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Hotel Carretero

3.5 star property
Hotel in Manizales with free breakfast and a fitness center

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Junior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)
Reception
Gym
Hotel Carretero sits in the city center, offering a breakfast buffet and a cozy bar. Enjoy practical amenities like dry cleaning and free WiFi. Multilingual staff are available 24/7 to assist with any needs.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Tonight

Sep 11 - Sep 12
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Tomorrow

Sep 12 - Sep 13
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Junior Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Senior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Senior Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Presidential Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Presidential Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Triple Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Triple Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 King Bed

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Comfort Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Twin Room | Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Mini-fridge
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Minibar
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Carrera 23 - 35A 31, Manizales, Caldas, 576

What's nearby

  • Caldas Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Universidad De Caldas - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Torre de El Cable - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Palogrande Stadium - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Plaza de Toros - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Manizales (MZL-La Nubia) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lobo Cantina - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Leños & Carbon - C.C. Fundadores - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Il Forno - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Pastelería La Suiza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Kokoriko - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Hotel Carretero

Hotel in the city center
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Hotel Carretero. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam. In addition to a gym and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Multilingual staff, smoke-free premises, and luggage storage
  • A porter/bellhop, an elevator, and a banquet hall
  • Concierge services, laundry services, and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All 100 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like free WiFi and safes.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Food and drink

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

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Spa services
  • Turkish bath

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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
Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast
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 major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Carretero Manizales
Hotel Carretero
Hotel Carretero Manizales
Hotel Carretero Hotel
Hotel Carretero Manizales
Hotel Carretero Hotel Manizales

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Carretero pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Carretero?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Carretero?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Hotel Carretero located?

Located in the heart of Manizales, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Los Fundadores Theater and Caldas Park. Gold Museum and Bolivar Plaza are also within 15 minutes.

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Hotel Carretero Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 49 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 179 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service, clean and the breakfast was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

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

Great hotel

Great Hotel, much better than most 4 star hotels in Europe. Spacious rooms with 5 star linens
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawil

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Everything was great the staff need a little be more professionalism ...
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

German

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

FLORENCIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service at the front desk, house keeping and restaurant is outstanding, I will come back over and over again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good. The only issue is if you come by car indoor parking is small you may not find a space available and on Sunday’s the city shuts down the main avenue from 8-12 for cyclists
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was well maintained and clean.Room accommodation was well supplied. The staff in general polity and helpful . For the price was an excellent choice.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very Good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Jose Antonio

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel looks and feels outdated. Starting with the one-person size elevators to the lack of A/C in the rooms. The hotels need a lot more maintenance and better housekeeping. The staff was friendly and did their best with what they had. I don't think I will be staying here again.

4/10 Poor

Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unbearable heat in room. No air conditioning, no fan, no way to get cool. Front desk manager, Ms Dora, refused to resolve or give discount.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
At the time of the registration I was told they only had one adult in their system and I needed to pay for the second guest. They printed the reservation where clearly said one adult one child 15 years old. It took very long the check in. They wanted me to sign a paper with my last name misspelled and without giving me a copy. Next day and the whole week they were asking me multiple times for a copy of my second passport (why didn’t they gather all paperwork at the time of check in) even though I told them I was going to provide it to them before checking out as I was attending my moms funeral. The staff was texting me from personal cell phones via WhatsApp very uncomfortable, unprofessional and unsafe. Front desk manager Dora was rude and disrespectful. She denied any access to any other chain of command. Housekeeping personal and service were amazing. Front desk looked like traumatized team directed by Dora. She has no sense of respect for guest of anyone, she thinks her word is the only one. I sent a complaint to front desk management and surprise the manager was Dora and she receives and processes the complaints. Every time I passed by that front desk she was yelling at one of her employees, very negative atmosphere. The room was very cold, it had no heater. The pillows were old and not very comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

America

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Me asignaron un cuarto que no estaba en condiciones de ser ocupado. 1. Las cortinas estaban desprendidas en los extremos. Consecuentemente, la luz de la calle se filtraba impidiendo el descanso en la mañana. 2. El televisor del cuarto no funcionaba 3. El teléfono del cuarto no funcionaba 4. La ducha tenía un escape en el tubo superior y el agua caliente cambiaba de temperatura esporadicamente, situación que produjo momentos incomodos debido a la alta temperatura del agua. 5. Espejo de tocador insistente. Solo tenian el montaje pegado en la pared. 6. Los cuartos no tienen cafetera y el servicio de "Bar" en el lobby tiene una cafetera que en tres ocasiones que fui no pude obtener el servicio deseado porque no tenían cafe para moler. 7. El orinal del tercero piso adyacente al comedor tiene tanta presión, que al vacearlo, arroja una cantidad significante de agua en la persona. Me toco cambiarme de ropa lógicamente. 8. El restaurante ofrece en el menu sopa de menudencias, pero es caldo de pollo despechado y la sopa de costilla es sopa de carne pero no tiene costilla. 9. La edificación es muy vieja y muchas de las remodelaciones no demuestran un nivel alto de calidad. 10. El costo de este hotel es muy alto para la calidad de cuartos. 11. Tengo que dejar claro que el servicio al cliente en general fue muy bueno. En su gran mayoría, los empleados del hotel hacen todo lo posible por atenderte bien, son profesionales y respetuosos.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

MAURICIO

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felipe

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen hotel, desayuno excelente. Queda cerca del CC Fundadores
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

fabio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
La comida no estuvo bien. Varios amigos salimos intoxicados.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jhon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Efren

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cesar Augusto

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

Excelente servicio

Excelente servicio
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oscar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Todo fu satisfactorio
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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