Located in Cartagena Walled City, Casa Calamari is a leisurely stroll from popular sights such as Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. This 5-room, 3-star hostal has a coffee shop/cafe along with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and a rooftop terrace.
What's nearby
Walls of Cartagena - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Bolivar Square - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
Plaza Santo Domingo - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Getting around
Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
El Baluarte San Francisco - 6 min walk
La Vitrola - 3 min walk
Nia Bakery Coffee Shop & Cocktails - 3 min walk
EL BARÓN - Café & Liquor Bar - 3 min walk
Casa Pura - 1 min walk
About this property
Casa Calamari
At Casa Calamari, guests have access to a rooftop terrace, free WiFi in public areas, and express check-out. Airport transportation is made easy with an airport shuttle for a fee. Front-desk staff can help with concierge services, and provide local restaurant recommendations. Other amenities at this boutique hostal include a terrace and a garden.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 42-inch TVs. Other standard amenities include minibars and safes.
Daily continental breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: COP 15,000 for adults and COP 15,000 for children
A coffee shop/cafe
Family friendly
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Outdoors
Garden
Rooftop terrace
Accessibility
No elevator
More
1 building
3 floors
Built in 1905
Colonial architecture
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
42-inch TV
Food and drink
Limited room service
Minibar
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 6:00 AM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: COP 114000
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
One child 6 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 50000.0 per night
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:
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).
These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
Fee for continental breakfast: approximately COP 15000 for adults and COP 15000 for children
Late check-out fee: COP 114000 (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: COP 50000.0 per night
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
Check-in: 6:00 AM—-10:00 PM
Check-out: noon
Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours, and checking out is easy with express services. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (fees apply).
Property Registration Number 49210
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
No parking is available onsite.
This property accepts credit cards.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
There is no hot water on site.
Visitors traveling with a child may be required by the property to present the following documents: At check-in, parents traveling into Colombia with a child under 18 may be obligated to present the child's birth certificate and photo ID (passport for non-Columbian citizens). If a relative or legal guardian is traveling into Colombia with the child, that relative or legal guardian may be obligated to present a notarized consent of travel signed by both parents, along with 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 planning to travel with children should consult a Colombian consulate office in advance of travel for additional guidance.
Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
Property is also known as
HOTEL CALAMARI Cartagena
Calamari Hostal Boutique Cartagena
Calamari Hostal Boutique Hostel
Calamari Hostal Boutique Hostel Cartagena
HOTEL CALAMARI
CALAMARI Cartagena
Calamari Hostal Boutique RNT No. 49210
Calamari Hostal Boutique
Casa Calamari Hostal
Casa Calamari Cartagena
Casa Calamari Hostal Cartagena
Calamari Hostal Boutique
HOTEL CALAMARI
Calamari Hostal Boutique RNT No. 49210
Calamari Hostal Boutique Registro Nacional de Turismo No.
Casa Calamari Hostal
Casa Calamari Cartagena
Casa Calamari Hostal Cartagena
Frequently asked questions
Is a free cancellation option available at Casa Calamari?
Casa Calamari offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.
What can I see around Casa Calamari?
This hostal is situated in Cartagena Walled City within a short 6-minute walk of Clock Tower and also 17 minutes on foot from Bocagrande Beach. You'll also find Marbella Beach and Castillo Grande Beach within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at Casa Calamari?
No, there isn't parking at this hostal.
Does Casa Calamari have a casino on the premises?
No, Casa Calamari doesn't have a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at Casa Calamari?
No, there is no indoor pool at this hostal.
What do couples enjoy most about Casa Calamari?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this boutique hostal include a minibar as well as a coffee shop/cafe and concierge services.
Are there hot tubs at Casa Calamari?
No, this hostal doesn't have a spa tub.
Does Casa Calamari have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?
Yes, Casa Calamari serves continental breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.
Does Casa Calamari allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at Casa Calamari.
Are there connecting rooms at Casa Calamari?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hostal.
What is the closest airport to Casa Calamari?
The closest major airport to Casa Calamari is Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG), which is 3.4 mi away (8 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Casa Calamari?
Yes, some guestrooms at this hostal offer a balcony where guests can enjoy beach and garden views.
Casa Calamari Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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O hotel deixa a desejar! Em partícular o quarto no. 1 é péssimo, sem janela, com cheiro de mofo. Ressalvo a excepcional boa vontade e atenção da recepcionista, muito amável e delicada. Infelizmente não gravei seu nome.
La ubicación de este hostal es buenísima, Pero es lo único bueno que tiene, la habitación que nos dieron tenía un fuerte olor a humedad además no tenía ventana , aunque la habitación no estaba sucia, estaba mal mantenida , El techo ya no es de madera marrón o natural ahora el techo es blanco aunque se ve mal acabado y las paredes están pintadas con cuidado el baño es muy pequeño y la ducha no se ve limpia, lo que muestran las fotos no es lo que es en realidad. No volveré a este hotel
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Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
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6/10 Okay
D
Mar 31, 2018
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location
The best part about this hostel was the location. The rooms look cool, but there are several things that could be improved.
- About a week before we were due to check in, we were charged the first night's stay. In the fine print of our reservation, it states that we would be charged for the first night's stay if we cancelled after a certain date, but it doesn't say that you will pre-emptively be charged this amount on that day. When we saw this charge we grew worried that our reservation hadn't gone through.
- The wifi doesn't really work in the rooms (or at least it didn't in our room).
- The room smelled very strongly of mothballs.
- There is a club right across the street so if you are in one of the rooms that face the street be aware that the music will be blasting until 3 or 4 in the morning.
Our saty was good, We are disapointed because they charge us the 19% IVA that is only for Colombia nationals and we show them our US passports. Also the hotel did not have hot water in the shower. The hotel is very good located, very clean and service is good.
Unser Zimmer hat uns sehr gut gefallen, besonders auch die Hängematte. Auch die Dachterrasse haben wir genossen. Das Hotelpersonal war sehr hilfsbereit. Morgens konnte man Kaffee und Cracker mit Marmelade bekommen. Am Wochenende hat nachts zum Teil die laute Musik in der Nachbarschaft gestört, aber ansonsten waren wir sehr zufrieden.
The good: Excellent hotel, excellent location. Service was great.
The ok: no hot water (its cartagena so you dont rellay need it)
The bad: wifi never worked. we used open connection from hotel across street
I loved this place, it was charming, the room was large and the location could not be better if you want to be in the old city. Nice people. Breakfast not included and no hot water, but you really do not need it as the weather is so hot.
Very good location.
They didn't have credit card payment option, this is awful because you have to go to the atm and pay the stay.
Pedro
Verified
6/10 Okay
Jairo
Oct 21, 2016
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Es buen y cómodo Hotel, muy bien ambientando y ubicado en excelente zona; sin embargo lastimosa y tal vez coincidencia, el personal nocturno se quedó dormido y dejó a huéspedes por fuera mucho tiempo.
O endereço deve ser ajustado no site do Hotéis.com uma vez que no centro, as ruas possuem nomes e só são identificadas por isso. O nome da rua desse hostel é Ricaurte. O hostel é ótimo, a equipe é atenciosa e prestativa, a localização é ótima.
Colonial style hotel in a safe and convenient location inside the old city. Rooftop terrace affords beautiful views of the old city and the sea. Not the most modern but with great character and a friendly staff.
Trata-se de um hostal com excelente localização. Infelizmente não possui elevador, o que é compreensível nesse tipo de estabelecimento, entretanto poderia ter café-da-manhã. Funcionários muito atenciosos e solícitos. Recomendo a quem optar por um hostal.