Baboon Hostel

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Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Baboon Hostel in Santa Marta offers adults-only accommodations with air-conditioning, ground-floor units, and shared bathrooms. Each room includes a shower, ensuring a pleasant stay. Exceptional Facilities: Guests can enjoy a terrace, bar, and a year-round outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, enhancing connectivity. Dining Experience: A buffet breakfast with fruits is served daily. The on-site bar provides a relaxing atmosphere for evening entertainment. Prime Location: Located 17 km from Simón Bolívar International Airport, the hostel is a short walk from Bahía de Santa Marta Beach and Santa Marta Cathedral. Nearby attractions include Santa Marta Gold Museum and Simon Bolivar Park. Guest Services: The property offers a lounge, shared kitchen, tour desk, and barbecue facilities. Housekeeping service and full-day security ensure a comfortable stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Santa Marta, this property has an excellent location score of 9.7

Breakfast info

American, Buffet

Availability

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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 single bed
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1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
1 bunk bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Pamela
Switzerland Switzerland
“Staff was very nice and helpful - loved how attentive they were! Also as it‘s a smaller hostel it‘s very easy to get to know people and it‘s very social if you‘re travelling by yourself. Rooms were very nice and comfy, toilets very clean and nice...”
Jonah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location, really nice hostel. Dorms are big and nice and cool, beds are massive and comfy. Vibe is very good and lots of congregation to be found.”
Civla
Serbia Serbia
“Location perfect close to everything... Good breakfast for start day... Room clean, air condition work all time, big beds, you have light and charger in every bed... Toilets and shower are clean... People who work on reception are always kind and...”
Orianne
France France
“I liked the decoration, the pool, and the women at the reception. The breakfast was the best I had in 2 months of travelling colombia, super good and big. The beds are super comfortable. The salsa class every night is also super nice to meet people.”
Son
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved everything. Clean, good aircon, nice pool, great breakfast, staff very kind and helpful. And the cat Archibald is an angel.”
Stefan
Germany Germany
“I had a wonderful stay at baboon hostel. It was wonderfully quiet, nowhere else could I sleep so long because I wasn't woken up by barking dogs, crowing roosters or loud traffic. And Yessica at reception is super friendly and always has a smile on...”
Brian
Canada Canada
“The location, internet and bed were great. Close to he beach, grocery store, restaurants, and bank. Very helpful friendly staff working the front desk. Kitchen and swimming pool present for those wanting to use them, Thankfully it was quiet the...”
Youssef
Spain Spain
“Very simple rooms but good overall. Staff was very friendly and helpful”
Aleksandra
Poland Poland
“Sooo lovely, pretty and clean! Warm welcoming, great staff, comfortable beds and delicious breakfast.”
Aleksandra
Poland Poland
“I have stayed in two other hostels in Santa Marta and this one was definietly The best. The staff is really friendly, it is really clean and The beds are perfectly designed for travellers needs - it has lamps, curtains & plugs. It is like having...”

Property surroundings

Facilities of Baboon Hostel

Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

Baboon Hostel takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 23:00
Check-out
From 04:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

License number: 57396