El Rodadero with kids: beach, promenade and boats a block and a half away

El Rodadero is the beach area of Santa Marta where Taybo Beach is located. That's why this plan needs no tour booking: you leave the hotel, walk a block and a half and you're on the sand. For a family with young kids, or a group arriving tired from the trip, that makes a real difference on day one.

A typical day in El Rodadero

Start early at the beach, before the sun gets strong and while the bay is calmer. Mid-morning, head back to the hotel for a rest in the air conditioning. After lunch, it's time for the seafront promenade: walk along the shore, grab a snack and watch the sunset over the bay. If the group wants more sea, boats to Playa Blanca leave from the same bay, about ten minutes away.

Eating near the hotel

El Rodadero has restaurants for every taste and budget. Right next to the hotel is the well-known Don Chucho restaurant. The hotel also has its own restaurant, handy when you're traveling with kids and don't want to go out looking for a place to eat.

Tips for traveling with kids

Bring sunscreen, hats and plenty of water; the Caribbean sun is strong even on cloudy days. Agree on an easy-to-spot meeting point on the beach in case someone gets separated. If you take a boat, ask for life jackets before boarding, and keep some cash for small purchases on the beach. Back at the hotel, a shower and a nap in the air conditioning help the kids recharge for the afternoon.

A plan for every age

With small children, the best thing about El Rodadero is that everything is close: if someone gets tired, the hotel is a block and a half away. Teenagers get some independence on a busy, easy-to-navigate beach and promenade. For a group of friends, El Rodadero is the meeting point: some stay on the sand, others rest at the hotel, and everyone meets up for sunset and dinner.

Stress-free arrival and departure

The first and last days of a trip usually have tight schedules because of flights or the road. That's why we suggest keeping them for El Rodadero: you enjoy the sea without booking tours or getting up early, and even with an early check-out you can still have one last swim. Leave your luggage at the hotel and spend those last hours on the sand.

Where to stay

To enjoy El Rodadero without a car, it's best to stay near the beach. At Taybo Beach we have triple and quadruple rooms: the quadruple has a double bed and a bunk bed, designed for families. Groups can book several rooms together.

Combine it with other plans

El Rodadero works as a base. From here, Tayrona, Minca and the historic center are all day trips, and you come back to rest by the sea. Booking direct lets you adjust dates, rooms and tours with the hotel team.