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HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT

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2 outdoor pools, open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool loungers
Rooftop terrace
Hallway
Terrace/patio
Deluxe Studio Suite
Luxury
4.0 star property
8.8

Excellent

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Rodadero Beach

At HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT, you can look forward to free full breakfast, a rooftop terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as snorkelling and scuba diving. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices), is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and laundry facilities.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Calle 12 No. 2-38 Rodadero, Santa Marta, 470008
  • Place, Arrecife Shopping Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mundo Marino Aquarium
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Nabusimake
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed

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Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Large Single Bed

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Standard Triple Room

Standard Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Superior Room

Superior Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Studio Suite

Deluxe Studio Suite

  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Room

Family Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Large Single Beds OR 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Santa Marta

With a stay at HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT in Santa Marta (El Rodadero), you'll be steps from Rodadero Beach and Arrecife Shopping Center. .This family-friendly hotel is 25.9 mi (41.6 km) from Tayrona National Natural Park and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Mundo Marino Aquarium.

What's nearby

  • Arrecife Shopping Center - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mundo Marino Aquarium - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Nabusimake - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Rodadero Beach - 7 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Parque de los Novios - 17 min drive - 7.8 km

Getting around

  • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Caribe - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Salvator's Pizza Rodadero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Frisby - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Pez Caribe - ‬6 min walk

About this property

HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT

HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. These individually decorated accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). In-room massages, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 44 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include laptop-compatible safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor pools or enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
At HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Relax with a refreshing drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Children's pool
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkelling
  • Table tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference centre
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Pool loungers
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Lift
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pool fee: COP 300000
  • Spa fee: COP 120000

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number 49815

We should mention

If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized 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.
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT Hotel
HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT Santa Marta
HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT Hotel Santa Marta

HOTEL KARAYA DIVE RESORT Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 84 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angel L.

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and service. Free breakfast is a plus. Staff is very friendly and willing to help. Close to the marina and places to eat. Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jim

maybe a 3 star at best not floor to ceiling windows breakfast is very very basic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

FLORA

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy bien la atención y el hecho que está cerca a la playa. Sin embargo las instalaciones comunes no estaban en tan buen estado (baños, piscina, area de juegos). Además el acceso más cercano a la playa es bastante oscuro e inseguro.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Once at our arrival, Jose greeted us with a broad smile. Very attentive and friendly. He took his time to explain every aspect of the hotel and was very helpful when we needed help for directions. If i ever go back to Santa Marta, i would stay in this hotel without hesitation. Highly recommend 5 star!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

elsa

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chayane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Yadilka

Travelled with family and small children
Needs improvement on American breakfast. American eats pancake, waffles and bacon. Only one flavor or juice was disguting
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Yadilka

Travelled with family
breakfast should improved american breakfast has bacon , waffles and pancakes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stacey, Richfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very pleased with the friendliness and helpfulness of the staff. The food in the restaurant was delicious! Our experience there was very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kely Tatiana

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

JOSE, King of Prussia

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip Adam Drozdiak

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ordonez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff very friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel. You learn about Colombian native culture. Very close to the beach Food and drinks are amazing. Definitely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luz Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yizzel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great hotel, good service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JEIDIS

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is really comfortable and the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Louis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Nulbia, portland

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
El hotel necesita mejoras, las toallas necesitan ser renovadas (deterioradas). Creo que este Hotel no deberia calificar como VIP tampoco ofrecen los beneficios correspondientes al estatus VIP de Expedia
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025