Grand Marina Suites Santa Marta

Geraldine assisted us for check in and was very informative. She upgraded us from a one bedroom apartment to a 2 bedroom apartment for the same price. The view from the top 19th floor facing the bay was spectacular! We had a few breezy nights so there was no need for AC. The king size mattress felt perfect. Great Restaurants and Parque de Novios are all walking distance. (La Serena Tropical Bistro (on the Bay), Ouzo Mediterranean (Parque de los Novios), Olivia Panadería & Pastelería in a small shopping center between Carrera 3 and 4 and Calle 26th for breakfast, and Don Chucho (Rodadero) were our favs. We bought our drinking water from D Uno which is right up the street, it was 5x less than local pharmacy. We eat out everyday, so can't say much on the kitchen. Uber service Priority was about $1.25 USD ($20,000 COP instead of $15,000 COP) more than taxi and much more comfortable. Taganga and Rodadero in Gaira are both about 20 minutes away for about $18,000 COP. $40,000 COP to the airport. We choose to visit Playa Inca Inca which is a small beach next to Playa Blanca with less people. We didn't have lunch there. Lastly the Buena Vista Mall is worth a visit. We have great memories and felt safe everywhere.

Spotless and very spacious apartment with amazing views and sunset. Really comfortable bed - best I slept in the whole Trip! Felt safe and secure. Grateful that they provided coffee machine with coffee and filters too. Everywhere else we had to struggle to find filters! Staff at front desk were really friendly and always checking that we are ok.

This was a wonderful place to stay. It was clean and comfortable and located within walking distance of all the sites downtown. It was easy to book a snorkling tour with one of the many scuba shops close by. The only drawback in terms of location was on Saturday night, a music venue/club somewhere close by BLASTED music until 4:00am. It was so loud you could feel it in the rooms. No one could sleep. Other than that, it was really quiet and peaceful. Great views of the mountains and water.

Space is phenomenal. Staff were lovely and super friendly. Views were spectacular. We were given little plantain chips as a welcome gift- yummy. The place had washing machine AND dryer and they even left some detergent- which was amazing after several days in tayrona and travelling! Supermarket just down the street and it's very short walking distance to the marina, with several bars and restaurants around! After a few days in the incredible jungle, this place was a welcome return to absolute comfort.

The ap is beautiful, really well kept, clean and neat. The staff is friendly and always ready to help. The place has everything you need to stay for a few days and is nearby stores and restaurants although is not near a beach if you are looking for that. The pool is shared with the Marriott hotel with great views and restaurante service,