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Hotel Cartagena Plaza

4.0 star property
Waterfront hotel with free breakfast and a nightclub

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Lobby sitting area
Exterior
Hotel Cartagena Plaza welcomes families to its upscale setting steps from the beach. Start the day with a breakfast buffet, book spa treatments, and choose between two restaurants for meals. The outdoor pool offers a refreshing spot to unwind between activities.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Superior Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, 2 Double Beds

7.0 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Executive Room, Club Lounge Access | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Executive Room, Club Lounge Access

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free minibar items
LCD TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Desk
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, Ocean view | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Room, Ocean view

7.8 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 30 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Woman Room | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Woman Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
In-room safe
  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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Room (Tematic Room) | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room (Tematic Room)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Minibar
Coffee/tea maker
Mobile key entry
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds

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Business Room, Tower | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Business Room, Tower

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Minibar
Daily housekeeping
Desk
In-room safe
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Double Beds OR 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room with Sea View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Superior

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Standard

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Superior with Street View

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Superior with Sea View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 30 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room Executive

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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Cra 1a No.6-154 Bocagrande, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001

What's nearby

  • Bocagrande Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Rio Cartagena Casino - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Castillo Grande Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Clock Tower - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ely Café - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Quindío - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Fonda Antioqueña - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Cartagena Plaza

Upscale family-friendly hotel near Bocagrande Beach
Located close to Rio Cartagena Casino and Castillo Grande Beach, Hotel Cartagena Plaza provides a free breakfast buffet, a nightclub, and a poolside bar. The on-site restaurant, Restaurant Le Place, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), and guests can find other amenities such as a playground and an arcade/game room.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Babysitting (surcharge), 1 meeting room, and smoke-free premises
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and concierge services
  • Multilingual staff, wedding services, and a ballroom
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 311 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Hotel Cartagena Plaza are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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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

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Restaurant Le Place

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's club
  • Gym
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • On the waterfront
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 18 floors
  • 2 buildings
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1993
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Guests providing vaccine records must have received complete COVID-19 vaccination at least 12 days prior to check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 4 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system

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.
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

Cartagena Plaza
Cartagena Plaza Hotel
Hotel Cartagena Plaza
Hotel Cartagena Plaza Hotel
Hotel Cartagena Plaza Cartagena
Hotel Cartagena Plaza Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Cartagena Plaza have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Cartagena Plaza pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Cartagena Plaza?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Hotel Cartagena Plaza?

Check-out is at noon.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Hotel Cartagena Plaza?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Hotel Cartagena Plaza located?

This family-friendly Cartagena hotel is located on the waterfront, within a 5-minute walk of Bocagrande Beach and Rio Cartagena Casino. Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center and Castillo Grande Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Hotel Cartagena Plaza Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 879 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 293 out of 879 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 879 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 879 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 879 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Escarlet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I like the hotel the pool is a little small but overall good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

eddy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, good food and excellent location
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Eyanira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Overall the property in very good conditions and the staff was very kind
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

We had all inclusive, with special Mediterranean restaurant, the breakfast was served in special room….. in general……great service
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Romy

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stateson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Well located. Good price for what we get. The staff is excellent. We stayed 12 days and were very happy with every thing.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luis Erasmo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The beach at the doors. Excellent Walking at night / safe
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eliza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not speaking language, staff were very helpful. If looking for beach vacation, not a great choice. Food was great service was great, ppl very friendly.

8/10 Good

Ciara

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. Staff were not the easiest to communicate with because a lot have very little English. However, room was great, managers are helpful and the food was good!
Stayed 12 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

ANA

Liked: Staff & service
I LIKE THE LOCATION OF THE HOTEL. I DID NOT LIKE THE ALCOHOLIC DRINKS THEY SERVED. THEY DID NOT HAVE ALCOHOOL, EXCEPT FOR THE WINE.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Not a lot of people speaking English. People save sun chairs and never use them. Spa was fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
this property is an all inclusive. its a great choice. be preprared it can get quite hot. AC does not cool great.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Vesna

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property is very noise, dirty, customer service is very bad, rude, don't speak English...... Vesna
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La playa no era bonita. La comida no era muy variada pero lo que había estaba muy bueno. El servicio del personal 100! El edificio es viejo y la espera en los ascensores era demasiada.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La propiedad está bien le falta una piscina más grande y un bar fuera o dentro de la piscina ya que es muy fastidioso tener que salir de la piscina y secarte cada vez que quieres un trago y te estás bañando, como que no le vi sentido a eso es una locura total…
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Ivania

I choose this hotel because Is rated 5 stars ,but it doesn't even reach 4 . Almirante Cartagena Is rated 5 stars and is a really good and nice place . Defenily 5 stars .
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

George Silva

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s an old hotel, so my expectations were not high for the property. The building met those expectations. Staff is good. Food at the buffet was good. The bed was comfortable and the room was kept clean. One of the elevators was not working. Spent too much time waiting for elevators and they were usually packed. The location was close to the old town center.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Darwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El hotel es excepcional, me he alojado en dos ocasiones y el trato siempre ha sido increíble. Tanto los empleados, habitaciones, comida y laa diferentes actividades que ofrecen lo hacen un hotel digno de hospedarse. En esta segunda ocasión tuve la oportunidad de recibir el asceno a una habitación de mayor costo con mayordomo "sin costo adicional". El unico inconveniente que tuve es que al llegar a la propiedad me cobraron un impuesto adicional a lo ya pagado mediante la reserva y que no fue notificado de antemano hasta llegar al hotel y realizar el check in el impuesto fue del 19% por mi pareja venezonalo que tenia su permiso en Colombia pero aun asi cobraron dicho impuestos que fue el total del costo de la habitación y es por eso que le otorgue tres estrellas de calificación. En la primera ocasion que me hospede este impuesto no lo cobraron y fuimos yo y mi pareja igualmente. Pero a pesar de esto tuvimos una excelente estadía, la habitación impecable, limpieza, todo en general. Otro detalle que no es culpa del hotel pero disgusto un poco fue el acceso a la playa que se encontraba cerrado por obras, habia que caminar una o dos cuadras mas abajo para disfrutar la playa y se encontraba muy concurrida.
Vista de la habitación en la noche.
Vista de la habitación en el día.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Cinthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No tiene lobby bar, lo cual no te permite tomar bebidas cómodamente, tienes que subir hasta el piso 18 a solicitar bebidas
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuel Eduardo Alvarez

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El servicio es excelente
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Delia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I want to share my experience to help other travelers make informed decisions. On Expedia’s website, the hotel advertises beach umbrellas, in-room minibars, and an “all-inclusive” plan with access to two restaurants plus the buffet. However, this is misleading: Beach umbrellas and chairs are not included – you have to pay extra. The “minibar” is just an empty fridge – it doesn’t contain anything. The all-inclusive plan only covers the buffet. The other two restaurants require additional payment. So in reality, this hotel is not truly all-inclusive. I find this very misleading and disappointing. On a positive note, I want to highlight that the staff was excellent – very kind and attentive throughout our stay. I hope this helps other travelers and that Expedia reviews this listing to ensure it reflects the actual services offered.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teruhiro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
他の予約とあわせ10日間滞在しました。オールインクルーシブプランで、ヌーペリア海側の部屋。部屋も広く景色も良かったです。四つ星ホテルですが、部屋やトイレ、プールやBarが三つ星レベル。部屋の作りや品質が安っぽいし、barのカクテルやスナックがいい加減。欧米の有名チェーン四つ星とは違います。でもコロンビアの、と思えば満足できます。それにスタッフも頑張っていてフレンドリーで、食事も美味しかったです。毎日イベントもやっていますし、キッズクラブもあってすごく活気があるホテルです。家族連れにおすすめで、カジュアルにオールインクルーシブを楽しめます。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanny Abigail Lopez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bueno
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Jisell

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tawana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

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