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Hotel Marlin Cartagena

2.0 star property
Hostel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Clock Tower

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Bed in shared dormitory 4 beds | Free WiFi
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Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (with fan)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
Stovetop
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in shared dormitory 4 beds | Free WiFi

Bed in shared dormitory 4 beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Barrio Getsemani, Calle Media Luna 10-35, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130015

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Clock Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Walls of Cartagena - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bocagrande Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cabildo Gastromar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Colombitalia - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Beer Lovers Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Celele - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Doña Lola - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Marlin Cartagena

Hostel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
Close to Clock Tower and Walls of Cartagena, Hotel Marlin Cartagena provides amenities like dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), tennis courts, and an area shuttle
  • A 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a computer station
  • Multilingual staff, concierge services, and luggage storage
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Marlin Cartagena feature comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • 18-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Communal kitchens, refrigerators, and microwaves

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 18-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 5 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.

Optional extras

  • 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 and debit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Hostal Marlin
Hostal Marlin Cartagena
Hostal Marlin Hostel Cartagena
Marlin
Hostal Marlin
Marlin Cartagena Cartagena
Hotel Marlin Cartagena Cartagena
Hotel Marlin Cartagena Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Hotel Marlin Cartagena Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Marlin Cartagena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Marlin Cartagena?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Marlin Cartagena?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Hotel Marlin Cartagena located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this hostel is within a 10-minute walk of San Roque Church and Clock Tower. Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Walls of Cartagena are also within 15 minutes.

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Hotel Marlin Cartagena Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 75 reviews

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Cesar, Buenos Aires

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

La habitación, es apenas mas grande que la cama

Como dijo la habitación es apenas mas grande que la cama, no hay un solo gancho o clavo para colgar solo dos estantes en un hueco y un barral con 3 perchas todo lo tenes que apoyar en el suelo, y para mas no hay agua caliente en ningún horario, pase la noche y me cambie de hotel.-
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Cecilia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Good location

Everything in the room felt old.. and not so fresh. The fan only had one level and the noise was so loud, but it was tooo hot if we turned it off, so did not sleep so well. The location was great (near to old town) and we only had 2 nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Manfred

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Marcelo

Tuve inconvenientes al momento del check in, ya que el recepcionistas nunca encontró mi reserva. Finalmente pude ingresar mostrando mis correos con la confirmacion de la reserva
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Limpio, bien ubicado yprecio excelente

Muy bien un lugar perfecto para descansar y disfrutar de la Ciudad
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Estuvo bien pero realmente falta mejorar mucho las habitaciones no son agradables
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Aurore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

le meilleur rapport qualité prix

un excellent séjour, le plus: la cuisine bien équiper, les chambres charmantes, le personnel extrêmement serviable.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Alyssa

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Bien situé

Bon séjour dans' l'ensemble
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Teco, Argentina

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Bueno

Tiene ambientes muy lindos, livings y cocina (muy equipada). La habitacion que nos tocó era demasiado pequeña para una doble matrimonial, no entraban las valijas. Habia un poco de mal olor y humedad. Limpieza de la habitacion: tenes que poner el cartelito sino no limpian. La limpieza en general del hotel es muy buena y tuvimos una buena experiencia mas allá de la habitación. Lastima algunas personas que dejaban todo demasiado sucio a la noche y no limpiaban sus platos en la cosina, igualmwnte a la mañana temprano el personal del hotel lo limpiaba.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Kévin

Disliked: Cleanliness
La cama no es doble sino una persona y media. Habitacion no muy limpia.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not comfortable at all

We got a basic double room here, and it was so small and the bed took up so much space that we could barely fit ourselves + luggage into it! Being backpackers, we don't even have that much stuff. There were decorative holes in the walls near the ceiling, presumably for air flow, but they mostly let in mosquitos that ate us throughout the night. The staff, though friendly, also didn't always seem to know what was going on, making it hard to extend our reservation or even get information about the city. Maybe it was a language barrier, but we both speak Spanish and haven't had this issue at other hotels/hostels.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Hernan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stay away from this neighborhood! For your safety

The woman at the front desk was wonderful. They let you leave your key at the front desk when you go out, that should have been a clue to how unsafe the neighborhood is. Our mattress was at least as old as the beautiful antique headboard it was attached to. There is no hot water, the bathroom is so small you have to sit sideways on the toilet. The walls have mildew all over them and somehow the Wi-Fi only works in the 105 degree lobby. Once you step outside the hotel you are immediately set upon by the relentless swarms of human vultures who follow you, insisting that buy their hats, tours, and drugs. The streets are Full of taxis, each one honking at you as they go by, trying to give you a ride. The amount of harassment was overwhelming. Our first trip out of the hotel my husband had his pocket picked. The police are corrupt and threatened to throw my husband in jail for a made up charge if we didn't pay them 2,000,000 pesos! We were able to talk then down to 700,000, but only because I was crying and people were starting to stare. Stay away from this neighborhood! Please learn from our disastrous stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ruiliang, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Overall is good

Staff are very friendly and helpful. The neighborhood has many restaurants, one travel agency, markets and it is quite close to the castle. Disadvantages are the bathroom conditions: area so small and the toilet doesn't work we'll
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

HOTEL ECONOMICO BIEN SITUADO EN CARTAGENA

MUY BIEN
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Liz, San Diego, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

Good location but that's about it

When we got to Hotel Marlin the power was out (not their fault). The staff showed us to our room via a flashlight but then left us to fend for ourselves without offering to provide any type of light source. We were able to use our cell phones for flashlights but they had low batteries and without power we were not able to charge them. Upon request they brought us a candle but we had no way to light it. Eventually the power came back on. The only window in the room opened up to the hallway so if we would have opened the window anyone walking by could look right into our room and it provided no breeze. There is a bar across the street with loud music playing well until the morning (I don't know but I would guess 5am). I brought earplugs but I could still hear the music through them. I eventually fell asleep but was woken up several times throughout the night by the hotel's cat meowing VERY LOUDLY outside our door. I'm guessing it was hungry which bothered me and if I would have had anything to feed him I would have. I was surprised the staff did not notice this and feed the poor little guy. The room we stayed in was incredibly small as was the bathroom (my knees hit the wall in front of me when I sat down and I'm only 5'5. We originally planned to stay at Hotel Marlin for 3 nights but checked out after the first night and relocated to Casa Tatis right around the corner. The rooms were the same price but much larger, no loud music or hungry cats to keep you up all night.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Lucia, Buenos aires

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Busquen otro

Habíamos reservado una habitación con aire acondicionado y cuando llegamos la reserva era por un con ventilador. Tuvimos que poner la diferencia. No estaba limpia la habitación. La zona es céntrica bastante ruidosa por la noches porque es la cuadra de los boliches. Teníamos que pedir toallas siempre y nunca estaban disponibles. .. Busquen otro hotel
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Fernando

Liked: Staff & service
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Caarolina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

kerry, Cancun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cartagena 2015

Cartagena is beautiful city. If you like warm weather it is a place to be
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kerry, Cancún

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fue una experiencia muy gratificante
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

2/10 Terrible

Hernan, Bogota

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

La peor experiencia en Cartagena

Muy mal! Es engañosa la oferta porque al llegar te dan la peor habitación, sucia, sin aire acondicionado, mal ubicada y ruidosa! Al solicitar el cambio de habitación incrementaron el costo en más de un 50%, aun siendo temporada baja! Me cobraron un late check oír de 4 horas por el costo de un día entero. En general las instalaciones son sucias y viejas, en mal estado.