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Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena

3.5 star property
Travelers escape to a peaceful oasis with an outdoor pool and garden near Bocagrande Beach, where delicious breakfasts start each day of exploration

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Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena, near the historic Walls and Clock Tower, welcomes visitors with full breakfast and a cozy restaurant. Guests can relax by the pool or wander through the garden spaces - previous visitors consistently praise this calm retreat from the city.
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

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Premium bedding, down comforters, in-room safe, individually decorated

Kartaxa

  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
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  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Cartagena Walled City, a neighborhood in Cartagena, Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena is near the airport and near the beach. Bocagrande Beach and Port, Fortresses and Group of Monuments reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Caribbean Naval Museum and Fine Arts. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Nuevo Bosque Softball Stadium or Estadio De Softbol De Chiquinquira. Visit our Cartagena travel guide
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Calle de las Bovedas #39- 120, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001

What's nearby

  • Colombia, scenic view of Cartagena cityscape, modern skyline, hotels and ocean bays Bocagrande and Bocachica from the lookout of Saint Philippe Castle
    Walls of Cartagena
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Las Bovedas
    Las Bovedas
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • View to Torre de Reloj (Clock Tower) with blue sky and warm light, Cartagena, Colombia, Unesco World Heritage
    Clock Tower
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center "Julio César Turbay Ayala" reflected in the water
    Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez
    3 min walk - 0.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sofitel Santa Clara
    2 min walk
  • La Cevicheria
    3 min walk
  • Andrés Cartagena
    5 min walk
  • Juan Valdez Café
    5 min walk
  • Da Prieto
    3 min walk

About this property

Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena

Hotel near Clock Tower
Located close to Cartagena de Indias Convention Center, Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, down comforters, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

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 the following charge at the property: Colombia Value-Added Tax (VAT) at 19%. A VAT exemption is available to travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa showing they are not a resident of Colombia and who pay using a foreign card or via a bank transfer from outside Colombia. This exemption applies only to tourist package bookings (accommodation plus other travel services).

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

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 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
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards

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 San Diego
Hostal San Diego Cartagena
Hostal San Diego Hostel Cartagena
Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena
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Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Where is Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena located?

Located in Cartagena Walled City, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Fine Arts and Clock Tower. Plaza de San Diego and Las Bovedas are just steps away.

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Reviews

Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 90 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 32 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 251 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. For the area it was acceptable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed at this hotel in Provenza, Medellín and absolutely loved it. The location couldn’t be better—right in the heart of all the restaurants and bars, yet still felt completely safe. The room was small but had everything I needed, spotlessly clean, and the staff was truly awesome. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice quiet hotel with beautiful interior. Friendly personnel. Breakfast choices are so wide.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful room and decorations
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dominique

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very specious room, nice staff, good breakfast. Pool area very small. But for this price, a good place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Milagros

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

My favorite hotel in Cartagena!

Its a very cute hotel on a very peaceful street but half block to the Bovedas, traditional artcraft market and the city walk which you can walk on top around them. Very clean, professional staff, they will help you with anything they can. There breakfast is a la carte and is included, excelent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hotel Kartaxa has good qualities

The Hotel Kartaxa in Cartagena is a charming boutique hotel that offers a blend of historical charm and modern comfort What I liked most about it was: 1) location -it’s situated in the old city, close to historic sites, restaurants, events, nightlife, but also accessible to beaches and other trips. Its closeness to Plaza de San Diego is a must 2) Comfortable and quite accommodations with nice amenities 3) Beautiful infrastructure, located in a refurbished historical building with a primer retreats as library, swimming pool and solarium 4) Excellent service and friendly staff 5) Good cost benefit
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Room with no window

I was only here for one night before flying out early the next morning. The hotel location is spectacular. However my room didn’t have a window and was very basic. The bathroom was small and the AC blasts on the bed all night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff. Conveniently located. Clean
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Oliesia

Liked: Staff & service
Nice hotel, clean and beautiful. Really nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Andres Felipe

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

Great location!

Greatly located in the Centro Histórico & near Serrezuela shopping mall. Nice breakfast included, attentive staff. It has a tiny pool, good enough for the heat though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Boutique hotel situated perfectly inside the Old City. Some of the hottest restaurants, coffee shops, and clothing store located a minute walk from the hotel but it's quiet at night. Love the breakfast options as well and the staff service was superb!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely Boutique Hotel. Delicious breakfast included. Friendly and accommodating staff. Walking distance to many things, shopping, restaurants, shoreline. 20 minutes from the airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was perfect in every way. The staff was helpful although some didn’t speak English. The breakfast in the morning was fantastic! The hotel was sparkling clean and the decor was beautiful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awesome experience !!! Colonial, antique, pristine and well decorated. Great service, delicious food. Clean,friendly and confortable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Great spot in Old City

The staff was great and so was the breakfast. The location is convenient but just outside the center enough to be quiet. Access to purified and chilled water was huge. No wasted plastic bottles.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Hotel Kartaxa. It is just on the outskirts of the noise in San Diego plaza but it is also just a quick walk to the plaza. The hotel staff was friendly and accommodating. They arrange anything you need such as taxis and day trips. Breakfast was delicious and not just toast and bagels, real breakfast. We will definitely return to Cartagena and when we do, we will stay here. Gracias to the entire staff for making our stay there perfect !!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Alla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
It's quit cozy cleaned hotel with polite stuff, but when we called asking recommendation for transportation from airport to hotel, they send the car and charged 100 000 pesos and it was ridiculous because taxi cost 25000 everywhere. on a way back I payed 25000 pesos for taxi So don't ask hotel reception about transport.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bad water pressure
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mirna

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The driver we booked thru the hotel did not show at the airport, later claimed he waited for us 45 mins. We had paid for 2 beds in each room, but one had a queen bed - they couldnt resolve it until the nexg day. Our air conditioning didnt work and they were hesitant to help. Finally they brought up a new remote which resolved the issue. The breakfast staff was wonderful althouhh options were very limited.
Verified

8/10 Good

Leonardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ótimo hotel, com ótima localização e ótimas instalações. A única coisa que pode melhorar é o serviço de café da manhã, que não tem a opção de self-service. No mínimo o café e os pães poderiam ficar disponíveis para o hóspede se servir, sem depender do serviço dos funcionários. No nosso caso, a falta do self-service nos impediu de tomar o café da manhã no primeiro dia, em que tínhamos passeio cedo, pois os funcionários precisam anotar o pedido, levar a cozinha, preparar e depois servir. Fica a sugestão.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Rocío

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es un lugar muy tranquilo y bonito, solo la habitación tenía un poco de olor a humedad pero en general todo muy bien
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ligia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Gostei da vista da janela para o mar, tamanho do apartamento. Não gostei do terceiro andar sem elevador, do café da manhã pobre, pagamos diaria com cafe da manhã incluido e ainda tivemos pagamento extra por ovos cozidos.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente!!!! Praia privativa maravilhosa! Quarto muito confortável! Vista do Rooftop excepcional!! Bons Restaurantes! Funcionários atenciosos e sempre c sorriso p atender-nos.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hanyelinne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
El lugar es maravilloso, me encantó la estancia, solo que había mucho ruido dentro del hotel, las paredes no son anti ruido.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023