Hotel Axis Inn by GEH Suites is 300 meters (984 ft) from the beach in the Caribbean city of Santa Marta, Colombia. The hotel is located on the popular El Rodadero Beach, the most visited point of the city, where you will find bars, restaurants, nightclubs, and shopping centers. The property is a few blocks from the Arrecife shopping center, 6 kilometers (3.7 mi) from the Cathedral of Santa Marta, and 11 kilometers (6.8 mi) from the international airport of the city (SMR) and Quinta San Pedro Alejandrino, place of death of Simón Bolívar, which is now a museum and a major tourist attraction. The 88 no-frills and comfortable guest rooms at this hotel in Santa Marta offer air conditioning, in-room safe, closet, work desk, private bathroom with shower, and hot water. Accommodations include TV with cable channels. The hotel has 2 pools, private parking, a power plant, and conference facilities to accommodate up to 130 guests. This hotel in Santa Marta features a restaurant serving Caribbean specialties and a coffee shop. Services include room service and laundry services. ***Breakfast is not included for children staying free; this cost must be paid directly at the hotel. ***There may be mandatory fees determined by the hotel to be paid directly upon check-in or check-out. ***By law, currency exchange in hotels in Colombia is not permitted. ***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.