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Reviews of Alko Hotel Cotona 4 stars

Carrera 2 No 20 - 63 Santa Marta Centro Historico Bahia, 631020 Santa Marta, Colombia

#30 of 215 hotels in Santa Marta

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Review score

Based on 295 hotel reviews

8.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.3

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free WiFi

    8.9

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  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were in the room on the ground floor, tiny bit of noise coming from the reception when greeting the customers - not much can be done for it.

    Great and big room, fantastic bed. Terrace is beautiful. Great staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 April 2024

    9.0
    Comfortable and centrally located
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The bathroom was clean and modern, but the water pressure was variable and there wasnt really hot water (only cold-luke warm) - that was ok since it was so hot out most days. Otherwise, it was great!

    Excellent location only a short walk to the lively Parque de Novios or the beach. Comfortable and spacious rooms with strong A/C. We also enjoyed the roof top pool and breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    We absolutely loved our stay at this hotel.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our room was big, comfortable beds, great A/C, the hotel in general was very clean. Great security. There was always someone at the front desk, as the door was always locked. They also have an elevator which always helps. The root top pool was small but perfect. We enjoyed many margaritas at the bar in the shade. Thank you Carolina! The hotel is in a perfect location. Close to the Marina, shops, restaurants and bars. We will definitely be back! Thank you so much for all of your help Eddie, and all the wonderful friendly staff!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold water in bathroom Any netflix

    Very nice staff , lokality , nice jacuzzi on roof and restaurant , we were there about 3 earlier than check in and got room immediately

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2024

    9.0
    Fantastic place
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great service from reception staff ! Fantastic room upgrade :)

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 March 2024

    10
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location, lovely staff, fab top floor pool and restaurant. Perfecto.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    8.0
    Super small hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast choices are rather limited but fresh and cooked to order

    Great location and helpful staff.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    9.0
    Nice clean hotel and good value for money will definitely stay here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Maybe the pool was a little small but overall happy with everything

    Nice relaxed feeling the staff were very helpful and I enjoyed my stay here

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    9.0
    Absolutely recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We stay here (and some other hotels in the city) with some frequency as we live in the area. The breakfast is pretty mediocre and the coffee-well let’s just say I bring my own now. Plus, no conditioner in the shower? Women/long hairs know this is a necessity, not a luxury.

    Love the front desk staff. They are always extraordinary! The location and how super spacious the rooms are is fantastic! Dinner restaurant, while not a busy place had delicious options and we were all happy to eat there a couple of times.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The bed was great and rooms were nice and luxurious.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 February 2024

    9.0
    Excellent hotel for the price with excellent location in Santa Marta
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 8 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I had hoped for balcony with garden view, but instead my view was rooftops of neighboring buildings. Not a big deal I understand because of the location.

    The room and bathroom was very nice, spacious, bright, and clean. The breakfast each morning was excellent. The location was perfect.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 February 2024

    8.0
    Great value and location for modern hotel right by the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Pool not so big

    Perfect sizes rooms with nice bathroom. King bed and modern. Close to the beach and marina with the main restaurants within walking distance. Friendly staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 February 2024

    10
    We were very happy with our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Alko hotel was in a good location 2 min from the beach and all the restaurant for the dinner. There is a safe for ur valuables. The breakfast is simple but very tasty fresh juice amd fruits. Pool is tiny on the roof but had a nice vibe. Staff is very friendly and helpful is you need to navigate around thw city or organizing tours. They give you towels if you go to the pool beach or trip as well.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 February 2024

    10
    Perfect place in Santa Marta
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Perfect location in the old centre of the city. Nice staff (special thanks to Eric), fantastic and big bed, nice pool

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast options a little limited

    Great location and really helpful reception staff

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 February 2024

    8.0
    We enjoyed our stay in this centrally located hotel with pleasant staff, though some aspects could be improved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were given a somewhat dark room on the first floor with no option to move to a higher floor - the way the building is designed there was not much natural light coming in. Also, this was an accessible room, so there was no glass wall for the shower, so the water got all over the floor. Finally, there was a stain on the duvet (inside the cover) from a prior guest - I did not notice this until the last night of our stay.

    This is a modern little hotel right in the historic center of Santa Marta. The staff were all very friendly, from the front desk attendants to the housekeeper to the restaurant waitress upstairs. The bed was very comfortable too. The bathroom was enormous.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 January 2024

    10
    Amazing
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing service they are always there to help and make your stay wonderful. The place is clean and has a great location with some of the best restaurants in town no more than a five minute walk away. We will sure come back if we are ever in SM again.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 January 2024

    10
    Charming Boutique Hotel in the heart of the Historical District
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The hotel is about 2 blocks from the Parque de los Novios, hence all the restaurants and shops are within a short walk. The rooms are large with black out shades. The shower in the bathroom is amazing. The rooftop pool is a good size for the boutique hotel. The breakfast has five options to choose from and they are a good serving size. (Really liked the Cayeye) Overall, very nice boutique hotel!

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 8 nights

    More reliable hot water.

    great breakfast roof top and pool side

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Decent, but nothing to write home about
    • Family with young children
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bad communication before my arrival (no response). No hot water in the shower. The cleaning of the room was done promptly but not the best job of changing linens and towels. Overpriced in my opinion compared to other properties in the area.

    Good location. My room was very quiet. AC in the lobby and hallways. Friendly staff

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 December 2023

    9.0
    Our go to hotel in Santa Marta
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything great except that we were tomd that we had to lay for a second cup of coffee at breakfast that was included in the price. Fussy and disappointing but that is our only complaint for an otherwise excellent stay.

    Very comfortable and centrally lovated with pleasant roof top terrace and pool

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 December 2023

    8.0
    Calm tranquil oasis in hubbub of Santa Marta
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No hangers in wardrobe ???!! Had to request some and it seemed an unusual request. Maybe no one stays for more than a couple of nights ?

    Location is perfect. Rooftop pool a godsend after a hot day out !

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 7 nights

    Better cocktail service at the pool

    THe breakfast was great, and the rooftop view was excellent.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only issue was the noise from the load music a few streets over. Not the hotels fault though! Fabulous stay otherwise.

    Stayed in December 2023

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