Tia Chela hostel

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Scored 8.3
Rated very good

Free WiFi

9.4

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Tia Chela hostel in Santa Marta offers family rooms with private bathrooms. Each room includes air-conditioning, a kitchenette, and a work desk. Free WiFi is available throughout the property. Outdoor Spaces: Guests can relax in the garden or on the terrace. The property features a dining area with a table and a patio for outdoor dining. Convenient Facilities: The hostel provides free on-site private parking, bicycle parking, and bike hire. Additional amenities include a refrigerator, shower, and wardrobe. Local Attractions: Located 17 km from Simón Bolívar International Airport, the hostel is near Playaca Beach (2.6 km), Santa Marta Gold Museum (2.4 km), and Santa Marta Cathedral (2.5 km). Scuba diving is available in the surrounding area.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.1 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning

Property highlights

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
1 bunk bed
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1 futon bed
1 bunk bed
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1 futon bed
1 double bed
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2 bunk beds
1 double bed
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1 bunk bed
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1 futon bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Kirsty
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Friendly family atmosphere with shared spaces and kitchen in a quiet part of town. Very helpful hosts helped arrange activities, taxis etc. Supermarket & bus-stop very convenient. Spanish and English spoken.”
Michal
Poland Poland
“Nice people, good AC, good wifi, comfortable bed, washing machine, everything okay”
Chen
Colombia Colombia
“Good vibes in this place. Staffs are helpful and sincere.”
Chloe
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staying here was such welcome respite from the chaos of Santa Marta! It's a clean, well kept family home where I instantly felt comfortable. I did some work whilst here as it is quiet and the WiFi is good. It's not walking distance to much but...”
Milkadela
Colombia Colombia
“Excelente atención desde el ingreso hasta la salida, buen servicio y aseo, desayunos deliciosos y muy puntuales a la hora de desayunar, recomiendan lugares para visitar y te ayudan pidiendo el transporte para donde quieras ir. Volvería sin dudar.”
José
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
“La habitación cómoda, limpia, la verdad muy acogedora. El trato de Maria y Ana, excelente, muy buenas personas, hospitalarias y muy respetuosas, siempre dis puestas a servir, café 24/7 como me gusta, en la cocina no faltó nada, todo siempre...”
Alexander
Colombia Colombia
“Es un lugar realmente acogedor que te ofrece absolutamente todo lo necesario (cocina, lavandería, sector con transporte, espacios amplios, muy limpio) no tuvimos problemas de ningún tipo durante nuestros 6 dias de estadía”
Alejandra
Colombia Colombia
“Muy limpio y agradable, a media hora de lo comercial”
Juan
Colombia Colombia
“La estancia fue maravillosa, se siente un ambiente hogareño, la anfitriona es muy amable y siempre está atenta a cualquier cosa, la casa es muy bonita, y las habitaciones muy cómodas.”
Jhon
Colombia Colombia
“Uno de los mejores alojamientos calidad-precio que hay en Santa Marta. El sitio es muy agradable, desde la recepción hasta el fondo del patio, pasando incluso por las habitaciones (tiene todo lo necesario para pasar una estadía cómoda). El sector...”

Managed by Tia Chela Hostel

Company review score: 8.8Based on 125 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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Property information

Welcome to Tía Chela Hostel in Santa Marta, Colombia! Our charming hostel is located in a traditional and quiet neighborhood of Santa Marta, which guarantees a relaxing stay away from the hustle and bustle of the center, we have pharmacies, supermarkets and ATMs very close by. Nearby public transportation takes you anywhere in the city, plus we are just 5 minutes by bus or 20 minutes walk from the Mercado which is the starting point for trips to popular destinations such as Parque Tayrona, Minca, Taganga, Palomino and further. If you are a traveler looking to relax after a day full of adventures, Tía Chela Hostel is for you, our rooms have air conditioning and comfortable beds for a restful rest. We offer a fully equipped kitchen for guests, free coffee, laundry service, bikes to explore, and luggage storage for days, so our guests can explore without worry, and for those who want to stay active during their stay. With an excellent internet connection and the best local recommendations (places, prices, travel times), we guarantee you an incredible stay in our cozy hostel! We hope to see you soon!

Neighbourhood information

Traditional neighbourhood in Santa Marta where you can live the real caribbean culture, with shops, restaurants and a supermarket nearby, a 24 hour store 3 block away, the bay is 5 to 10 minutes by bus and taganga beach is 10 minutes by bus, buses pass around the corner. A big house ideal to sit and hang out.

Languages spoken

English,Spanish

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
From 10:30 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cash only
This property only accepts cash payments.
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 07:00.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 11:00:00 and 07:00:00.

License number: 82351