Located in Santa Marta, Masaya Casas Viejas is in the mountains, within a 15-minute drive of Oído del Mundo Waterfall and Blue Well. .This guesthouse is 14.3 mi (23 km) from Tayrona National Natural Park and 15.9 mi (25.5 km) from Rodadero Beach.
Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum - 30 min drive - 25.4 km
Rodadero Beach - 54 min drive - 25.6 km
Getting around
Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Minca - 2 min walk
La Miga Panadería - 2 min walk
Amora Cocina Saludable - 1 min walk
Lazy cat - 1 min walk
Restaurante Santa Isabella - 4 min walk
About this property
Masaya Casas Viejas
Guesthouse in Santa Marta with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Masaya Casas Viejas offers 14 accommodations. This Santa Marta guesthouse provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Recreational amenities at the guesthouse include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this guesthouse include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a communal living room.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Casas Viejas serving guests of Masaya Casas Viejas. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and coffee/tea in a common area. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Casas Viejas - Onsite restaurant. Happy hour is offered.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 50+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free uncovered self-parking on site
Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
Food and drink
Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM–10:30 AM
1 restaurant
1 bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Restaurants on site
Casas Viejas
Things to do
Ecotours
Outdoor pool
Yoga classes
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Front desk (limited hours)
Housekeeping (on request)
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Coworking spaces
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Vegetable garden
Accessibility
This property does not have any lifts
More
At least 80% of food locally sourced
Biodegradable coffee stirrers
Biodegradable drinking straws
Books
Communal living room
Comprehensive recycling policy
Designated smoking areas
Humane treatment of captive wild animals
Local culture and ecosystem education
Locally owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
Reusable cups only
Vegetarian dining options
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bed sheets
Bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels
More
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Water-efficient toilets only
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Guests must transfer via Shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 24 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests will receive an email 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
Guests are required to contact this property prior to arrival to arrange check-in
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of COP 60000 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle fee: COP 150000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4)
Airport shuttle fee per child: COP 100000
Pet fee: COP 60000 per pet (varies based on length of stay)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
Casas Viejas by Masaya
Masaya Casas Viejas Guesthouse
Masaya Casas Viejas Santa Marta
Masaya Casas Viejas Guesthouse Santa Marta
Masaya Casas Viejas Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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This is a beautiful hostel, i thought it was a hotel. I wasn't aware that you had to drive on a rough road up the mountain, i found out 2hrs before we got our car rental. They do provide transportation but we found out last minute. The food at restaurant was really good and the service is great. The beds are hard but not an issue for me.
This property is unique in regards to its situation and it has a great setting; position of rooms, pool, dining area, ... . But it is very difficult to access and you would be limited to food, drink, and tours offered by the property.
Kawa is an incredible place to stay. The views are breathtaking, the hot tub is a great addition. The food is very good and you can tell the staff really care - everyone we encountered wanted everything to be just right.
We enjoyed the stay and beautiful surroundings and will likely return in the future. As a hostel, amenities and room service in the private rooms are not to be expected.
The staff was terrific and very friendly.
Two improvements would significantly improve the customer experience, especially when the hostel is operating at full capacity (which was the case during our multiple day visit):
1) There was little adherence to posted rules.
Smoking in the eating area and other posted areas was common throughout our visit. The staff had not been properly trained to correct the situation.
Asking to shower before entering the pool was ignored (although we did see two people shower beforehand). Correcting these well posted rules and a couple of other minor infractions are very easily corrected will improve the customer experience for everyone.
2) I find that the practice of inviting a fairly large group of "day-use" students to be a bit off putting. The hostel was at full capacity and didn't need more high energy people pretty much taking over the pool and food service.
Certainly, the staff, facilities, and location makes up for a some of these deficiencies.
A really peaceful place to stay with lovely staff, delicious food, stunning views, and a great place to make friends. Definitely a place I would consider going back to. This is the place to go if you wanna get away from it all.
Unfortunately I booked only one night.
This place is paradise and there is a lot of activities to do in the area. (Bird watching, traditional massage, coffee tour, hiking to waterfalls, renting motocross and of course relaxing at the pool).
This hotel is located in the middle of a very nice coffee farm. The best way to get there is buy contacting one of their drivers because you need a 4X4 truck since its 20 min offroad.
If you are planning to go after 5pm, the only way to get there is by contacting their private driver since no one can enter the coffee farm aftee 5pm (there is a private door 10min before the hostel).
I booked a private room so it felt like a 4 stars hotel while enjoying the advantages of a hostel.
In one day we met so many foreigners and locals.
Food was very good, staff were happy and alegre like true colombians.
Totally recommend it - try more at least 2 nights.
Had young energy yet vibe was totally chill. Getting to and from minca is no small task so be prepared to stay at the casa which is fine because they have everything one would need.