What's El Rodadero Like?

In El Rodadero, you can easily get to the beach. Beachcombers can spend the day at Rodadero Beach when the weather is nice. There's plenty more to see, including Mundo Marino Aquarium and Magdalena River.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in El Rodadero?

We have 280 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are some of our travelers' top lodging choices in El Rodadero:

Del Mar Hotel

3-star hotel with outdoor pool

• • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location

Hotel Tamacá Beach Resort

3.5-star beachfront hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Terrace • Central location

Apartahotel Tukasa Rodadero

City-center hotel

• • Free WiFi • Central location

Hotel La Riviera

3-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free WiFi • Bar • Terrace • Garden

Hotel Aquarella Del Mar

3-star hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Bar

How to Get to El Rodadero

El Rodadero is located 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from the heart of Santa Marta.

Flying to:

• • Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar), 5.6 mi (9 km) from El Rodadero

Things to See and Do in and around El Rodadero

What to See in El Rodadero

• • Rodadero Beach
• • Magdalena River
• • Malpelo Fauna and Flora Sanctuary

Things to Do near El Rodadero:

• • Mundo Marino Aquarium (0.3 mi/0.5 km away)
• • Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum (1.5 mi/2.5 km away)
• • Tairona Gold Museum (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
• • Zazue (3.5 mi/5.7 km away)
• • Old San Juan de Dios Hospital Museum (3.1 mi/5 km away)

When Is the Best Time to Visit Santa Marta?

• • Hottest months: May, April, June, August (average 84°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, October (average 81°F)
• • Rainiest months: September, August, October, May (average 9 inches of rainfall)