Free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar and mini golf are just a few of the amenities provided at Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca. Adventurous travellers may like the fishing, boating and horse riding at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Caribbean cuisine restaurant, Restaurante, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking and hiking/biking. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and laundry facilities.
Located in Santa Marta, Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca is in a rural area and on the riverwalk. Mareygua Beach and Macondo Labyrinth are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tayrona National Natural Park and Buritaca Beach. Visit our Santa Marta travel guide
Via Buritaca, Santa Marta, Magdalena, 470009
What's nearby
Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta National Park
11 min drive - 10.2 km
Tayrona National Natural Park
21 min drive - 25.2 km
Palomino Beach
28 min drive - 31.4 km
Koralia Beach
10 min drive - 4.8 km
Buritaca Beach
11 min drive - 2.1 km
Getting around
Santa Marta (SMR-Simon Bolivar)
86 min drive
Restaurants
Restaurante Don Samuel
13 min drive
Restaurante Bendicion De Dios
20 min walk
Restaurante Betsaida Bar
13 min walk
Restaurante Coma Rico
18 min walk
Brisas del Río
8 min drive
About this property
Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca
Family-friendly hotel by the lake
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a poolside bar and mini golf at Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca. Active travellers can enjoy fishing, boating and horse riding at this hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site Caribbean cuisine restaurant, Restaurante, offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and a poolside location. Enjoy on-site activities, such as kayaking and hiking/biking. In addition to a garden and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
Free self-parking
Concierge services, a nature reserve and a vegetable garden
Coffee/tea in reception, a reception hall and smoke-free property
Room features
All guest rooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts, such as premium bedding and air conditioning.
Does Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
How much does it cost to stay at Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca?
As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca on 18 Nov 2026 start from €45, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.
What time is check-out at Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca located?
This family-friendly Santa Marta hotel is located on the riverwalk, within 1 mi (2 km) of Buritaca Beach and Koralia Beach. Mareygua Beach is 2.3 mi (3.6 km) away.
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Gardenia Springs - La Finca Buritaca Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.4
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9.8
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9.4
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 36 reviews
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Verified review
6/10 Okay
Sylvain
1 Aug 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel BUT we didn’t have hot shower during our stay. They offer 20% on the food because we fight a little bit at the checkout. We’ve payed full price the rooms.
Otherwise the hotel is a little bit far from Santa Marta, we had to pay more for the transfers. Nice swimming pool (private & shared) and the bungalows are big and a the middle of the nature.
The rooms, were clean, however they could seal up the wood better, as mosquitos can get in. The staff are very nice and try their beat. The pool is beautiful and the breakfast and food was great.
Just an absolute little hidden gem !!!! Staff was unbelievably awesome and attentive ........... the scenery and grounds were impeccable !!! I can never say enough about this property !!
The location was great, service was very professional and we had no issues overall. The food is outstanding and prices are fair. We had maybe two points to improve: 1. WiFi was not consistently working, since it works with satellites and the weather can affect the service. 2. Our room was located near the main reception and there was plenty of noise coming from the staff during the mornings.
Very friendly staff and place is beautiful. It is close to various spots with beautiful nature. Cons: restaurant is overpriced, and be prepared to pay huge taxes on top of what you think you are going to pay. If you are Colombian and you book online, they will tell you that you need to pay a national tax. In my case, it was about 170 USD for a 4 day stay. If you have a foreign passport, male sure to bring it so you get exempt for paying this tax.
I love this place, I’d recommend it for everyone who loves living near nature but still wants the amenities available in a hotel. Most people in the staff are very kind and helpful.
The rooms in the bungalows are very nice with very comfortable beds, every morning you’ll wake up to the sound of all kinds of birds. It's very relaxing.
The breakfast is a bit limited but very good. The pool is beautiful. The rest of the hotel area is like a farm with many types of animals both tame and wild.
However, I’d not recommend this place for people afraid of insects and lizards. They will enter the room. :)
I'd like to make it a 5 star review, but unfortunately the hotel has its flaws, especially the bathroom which actually looks very nice visually, but practically it’s bad in many ways which can cause irritation.
Also bad WiFi, it's too weak by the bungalows so you'll need to go to the reception by the pool to use the internet.
Poorly isolated walls, so if there's another guest living in the bungalow by the other side of he wall you'll hear them too well.
But in the end it's a lovely place to spend vacations, located near Playa Buritaca which has the sea on one side and the river on the other side, so you can choose where you prefer to swim.
Excellent propery but even better is the staff. Special thanks to Yosmari, Yurleidis and Francesca. Also the entire Kitchen staff. Very family friendly. We will be back
Absolutely the greatest little hidden gem in all of Northern Colombia !!! The grounds, the staff, the food, the accommodations !!!! Everything is just perfect !!!
This is a special property with AMAZING staff. Raul and Orlando went above and beyond to make our staff so memorable. Truly one of the most magical places we have ever stayed. Tuki the Toucan is a must to say hi!
The common areas were wonderful but our rooms were worn down, dirty throw pillows, scuffs all over bedroom walls, etc. Would have appreciated a cleaner experience.
Me encantó esta propiedad. Es bastante valor lo que es obtiene por el precio. Ideal para vacaciones en familia o en grupos.
Las habitaciones son amplias y comodas.
El staff a pesar que es amable, no esta capacitado para la atencion a los turistas o no tienen mucho conocimiendo de hospitalidad.
Obiekt z dużym potencjałem, przepiękny ogród, oczka wodne, basen , lokalizacja na uboczu- idealna atmosfera żeby odpocząć. Trzeba brać pod uwage ze hotel znajduje się naprawdę w odosobnieniu- nad morze, do sklepu itp można dojść spacerem ale po zachodzie słońca jest bardzo ciemno. Taksówki w tej okolicy są tylko prywatne, więc jest to duży koszt, ale funkcjonuje autobus na trasie Santa Marta- palomino. Co było na minus to ceny w hotelu - woda 2.5 USD to duża przesada i powoduje niesmak i poczucie chęci “zdarcia” z gościa jak największej ilości pieniędzy mimo ze sam pobyt już nie był tani. w hotelowej restauracji ceny też powyżej przeciętnej, jedzenie dobre. Do naszego domku hotel nie miał zapasowego klucza, bo został zgubiony przez poprzednich gości i czekali na dorobienie, przez co przez cały pobyt nie mieliśmy serwisu sprzątania i gdyby nie to, że przypadkowo zatrzasnęliśmy klucz w pokoju i obsługa musiała siłą otwierać drzwi, bo nie mieli zapasowego klucza- nawet byśmy nie wiedzieli czemu nie ma tego sprzątania. Nikt nam nie powiedział że jest taka sytuacja. Zgadzam się też z opiniami poprzedników co do “małego zoo” - warunki życia zwierząt są naprawdę niepokojące.