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Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique

Cartagena · Colombia

Bocagrande, Carrera 3 No. 4-101, 3View location

8.2/10Excellent241 Reviews
Cleanliness8.6/108.6
Service8.8/108.8
Comfort8.2/108.2
Condition8.0/108.0
Location8.4/108.4
Neighborhood8.6/108.6
Amenities7.0/107.0
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About Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique

This family-friendly city hotel, a restored historic house, is located in Cartagena's bustling Bocagrande tourist district. Just steps from the beach and a short taxi ride from the historic old town (approximately 3 km), the hotel offers convenient access to the city's key attractions.

Cartagena de Indias, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is a 10-minute drive from the airport, while trade centers and banks are within a 500-meter radius. Each room features a vibrant, colorful style, creating a warm, unique, and romantic atmosphere.

Guests can enjoy the on-site café, bar, and restaurant, along with amenities such as Wi-Fi and room service.

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With a stay at Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique in Cartagena (Bocagrande), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Bocagrande Beach and 5 minutes from Clock Tower. This hotel is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Centro Comercial Nao.

Make yourself at home in one of the 35 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment.

Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Childcare
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

Beach nearby No elevators Noise-free rooms not guaranteed Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    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
    • 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 visitors) 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.
    • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • A car is not required for transportation to and from this property.
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Airport shuttle fee: COP 35000 per vehicle (one-way)
    • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
    • 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.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    Italian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Centro Comercial Nao 0.2 km / 0.1 mi
Bocagrande Beach 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Rio Cartagena Casino 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Castillo Grande Beach 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Malecón Bahía de las Ánimas 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
El Laguito Beach 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Castillo Grande Beach Plaza 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Plaza Bocagrande Commercial Center 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Hospital Naval de Cartagena 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Bodeguita Dock 3 km / 1.9 mi
Parque de La Marina 3 km / 1.9 mi
La Marina Park 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Alcaldia (City Hall) Cartagena 3.3 km / 2.1 mi
Los Pegasos Dock 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Plaza de San Pedro Claver 3.5 km / 2.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 39
  • Number of floors (main building): 4
  • Number of floors (annexe): 3
  • Single rooms: 3
  • Twin rooms: 2
  • Double rooms: 20
  • Junior suites: 1
  • Suites: 1
  • Apartments: 7
  • Triple rooms: 2
  • Quadruple rooms: 1
  • Superior rooms: 1
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  • Accessible rooms: 1
  • hotel
  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Maestro
  • Visa Electrón
  • City centre
  • Nearest Bus / Metro Stop
  • Airport
  • Harbour
  • Beach
  • Golf course
  • Entertainment Area
  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg)
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Key Collection
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Late Check-outExtra charge
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fi
  • Room service
  • Laundry serviceExtra charge
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour securityExtra charge
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safe
  • Shop
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Sun terrace
  • Luggage room
  • Dining area: 1
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Café
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking area
  • Air conditioning in Restaurant
  • Solarium
  • Breakfast
  • À la carte lunch
  • Set menu lunchExtra charge
  • À la carte dinner
  • LGTBIQ friendly
  • Children get free accommodation, meals payable on the spot
  • Deposit on arrival
  • Early departure
  • Non-smoking establishment
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

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Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 15 m²DBL.ST-1
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    15 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST-1

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE WITH AIR CONDITIONINGDOUBLE • WITH AIR CONDITIONINGDBL.AC

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    DOUBLE WITH AIR CONDITIONING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH AIR CONDITIONING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.AC

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 16 m²TPL.ST
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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    3 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    16 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Bed setup
    2 × Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Ironing set
    • Mini fridge
    • Minibar
    • Desk
    • Make-up mirror
    • Cable TV
    • Housekeeping
    • Library
    • Bathtub
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Radio
    • Hi-fi
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Toiletries
    • Alarm clock
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Safe
    • Central heating
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Carpeted floors

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 14 m²DBL.ST
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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    4 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    14 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Room amenities

    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Central heating
    • Safe
    • Wi-fi
    • Wake-up service
    • Shower
    • Bathroom
    • Library
    • Housekeeping
    • Carpeted floors
    • Alarm clock
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Make-up mirror
    • Cable TV
    • Ironing set
    • Mini fridge
    • Minibar
    • Hi-fi
    • Radio
    • TV
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Bathtub

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE DELUXEQUADRUPLE • DELUXE • 1 Bedroom • 15 m²QUA.DX-1
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    QUADRUPLE DELUXE

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    10 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    15 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 3–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width, 2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    DELUXE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.DX-1

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDDBL.QN-SU

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    Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique

    DOUBLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.QN-SU

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDQUADRUPLE • SUPERIOR QUEEN BEDQUA.QN-SU

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    QUADRUPLE SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR QUEEN BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.QN-SU

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • QUADRUPLE SUPERIORQUADRUPLE • SUPERIOR • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²QUA.SU
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    QUADRUPLE SUPERIOR

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    6 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 3–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.SU

    Room amenities

    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Minibar
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Wi-fi
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Cable TV

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIOR • 1 Bedroom • 15 m²DBL.SU
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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    11 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    15 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Bathroom
    • Shower
    • Bathtub
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • TV
    • Radio
    • Hi-fi
    • Minibar
    • Mini fridge
    • Ironing set
    • Carpeted floors
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Central heating
    • Safe
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Library
    • Housekeeping
    • Cable TV
    • Make-up mirror
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Alarm clock
    • Wake-up service

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU-2

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    Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique

    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU-2

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIOR • 1 Bedroom • 15 m²DBL.SU-1
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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    5 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    15 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.SU-1

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi
    • Toiletries
    • Desk
    • Cable TV
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • TV
    • Internet access
    • Minibar
    • Centrally regulated air conditioning
    • Wheelchair-accessible

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDSTPL.2B

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    Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique

    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TRIPLE STANDARDTRIPLE • STANDARD • 1 Bedroom • 20 m²TPL.ST-3
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    TRIPLE STANDARD

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    7 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    20 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 2–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width, Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.ST-3

    Room amenities

    • Internet access
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Shower: 1
    • TV
    • Minibar

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BEDDOUBLE • SUPERIOR KING BEDDBL.KG-SU

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    Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique

    DOUBLE SUPERIOR KING BED

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    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-SU

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE DUPLEXDOUBLE • DUPLEX • 1 Bedroom • 14 m²DBL.DP
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    DOUBLE DUPLEX

    Room photos

    5 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    14 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 0
    Bed setup
    Queen-size bed 150-154 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    DUPLEX

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DP

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • QUADRUPLE SUPERIORQUADRUPLE • SUPERIORQUA.SU-1

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    Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique

    QUADRUPLE SUPERIOR

    Room photos

    Photos are not available for this room type.

    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    QUADRUPLE
    View / characteristic
    SUPERIOR

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: QUA.SU-1

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique

8.2
Excellent
241 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.6 /10
Service
8.8 /10
Comfort
8.2 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Location
8.4 /10
Neighborhood
8.6 /10
Amenities
7.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2026
kelly
A nice place to stay especially if on a budget, they just upgraded the mattresses , nice improvements for this charming place a block from the beach with a chill rooftop city view for beautiful sunrises and sunsets
Partner
2/10
Poor
05 Apr 2026
Ricardo
Not a good place.
Partner
4/10
Poor
01 Apr 2026
Rolando
Shower
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
31 Mar 2026
Milton
Todo bien, solo que en uno de los dias de estancia no hubo agua en Cartagena, y no estaban preparados. Por lo demas bonito y acogedor
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
13 Mar 2026
Irma
Thank you for everything!!
4/10
Poor
24 Feb 2026
Amos
the area isn't clean
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Jonathan
Nice spot loved it
2/10
Poor
10 Feb 2026
Maritza
Dirty floors, dated furniture, the jacuzzi area also dirty
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
28 Jan 2026
Intisar
Cockroaches in bedroom
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Shahab
Cozy room space, safe box not working water in shower no pressure no elevator but authentic looking place
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
21 Jan 2026
Ernest
I truly wish there were a lesser rating to give the Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique. In addition, I wish guests who have stayed there would leave an honest review. The rooms have old and outdated furniture. The sofa had paint speckles and a burn mark in one of the cushions. There was no blanket on the bed. I left out for the day, and when I returned, the room was not cleaned; when I asked why the room was not cleaned, I was told that the front desk has to be notified if a guest wants the room cleaned or serviced. The lobby aesthetics give a false perception of what to really expect in the room. Further, the safe in the room did not work to safeguard valuables, and when I brought it to the attention of the staff, I was told that they were aware of it and that they were trying to get a safe to put in the office to hold guest valuables for a fee. Also, if someone wanted to visit you, they charged a 50mil Colombian Peso fee, which is about $12-13 USD. At no time did they offer a discount or reimbursement for all the issues just a means to find a way to charge more hidden fees.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
17 Jan 2026
Rainer
The room was spotless. The bed was very comfortable
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jan 2026
ZULAY
All good 👌
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2025
Rashad
Fresh free breakfast! Helpful friendly staff!
Business_and_leisure
2/10
Poor
06 Sep 2025
Julio
Staff was OK, but one giant issue: the hot water is basically non-existent above the first floor. The water pressure is so bad, that twice the water turned off completely while I was in the shower. And about the water - the hot water was non existent as well, being only perhaps 1 or 2 degrees above the temperature of the cold water.

When I first reported this, they told me some nonsense such as \"oh, most people like cool showers when they come in and it's been hot all day\". Guess what - I rather choose for myself if I have to or want to take a cold shower or not.

Then about the lack of water and it turning off, they told me it's kind of \"normal\" around the area. In fact the day before I saw people in a restaurant taking water in buckets up the stairs to work in the kitchen. Now I get why they were doing that.

Eventually the got the water a little hotter - apparently turning up the furnace temperature. Are you really that cheap that you turn it nearly off? And why hasn't anyone else complained?

The included breakfast is OK, but nothing that you would write home about. The area is OK and easy access to food, shopping, and the beach. Oh, about the beach - google it - the beaches in this area are lets say..... pretty sad. Most will tell you to not bother, and go to a private beach club, preferably on one of the islands.

A couple of the staff where friendly. But keep in mind the issue about the hot water and the water pressure. Book at your own risk.
Leisure
4/10
Poor
16 Aug 2025
Margaret
Great location but the hotel was dirty. We walk into our room and the door could not close properly. The bathroom had hair in the shower and sink. The room was dirty and had a smell. The staffs were nice and friendly.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
23 Jun 2025
Ariel
1st we have to keep in mind that the place is near the coast, its located in a very convenient spot, you can walk around and have a lot of options to dine in. The staff is friendly, they will help you and accommodate your needs , its not like a city hotel, so don’t expect that experience. The rooms decent sized, the bathrooms were a bit small. I kept hitting my elbows with the shower doors. One time we were out and when we came back there was a leak in plumbing in the bathroom, the offer us to move us to another room, we stayed in the same room and they did the best to fix it, it was Sunday and they moved us to a bigger room like a day before and we decided to stay, it was not a big deal. In the first floor they have a restaurant with a very good menu. The only thing we had a bit issue was with the cleaning, we requested to get the room cleaned because of a bit of sand on the bed and when we came to sleep we still had sand on our linen of the bed so that was the only issue. But over all was not a bad experience.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2025
Jose
Very good, in a very good and very safe location, the breakfast was super delicious
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
31 May 2025
DJIMRA
Beautiful establishment
Business_and_leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2025
IVAN EMILIO PAEZ
Internet speed was not very fast for my needs
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2025
Onix
Good stay
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
04 Apr 2025
Yattah
I liked the staff! I liked that it was near the beach, shopping and restaurants. I also like that it's only a 10 minute drive from the city center/historic town. I did not like vendors coming up to me while eating my breakfast in the outdoor seating area. I did not like that property has alot of cracks and holes.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2025
James
Very accommodating and friendly especially in the restaurant connected to it. Big room and great price.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
It was horrible no elevator the ac wasnt working no towels in the room i booked a room that fits 4 adults they charged me and was not supposed to.. place and stafd is trash very phony and will Rob your cash and money
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
11 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
This hotel is very cozy and well located closed to everything. The hotel is antique so the rooms tend to have a strong “old” smell. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was fresh made and delicious.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2020
JohnR
I enjoyed the location of this hotel which is located on a street near good Itallian restaurants and a Peruvian restaurant. The breakfast was also good and made omelettes upon request!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2020
Arlenis
It was good
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
10 Aug 2019
Ronald

Over all good place

It was overall a really nice visit and great for the price . Breakfast was ok but they where willing to cook fresh items . The room I ordered was unavailable but the hotel did everything they could to accommodate me . Overall really good for the price . I would return
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
02 Aug 2019
David
Staff was helpful--and they needed to be as there were some problems with the first room. Hotel is average, but there was obvious work going on to improve things. Staff was great.
8/10
Excellent
04 Jul 2019
Lorena

Bom

Quartos simples, porém bem conservados. Wifi funciona bem dentro dos quartos. Café da manhã poderia ser melhor.
Family
4/10
Poor
11 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
The room that was assigned to us was very old and smell bad. We had to talk with the manager asking for another room. It was not fair to have paid a high price for a horrible room just for one night.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
29 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
Great staff, super friendly. Very helpful and the room and facilities are clean and well kept. Only thing I would say needs improvement is the shower, water isn’t hot and the kept getting clogged. Breakfast was also great.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
29 Dec 2018
Sundar

An average place with a great staff!

Was my first trip to Cartagena and Colomia. I booked this hotel online. In all my travel, it is confirmed that you get what you pay for (or don’t pay for).

Pros: Friendly and helpful staff. The team goes above and beyond to help the customer. Also has a great breakfast spread. ideal location to Walled City and easy to get to the ariport.

Cons: Hotel is very average. It requires a lot of maintenance. The rooms felt straight out another era, but not in a good way. The lighting was dim, there was a strange odor permeating through the corridor and the room. The furnitures and fixtures did’t feel like it had been cleaned in ages. I think they just need to be replaced. For me the challenge compounded when the AC in my room started making some real loud noise. The hotel staff were helpful in getting me to a different room so I could get some sleep. But it was very painful to go through that in the middle of the night. Finally, the hot water was practically non-existant. I ended up taking a shower in near cold water. Also the WiFi was very weak. The signal was better if I was in a certain part of the hotel or the room. Otherwise, even a simple access to Google.com would take minutes to load, or crash.
8/10
Excellent
03 Nov 2018
Lee

Overall good but let down by the breakfast choice

The breakfast is not good and if you arrive one hour into service the food is cold and a poor selection as food is not replenished
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2018
Lisa

Nice hotel with rooftop jacuzi

I stayed 2 nights here. Great location - a 5 minute walk from the beach. There was a rooftop jacuzi with hammocks. The breakfast was a buffet, but you also had a choice of eggs - scrambled, omlette etc., I thought it offered excellent value. Very welcoming and extremely helpful staff.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Mar 2018
Carlene

Great hotel!

Very comfortable hotel in safe area. Lots to do in easy walking distance. Very helpful and accommodating staff.
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2018
Verified traveler

Charming

This is quite a nice little hotel with a great Italian restaurant. The included breakfast was excellent. The rooms were a bit on the small side perhaps, as noted by other reviewers, but in this price range hard to find better anyway. Room size was adequate. Location is good. The hotel's artwork and antiques add to its appeal.
4/10
Poor
22 Nov 2017
Verified traveler

Central location, but that's about all...

I had to endure a very convoluted process just to cancel my reservation. The room that I booked was nothing like i imagined. The hotel canceled 5/6 of the nights left on my reservation, but getting that done was like pulling teeth.
Family
8/10
Excellent
09 Nov 2016
Andres

Great place to stay.

What a great place and experience. Hotel staff friendly and ready to serve and help.
6/10
Pleasant
06 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

A decent hotel in the tourist area

The hotel is located in Bocagrande, the tourist district in Cartagena. However, the WiFi connection is really poor in some areas of the hotel. The jacuzzi closes extremely early. Finally, communication between the staff is really poor. As is often said, \"left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing.\"
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jul 2016
Daisy

Good for the price, clean rooms.

The room was clean, i like it. The lobby was too hot, no ac, the rest was fine.
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2016
Michael

Hotel San Pietro

The staff was very friendly and spoke decent English. So if I needed help with anything the language barrier was not an issue. They provide transportation to and from the hotel witch was helpful. A/C and Wi-Fi worked great. The hotel is located 2 blocks from beach and there are many places to eat near bye. I would recommend it to family and friends. They have a pretty good restaurant down stairs too.
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2016
Joe Pete

Great hotel with an outstanding restaurant.

Unique living quarters with an outstanding, friendly, and honest staff.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Feb 2016
Alan

Good place to stay.

Staff were very friendly. No English TV channels. Room very comfortable and within easy walking to the beach.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Feb 2016
Raeanna

Charming and friendly

The hotel is very charming and the staff are very friendly and helpful! Two blocks from the beach, and close to a supermarket. Lively neighbourhood with tons of restaurants.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Feb 2016
miles

January stay at San Pietro, Cartegena

We had a very nice 4 day stay here. The room was clean and adequately sized, loved the hot water in the shower.
The beach is 2 blocks away and the hotel provides towels for beach use.
We found the breakfast (included)adequate and the personnel were a delight.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Jan 2016
kelley
Last minute trip and found this nice hotel. The staff was excellent and did everything to make our stay pleasant. The buffet breakfast was a perfect start for a day at the beach, which is only two blocks away. Short cab ride to downtown. Ac worked great, hot water, cable tv and clean rooms. Highly recommended.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2016
CeCe

Nice clean hotel for 3 stars

Staff very friendly, breakfast was good clean rooms
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jan 2016
Rio

Friendly staff and homely accommodations

Truly the staff treated us like family! We all came down with a travelers sickness bug and the staff was constantly checking in to see if we needed anything. The accommodations are bright and beautiful like the city of Cartagena. Wifi is strong and spot on. Our favorite spot was the rooftop hammocks to just hang and read at the end of the day. We'll definitely have to stay again!
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jun 2015
teddy

great location, great prices, very clean room

great hotel to stay at I always stay there when i am in Cartagena Colombia
8/10
Excellent
21 Feb 2015
Daniel

Very comfortable and helpful staff.

Very friendly folks, hotel is older, but in good condition. Breakfast was very good and the restaurant on the main floor is quite good. Overall very very good.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
07 Jan 2015
Meg

Good hotel for the price

We stayed here for 4 nights over New Year's. The hotel is very close to the beach and a 10 min ($5) cab ride from the old city. Cartagena is known for its Walled City but we enjoyed our stay in Bocagrande which was more calm and affordable, though not as beautiful. The hotel is also close to boats which will take you to one of several islands. The facilities themselves are out of date, but it is very clean and quaint. The rooftop has several hammocks and jacuzzis that are nice in the evenings. The breakfast (breads, fruits, juices, eggs) is included and is served in a pleasant courtyard. Most importantly the staff is very friendly! They even upgraded us to a nicer room. Overall for the price we had a great experience.
4/10
Poor
03 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

Good breakfasts, management needs improvement

For the most part we enjoyed our stay. However, when we arrived our room was not ready at the time we were supposed to be able to check in. It wasn't ready until about three hours after that time. No discount was offered. The receptionist also asked if my fiancé (27 years old) was a minor. That seemed kind of insulting. That same lady was also less than helpful when we asked about good places to eat in the area. That said it was only this one lady (who seemed to be higher up) that was rude. Otherwise, all the rest of the hotel workers were fantastic and incredibly nice. Breakfast buffet was great too!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Dec 2014
Jebi

Nice Family Atomosphere in Bocagrande

Stayed here for 3 nights on my honeymoon after staying for 3 nights in the old city (Getsemani).

San Pietro is a nice little place - breakfast is awesome, restaurant downstairs is solid, and room was clean and big. I asked for a room that faced the terrace so I had no problems with noise. There are a ton of food options within walking distance. You will need to take a taxi to go back and forth to the old town but it's fairly easy to catch a taxi and it'll only cost you around $3-$4.

Service itself is ok. People at the front desk aren't necessarily smiling and trying to go above and beyond to make you happy but they are nice nevertheless.

I recommend the place overall.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Aug 2014
francisco

Nice and well located hotel.

Well decorated. Close to beaches. Helpful staff. Air conditioning not very efficient but works. Relatively simple breakfast in nice patio. We enjoyed it a lot.
Partner
4/10
Poor
13 Aug 2014
George

Pictures nice but reality different

The hotel first floor is nice like in the pictures. The second floor is not as nice as the first. Breakfast is limited. There is not variety in the menu. Always the same eggs and plenty of cheap bread. Although the breakfast schedule says until 10:00 a.m. There were many times that we had breakfast at 8:00 a.m and it was half breakfast. They would not prepare more for us. Very disappointing. Staff at the hotel are nice and do their best to help you. The room's bathroom is rather small. It floods after every shower. Definitively, I would not go back to this hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
10 May 2014
Morrie

Hotel is very pleasant with a very friendly staff,

We were at the hotel in early May, which is a fairly slow time. The hotel is quite attractive in an excellent location for restaurants, etc. Not far from the beach. They seemed to be well staffed. Only hesitation is that most staff have very limited English skills. So, like most of Colombia, be prepared with at least a few Spanish phrases.
8/10
Excellent
24 Apr 2014
Warne

Good location

The hotel staff was very friendly and helpful. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was included and was served on a patio. It was well presented and complete. The jacuzzis were not available all of the time because of maintenance but when they were, it was refreshing to use since the weather was low 30's. There was everything you need just around the corner: banks, supermercados, restaurants etc.... The hotel staff helped us with setting a city tour which took us downtown in the historical Cartagena. The beach is beautiful and only 2 blocks away. We would stay there again.
Family
6/10
Pleasant
21 Apr 2014
KC

Great place to stay

A friend and I stayed here for one night in April. What stood out most to me about this hotel was the service. Everyone was very friendly and bent over backwards to accommodate us, even going as far as storing our luggage after check out! As far as the actual hotel goes, it was modest, exactly what you'd expect for that price point. It was a nice step up from a hostel, but I wouldn't exactly call it luxurious.
Family
8/10
Excellent
17 Apr 2014
Verified traveler

nice hotel near the beach

The hotel is nearby the beach. It has nice breakfast, free wifi and good Italian restaurant. Very good pizza. However, the lady in the reception is not very warm-hearted.
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2014
gord macdonell

hotel

Great front desk staff,fully expedited our requirments and spoke english very well.all and all a great stay...the italian restraunt attached to it is excellent..a definite destination
Family
10/10
Exceptional
24 Feb 2014
Matthew

Great Hotel

Just stayed at the hotel for the 2nd time. I really like the hotel, it has character with its wood balconys,beams and banisters. There is some tropical fish tanks and the staff are friendly. Its also quiet and spotlessly clean. The breakfasts were good and there is an Italian restaurant adjoined to it.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Feb 2014
Mike

Great hotel in the middle of Bocagrande

My girlfriend and I had a terrific experience here for 5 nights in January 2013. The hotel is in a busy and safe area (one block off the noisy main street San Martin),steps away from many restaurants and stores and two blocks away from the beach. We had a standard room and it was very clean, made up every day and the air conditioning was fantastic. A buffet breakfast was served every day in a beautiful courtyard, and there is a restaurant attached to the front of the hotel that was very good. The hotel staff was very friendly and there was good free WiFi throughout the rooms and outside public areas. The best kept secret is the lounge chairs and hammock on the roof! Taxis are plentiful right outside the hotel and it's less than a 10 minute drive to the walled city. We actually walked every day to the walled city, which was totally safe and about 45 minutes each way. We really cannot say enough good things about Hotel San Pietro
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2014
neil t

A good place to stay

. Comfortable and welcoming. A good place to stay
8/10
Excellent
26 Jan 2014
Jacqueline Earl

Great for Short Term Stay

I found this hotel to be okay but noisy on the weekends, The staff was very pleasant., but the breakfast staff was a bit clueless. The breakfast was just fine and very prompt. Done and gone after 10 am.. They were helpful and tried to help the best they could. All in all, for a beach hotel, ( 3 long blocks to the beach) even in the US, it was just fine!!!
8/10
Excellent
23 Jan 2014
J Miles

Great Boca Grande Location

This is a very nice hotel with a polite very helpful staff. The included breakfast was very good. The decor and color selection for walls are excellent. The roof top sauna and hammock areas offer a relaxing place in the sun and also provide a buena vista of Cartagena. I would highly recommend this hotel to anyone who visits Cartagena.
4/10
Poor
21 Jan 2014
Rosie and Bill
The staff overall was a step above being rude and the buffet breakfast was a disappointment. The breakfast area was exposed to the outside and at one point a bird pooped on one of the servers. Measures could be in place to eliminate the birds i.e. wire strung across the opening...it works for pools in Florida. On the plus side the hotel is very quaint and is in a good location. If we return to Cartagena we definitely will not stay at this hotel.

I think the hotel was probably displaying a bogus award plaque from Trip Advisor at the front desk.
8/10
Excellent
16 Jan 2014
Maria
This is a nice boutique hotel, but it is getting old and needs some retouches. Also, breakfast needs to improve. Colombia is a country with fresh fruits, vestibles, and delicious food. Moreover, the city of Cartagena has so many delicious food options to share, however, the breakfast did not reflect this.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jan 2014
Verified traveler
Very near walled city without being in it which, to us, was perfect. Hotel is not seaside but we were not looking for a beach type vacation.
6/10
Pleasant
13 Jan 2014
Lito

Nice hotel

We went for a two week stay in Cartagena and found this a nice hotel with friendly & helpfull staff. The room was daily cleaned. The hotel facilities were good for when we didnt want not to stay either in our Room or at street.
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2013
idan

Nice small hotel

nice small hotel, friendly, nicely decorated, good service, reasonably priced, excellent Italian restaurant
8/10
Excellent
22 Oct 2012
rafa

good stay

Nice place and good service...enjoy ctg paying a good price
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Oct 2012
Verified traveler

San Pietro

The Hotel was great, our first impression was 16-17 hundreds style. The staff was very nice and professional. At one point we need it to see a doctor and the front desk made a call and a certified nurse came to our room. The housekeeping ladies also were very nice. Breakfast was more than enough, overall we must likely will stay at this hotel again.
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2012
Verified traveler

Great Hotel

The hotel was nice, very nice atention. I got no complain abouit
6/10
Pleasant
20 Aug 2012
Verified traveler

Room with no view.

Food is not good and overpriced, everything else is ok.
Nothing special cheap option.
8/10
Excellent
10 Jul 2012
Sebastian

Great hotel

Hotel was great, very good service, nice staff. anytime again
6/10
Pleasant
20 May 2012
Carol

Satisfactory but not great!

The hotel is very cute and clean. The hotel oversold itself on the site we used as they said all beds had down comforters and blankets, and patio or garden views. Well, our room lookied out at a small four foot square area of brick and a planter box on a shelf, and the blanket and bedspread were a little old and thin (no down involved). Otherwise, we really don't have any complaints. The A/C worked fairly well and we did have a refrigerator. The restaurant on site was very nice although we were never around at meal time so only had soup there on one occasion. They do serve a buffet breakfast to their guests which consists of scrambled eggs, rolls, arepas, juice and coffee or tea which was very nice. Overall, we liked it \"ok\", and it would have been perfect had we wanted to spend a lot of time at the beach because it is only two short blocks away. We, however, were more interested in going to the old \"walled city\" more, and so had to hire a taxi each time we went. Fortunately, it is easy to flag a taxi and it costs only $3 US each way.
Family
8/10
Excellent
20 May 2012
Verified traveler

Ok hotel and location.

Spent one night with my young daughter here. We liked it fine.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Apr 2012
Maria

Very quaint hotel

I just returned from a 6 day stay at the San Pietro Hotel. What a wonderful, quaint and charming place! The first room I was put into had a broken air conditioner and the staff immediately moved me to a larger, nicer room. The hotel is spotlessly clean and comfortable. The staff went out of their way to answer any questions I had...though their knowledge of English was minimal, we were still able to understand each other. I ate delicious meals at the attached restuarant many nights because I could not find any really decent places within walking distance to eat. The included breakfast in the morning was delicious, though the menu never changed.The beach is just around the corner...so that was nice. I would not hesitate to stay there again.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2012
Bill

Happy Feel

Nice feeling right off the start from the front desk staff. A lot of people working, and cleaning, with great attitudes. Initially I had a small double room, but asked to change and they were very accomodating. Great breakfast, simple, but fresh.
Happy people, happy hotel. Good deal all around.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Apr 2012
Andy

Amazing week

I spent a week at Hotel San Pietro with my girlfriend and we were both very happy with the hotel and the service. The hotel is perfectly located to restaurants, shops and the beach. The staff is super friendly and the restaurant attached to the hotel has excellent food and is very reasonable too. The best part is that the hotel has a lot of charm and is very quaint. I would definitely stay there again and would recommend it to anyone who wants something other than the Holiday Inns of the world.
8/10
Excellent
08 Feb 2012
Steve and Julio

good friendly hotel

very well located hotel, very welcoming staff, good size rooms and cleaned to high standard daily. service was great, the only slight downside the breakfast is very good but we stayed for 6 days and it got a bit repetative by the end of our stay.
8/10
Excellent
16 Jan 2012
Verified traveler

Great hotel

Great hotel! The room was clean and cozy and the air conditioning saved our life! The breakfast was exceptional. The location is ten minutes away from the old city.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Dec 2011
Anitatony

Cartagena Hotel

An excellent Hotel,the staff were extremely helpful and the service was excellent. A very good breakfast is provided with a good choice of food. We would definately stay there again.
6/10
Pleasant
02 Nov 2011
Victor

Nice place and enjoy the roof top.

Was a nice hotel. Staff knew some english and I knew some spanish so it was not a problem. They make you check guests in, which was not a problem. Food at breakfast and dinner was pretty good (breakfast included). Its in a busy area so really not a problem to walk around and taxi's are everywhere (and cheap)...if you need one. Not that far of a drive to the walled city. I would watch out for locals as when you go to popular spots they will want to show you around (and later hound you for money for doing so, regardless how many bottles of liqour you shared with them lol). Most of the people are poor so its understandable. Under the influence I was taken to some shady areas not close to the city, so I def dont reccomend doing that. Thankfully I am built they way I am so I was never messed with...but I was a bit uneasy at times. That being said...they made sure I got back to my hotel ok. Hotel staff was available 24/7 and the price was ok.
8/10
Excellent
20 Mar 2011
Verified traveler

Great experience at the San Pietro

My boyfriend and I spent a night at the San Pietro and very much enjoyed the experience. It was one of three hotels we stayed at in Cartagena, and is hands-down the one that I would recommend to friends.

We stayed in a superior double room -- it was large, and comfortable. Our room overlooked the courtyard where breakfast was served, and was quiet at nice.

The staff at the hotel is very friendly, courteous, and helpful. They were a great resource to have during our time there.

The hotel is in Bocagrande, which is outside of the center of the city. That being said, I think it's a great option -- the hotels in the center tend to be either very expensive or more along the lines of cold water hostels. The San Pietro is a great value and is a short taxi ride away from the old city; taxis are very available in Bocagrande, making the hotel pretty convenient.
8/10
Excellent
01 Feb 2011
Bob

Clean and inexpensive

All I wanted were a couple of rooms that were clean and inexpensive...this hotel provided both as well as employees that were friendly. The San Pietro is not in the heart of the tourist section, but is only about a five dollar (1/2011) taxi ride. The neighborhood is not the greatest, but that is not to say it isn't acceptable, it is. On the other hand, if I wall willing to spend better than double the amount, I could have stayed in the old town area - my cost was about $80.00 per night per room.
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2010
Mags

Great hotel!

Great hotel, good breakfast and in a safe location with helpful staff. I would def reccommend and go back!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2010
Rafael

Would go Round 2 at San Pietro

This hotel was great! It was walking distance from the beach, restaurants and the beautiful strip. There are 24 hr stores right around the corner. The staff were friendly and helpful, they helped book our tours and chiva ride. Breakfast was good and served in the patio. I loved the art work everywhere, the hotel had character and the rooms were clean and neat although our safe didnt work. I would definetely go back to this hotel!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Jul 2010
Hurricane Cruiser

An Adequate Hotel

The staff were accomodating. The rooms were realitively clean. This is a low to mid budget hotel so the price could be a little lower. Generally, it was worth the stay.
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2010
Gali

decent hotel in Colombia

very friendly staff, conditioners are working well, clean comfortable room. But some of the rooms are very small with one twin bed, with no window to outside , but with the window overlooking to stairs (it was really ridiculous for me). We got room like that initially when checked in. I told that I can not breath in room like that, so they changed our room to one with bed king size and window looking to patio. they serve nice continental beakfast on the patio with freshly squeezed juices, fruits, cheese, pancakes and eggs.
However who has a problem to sleep in noisy location, should take earpluges to fall a sleep there - air conditioners are really noisy at night.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
17 Mar 2010
Fabio

Good impression!

In general, it is a nice hotel! Clean, free internet, service is good, people are nice and restaurant is also ok, but the shower is not good (hot water, but no pressure at all) and some rooms are in a very noisy environment. I was in one of them and woke up 5am because they started preparing breakfast :( Then, I asked to change and the other room was really nice and well decorated, with fridge and locker. Breakfast is ok, with fruits, bread, cereal and etc..., but pretty much the same everyday. It is located in Bocagrande, which is a nice area and has everything you need on a walking distance. Overall, I would certainly go back there if I go to Cartagena.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2010
jeffrey

THE BEST VALUE MONEY CAN BUY!!

Me and my wife spent 13 day's at this hotel,the breakfest was great, the maid service, the laundry service the bed's were comportable, it has an amazing old Italian archeticture, it has a roof-top hot tub,with hammock's, it's located 5-minutes from the beach, there are many resturant's within walking distance, market's to shop and put some snack's in your refriderator.taxi service out front,internet cafe across the street,what more could you ask for! and the price was a bargain, the management was top notch, parking across the street, bus service,15 minutes to the city center, it was a pleasure!!cant wait to come back.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Dec 2009
Leo

It could be better

At the same time, I found that some friends were staying in another nearby hotel, which for the same price offered much better conditions, location in front of the beach, better rooms, etc.
So I felt quite dissapointed
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2026
JOSE VICENTE
Excelente ubicación, restaurantes, transporte, tiendas ,centros comerciales , cerca playa y sitios para caminar ,desayuno básico ,fresco, las instalaciones requieren algunos arreglos , pero general bien.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Apr 2026
Mariana
Se trata de un hotel de estilo antiguo, que no ha sido actualizado, y en la zona existen opciones más modernas. La habitación tenía un olor a mobiliario antiguo y el televisor no funcionaba correctamente; sin embargo, el personal mostró muy buena disposición para solucionar los inconvenientes.

Si buscas una estadía más actualizada o con mayor confort, probablemente este hotel no sea la mejor opción; es más recomendable para una estancia corta o solo para pasar la noche.

El desayuno fue bastante limitado. La atención del primer día no fue buena, aunque el segundo día la persona encargada fue mucho más amable y atenta.

Por otro lado, la ubicación es privilegiada: un sector seguro, agradable, con muchas tiendas y restaurantes, ideal para recorrer caminando sin necesidad de transporte.
Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Mar 2026
Dimas Marcio
O café da manhã não é buffet. Achei fraco e sem opção.
A equipe de funcionários da recepção foram muito cordiais e prestativas.
O quarto para ser limpo diariamente tem que ser solicitado na recepção.Soube disso após o terceiro dia.
Ao redor do Hotel tem Shopping e comércio em geral, destaco a quantidade de restaurantes e cafés.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Mar 2026
Pilar
Tiendas cercanas muy turístico, varias casas de cambios en fin muy buena ubicación y el desayuno súper satisfactorio
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2026
Jennifer
Normal
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
20 Feb 2026
Ryssandro
O hotel tem as coisas bem velhas, tudo não funciona plenamente. A equipe é boa, estão sempre atentos a você.
Partner

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Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique
Bocagrande, Carrera 3 No. 4-101, 3, Cartagena, Colombia

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