Hotels in Cartagena (Bolívar, Colombia)

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  1. Playa Norte Hotel

    3 Stars
    7.1(900 ratings)

    On-site restaurant and snack bar, Outdoor pool for relaxation

    4.6 miles to City center
    from  $24
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    • Popular choice

    Estelar Playa Manzanillo - All inclusive

    4 Stars
    8.9Excellent (17,162 ratings)

    Three distinct outdoor swimming pools, Rejuvenating full-service spa

    0.1 miles away from the beach
    from  $182
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  3. Hotel Almirante Cartagena Colombia

    5 Stars
    8.5Excellent (11,893 ratings)

    Diverse dining with four restaurants, Rooftop bar with jacuzzi and ocean views

    0.1 miles away from the beach
    from  $83
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  4. San Pedro Hotel Spa

    4 Stars
    9.1Excellent (7 ratings)
    0.3 miles away from the beach
    from  $34
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  5. Sofitel Barú Cartagena

    5 Stars
    9.5Excellent (5,527 ratings)

    Five distinct swimming pools, Spacious rooms with sea views

    12.2 miles to City center
    from  $235
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  6. Hotel Sunset Beach

    3 Stars
    8.4Very good (437 ratings)

    Ideal for kitesurfing enthusiasts, Garden and terrace for relaxation

    Right by the beach
    from  $39
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  7. GHL Relax Hotel Corales de Indias

    4 Stars
    8.5Excellent (12,384 ratings)

    Ocean view from every room, Peruvian and international dining

    Right by the beach
    from  $70
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  8. Hotel Cartagena Plaza

    4 Stars
    8.6Excellent (11,036 ratings)

    Dedicated kids and teen clubs, Mediterranean fusion dining at Lucia

    Right by the beach
    from  $43
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    • Popular choice

    Hilton Cartagena

    4 Stars
    8.9Excellent (14,098 ratings)

    Rooms with panoramic ocean and city views, Multiple dining options with local flavors

    Right by the beach
    from  $143
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  10. ibis Cartagena Marbella

    3 Stars
    8.1Very good (9,383 ratings)

    Panoramic sea views from rooms, Dining with ocean vistas

    Right by the beach
    from  $45
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  11. Oz Hotel

    4 Stars
    9.1Excellent (6,314 ratings)

    Expansive rooftop terrace views, Dedicated tour desk assistance

    0.1 miles away from the beach
    from  $64
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  12. Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort

    4 Stars
    8.7Excellent (5,899 ratings)

    Authentic Italian dining at Portofino, Dedicated kids' club with activities

    8.8 miles to City center
    from  $254
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  13. Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena

    5 Stars
    9.5Excellent (10,000 ratings)

    Michelin Key recognized hospitality, World-class spa and wellness

    0.1 miles away from the beach
    from  $256
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  14. Holiday Inn Cartagena Morros By Ihg

    4 Stars
    9.0Excellent (8,251 ratings)

    Blue Restaurant Bar & Lounge dining, Rooms with breathtaking views

    0.1 miles away from the beach
    from  $87
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  15. Grand Sirenis Karmairi

    5 Stars
    8.6Excellent (3,859 ratings)

    Rejuvenating spa and wellness center, Two distinct dining experiences

    0.4 miles away from the beach
    from  $158
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  16. Hotel Las Américas Casa de Playa

    5 Stars
    8.9Excellent (11,010 ratings)

    Themed rooms for family stays, On-site spa and wellness offerings

    Right by the beach
    from  $125
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    • Popular choice

    Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals

    5 Stars
    8.9Excellent (14,404 ratings)

    Semi-Olympic and children's pools, Comprehensive wellness and spa facilities

    0.1 miles away from the beach
    from  $100
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  18. Hotel Caribbean Cartagena

    3 Stars
    8.6Excellent (2,264 ratings)

    Kocomo Café Gastrobar dining, Ocean-facing pool and jacuzzi

    2.3 miles to City center
    from  $63
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  19. Radisson Cartagena Ocean Pavillion Hotel

    5 Stars
    9.1Excellent (7,646 ratings)

    On-site spa and wellness center, Spacious suites with ocean views

    Right by the beach
    from  $104
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  20. Hotel Cartagena Dubai

    4 Stars
    7.2(5,711 ratings)

    Unparalleled oceanfront location, Diverse dining with sea view restaurant

    0.4 miles away from the beach
    from  $88
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  21. Hyatt Regency Cartagena

    5 Stars
    9.2Excellent (11,591 ratings)

    Multiple infinity pools with ocean views, Award-winning Aqoral Spa

    Right by the beach
    from  $145
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  22. Boquilla Suite Apartahotel

    3 Stars
    7.4(62 ratings)

    Family-Friendly Aparthotel, Convenient Airport Proximity

    0.1 miles away from the beach
    from  $25
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  23. Estelar Cartagena de Indias Hotel y Centro de Convenciones

    4 Stars
    9.2Excellent (16,806 ratings)

    Prime beachfront Bocagrande location, Infinity pool with ocean views

    Right by the beach
    from  $132
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  24. Cartagena Dc

    3 Stars
    7.7Good (2,805 ratings)

    Rooms with private hot tubs, Tour desk for local excursions

    4.9 miles to City center
    from  $33
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  25. InterContinental Cartagena De Indias by IHG

    5 Stars
    9.2Excellent (13,159 ratings)

    Rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass, Modern sea-view restaurant

    Right by the beach
    from  $122
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  26. Sonesta Hotel Cartagena

    4 Stars
    8.4Very good (9,369 ratings)

    Diverse dining at Palenque Restaurant, Wellness spa with sauna and steam room

    0.1 miles away from the beach
    from  $80
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  27. Hotel Dann Cartagena

    4 Stars
    8.9Excellent (6,845 ratings)

    Panoramic ocean and city views, Bucaneros restaurant with alfresco dining

    0.1 miles away from the beach
    from  $91
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  28. Hotel Veleros Cartagena

    3 Stars
    7.6Good (906 ratings)

    Dedicated tour and ticket assistance, Family-friendly room configurations

    0.1 miles away from the beach
    from  $49
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  29. Hotel Playa Club

    3 Stars
    8.2Very good (4,795 ratings)

    Poolside restaurant with alfresco dining, Pool with marine sunset views

    0.1 miles away from the beach
    from  $58
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  30. Neos Hotel Cartagena

    3 Stars
    7.8Good (696 ratings)

    Express check-in and check-out, Proximity to San Felipe Castle

    1.7 miles to City center
    from  $19
    See prices from 8 sites

  31. Hotel Isla Capri

    8.2Very good (2,134 ratings)

    Rooms with direct sea views, Refreshing pool with jacuzzi

    Right by the beach
    from  $37
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  32. Hotel Don Pedro De Heredia

    3 Stars
    8.2Very good (4,258 ratings)

    Unique room design elements, Rooms with private balconies

    0.4 miles away from the beach
    from  $65
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  33. Hotel Paseo Bolivar

    2 Stars
    7.2(95 ratings)

    Round-the-clock front desk service, Dedicated smoking areas available

    0.4 miles away from the beach
    from  $22
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    • Popular choice

    Hotel Dorado Plaza

    3 Stars
    8.1Very good (19,186 ratings)

    Two diverse onsite restaurants, Exclusive private beach access

    0.1 miles away from the beach
    from  $109
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  35. Oz Hotel Luxury

    4 Stars
    9.2Excellent (4,588 ratings)

    Rooftop terrace with panoramic views, Modern and stylish rooms

    1.9 miles to City center
    from  $66
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Cartagena – A Rich Colonial Treasure Trove

Once a magnet for ravaging pirates, looters and rival colonial fleets, the lavish Spanish port of Cartagena now attracts cruises packed full of tourists. These days you can clamber over the ancient city walls and impregnable fortress in peace. You’ll also enjoy a warm, friendly welcome as you amble through the cobbled streets and admire the vibrant colonial buildings of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. The most popular visitor destination in Colombia, Cartagena, is one of the most beautiful cities in Latin America, a veritable trove of architectural gems that you will want to plunder again and again.

A Living Colonial Museum

Cartagena, the fifth-largest city in Colombia with around a million citizens, may at first sight look like a typical chaotic South American urban sprawl. However, tourists are drawn predominantly to one part – its beautiful old town thanks to its impeccably preserved colonial heritage. This is, not surprisingly, where most of the best hotels in Cartagena are found.

The port was founded by the Spanish in 1533 and named after Cartagena in mainland Spain and went on to play a central role in the Spanish Empire. Trading in slaves as well as precious metals such as gold and silver, Cartagena flourished. As a consequence, it attracted the unwanted attention of marauding Caribbean pirates, who would regularly raid and loot it. The city was also coveted by the French and English, going on to be seized by Sir Francis Drake in 1585. Drake and his men set sail after just two months with a handsome ransom and plenty of booty; leaving a ransacked town behind. It was only after this wake-up call that the Spanish built defences of any consequence. Work started on their famous city walls Las Murallas and the fortress Castillode San Felipe de Barajas was completed in the 17th century. This made Cartagena an impregnable stronghold, and enabled it to hold off a colossal sea assault by British and Colonial American troops in 1741. The 13 kilometres of ramparts, however, were only finished in 1796. Just 25 years later the Spanish were expelled.

Nowadays you can clamber over the immaculately preserved city walls, pretty much as they looked two centuries ago. The cobbled streets, packed with colourful colonial houses and adorned with the vivid hue of Bougainvillea seem to contain ancient churches, monasteries, plazas and palaces around every corner. The old town of Cartagena is a delightful place to stay, perhaps in a quaint boutique or upscale hotel or traditional inn with an overhanging balcony or charming patio.

Just wandering around the town, lined with lovely shops and restaurants, is a pleasant enough experience in itself. Visitors usually feel pretty safe here, despite the hordes of street vendors. You will be inundated with requests to purchase souvenirs, but for the most part they are respectful and will leave you in peace if you refuse their advances.

The must-see attraction in Cartagena is the impressive fortress, Castillo de San Felipe de Barajas, where you’ll get some stunning views over the city and port that it protects. The most fun part of the visit is exploring its complex network of eerie tunnels, which so helped communication when the castle was under attack.

It may surprise you though to find out that the fort isn’t located on the highest point in the city. For even more outstanding views you’ll need to visit Convento de la Popa on top of a 150-metre-high hill. The convent, with a beautiful cloister, contains an image of the Virgen de la Candelaria and a harrowing statue of a speared priest Padre Alonso Garcia de Paredes.

Other sights in the town include the bright yellow 16th-century cathedral, partially destroyed by Sir Francis Drake’s Canons, and the 17th-century Convento de San Pedro Claver. The convent was named after a Spanish monk, who famously ministered to African slaves. His remains are kept in a glass coffin in the alter along with his skull, clearly visible.

The other unmissable ‘attraction’ is The Palacio de la Inquisicion, shining light on a dark chapter of Cartagena’s past – The Inquisition. There are many blood-curdling instruments of torture on display here that were used to eradicate heresies, such as witchcraft, magic and blasphemy.

Outside the Old Town

The walled old town, however, isn’t the only desirable district to stay in Cartagena. The chic Peninsula of Bocagrande offers a selection of luxury hotels and condominiums and is filled with fashionable upscale cafes, boutiques, restaurants – and a beach.

The best beaches though are outside of Cartagena. One of the most popular being the white sands and mangroves of Playa Blanca on Isla Baru. Isla Baru, which also hosts the Parque Nacional Natural Corales, can be easily accessed by bus and ferry or by boat. The coral reef around here and the Islas del Rosario is great for diving or snorkelling.

Another popular place to relax is the Volcan del Totumo, a mud volcano 45 kilometres north east of Cartagena, where you can wallow in thick mud-baths and bathe in a lagoon.

After you’ve captured the abundant treasures on show in Cartagena on camera and sheltered in one of its charming inns or hotels, you will certainly depart for home with a stash of souvenirs and a wealth of golden memories.

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