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GHL Arsenal Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar
Reception
Lobby sitting area
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Superior Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Standard Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Room (Bay View) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Room (Bay View)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Room | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Luxury Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillowtop bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Separate bedroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Barrio Getsemani Calle Arsenal No 8B-58, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Cartagena Cathedral - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Walls of Cartagena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bocagrande Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪San Nicolás - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sierpe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Casa de Socorro - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pascal - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Mar De Las Antillas - ‬2 min walk

About this property

GHL Arsenal Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
Located close to Cartagena's Pegasos's Wharf and Centenary Park, GHL Arsenal Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a rooftop terrace, and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Corozo & Timbal Terraza, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Airport pick-up service (surcharge), babysitting (surcharge), and a porter/bellhop
  • A banquet hall, a 24-hour front desk, and a reception hall
  • An elevator, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, pool, and helpful staff
Room features
All 72 rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and pillowtop mattresses
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 42-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, daily housekeeping, and phones

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Corozo & Timbal Terraza

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Guidebooks
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Rooftop terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2012
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 11 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. Nonresident travelers who pay using a foreign card or bank transfer and present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (19%) on tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel service).

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 60000 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

If you are traveling with a child your property may require you to present the following documents: Parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be required to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens) upon check-in. If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents and a copy of both parents' ID. If only one parent is traveling into Colombia with the child, that parent may be required to present a notarized consent of travel signed by the other parent. Visitors who plan to travel with children should consult with a Colombian consulate office prior to travel for further guidance.
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Arsenal Hotel
GHL Arsenal Hotel Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does GHL Arsenal Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is GHL Arsenal Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at GHL Arsenal Hotel?

GHL Arsenal Hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at GHL Arsenal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at GHL Arsenal Hotel?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does GHL Arsenal Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request. A fee of COP 60000 per person applies.

Where is GHL Arsenal Hotel located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this boutique hotel is steps from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Cartagena's Pegasos's Wharf. Centenary Park and Plaza de la Trinidad are also within 10 minutes.

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GHL Arsenal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 713 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 187 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 66 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1008 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

The hotel has an amazing view to see Cartagena Bay, the buffet breakfast was excellent, the hotel is super clean and very friendly staff. I highly recommend this hotel. we had a great stayed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Hotel was in a great location, close to everything - sightseeing, food and drink options, and the pier. Staff were great and hotel was great overall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10

Nice accommodations!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Fabian, Cristian and all staff are the better
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Santiago and Alfonso were very knowledgeable, helpful, and personable. It made our stay wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Great location. Very friendly staff and the free breakfast is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

Lovely stay at Arsenal hotel. Would definitely stay again. The breakfast was really good with lots of options.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

The hotel is very close to the historical center, and many good restaurants are nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

Very nice hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Very friendly staff and lovely boutique hotel! Very well located!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Fabulous location
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The best choice for those who want to know Cartagena.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

The Arsenal was perfectly located within walking distance of just about everything. This hotel is beautiful and the customer service was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

The staff is so friendly, helpful and warm. All our needs were met quickly!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

It’s great. Beautiful Hotel with the Best location.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025

10/10

All the staff were wonderful, went the extra mile to help us out. The property was well kept, clean and quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

The staff were amazing and the location was extremely convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10

Property was conveniently located, staff was amazing! As a solo traveler, they made me feel safe and taken cared of! Breakfast buffet was perfect before a busy day! Would stay again when in Cartagena!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

8/10

Great hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10

The hotel is really beautiful and very well located to either go into the old city or other areas of the old town. The pool and separate deck and separate garden are really lovely. Staff was very helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10

Comfortable stay. Hotel shows some sign of wear tear, especially our room door. Breakfasts was included with our stay. Rooftop pool had excellent view of the bay, staff let us know that they are working on having more shades by the sunbeds.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10

Hotel is close to everything and the staff was extremely nice and helpful! We will definitely be staying here on our next visit. The rooftop pool has great views… had to call this out!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10

The staff is very nice. One of the nicest staffs of any place I have ever been around the world. They all knew me by name and were very nice my entire stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025