Santa Marta's boutique hotel scene pairs colonial architecture with modern design. Casa De Isabella, A Kali Hotel sits half a block from the Marina in the historic center, with mosaic tile floors, a rooftop pool, and a spa. Rooms feature iPod docks, exposed brick walls, and canopy beds. Breakfast includes tropical fruits and Colombian coffee. Guests can walk to Los Novios Park and the cathedral. Rates at this Superb-rated property typically range from $80 to $150 per night.
Hotel Boutique Don Pepe, a Fabulous-rated option, lies 200 meters from the commercial center and 150 meters from the beach. It offers a restaurant, outdoor pool, spa, and rooms with minibars and iPod docks. Casa Verde Boutique Hotel, set in a 1920s building, provides a courtyard pool, full breakfast, and easy access to Bolivar Square. For a roof terrace with hot tubs and a bar, try Casa de Leda Hotel & Spa, which also offers spa treatments and free Wi-Fi. Budget around $70-$160 per night for these boutique stays; book early for the best rates.