Photo of Rodadero Beach, Santa Marta

Beach · Santa Marta

Hotel 350 m from El Rodadero Beach

One of Santa Marta's most popular beaches, 350 m from the hotel, with a boardwalk and water sports.

350 m from Hotel Taybo Kai

From $ 150.000 COP / night

Subject to availability · terms and restrictions apply · not valid on Colombian long weekends or high season.

About El Rodadero Beach

What it is and what to do

Colombia.travel describes El Rodadero as perhaps one of the most popular beaches in Santa Marta and the Colombian Caribbean, with white sand, surrounding mountains and water sports.

Boats to Playa Blanca and the Aquarium leave from the bay, and there are dive centers in El Rodadero.

Information verified on 2026-11-07. Opening hours, fees and closures can change: confirm with the operator before you go. Official site

Photos of Rodadero Beach

Getting there

Getting there from Taybo Kai

On foot: the beach is 350 m from the hotel, about a 4-minute walk, and the boardwalk is 250 m away.

Starting point: Carrera 2 # 5-60, El Rodadero, Santa Marta 470006, Magdalena, Colombia.

Your base in El Rodadero

350 meters from the beach

Hotel Taybo Kai is a 4-star hotel in the heart of El Rodadero, with 26 rooms, 24-hour reception and private parking. 350 meters from Playa El Rodadero and 250 from the boardwalk, with restaurants less than a block away. Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a TV and free WiFi; the family rooms sleep up to 5.

  • 350 m

    Playa El Rodadero

  • 4

    Stars

  • In every room

    Air conditioning

  • 24/7

    Reception

Not included in the rate: breakfast (Buffet or continental, $20.000 COP extra per person) · airport transfer ($35.000 COP per transfer (up to 4 people) to/from Simón Bolívar Airport) · parking (Private, $15.000 COP per day).

Hotel Taybo Kai in pictures

FAQ

  • How far is the hotel from El Rodadero Beach?

    350 m, about a 4-minute walk. The boardwalk is 250 m away.

  • What can you do in El Rodadero?

    Beach time and water sports, walking along the boardwalk, diving with the local dive centers and taking a boat to Playa Blanca or the Aquarium.

  • Where is Hotel Taybo Kai?

    At Carrera 2 # 5-60, El Rodadero, Santa Marta, 350 m from Playa El Rodadero (about a 4-minute walk).

  • How much is a night at the hotel?

    Rooms start at $150.000 COP per night. Subject to availability · terms and restrictions apply · not valid on Colombian long weekends or high season.

  • Is breakfast included?

    Breakfast (buffet or continental) is available at an extra cost of $20.000 COP per person and is not included in the room rate.

  • Does the hotel rate include tickets or tours?

    No. The hotel rate covers accommodation only; tickets, tours and transport to visit El Rodadero Beach are paid separately. Message us on WhatsApp if you have questions before your trip.

Book your base to visit El Rodadero Beach

From $ 150.000 COP / night

Subject to availability · terms and restrictions apply · not valid on Colombian long weekends or high season.

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