- How were the hotels & stays on this list selected?
- This category has no dedicated national registry, so the filter is reputational: we only publish operating businesses holding a Google rating of 4.3 or higher across at least 15 reviews. For significant contracts, also ask for the business's Cámara de Comercio certificate.
- How many hotels & stays in Santa Marta does this directory cover?
- 33 published profiles. Together they hold an average 4.6 Google rating across 13,427 reviews.
- How are the businesses ordered?
- Colombia Bound's directly vetted partners come first, then everyone else by Google reputation (rating and review volume). No business can pay to change its verification status or its rating.
- How current are the hours, phone numbers, and ratings?
- Google data (rating, reviews, hours, and contact details) is re-synced roughly every 28 days, and the RNT and REPS registries are re-ingested twice a month. A business that closes—or loses a registration required for its category—drops off the list in the next cycle.
- I run a business in Santa Marta — can I update my profile?
- Yes. Claiming a profile is free: verify you own the business and you can correct photos, services, languages, and contact details. Businesses not yet listed can apply through the same claim flow.
