This hotel was great!!! I do not speak ANY Spanish and the staff were really helpful and patient with me. I had an allergic reaction during my time in Santa Marta and was quite ill one day. The owner of the hotel drove me to the medical clinic herself and afterwards got my prescription for me! Without me even asking!!! That really shows compassion for their guests!! The lovely owner and wonderful staff helped me every step of the way. By the time I checked out of the hotel, I was good friends with every member of staff! The maids, the receptionists, the maintenance guys.... everyone! I will be back for sure, not just as a returning guest but as a friend visiting friends! The hotel rooms and public areas are cleaned thoroughly every day. The location is amazing, a couple of hundred meters from the beach and right next to loads of shops and eateries. I had a great time at the "HOTEL RODADERO REAL". I would recommend this hotel to everyone. Polite, efficient, kind, very clean, very comfortable beds, nice rooms, topped off by a great location. You won't find better in Santa Marta! 10/10!!!!