Studio Apartment
- 1 Double bed,1 King-size bed
- Sea view
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Aparthotel · Santa Marta (Magdalena) · Magdalena
Apartahotel Dorado Rodadero
A three-star aparthotel in Santa Marta with sea views, a short walk from Marine World Aquarium.
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Sea views from select apartments
- 24-hour reception and security
8.1
Great
62 reviews
Booking.com 8.1 · 62 reviews
About
Apartahotel Dorado Rodadero
Apartahotel Dorado Rodadero sits in Santa Marta (Magdalena), Colombia, within a five-minute walk of the Marine World Aquarium. The 26-room property offers a mix of studio apartments and double rooms, several with sea views. Guests have access to free in-room Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and a kitchenette with cookware and a dining table in the studios.
The hotel is set up for practical stays: a 24-hour reception, luggage storage, and a lift handle arrivals smoothly, while VIP check-in/out and laundry services add convenience. Pets are allowed, and cots are available for families. The property is strictly non-smoking indoors and has no on-site parking.
- No smoking on site
- No parking
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- 24-hour security
In brief
What works, what to weigh
+
Strengths
3 reasons to book- High staff ratings — Guests consistently rate the staff highly, with a score of 9.2 out of 10 in the rating categories.
- Good room quality — Rooms score 8.2, reflecting solid comfort and amenities for the class.
- Proximity to aquarium — Located within a five-minute walk of Marine World Aquarium, convenient for visitors.
–
Worth weighing
3 to weigh- No parking on site — The hotel does not offer parking, so guests arriving by car will need to find public options nearby.
- Narrow check-in window — Check-in is limited to 14:00–15:00, which may be tight for some travel schedules.
- Service and value rated lower — Service and value both score 7.8, slightly below the overall rating, indicating room for improvement.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Deluxe Double Room
- 1 King-size bed
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Fire extinguishers
- Key access
Room & Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Flat-screen TV
- Free toiletries
- Sea view (in select rooms)
Food & Kitchen
- Dining table
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Laundry
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Family & Pets
- Pets allowed
- Cots
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.1/10 from 62 reviews
Booking.com · 8.1 · 62 reviews
04 — Location
Getting around Santa Marta
The property sits in Santa Marta.
Calle 9 Carrera 2-67 Edificio El Dorado, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470002, Colombia
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 14:00-15:00
- Check-out
- By 12:00-13:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Allowed
- Property
- 26 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What time is check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 14:00 to 15:00, and check-out is from 12:00 to 13:00.
Is parking available at the hotel?
No, the property does not offer parking.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, pets are allowed at the hotel.
Is smoking allowed on site?
No, the hotel operates a no-smoking policy on site.
Does the hotel provide airport transfer?
There is no information provided about airport transfer services.
The bottom line
A practical, pet-friendly base near the aquarium with strong staff, though the short check-in window and lack of parking require planning.
8.1What we think
Ready to book Apartahotel Dorado Rodadero?
Tap through and we’ll open our booking partner’s site, with live prices and availability for your exact dates.
No payment on this site — you complete the booking on our partner’s site.