New Opening: Hilton Santa Marta in Colombia’s Oldest Hispanic City

Hilton last week opened its newest property, the Hilton Santa Marta, a 261-room hotel overlooking the Caribbean Sea in Colombia’s oldest Hispanic city.

The hotel adds 261 rooms to Hilton’s portfolio within walking distance from the beach and not too far from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Tayrona National Natural Park. The hotel is also just eight miles from the city’s downtown and four miles from Simon Bolivar International Airport.

Guest rooms include balconies with ocean or mountain views and décor built by local artisans and woodworkers that showcase the local marine wildlife, including manta rays, lionfish, and turtles. The hotel also offers a series of suites with a separate living area with a sofa bed, including an Ocean Front Suite Terrace that includes a furnished balcony with a hot tub.

The hotel also features five different culinary concepts—Nuggu, which serves Latin soul food and Caribbean Creole dishes; Waku, a seafood restaurant; Uzu, a casual pool bar; Sikunu, the highest rooftop lounge and bar in the city; and a beach club that serves snacks and cocktails.

The hotel also offers more than 11,000 square feet of flexible event space, including eight meeting rooms and a ballroom that can hold up to 450 guests.

“We are delighted to expand the footprint of Hilton’s flagship brand in this spectacular destination with the debut of Hilton Santa Maria,” said Leonard Gooz, global brand head of Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

“Hilton Hotels & Resorts will continue to set the benchmark for hospitality at this new property with intuitive service and world-class amenities, including an array of dining options, contemporary design with local influences, and exceptional event experiences.”