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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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Property highlights

Located in the best-rated area in Taganga, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.2


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
and
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.4
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.1
Value for money
7.9
Location
9.2
Free WiFi
6.4
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Billy
    United States of America United States of America
    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...
  • Rios
    United States of America United States of America
    Attentive, helpful, communicative and very nice staff. It's in the beach so close to the spot to grab some tours on the fly. Close to an ATM, taxis and pharmacy, all within a block away. Also it had reliable wifi.
  • Laura
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooms are old but they are very clean, there is an excellent view from in shared space upstairs that you can watch the sunset and has a nice breeze, the AC worked really well, the sheets and towels were super clean and the staff was very nice....

Hotel area info

Amenities of La Ballena Azul Hotel

Most popular amenities
  • Beachfront
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Beachfront
Kitchen
  • Cleaning products
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Beach
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Services
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Tour desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Tile/Marble floor
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
Languages Spoken
  • Spanish

Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

La Ballena Azul Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Extra bed upon request
COP 56,200 per child, per night
Crib upon request
COP 4,000 per child, per night
2 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
COP 56,200 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
COP 79,400 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Cash is not accepted La Ballena Azul Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

FAQs about La Ballena Azul Hotel

  • The nearest beach is 150 feet from La Ballena Azul Hotel. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • La Ballena Azul Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkeling
    • Beachfront
    • Beach

  • Yes, La Ballena Azul Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Room options at La Ballena Azul Hotel include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Triple
    • Quad
    • Twin

  • The prices at La Ballena Azul Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • La Ballena Azul Hotel is 1,150 feet from the center of Taganga. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at La Ballena Azul Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 1:00 PM.