxury property, but the clean, air-conditioned rooms, outdoor terrace, and high guest rating make it a sensible pick for families and groups.
9A straightforward, well-rated base in the historic centre.
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