Casa Bugambilia is a great choice for a stay in Santa Marta. Guests indulge in spa services, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. There's an outdoor pool and a poolside bar, and in-room conveniences at this Colonial hotel include microwaves and kitchen islands.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
10 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age – 18
Check-out time is noon
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
Parents must have child's birth certificate and photo ID*
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets stay for free
Food and water bowls and litter boxes available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
No on-site parking
Transfers
Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Room service
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Facilities
Garden
Terrace
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Colonial architecture
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Premium bedding
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall shower heads
Shower only
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Mini fridge
Microwave
Kitchenette
Stovetop
Griddle
Cookware, dishes and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchen island
Paper towels
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Mobile key entry
Guidebooks/recommendations
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or checkout. 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).
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of COP 80000 per vehicle (return. Maximum occupancy 4)
Renovations and closures
The property is closed during December, November, October, September, August and July.
Children & extra beds
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.
Policies
There is no hot water on site.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Casa Bugambilia Hotel Santa Marta
Casa Bugambilia Hotel
Casa Bugambilia Santa Marta
Casa Bugambilia
Frequently asked questions
Is Casa Bugambilia currently open?
The property is closed during December, November, October, September, August and July.
Does Casa Bugambilia offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Casa Bugambilia does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Casa Bugambilia?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Casa Bugambilia?
Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls and litter trays are available.
Is parking offered on site at Casa Bugambilia?
Sorry, there's no on-site parking at Casa Bugambilia.
Is an airport shuttle service offered by Casa Bugambilia?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is COP 80000 per vehicle return.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Casa Bugambilia?
You can check in starting at 3 PM. Check-out time is noon. Express check-in is available.
What is there to do at Casa Bugambilia and nearby?
Casa Bugambilia has an outdoor pool and spa services, as well as a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Casa Bugambilia?
Yes, there's an on-site restaurant.
Does Casa Bugambilia have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a dishwasher and a microwave.
What's the area around Casa Bugambilia like?
Casa Bugambilia is a short 5-minute walk from Parque de Los Novios and 8 minutes' walk from Santa Marta Beach.
Casa Bugambilia Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.8/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Very good
19 Sep 2024
To be clear, this is not a hotel in the truest sense. The staff are usually all gone by 6pm and access to the building is by security code only. Having said that, this is my 2nd stay here because of its friendly and helpful staff, as well as its closeness to the beach, nightlife and shopping. I will stay here again.
Owen
Owen, 8-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
23 Apr 2024
This is not a hotel, there is staff but they leave by 7 pm. When I arrived, I had to wait an hour for a guest to phone a staff member to come and check us in. Having said that, the property is great and all of the staff are hardworking and friendly. I would stay here again, but be aware that this is not a hotel in the truest sense of the word.
Owen
Owen, 4-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Mar 2024
Staff was amazing and they made my stay memorable. Felt like a family environment which made me feel safe. You can easily walk to restaurants and bars. The Exito thats 3 minutes walking was a huge help for anything you need. I will say that my room was pretty hot even with the A/C on and windows open so keep that in mind.
Jim
Jim, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Feb 2024
The stay was pleasant, I totally recommend visiting them since they offer a good value to the money and also accept pets without issues.
The only warning is: be careful when arriving at night, the zone is lonely and can be dangerous, even if "Parque de los novios" is close to the location.
Apart from that I really liked in my stay in the hotel. Thanks for your services.
Antonio
Antonio, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
2 Feb 2024
Extremely helpful front desk lady. Helped reserve our rental car and allowed late checkout without cost. Breakfast was great. Simple eggs, toast and fruit, but the added fruit smoothie was a real treat that we didn't expect! Comfy bed and cool ac. No hot water in shower, but the water is temperate in Santa Marta so this is not an issue for us. I would definitely recommend, the price is very reasonable compared to other hotels and airbnbs.
Alicia
Alicia, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
24 Jul 2023
Good
Sean
Sean, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
8 Jan 2021
Well located and cheap.
Clean and simple. Good value for money.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
18 Nov 2019
Thomas
Thomas, 2-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
27 Aug 2019
Clean.
Nicely remodeled.
Great location.
Rooftop pool and dining area were truly phenomenal.
Peter
Peter, 1-night family trip
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6/10 Good
28 Mar 2019
Lovely staff. Hotel didn't live up to expectations - it is old, mattresses are hard and noisy location. However, it is clean. Hotel is close to old town which has lots of neat little restaurants but is not worth visiting.
Robin
Robin, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2018
Great place in Santa Marta
Stayed here before and after a night in Tayrona. Great staff and clean/spacious rooms. Downsides: hard bed and loud at night due to the convenient location.
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1-night trip with friends
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
29 Aug 2018
Best hotel service
The service here was amazing. Matteo helped us to plan our trip to Tayrona, printed our boarding passes for our flights, arranged transport to the airport, and provided suggestions for food/entertainment. Hotel is clean and room was spacious. Rooftop pool is amazing. Only negatives are that it's loud at night (a trade-off given the convenient location) and the beds are super hard. Apparently they are orthopedic so some people might like that, but it's not my preference at all. Can easily walk to restaurants and the main bar area of Santa Marta from the hotel.
Verified traveller
1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
4 Jan 2018
Very nice small hotel with spacious rooms and beautiful views from comfortable roof top patio. Staff was extremely helpful and breakfasts were delicious, fresh fruit and juice and made to order eggs. Located on pedestrian only street.
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4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
12 Jul 2017
Very nice hotel with a helpful staff, a/c , desent breakfast and good location. Good value for money paid. Jose was especially helpful.
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4-night trip
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6/10 Good
1 Mar 2017
Never seen a hotel without closets
Never seen a hotel without closets.
Smelled of humidity, ants via the sliding patio door.
I had an eight day reservation, but left sfter the first day. Will only receive half of my money back, oh well. Serves me right for looking for the cheapest.
Elias
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
4 Oct 2016
This is a new hotel. Very noisy if you have a room next to the Calle. For Santa Martra good value for money spent. All staff A 1. Only complaint is the bed for the 3rd person is a fold down seat. This is not so good for extra person.
Clifford
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
22 Sep 2016
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10/10 Exceptional
26 Aug 2016
One of the Best Hotel Values I've Ever Experienced
A+ Fantastic. This hotel was absolutely amazing. The staff was fantastic, helped me arranged shuttles and taxis, breakfast was included and the price was unbeatable. One of the best values I've ever experienced. If you go to Santa Marta, you need to stay here. Also right down the street from a grocery store. The staff was all good, especially Juan at the front desk.
Steven
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10/10 Exceptional
9 Aug 2016
Beautiful stay in Santa Marta
Great local hotel renovated for modern comfort without losing it's Colombian charm. Staff very kind and helpful. Location very close to the best bars, restaurants, shopping and cafes around as well as walking distance to the beach/pier. Room was spacious and cute. Loved it all!
Verified traveller
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
31 Jul 2016
So good we went back twice
Fabulous hotel, very clean, excellent service, breakfast was delicious, good location, super value for money. I would highly recommend it.
Olivia
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
19 Jul 2016
A gem in Santa Marta
We spent 2 nights at this wonderful hotel right on a main pedestrian strip with lots of restaurants, cafes, and bars. The room was very spacious, the bed incredibly comfortable, and the rooftop pool was absolutely lovely. I would definitely recommend staying here while you are in Santa Marta.
Jonathan
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
16 Mar 2016
Upscale in Santa Marta
Stay was good. Staff very friendly and property like new. Some Wi-Fi issues in rooms, but I am sure that is fixed by now.
Scott
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
14 Jan 2016
Jennifer
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 Jan 2016
Wonderful place with super friendly staff
Wonderful hotel staff made our experience truly fantastic - easiest and quickest check-in we had experienced in Colombia, English speaking staff, nice pool on the roof, breakfast served in the room or by the pool, calling taxi and helping with directions. We couldn't wish for anything more. You will really feel welcomed here. Hotel is new and everything in the room is basically new.