Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel provides a charming and tranquil retreat just outside the bustling center of Santa Marta. Guests appreciate its proximity to the old town, a mere 15-minute walk away and the convenience of nearby transportation options. The neighborhood is generally considered safe, although it may feel deserted at night to those unfamiliar with the area. The hostel offers ample parking space, making it ideal for travelers with cars.
Inside, the hostel's atmosphere is welcoming with friendly and respectful staff creating a family-like environment. The accommodations are well-maintained and beautifully furnished, featuring spacious rooms with comfortable beds and crucial amenities like air conditioning. Common areas are clean and inviting, though shared bathrooms sometimes miss the mark on cleanliness, requiring more attention, especially when the hostel is at full capacity.
The breakfast experience, while often described as delicious, faces criticism for its limited variety and small portion sizes. Some guests expected a broader menu or buffet-style breakfast and segments were occasionally unavailable. These issues suggest room for improvement in breakfast offerings and communication about what's included.
The hostel also boasts a well-received pool area situated in a beautifully designed courtyard. The pool is clean and refreshing, providing an inviting space to relax and socialize. Despite some guests finding the pool smaller than expected, it remains a highlight for its cleanliness and ambiance.
WiFi connectivity varies with some rooms experiencing poor or intermittent service, which may hinder those needing reliable internet access. However, common areas may provide better connectivity, indicating variability based on location within the hostel.
The beds earn high praise for comfort and privacy, featuring curtains and safe, well-maintained facilities. The inclusion of air conditioning at night enhances the overall sleeping experience. Despite a few mentions of softness issues with mattresses or discomfort with bed sheets, the majority of guests find the sleeping arrangements quite satisfactory.
Overall, Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel offers a blend of comfort, convenience and tranquility, making it a suitable choice for those looking to explore Santa Marta without staying in the heart of the action. The staff's exceptional service, combined with the hostel's atmospheric charm, solidifies its reputation as a delightful accommodation option.
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Located in Santa Marta, this boutique hostel provides a cozy and intimate setting. Its design and personalized service create a pleasant and memorable stay for guests seeking a smaller, more personal lodging experience.
Pool
Outdoor Pool
Sustainability Journey
Parking
Yoga
3 Star
Outdoor Pool
Room Types
Double or Twin RoomThis air-conditioned twin/double room includes a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a private bathroom as well as outdoor furniture.
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory RoomThis bed in dormitory has air conditioning.
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory RoomThis bed in dormitory has air conditioning and patio.
Classic Quadruple RoomOffering free toiletries, this quadruple room includes a private bathroom with a shower. This quadruple room offers air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 3 beds.
Bed in 4-Bed Female Dormitory RoomThis bed in dormitory features a balcony, air conditioning and pool view.
Superior Room with ViewThis suite comprises 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Featuring a terrace with pool views, this suite also provides air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. The unit offers 2 beds.
Triple RoomThe triple room features air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Comfort Triple RoomThe triple room features air conditioning and a minibar, as well as a private bathroom boasting a shower. Featuring outdoor furniture, this triple room also offers a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.
About Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel
Registry or License or Notification Number: 64417
Guest Reviews
8.9
Excellent
Review Summaries
Location
Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel enjoys a strategically balanced location just outside the bustling center of Santa Marta. While the hostel is not in the very heart of the city, guests appreciate its proximity to the old town, a 15-minute walk away. Despite being a bit far from the tourist-heavy areas, it offers peace and quiet within a well-maintained neighborhood.
Transportation is highly convenient with buses stopping right outside, making it easy to reach popular destinations like Palomino or Tayrona. The neighborhood, although perceived as safe by some guests, can feel uneasy and deserted at night for those unfamiliar with Colombia.
The area provides ample parking space, adding to the hassle-free experience for those traveling by car. Guests found the location serene yet functional, close enough for quick taxi rides to the center while being away from the crowd.
Inside Casa Avelina, the atmosphere is welcoming and cozy. The friendly and respectful staff, combined with clean and uniquely designed common areas, contribute to a family-like environment that enhances the overall stay. Guest reviews also highlight the hostel's good facilities and comfortable sleeping arrangements, ensuring a comfortable retreat from the day's activities.
In summary, Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel offers a blend of convenience, comfort and tranquility, making it a suitable choice for travelers looking to explore Santa Marta without staying in the center of all the action.
Breakfast
Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel offers a breakfast experience that has garnered mixed feedback from its guests. The highlights frequently mentioned include the fact that breakfast is often described as delicious and quite good when included in the stay. Guests have appreciated the quality of the food; however, a recurrent theme has been the lack of variety and the small portion sizes, which many felt were insufficient.
Several guests pointed out that the breakfast options are limited with a focus primarily on eggs, bread and coffee and have expressed a desire for a broader menu to cater to diverse tastes. The expectation for a more extensive breakfast offering, possibly a buffet as some online photos suggested, was not met according to some reviews. Additionally, guests noted that breakfast segments were sometimes unavailable, leading them to seek options outside the hostel, which was not always convenient.
There were also comments on the repetitive nature of the breakfast, which some found monotonous and the occasional necessity to purchase breakfast despite expecting it to be included. Improving the variety and quantity of the breakfast offered could significantly enhance guest satisfaction. Lastly, an interesting note from a review mentioned that breakfast service could be improved if it included ancillary items like towels and soap.
Overall, while the breakfast at Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel has its merits in terms of taste and basic provision, there is room for improvement in variety, portion size and communication about breakfast availability.
Rooms
Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel impresses with its well-maintained, beautifully furnished rooms that exude comfort and space. Guests frequently praise the spaciousness of the rooms, great decor and the clean, comfortable beds. The air conditioning feature is highlighted as a key amenity, ensuring a pleasant stay. Despite a few comments about certain areas being less clean or issues with room temperatures, the majority of reviews underscore the cleanliness and comfort of the accommodations. The hostel also boasts playful and attentive service in its common areas, including a notable restaurant staff. Overall, Casa Avelina offers a delightful experience, particularly for those seeking spacious and well-ventilated rooms in a stylish setting.
Beds
Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel has garnered positive feedback for its cozy beds with guests frequently highlighting the comfort they provide. The beds come with curtains that enhance privacy, a feature that travelers appreciate. The facilities are noted as being safe and well-maintained. The air conditioning at night adds to the overall comfort, ensuring a good night's sleep. While a few reviews mention the softness of the mattresses or the discomfort of bed sheets, the majority of guests find the mattresses to be quite comfortable. Cleanliness standards are also praised, contributing to an overall pleasant stay.
Cleanliness
Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel boasts very nice and comfortable facilities with many guests praising the cleanliness and coziness of the accommodations and rooms. The common areas are also well-maintained and offer a pleasant atmosphere. The hostel's welcoming ambiance is heightened by the beautiful and affordable setting.
However, there are consistent concerns regarding the cleanliness of the shared bathrooms. Many guests found the maintenance of the bathrooms to be lacking, citing issues such as dirty showers and neglected shower areas. At times, bathrooms were a breeding ground for mosquitoes and the floors often flooded. Despite the overall cleanliness of the rooms and common areas, the bathrooms did not meet the same standards, requiring more frequent and deeper cleaning, especially when the hostel is at full capacity.
Staff
Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel is widely praised for its exceptional staff, who are frequently described as friendly, attentive and willing to help. Guests particularly commend the reception staff for their kindness and excellent communication. Employees are consistently noted for their warm and welcoming demeanor, often smiling and striving to provide the best possible service. Specific staff members, such as Nicolás at reception and the chef Victor, receive special mentions for their exceptional attention to guests.
Overall, the staff's service quality stands out as a significant highlight of the hostel experience. While the majority of interactions with staff are positive, there are minor mentions of some employees lacking in customer service skills. Despite this, the general consensus remains overwhelmingly favorable. Additionally, it is noted that while the service is high-quality, there could be improvements in the variety of food options, particularly for dinner.
Wi-Fi
Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel offers a mix of experiences when it comes to WiFi connectivity. The internet service in the rooms is generally seen as poor with several guests mentioning that they faced mediocre or intermittent connections that made it challenging to work or relax online. The WiFi doesn't seem to effectively reach the upper rooms and there have been specific instances where the internet was down for an extended period, such as from one evening until the next morning. On a more positive note, some guests have found the WiFi to be great, indicating that there might be variability in the quality based on location within the hostel. However, for travelers who prioritize reliable WiFi, especially those needing it for work, it might be worth considering these points before booking.
Pool
Nestled within the charming accommodations of Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel is a pool that has garnered a warm reception from its guests. The pool stands out for being clean and wonderfully refreshing, providing a great way to cool off. Situated in a beautifully designed courtyard, its colorful appearance adds a vibrant touch to the entire ambiance, making it a lovely spot for relaxation.
The pool area is very pleasant, equipped with hammocks and sofas that create multiple spots for lounging and socializing with fellow travelers. Guests appreciate the combination of a nice pool and comfortable beds, highlighting the overall comfort of their stay.
Despite some notes that the pool looked larger in photos and was smaller than anticipated, the positive remarks about its cleanliness and the relaxing environment often overshadow these concerns. Guests also speak highly of the hostels' friendly and attentive staff, contributing to a safe and pleasant experience overall, even if the pool is sometimes unavailable due to celebrations.
Overall, the pool area at Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel provides a refreshing and aesthetically pleasing escape with an ambience that encourages relaxation and social interactions among guests.
FAQ
Yes, Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Outdoor Pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel.
No, Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel.
No, Casa Avelina Boutique Hostel doesn't have a gym.
