La Ballena Azul Hotel
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About this property
Ballena Azul Hotel is located in front of Playa Taganga beach, 12 minutes' drive from Santa Marta. Guests can snorkel and dove just off-shore and enjoy seafood or gourmet cuisine in the 2 beachfront restaurants. The charming rooms at the Ballena Azul Hotel have colorful décor, a TV and a safety-deposit box are provided. The Ballena Azul is a 1-hour drive from the Tayrona National Park, and the property can arrange transportation for an extra fee.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Beachfront
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
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- Yolanda
United States
“I loved the property as it was right next to the beach and some stores and restaurants- the hotel was nice and clean and the staff was very friendly - I recommend it - it was also a good price” - William
United States
“The staff are great. The location is excellent. The beach and restaurants and markets are only a couple of minutes of walking.” - Billy
United States
“The excellent staff was very attentive and helpful! They did an excellent job! The rooms were small but EXACTLY what we wanted/needed. The rooms were very economical and VERY clean. All in all, I was very impressed with Ballena Azul and will...” - William
United States
“Perfect location to get groceries, ice, restaurants...etc...” - Vaskln
Canada
“Will be there couple of times me and my friends never complained very nice and very clean Hotel and clothes for everything thank you very much” - Katharina
Austria
“We had a really nice balcony where you could watch the sunset. The room has a fridge which is nice. Everything was clean and comfortable and the hotel is directly at the beach and main spot for restaurants.” - Alvear
Colombia
“Las instalaciones son muy acogedoras y la habitación muy limpia” - Gustavo
Colombia
“Hay muchas opciones para desayunar en las afueras del hotel” - Leendert
Bonaire St. Eustatius and Saba
“Locatie dichtbij het strand, supermarkten en restaurants.” - Maria
Colombia
“El cuarto y la temperatura gracias a no solo aire sino también abanico excelente”
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House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
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All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.




The fine print
The property is currently undergoing renovations, guests may experience some noise or light disturbances, and some hotel facilities and services may not be available.
License number: Registro nacional de turismo numero 99814 fecha de vencimiento 31/03/2023