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Hotel Don Pepe

  • Exterior of Hotel Don Pepe
  • Bedroom with Balcony at Hotel Don Pepe
  • Balcony at Hotel Don Pepe
  • Lounge area at Hotel Don Pepe
  • Bedroom at Hotel Don Pepe
  • Bedroom at Hotel Don Pepe
  • Lounge area at Hotel Don Pepe
  • Area social at Don Pepe
  • Social area at Hotel Don Pepe
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A boutique hotel steeped in history and ideally located for exploring Santa Marta’s vibrant historic centre.

Hotel Don Pepe is a charming boutique hotel set in the heart of Santa Marta’s compact historic centre, with the Cathedral, Plaza Bolívar and Paseo de Bastidas, the city’s waterfront, all just a short walk away.

Formerly the residence of a prominent Colombian family, the property retains a strong sense of heritage. Its 12 rooms and suites – each named after one of Don Pepe’s children and his wife – subtly reflect elements of their personalities, blending understated elegance with antiques and family keepsakes. All offer air conditioning and interior views overlooking the courtyard or pool. The suites are more spacious, featuring a separate living area, terrace and hot tub.

Intimate and characterful, the hotel has a peaceful, romantic feel and is well suited to small celebrations, including weddings. A couple of small pools are tucked around the property, perfect for cooling off in the Caribbean heat. Other facilities include a small spa for massages, a rooftop terrace – where the sunsets are beautiful – and an on site restaurant serving refined regional dishes. Numerous cafés, restaurants and bars – particularly around Parque de los Novios – are also just steps away.

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What our clients say

  • Highlight?: San Agustin statues for me, Cartagena for the kids.

    AGB, London Jan 2018
  • Highlight: Tayrona National Park trekking and meeting the local community in nature environment.

    JS, Harrow Feb 2016
  • Colombia is a fascinating country with very friendly people. It is opening up to tourism, after years of conflict, and offers the prospect of an exciting, varied and economic holiday. 

    JH, Chester Feb 2017
  • Highlight?: The local knowledge of the guides and their willingness to adapt to our needs. We were taken to places that were not part of the schedule. E.g. Local restaurants

    SD, Esher Mar 2017
  • Our first visit (to Colombia) has stimulated a desire to return to experience more of this beautiful, friendly and welcoming country

    GG, Banf Jul 2012
  • Highlights?: Coffee region and Tayrona, lovely people everywhere 

    JM, St Albans Sep 2018
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Alex Walker - Travel Expert

A globetrotter since her childhood, Alex spent a year studying abroad in Guadalajara and has returned to Latin America countless times since then.

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    Heloise started her Latin American journey as an exchange student in Santiago, Chile. With extended summer holidays this was the perfect opportunity to backpack through Bolivia, Peru, Argentina and Brazil.

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    Charlotte's fascination with Latin America began with a family holiday to Belize. She went on to study Spanish in school and at university before spending a year living in Santiago, Chile.

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    A former Journey Latin America tour leader, Sally spent 7 years working, travelling and living throughout Latin America before returning to the UK to help people arrange their own adventures to this wonderful destination.

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    During a career break, Rosie embarked on an unforgettable year-long backpacking trip across Latin America. Now back in the UK, she is excited to share her knowledge and experiences with others, helping them discover her favourite place in the world.

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    Anglo-Peruvian Chris grew up in Lima and spent much of his adult life in between London and Cusco as a tour leader, before settling permanently in our London-based Tailor-made and Group Tours sales team.

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    Lina's passion for the continent where she was born really took off when she moved to Córdoba (Argentina) to study, spending the holidays travelling between Argentina and her native Colombia.

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