Vibe
Properties where the thread count is high, the staff-to-guest ratio is generous, and every surface feels considered. These hotels operate at a standard that makes the rate feel justified before you even unpack.

ESTELAR Cartagena de Indias Hotel & Centro de Convenciones
A guest favorite, with top-rated rooms across 9,965+ guest reviews.

Sofitel Legend Santa Clara Cartagena
Staff goes hard and makes you feel valued. Rooms are clean and elegant with great courtyard and pool views. One guest had noise issues in a courtyard room and got stuck dealing with refund hassles.

Radisson Cartagena Ocean Pavillion Hotel
Bright, spacious, clean rooms with beach access and strong breakfast. Staff ranges from excellent to lukewarm. Watch out for hidden minibar charges and high room service markups. Location feels isolated from local activity.

InterContinental Cartagena de Indias by IHG
Staff go above and beyond with personalized service and attention to detail. Rooms are spacious and clean with powerful AC that can dry out your sinuses. The pool and spa are excellent, though afternoon sun is blocked by a neighboring building.

Hyatt Regency Cartagena
Spacious rooms with stunning views and excellent air conditioning make this hotel shine, though beds run very firm. Staff genuinely excel at service, breakfast impresses, and the multiple pools offer real variety. Book expecting upfront payment and clarify gift card terms before arrival.

Hotel Caribe by Faranda Grand, a member of Radisson Individuals
Rooms are dated with poor AC, thin windows that let noise in, and rusty water from faucets, though mattresses are comfortable. Staff are friendly but sometimes slow. The wildlife sanctuary and beach access are highlights, but you're paying five-star prices for a three-star property.

Hilton Cartagena Hotel
Staff quality swings wildly. Some guests praise exceptional service and beach views, while one guest found most staff unfriendly and the building dated. The hotel sits on the beach in a good location but needs renovation.

Holiday Inn Cartagena Morros by IHG
The rooms are spacious and comfortable with good beds. Staff quality varies wildly - some employees deliver great service while others ignore lines and create billing confusion at breakfast. The food and dining staff are consistently praised.

Hotel Cartagena Plaza / vista al mar
Staff treat you well and the beach location works, but rooms are often dirty with poor AC and uncomfortable beds. Food is bland and sometimes makes guests sick. Management creates hassles at check-in and check-out. You'll find better value elsewhere in Cartagena.

Hotel Las Américas - Cartagena de Indias
Room cleanliness is a major problem. One guest found hair, stains, and filthy surfaces that staff failed to clean twice. Noise issues plague the hotel with loud neighbors and early morning events. Some guests praise the pools and breakfast, but quality is inconsistent and the 5-star rating doesn't match the reality.

Almirante Cartagena Hotel
Rooms are dated and tired with loud AC units. The hotel oversells premium packages and doesn't deliver ocean views as promised. Staff handles problems well when they show up, but facilities like the rooftop bar sit closed and renovations aren't disclosed upfront.

OSH Hotel Getsemani
The hotel has excellent pools, good food, and responsive staff in a great location. Basic rooms are cramped with thin doors that let hallway noise through. Watch your bill at checkout and expect construction noise during the day.

Hotel Capilla del Mar - Cartagena de Indias
Staff excels at problem-solving, but rooms are outdated with mold smell and poor ventilation. Some rooms have sealed windows with no view. Hot water and basic amenities fail unpredictably. You get good service recovery but an aging property that doesn't match its five-star price.
Arsenal Hotel
The location in old town Cartagena is excellent for walking to restaurants and bars, but expect noise from nearby nightlife until early morning. Rooms are small and basic. Staff is consistently helpful and friendly. The rooftop pool offers good views.

Hotel Cartagena Dubai
Rooms are clean with good views, but some have plumbing issues and poor locks. The beach location near restaurants and shops is excellent. Food variety disappoints vegetarians, pool service moves slowly, and renovations currently close the rooftop area.

Bastión Luxury Hotel

Casa Carolina Hotel
Spotless rooms with excellent breakfasts and rooftop views keep most guests happy. Staff goes out of their way to help, though cafe service moves slowly. One guest reported the hotel enforces strict rules about guests in rooms and won't accommodate requests outside their policies.
Sonesta Hotel Cartagena

Grand Sirenis Cartagena

ESTELAR Playa Manzanillo - All Inclusive Hotel

Dreams Karibana Cartagena Golf & Spa Resort