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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

  • 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: Cartagena: as romantic a destination as I had hoped.

    DG, Sheffield Feb 2016
  • Colombia was superb. A wonderful variety of scenery and cultures, and people trying their hardest to live normal lives and welcome visitors very genuinely

    JK, Basingstoke Jul 2010
  • Our two weeks in Colombia were extraordinarily stimulating on every level, from the warmth and friendliness of the Colombian people to the fertility of the countryside and its fascinating geology…

    JM, London May 2014
  • 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
  • Barichara and the walk to Guane. Also the village of Raquira.

    RH, London Jan 2017
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Heloise
Heloise Buxton - Travel Expert

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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  • Heloise
    Heloise Buxton - Travel Expert

    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.

  • Kathryn
    Kathryn Rhodes - Travel Expert

    Kathryn backpacked across Argentina, Chile, Bolivia and Peru before joining us. She has a degree in Philosophy and French and is a keen netball player.

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    Chris Rendell-Dunn - Travel Expert

    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.

  • Charlotte
    Charlotte Daubeney - Travel Expert

    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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    Mary Anne Nelson - Travel Expert

    Born in the Atacama Desert in northern Chile, Mary’s insider knowledge and dry sense of humour make her a highly valued member of the Tailor-made Holidays and Group Tour sales team.

  • Juliet
    Juliet Ellwood - Travel Expert

    After graduating with a degree in Anthropology and History and having been fascinated by Latin America since childhood by the book featuring photos of Nazca, Juliet first visited the region in 2003. Since then, Juliet has visited the majority of countries in Latin America but has particularly extensive experience with Peru, a country she loves for many reasons but not least, its incredible archaeological richness and delicious food!

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