Ocean Lovers Taganga - PADI Dive Center & Hostel

Name: Ocean Lovers Taganga - PADI Dive Center & Hostel
Address: Calle 15 #1b-14, Taganga, co

Location: Calle 15 #1b-14, Taganga, co

Star Rating: 9.1 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Luxurious Self-Catering Apartments
Experience the ultimate comfort at Ocean Lovers Apartamentos, just steps away from Taganga beach. Each private apartment offers modern amenities including king size beds, fully equipped kitchens, and plasma TVs.

Breathtaking Views and Rooftop Terrace
Indulge in the panoramic views of Taganga bay from the private terraces or the spacious rooftop terrace. Enjoy BBQ facilities and complimentary drinking water during your stay.

Convenience and Adventure
Take advantage of services like luggage storage, tourism information, and easy booking for scuba and snorkeling activities at the PADI 5* Dive Center next door. Explore Santa Marta's attractions just a short drive away.

Book now for an unforgettable stay at Ocean Lovers Apartamentos!

Important Information

Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Policies

Check-in: 03:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Amenities & Facilities

Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Tour desk
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Concierge service
Outdoor furniture
Fruits
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
Physical distancing rules followed
Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
Cashless payment available
Fire extinguishers
First aid kit available
Sanitized tableware & silverware
Contactless check-in/check-out
Invoice provided
Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
Smoke alarms
Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
Guest room sealed after cleaning
Physical distancing in dining areas
Food delivered to guest room
CCTV outside property
Screens / Barriers between staff and guests for safety
Face masks for guests available
Delivered food - securely covered
Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Scuba diving on site
Snorkeling on site
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Airport transportation - drop-off (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Japanese garden
Fishing nearby
Beach toys
Accessible shuttle
No accessible shuttle
Accessible train station shuttle
No accessible train station shuttle

Rooms Available

Double Room

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator and kitchenware in the kitchen. The double room also features a barbecue. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a mini-bar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Bed in 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Dressing room
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Single Bed in 6-Bed Dormitory Room

Max Occupancy: 1 (1 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Dressing room
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom

Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and an oven in the kitchen. The double room also includes a barbecue. The double room features air conditioning, a mini-bar, a balcony with sea views as well as a shared bathroom boasting a shower. The unit has 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Dressing room
- Shared toilet
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor dining area
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Family Room with Private Bathroom

Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker in the well-fitted kitchen. The family room also has a barbecue. This air-conditioned family room features a seating area, a patio, sea views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 2 beds.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Sofa
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Family Studio

This suite features 1 bedroom with a king-size bed, fully furnished kitchen, seating area, private bathroom with free toiletries and 200mb Wi-Fi.

Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Family Room

This suite features a seating area, 4 cubics bedroom, a bedroom with king-size bed, a share fully furnished kitchen, seating area, private bathroom with free toiletries and 200mb Wi-Fi. All common areas are shared

Max Occupancy: 6 (6 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Fan
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Oven
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Socket near the bed
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Studio with Terrace

The suite features a private terrace, a king-size bed, fully furnished kitchen, seating area, private bathroom with free toiletries and 200mb Wi-Fi, a sunbathing area and an extra shower.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Terrace
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser
Studio with Garden View

Guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a tea and coffee maker in the well-equipped kitchen. The studio also provides guests with a barbecue. This air-conditioned studio features a seating area, a patio, sea views and a private bathroom. The unit offers 1 bed.

Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Kitchenette
- Refrigerator
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Dressing room
- Satellite channels
- Kitchen
- Tile/marble floor
- Dining area
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Barbecue
- Cleaning products
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Dining table
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Private apartment in building
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Board games/puzzles
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Wine glasses
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body soap
- Socket near the bed
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
- Hand sanitiser

Guest Reviews

Liceth (9/5): -
Alexis (10/5): -
Demellier (8/5): - Tres bien place et propre
Alexis (10/5): -
Tamás (9/5): -
Alex (10/5): Great location, specious and very comfortable. - Great location, stones throw from the beach and main bars and restaurants, really helpful staff. Super clean and spacious and a very comfortable bed. Would highly reccomend
Birgit (9/5): Gerne wieder. - Zentral gelegen, super wegen der Anbindung an das Tauchzentrum.
Nantke (10/5): -
Marbel (10/5): Excelente - Cercanía a la playa, atención del personal e instalaciones , lugar excelente para disfrutar y descansar
Max (9/5): Nice set-up for staying and diving in one place - Connection to dive centre Nothing
Mateo (10/5): - El personal y los huéspedes son gente maravillosa.
Marie (10/5): -
Mark (9/5): A quick day diving in-between work travel. Great spot, couple more days would be better. - I expected a basic space, but the room was exceptional. Admittedly I did book one of the nicer options but still exceeded expectations. The shared spaces felt relaxed, the dive team were great, planning a return.
Gérard (9/5): Une expérience d’une nuit pour faire de la plongée mais le vent était trop fort. - L’emplacement et le rapport qualité prix. Rien en particulier
James (10/5): Excelente ubicacion y servicios - Excelente ubicación, a solo unos pasos de la calle principal de Taganga y cerca de tiendas de tiendas, minimarkets,
andreina esquivia (8/5): -
Susanne (9/5): -
Jefryn (9/5): Excelente Ostal - Prácticamente la comodidad, todo está muy bien organizado y cada espacio tiene su privacidad, buen aire acondicionado y cada litera cuenta con su ventiladorcito y su luz privada también tiene su cajón de seguridad con su llave personal para guardar las pertenencias y muy bonita la terraza la playa queda como a 50 pasos del Ostal La poca luz del baño
Thiedmann (9/5): - Großes Zimmer mit gut ausgestatteter Küchenzeile, Sitzmöglichkeiten im Innenhof, kostenloses Wasser zum Nachfüllen, schöne Dachterrasse, Tauchschule mit nettem Personal und guter Organisation direkt nebenan. Wir können tauchen dort sehr empfehlen. Sehr entgegenkommend, als wir gesundheitliche Probleme hatten. Sehr großes Doppelbett. Tür ließ sich sehr schwer öffnen und schließen und nicht wirklich abschließen, aber es gab einen Safe.
Pierre (10/5): -
Abraham (10/5): - Muy limpio y el personal 10/10, tambien la ubicacion es perfecta, sales y estas en la playa… brutal
Harald (8/5): -
Aranka (8/5): -
Rodrigo2803 (7/5): Good -
Jennifer (10/5): Exceptional - The room was pretty new and spacious and the little kitchen well equipped. The bathroom has only cold water, as is normal in many parts of Colombia, but because the weather is humid und hot, it's totally fine. There's free drinking water and you can chill on the rooftop terrace with view of the ocean. The hostel has different activities like yoga and game night. The hostel is located next to the diving center, in case you want to dive or snorkel, and close to the beach. We really enjoyed our stay here!
Troy (8/5): Clean unit made the diving super simple - We were there to scuba dive so the location was perfect The bed was king sized but VERY firm 4 am barking dogs
Carolay (10/5): Exceptional -
Fiona (9/5): Great apartment with hob and balcony in central location with very helpful staff - Great location Easy access to everything Very helpful staff A little noisy on one night but so near beach and bars so inevitable
Marta (10/5): Amazing pet friendly place in Taganga - The location was great and the staff were nice. It felt like home :) they are also pet friendly so it was great to see all these pets around Everything was great, the only thing is that it is a bit pricey.
Lina (10/5): Exceptional -
David (10/5): One of my favorite towns in Colombia and my favorite hotel. - Fantastic central location, but very quiet and peaceful. The staff are fantastic and very helpful. The rooms were spotless and comfortable. The rooftop lounge is a great escape with ocean breezes. Nothing, a perfect stay
Errol (9/5): Excellent stay, highly recommended! - Great location near the seaside. Air conditioning was a blessing. Very helpful staff. No hot water (ideal location for solar panels)!
Natalia (8/5): Very good -
Ginny (9/5): Pleasant village with a nice atmosphere. We were here at New Year which was fun - Apartment was really clean with good facilities. Just off the main avenue so very convenient and relatively quiet. Security seemed good. Owner was very helpful.
Peter (8/5): Very good - Compared to previous room this was not so practical. But still well above average for colombia standards.
Peter (10/5): Exceptional - Close to beach and very nice room, spacy, quiet, nicely equipped. If we go back to Taganga we definitely stay here again.
Laura (10/5): Comfortable rooms with good internet connection, kitchen and workspace - Very nice, comfortable and clean rooms with good internet connection, kitchen and desk. Ocean Lovers diving center is literally next door. Would recommend to stay if you’re diving, working remotely or just looking for a nice place to stay in Taganga.
Lance (8/5): Very good -
Ben (10/5): Exceptional - We stayed in the family room (#4) and it was perfect for our family of four. There are two bedrooms and a large living area with a small kitchen. It was nice to have space to spread out. The staff was fantastic, it is only a block to the beach, and if you are scuba diving with their partner company Ocean Lovers (which you should!), the building is immediately next door. They have a large water bottle dispenser on site to fill your water bottles. One of the housecleaners will take your laundry home and bring it back the next day clean, which is very convenient. This is completely nitpicking, and I recognize that, but the couches in the living room are terribly uncomfortable.
D.j. (8/5): Quiet and Convenient apartments in Taganga. - it's very close to the beach and their dive center. It's just off the main street that runs along the beach which is where all the action is both day and night. Friendly staff, and very convenient if you are a diver. Overall, for Taganga, Ocean Lovers is a quiet and convenient place to stay. We enjoyed our time there. So in the context of Taganga, I'd rate the property a 9 overall. There was some things I didn't like, such as no hot water, as in it's not even possible, there is one handle (an it's not a mixer) to turn on the water.. But to be fair, I must put it in context. I usually stay at 5 star properties. There is no such thing in Taganga. So in terms of what is available in Taganga, Ocean Lovers apartments are just fine, and priced accordingly and I'm very happy with my stay there, and again, in the context of Taganga, it's probably a 9 rating compared to what else is available.
Samuel (10/5): Fantastic staff and location and value for the money! - The staff, the room, the amenities, and the location were amazing! Really no complaints.
Jan (10/5): Exceptional -
Madison (8/5): Very good - I liked the convenient location and the friendly staff. The bed was not very comfortable. The hotel is located very close to the main street so it is very noisy until late at night.
Gareth (7/5): Good location but some street noise - Great location only a few seconds from the beach front. Plenty of bars and restaurants nearby. Friendly helpful staff. Air conditioning worked well. Good facilities in the apartment. Very large and comfortable bed. Maintenance worked was carried out on my balcony for a full day during my stay. I really don't understand why these places can't schedule maintenance work when no guests are booked into an apartment.
David (10/5): Without a doubt, THE place to stay in Taganga. In the heart of the city and close to everything - What a fantastic surprise! A great staff that were super friendly and helpful. I think the absolute BEST location, right next to all the dive centers, great food a block away and 200m to the beach. I absolutely loved the entire experience here. Book here and you will be happy with you choice (and trust me, check out the hot dogs across the street!)
Jeremy (10/5): taganga has changed a lot since we were here 6 years ago - clean, large, king sized bed, well stocked kitchen, close to beach and restaurants, super friendly owners and staff. our room had a balcony, probably the best room lots of barking dogs and super loud music at the restaurants across the street but stopped at 12 am
Javier (9/5): Superb -
Steve (10/5): Exceptional -
Lina (9/5): Great environment, close to everything! - The location is really good and the staff is very helpful. There was a bit of noise during the weekend. Nothing that earplugs couldn't fix.
Larry (10/5): Really comfortable property in a lovely seaside village! - Excellent location for completing the PADI open water course with OceanLovers Taganga next door. Some very nice bars and restaurants close by and a hens kicks to the beach. Really spacious and comfortable room. Lovely staff! Nothing.
Katelyn (9/5): Superb -
Janina (10/5): great stay! - it’s a beautiful hotel, the common areas are super comfortable and clean
Janina (8/5): Very good -
Mya (10/5): Exceptional - Location The hotel rooms need a deep cleaning
Emanuel (9/5): Superb -
Marco (8/5): Very good - - Clean and big rooms with your own kitchen - Probably the best hotel in Taganga