The staff were incredible, they made our visit exceptional. Super friendly and accommodating, delivering food directly to the pool and making adjustments to our cocktails on requests.

Breakfast was ok, all the options were very similar and there could have been more variance, especially for vegetarians. Also, they kept oversalting the food. The second breakfast I asked for only a little salt and it was still too much. The one after that I asked for no salt at all, and it was still too salty. It's quite difficult to remove salt from a dish once it's in and it did ruin the meal unfortunately. Also, the pillows in the room were very uncomfotable, they were filled with too much air and the quality of the fabric was poor.

The hotel is situated in a very quiet area about 20 mins by taxi out of Santa Marta. It is set well back from a road with no through traffic. The hotel has only about 11 rooms. Although it has high rise condominiums to one side and direct access to the beach through a private gate it remains mostly quiet. The hotel is in a small garden with a small pool and a few loungers. It also has outside tables and chairs where you can take breakfast The room was reasonably spacious, comfortable and had a sea facing balcony. There was a safe and plenty of space for belongings. It was very clean and comfortable. The air conditioning worked very well. The staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was cooked to order and was very good.

This was the only hotel in Colombia where we were not offered a welcome drink. We were however given a list of rules of dos and don'ts with associated penalties which we were required to sign before we could check in. Not the best welcome to the hotel! The shower in the room was particularly useless. It changed temperature during the shower from extremely hot to very cold without touching the controls.

We booked last minute and we got one of the smaller rooms but that was ok. We were out exploring most of the time anyways. The cafe they have was 10/10. Being able to walk out back and have a good meal was one of my favorite things here. The beautiful women that cooked our food was top tier and some of the best meals I’ve had in a very long time. The staff was amazing! Always had an answer for every question I asked. The location was beautiful and quiet. Was so nice to come back from the beach, shower outside and lay by the pool with my girl till sunset. I would most definitely stay here again.

The food portions were kinda small for me but i wouldn’t knock off stars for that. I’m just a bigger guy who can eat haha

Everything was wonderful during our stay. From the early morning airport transfer which was pre-organised and straightforward, they had then prepared our room so we were able to check in early and get settled. Our room was clean, comfortable and with incredible views over the garden and sea. The staff were friendly and helpful, any issue or question we had they immediately resolved. One morning we spontaneously decided to do a day trip and they organised it all for us with very little notice. The breakfasts were delicious and served out in their beautiful garden which was a fabulous start to the day. The hotel itself and the grounds are so beautiful and so well kept, it felt like a slice of paradise. Sitting by the pool or in a cabana on the beach at the end of the garden, with bar service throughout the day, was truly a luxury. The sea is mere steps from the back door of the hotel too. In between big condos and hotel buildings, it was a tiny house-like building which made us feel totally at home. It was also absolutely quiet, we slept so peacefully every night. Easy to get a taxi to town for bars and restaurants, but we loved being secluded and far away from the noise. Wonderful stay, highly recommend coming here!!

Honestly difficult to find even a single thing to criticise, it was beyond our expectations. I found the mattress a little firm, but that is just my preference. There is nothing else I can think of at all!

The Hotel felt very exclusive, right on the beach, and staff were absolutely brilliant. Everyone was friendly, helpful and always smiling. I spoke to a few and they said they like working there. I also met the owner - I didnt know he was the owner until later - and he was lovely, interested in knowing a bit about us and what we think of Colombia. Later we spoke to staff and they all said they like the oweners and they really care about the place and treat everyone well. The room was also super clean and confortable. Facilities were lovelly with tables for dinning near the pool, also louging chairs and hammocks around the garden. Great place to chill, read a book, have a drinks by the pool or the beach. It's very quiet overall - which you will apreciate as there is music and party in everywhere in this part of Colombia. It's peaceful and loads of nature around. Breakfast was lovely, fulfilling and we spotted so many different kind of birds near us every day while having breakfast by the pool. Also felt very safe inside, completely safe. Outside during the day as well (just dont leave stuff on the beach unatended), only at night that is not recommended to walk around. Overall we felt saver than Cartagena. The area was okay, but it's a bit far from Santa Marta (mainly because of traffic), in a neighbourhood with mainly condominiums and partment buildings. Cabs are cheap and Casa Verano can call one for you in minutes. Very convinient. The house itself, although it surrunded by building has a lovely garden full o plants and trees, also a large green area next door with lots of trees and birds, which give the impression is near nature, and the beach in front of the property. It's a great place to chill, go to the beach, do a tour here and there and spend time on the pool and the jacuzi. Excellent place, highly recommend. We loved it and really enjoed our time here. Thanks to everyone from Casa Verano.

Not a negative, just to consider depending on your plans. If you want to party this It's a bit far from Santa Marta but mainly because of traffic. By car it can take 20 min without traffic, to an hour around rush hour. But this is not a problem as Santa Marta is lively and we really apreciated the peace and quiet when we came back to the hotel, every time :-)

Beach front

The obnoxious owner

A small boutique hotel which guarantees an exceptional level of service and offers the opportunity to relax and enjoy the hotel and its grounds. The hotel is situated on the beach and offers lovely gardens and a pool and jacuzzi. The staff are exceptionally friendly and attentive. The menu, although small, offers great local dishes, which we found to be delicious- the ceviche was fantastic. The WiFi was also very good, which was important as we needed to do some work on a couple of days.

I honestly can’t think of a single thing that we did not like.

What a beautiful little hidden gem. If peace and quiet with rest and relaxation at an extremely reasonable cost is what you are looking for, this is your spot. The attention we received from the staff, Luis, Hector and Jesus was above and beyond. Yerson at the front desk is really pleasant. My room was super clean. The beds very clean and comfortable. They have a seating area with a fantastic view of the grounds. They offer a delicious complimentary breakfast. The decorum of the entire place is like having a home away from home. Being around the pool is like surrounding yourself in total paradise with their beautiful gardens, sounds of the ocean waves and the feel of the breeze. The beach access is steps from the pool. The climate is very hot but you can cool yourself off either at the pool or the ocean. I strongly recommend getting a massage from Daniela. She's great and you get a massage while listening to the ocean waves.

The boutique hotel was located directly on the beach between the airport and Santa Marta town. it was cute as a button with secluded area of swimming pool, jacuzzi and outdoor massages. All the staff were friendly and attentive.

The room was really small.

Absolutely sublime experience. Check in was smooth, we were greeted with pure professionalism and accommodation. The hotel foyer itself is beautifully aesthetic, with dark wood decor. Breakfast was freshly cooked to order every morning and very tasty, fresh juice and coffee/tea/hot chocolate. The staff were friendly, courteous, professional and kind, nothing was ever too much of an ask. The pool and jacuzzi were warm and beautifully lit up at night. The beach was literally outside the back gate and you could hear the waves washing against the shore whilst in the garden. Food and drinks were reasonable and good selection. I had the ceviche and fish and my partner had vegetarian food which was also available. Despite the kitchen closing at 7pm, there was always the availability to order food and drinks for delivery from a menu which the receptionist can provide upon request. Overall, a luxurious couple of days that couldn't have been better. Oh, and to top it all off, when we were leaving for the airport at 0400 for a very early flight, the receptionist had already organised a packed lunch for us free of charge as an "early breakfast"! We had the most wonderful time and will absolutely be back again. We couldn't recommend it more! Please keep up the excellent, bespoke service - it goes such a long way!

I wish we could have stayed for longer.