Blu Hotel by Tamaca is located in the tourist area of El Rodadero, in Santa Marta. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk service, tourist assistance, a terrace on the ground floor, and a parking area. In addition, registered guests have access to facilities at the Tamacá Beach Resort, which is only 80 meters (262 ft) away, with direct access to the beach, pool, Jacuzzi, children's playground, fitness center, and conference facilities to accommodate up to 270 guests. Guest rooms offer internal or external views, depending on availability, and are fitted with minibar, in-room safe, flat-screen TV, and WiFi. The property is 5 kilometers (3.1 mi) from the historic center of Santa Marta, where you can find attractions such as Novios Park, the cathedral, and the Gold Museum. Simón Bolívar International Airport (SMR) is 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) from the hotel and Tayrona Natural National Park is 1 hour away by car. ***Breakfast is not included for children who stay for free, this fee should be paid directly at the hotel. ***Guests exempt from VAT must pay the 8% Impoconsumo local tax on the food consumption. ***By law, currency exchange in hotels in Colombia is not permitted. ***There may be mandatory fees determined by the hotel to be paid directly upon check-in or check-out. ***Based on local tax laws, only tourists with a Permiso de Ingreso y Permanencia PIP-3, PIP-5, PIP-6, or PIP-10; or a valid Temporary VISA TP-7, TP-11, or TP-12, are exempted from VAT on accommodation. ***Before your trip, please check directly with the national government the entry and stay requirements of the country you are visiting. Keep in mind that it is the responsibility of the traveler to meet the rules and regulations established by the destination country. ***The hotel requires guests over 12 years of age to show a COVID-19 vaccination card or a digital vaccination certificate to access its facilities and services. Otherwise, guests must show a negative result of a COVID-19 test (taken up to 48 hours in advance) at check-in.