Placita Vieja

Placita Vieja, located less than an hour’s drive from the Simón Bolívar International Airport, offers a comfortable stay at Santa Marta. The hotel reflects a perfect blend of Republican architecture with modern Colombian elements. Stay in one of eight rooms, with different themed décors and bright splashes of color. The spacious Macondo Suite—named after celebrated Colombian author, Gabriel García Márquez’s fictional town in ‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’—offers you a sprawling private terrace with a barbeque, private sauna, outdoor shower, and a great view overlooking the busy square below. The hotel is wheelchair-friendly and offers a room with an electric bed for accessibility. It is also equipped to care for guests with special needs. Unwind in the pool with built-in sun loungers, water jets and other water features or relax your tired muscles in a Turkish bath. Begin your day with a fresh breakfast spread of Colombian dishes at the inner courtyard, surrounded by lush greenery.