El Rodadero Travel Guide

Santa Marta

A beach with people, palm trees, and buildings in the background.
A sandy beach with several small boats, a person walking, and a rocky island in the background.
A coastal cityscape with high-rise buildings and a calm sea.
A rocky island with buildings and a clear blue sea.
A beach with blue and red boats numbered 21 and 078, and a distant mountain range.

Stay near popular El Rodadero attractions

Rodadero Beach

8.0/10 (646 reviews)
This dynamic beach is one of the most visited spots in the area. Enjoy a variety of activities: sunbathe, swim, sail, dive and snorkel.
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Top hotels in El Rodadero

Hotel be La Sierra

Hotel be La Sierra

3 out of 5
Cra 1 N° 9-47 Santa Marta Magdalena
The price is Rp1.780.836 per night from 23 Jul to 24 Jul
Rp1.780.836
Rp1.780.836 total
23 Jul - 24 Jul
Stay at this beach hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very good! (408 reviews)
"Très brouillant. Des locaux se promènent sur la rue avec des stéréos et de la musique avec le volume au max, un simple lundi et mardi jusqu’à 3am. Ce n’était pas une fête, il n’y avait que quelques locaux dans la rue mais impossible de dormir littéralement! La piscine était fermée 1 des 2 nuits où ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hotel be La Sierra
Hotel Aguamarina

Hotel Aguamarina

3 out of 5
Cra. 4 #20-45, Gaira Santa Marta Magdalena
The price is Rp594.144 per night from 14 Jul to 15 Jul
Rp594.144
Rp594.144 total
14 Jul - 15 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rodadero Beach and Bello Horizonte Beach are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (11 reviews)
"Hotel so very clean"

Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Hotel Aguamarina
Hotel Rodadero Inn By GEH Suites

Hotel Rodadero Inn By GEH Suites

3 out of 5
Calle 20 # 1B-64 Santa Marta Santa Marta
The price is Rp795.855 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
Rp795.855
Rp795.855 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 outdoor pools. Popular attractions Rodadero Beach and Santa Marta Beach are located ...
7.2/10 Good! (9 reviews)
"Everything beautiful. Excellent customer service, i highly recommend to visit the beach close the hotel at night, very safe place, the A/C beautiful."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Hotel Rodadero Inn By GEH Suites
The Garden Suites

The Garden Suites

3 out of 5
Calle 17 N. 1B 34 Rodadero Santa Marta Magdalena
The price is Rp749.062 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp749.062
Rp749.062 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
Stay at this apartment in Santa Marta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Rodadero Beach and Santa ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (81 reviews)
"I had the deluxe room which includes a door between a bedroom And a full living room. The living room can fit 2 people. And they would have a separate door to the bathroom. It is more like a little apartment with gad stove, kitchen, microwave refrigerator. The bathroom is very luxurious with a very ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

The Garden Suites
Hotel Jardin Boutique Rodadero

Hotel Jardin Boutique Rodadero

4 out of 5
25-253 cra 4 Santa Marta Magdalena
The price is Rp792.193 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp792.193
Rp792.193 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Rodadero Beach and Bello Horizonte Beach are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (15 reviews)
"Internet never work, also the tv in the room didn’t work either , and they over charged me when I left , charge me 19% of tax that is only applicable to locals , very dishonest. Cobraron el 19-% de Iva q solo aplica a Colombianos viviendo en Colombia. Cobraron mas de lo q decía la pagina en ..."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hotel Jardin Boutique Rodadero
Hotel Playa Salguero By GEH Suites

Hotel Playa Salguero By GEH Suites

3 out of 5
#23F-05 Cra. 17 Santa Marta Magdalena
The price is Rp503.877 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
Rp503.877
Rp503.877 total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
Stay at this hotel in Santa Marta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Rodadero Beach and Bello Horizonte Beach are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (5 reviews)
"Typically I would read reviews of others experience, it just so happened that in this case I did not, as the pictures looked so satisfying. My actual experience was far from this. I arrived to the hotel after a late night flight, the first staff member was helpful in getting me checked in. I immediately ..."

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Playa Salguero By GEH Suites
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Where to stay in El Rodadero

Find the best El Rodadero areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Bello Horizonte

If you're spending some time in Bello Horizonte, Bello Horizonte Beach and Zazue are top sights worth seeing.

A white church with a bell tower and a dome.

Historic Center

The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to Historic Center. A stop by Parque de los Novios or Santa Marta Theater might round out your trip.

Los Cocos

While there might not be top attractions in Los Cocos, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Parque de los Novios and Santa Marta Beach.

A beach with palm trees and a clear blue sky.

Bavaria

When in Bavaria, you can plan a visit to Parque de los Novios and Eduardo Santos Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Pueblito

Though Pueblito may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Parque de los Novios and Marina Santa Marta.

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