Soto Santa Martha Beach Hotels

"We spent a wonderful week at Coral estate and would love to return. The resort is small, but we liked that, it has more of a boutique feel but with resort amenities. The staff were very helpful. The ocean is beautiful and the best snorkeling directly from shore that we found on the island was here. One thing to note, we booked a deluxe apartment for our family of four and did not realize that the bedrooms are completely separate with exterior doors only. As a family with young children, I did not love this but the staff were very helpful in making it work for us. When we return, I would book a different room for that purpose. Otherwise, everything was great. "

"The property was very nice and cozy. There were many nice beaches at a few minutes drive and we enjoyed the pool and the jacuzzi also. The staff were very nice to us and we enjoyed the complimentary breakfast. "

"Beautiful property! Very quiet spot, nice pool for a lazy day or night swim. Femmie and Frank are excellent hosts. Easy correspondence and Lots of information before arrival was appreciated. Location is great for the beaches just 15 minutes to 6 different beaches for snorkelling and different food options! Willemstad is only 30 minutes.We will return for sure!"

"Dirk and Inge were wonderful. We had a few small electrical problems when we arrived and Dirk stayed right on it until everything was fixed. The house is right on the water with a spectacular view and direct access for snorkeling. There is a named dive site (Playa Hundu) that is close enough to see from the terrace. We visited this to dive and snorkel and it is an excellent site. The snorkeling in front of the house is the best that we saw during our stay. "

"We booked a long-term stay for December 2025 through January 2026 for our wedding, honeymoon, and winter break. On December 30, 2025, housekeeping entered our cottage and left the door open. Our dog escaped during this time. We were not notified for approximately two hours. The property owner did not contact us directly or provide an incident report. Our dog, Pax, has been missing since that date. As of writing this review, it has been 34 days. The property also had multiple maintenance issues during our stay, including power outages, septic odors, flooding in the shower, malfunctioning air conditioning, and excessive noise at night. The accommodations did not match the listing photos. Future guests should be aware of these issues, particularly those traveling with pets."

"Vista Mar is an incredible place to stay! We thoroughly enjoyed every minute. The house is set up on the cliff side with spectacular views on every side. There is snorkeling acess a short walk down a path leading to steps down to the water. Nice spot to get in without dealing with sand. Also a very nice reef area where we spotted all kinds of fish, eels, and one member even spotted an octopus. The pool was very nice and the kids played for hours every day in it. We love that you get to rent the whole house which really has 3 apartments, and dont have to share a common are with other vacationers! It was perfect for our large group with 2 large families.The house is Incredibly spacious and very comfortable. The key to keeping the main living are comfortable is to just leave the sliding doors open and let the tradewinds breeze through. The house is off the beaten path and is a fair drive from Williemstad. We prefer that as its away from all the crowds. The neighborhood is very small and quiet. You do drive right through the construction site for the new hotel to get there which feels a little odd the first time. The construction did not affect our stay at all though. We had some issues with our flights due to the military operations in Venezuela and Galo (owner) was Incredibly helpful and worked with us to save our trip. Netty was very friendly and welcoming and showed us everything we needed to know for our stay. Thanks!!!"

"Great spot. Really enjoyed the home. I’d fix the dishwasher so it does not tip over when the racks are out. Minor thing But we were very happy in this home. Quiet side of the island. We would return. "