Estelar Santamar Hotel & Centro de Convenciones in Santa Marta is 20 minutes by taxi from the gay area near Parque de los Novios. You can go there for bars, restaurants, and spaces where gay travellers feel welcome. Estelar Santamar Hotel Santa Marta is a gay friendly hotel. You can stay here if you're into gay travel and want direct beach access. The hotel sits in the Pozos Colorados area, between El Rodadero and the airport.

You can book rooms with air conditioning, minibar, cable TV, and Wi-Fi. Estelar Santamar Hotel Santa Marta includes three pools, a gym, a tennis court, and tropical gardens. You get access to a restaurant, bar, business center, and 24-hour reception. From Estelar Santamar Hotel Santa Marta, you can walk to Pozos Colorados Beach in two minutes. You are also 10 minutes by car from El Rodadero Beach, restaurants, and souvenir shops. Playa Blanca is reachable by boat from El Rodadero.

You can visit Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino in 25 minutes. The Santa Marta Cathedral and Gold Museum are both about 20 minutes away by car. Taganga, a small beach town, is 30 minutes away and known for snorkeling. The gay area of Santa Marta is small but active. It centers around Parque de los Novios, where you will find open bars and friendly cafés. From Estelar Santamar Hotel Santa Marta, you can take a short ride to explore that part of the city. If you are into gay travel and want a beachside stay with space and services, this hotel works well. You stay outside the city center but still close enough to enjoy its gay scene and main attractions.