Name: Estelar Santamar
Address: Santa Marta, CO

Estelar Santamar, Santa MartaEstelar Santamar in Santa Marta, Colombia has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 8 of 14 hotels we score in Santa Marta. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 3.9, Agoda 3.3.Estelar Santamar is a four-star beachfront hotel located in the Pozos Colorados area of Santa Marta. It sits near Simón Bolívar Airport and serves travellers looking for seaside access and business facilities. The property features 98 rooms, an outdoor swimming pool, and a large convention centre with 15 salons. Guests can use the Turkish steam bath, hot tub, or beauty salon. On-site dining includes a restaurant and bars serving snacks and cocktails directly on the beach. The hotel allows pets and provides free Wi-Fi. While the facilities are extensive, guests may experience aircraft noise due to the proximity to the local airport.What stands out

Direct access to white sand beach

Extensive convention and business facilities

On-site pool and spa services

Pet friendly accommodation

Watch out for

Occasional aircraft noise

Slow service in dining areas

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