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Calle 32 No. 4-45 Plaza de la Aduana, Centro, 130001 Cartagena de Indias, Colombia

#56 of 303 hotels in Cartagena de Indias

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 154 hotel reviews

8.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.2

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.0

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.1

  • Free Wifi

    9.5

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  • Reviewed: April 8, 2025

    10
    Solo non-Spanish speaking traveler
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything was fabulous!

    The front desk staff was especially helpful and I'd return to this hotel simply because of them. With that being said, the room, bed, rooftop pool and bar and did in the cafe were all fabulous too.

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 7 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I don't like that the horse carriages (that are everywhere in the historic center) parked directly in front of the hotel entrance. Because of the hot climate it is smelly and the coachmen are sometimes pushy and I don't like that at all. I don't like these carriages in general because I think it is cruel for the animals to carry tourists through the hot, loud an busy streets crowded with cars and people. But because it is a public place, I do not know if the Hotel has any influence about where they park.

    Very nice staff and a beautiful roof top bar. We rented the roof top fir an evening to welcome our guests in Cartagena 2 days before our wedding. The drinks and snacks were very good and the view on the old town and Boca Grande was great! They also booked a DJ for the welcome cocktail that we and our guests enjoyed very much! Many thanks to the hotel staff for your hospitality!

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2025

    8.0
    A beautiful hotel in a great location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast could have been better. The fresh fruit was great but granola and better yogurt would haven been good too.

    Beautiful building and lovely rooms. We had a junior suite which was huge with an extra large bed, 2 ac units and 2 fans. The toiletries were very good quality. The staff were friendly and professional. The location was perfect, on a quieter square in the walled city, close to everything

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2025

    9.0
    Nice place to stay in Cartagena
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The hotel rented the pool area for a party and the guests were unable to use the area for an entire day. This could not happen.

    Excelent location near main historic places, restaurants, bars. Very safe place. Very good breakfast: many regional fruits, several freshly made eggs. Confortablle bed and very good air condicioned. Very kind staff.

    Stayed in February 2025

  • Reviewed: January 23, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooftop pool area was nice. The breakfast was also good. Would recommend the hotel.

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: January 3, 2025

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 6 nights

    bigger room, more light in bedroom, too dark

    Stayed in January 2025

  • Reviewed: December 19, 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location meant having to dodge vendors like crazy but you get used to it after awhile

    Beautiful rooms, had a nice couch and such a lovely breakfast in the restaurant adjacent.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: December 18, 2024

    9.0
    Great location and services. Recommended
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was little pricey compared to other hotels. My advanced booking.com reservation fee was higher than their daily rate.

    Great location. Very helpful and friendly staff. Nice breakfast and perfect roof top bar and pool area.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 9 nights

    No complaints at all.

    My room was very large and spacious, impeccably clean, had a very comfortable bed, ample storage space, plenty of hot water and good pressure in the shower, good air conditioning and there was a lovely view of the plaza. The location is absolutely stellar, just a few minutes from the wall along the ocean and very easy walking distance to all the main points of interest. The staff, however, are the main draw - over the top helpful and exceptionally kind.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2024

    8.0
    Fabulous views from rooftop
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was small and dark.

    The view from the rooftop pool and the pool area itself is great. The pool is small and shallow, but still provides a refreshing dip which is very welcome in hot and humid Cartagena. The breakfast was plentiful, with lots of good options. The location is also excellent, inside the old city, close to plenty of sites, bars and restaurants, and close to the ports that provide access to the islands.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: September 10, 2024

    8.0
    Great location!
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great place!!

    Location location location

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2024

    9.0
    Great location, nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The pool in the bar area was dirty. There was a birthday party of loud, drunk teenagers, splashing guests and splashing water out of the pool, making it awfully dirty. If you are planning to stay with kids this might not be the place.

    The property is clean and upscale. The staff were lovely and accommodating. The location was great. The breakfast was also amazing.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: June 18, 2024

    10
    I would definitely come back
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Shower poor

    Location & staff

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 8, 2024

    9.0
    We loved it but wished we were able to relax by the pool more
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The rooftop becomes noisy so not conducive for relaxing and enjoying the moment.

    Location and staff was very good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: May 21, 2024

    10
    Historic center, cute, and comfortable hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    Delicious breakfast, great location, great rooftop, comfy bed

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 14, 2024

    8.0
    Lovely boutique hotel near the wall inside the Historic City.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Water pressure in the shower can be better. We had an issue with the hot water, it was corrected the same day we reported it, truly appreciated it.

    Small boutique hotel inside the Historic City. Beautifully decorated and very comfortable. Location is great, right near an exit to the city. Near shopping and great variety of restaurants. Breakfast is very good, small buffet complemented by hot items to order. Friendly staff, always willing to help out. Shout out to Farid at the front desk and Belkys at the restaurant.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: March 27, 2024

    8.0
    Nice visit in Cartehena
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Showers never got warm

    Great Location, comfortable rooms, wonderful breakfast. Hotel staff friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 19, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hot water .. we needed hotter. It was only warm.

    Breakfast was over the top in quality, choices and service. Very fresh fruit!!!

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 17, 2024

    10
    Wonderful staff, great location and a relaxing stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We had a snafu with our reservation and had to move rooms. We opted to leave early to our next destination and the manager was more than happy to allow us to do that.

    Friendly staff, great location.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 16, 2024

    9.0
    Excellent stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Turndown service was inconsistent but not necessary.Fresh towels not always left.

    Location was excellent. Close to all sights but quiet. Staff was excellent. Great view from rooftop/pool area.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Wonderful location, excellent service. It was in the middle of all the action but you couldn’t feel it at all in the room. Excellent soundproofing and facilities, location was top notch.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 24, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Noise from rooftop, rooftop pool open to public making it difficulty to enjoy facilities, blasting music, trashy crowd at times in rooftop

    Design, room size, location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 23, 2024

    10
    Centrally located boutique hotel with rooftop pool
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Centrally located, rooftop pool and bat + food, very well decorated and boutique, warm staff

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 22, 2024

    10
    Loved it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    We had a junior suite at the hotel and it was perfect. Breakfast is very good as well. Personnel is super courteous. Location is very convenient.

    Stayed in February 2024

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