Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo

4.0 star property

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3 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Aerial view
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Lobby sitting area
View from property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Anillo Vial Vía Manzanillo del mar Km 4, Cartagena, Bolivar, 985
  • Place, Playa Manzanillo
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Karibana Golf Club
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, La Boquilla Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 747 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Located in Zona Norte, Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Playa Manzanillo and within a 15-minute drive of other popular attractions like La Boquilla Beach. This 192-room, 4-star hotel has 3 outdoor pools along with a full-service spa and 4 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Playa Manzanillo - 4 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Karibana Golf Club - 7 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • La Boquilla Beach - 14 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 36 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Bocagrande Beach - 49 min drive - 13.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Home Burgers - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Koi Koi Sushi - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Estación Bistro - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Narcobollo - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stefano’s Brunch And All - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo

Guests of Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo have access to a full-service spa, 3 outdoor pools, and a children's pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for COP 80000 per person roundtrip. Multilingual staff at the 24-hour front desk can assist with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Other amenities at this all-inclusive hotel include a gym, a sauna, and free WiFi in public areas.
32-inch LCD TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and bathrooms offer free toiletries. Other standard amenities include balconies, safes, and phones.
An outdoor tennis court and a health club are featured at the hotel. 3 outdoor swimming pools are on site along with a children's pool. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has massage/treatment rooms. Services include facials, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free shopping center shuttle
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • 4 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Buffet La Palapa
  • La Trattoria
  • Nativo
  • The Grill

Things to do

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Basketball
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf lessons
  • Health club
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Scuba diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Surfing/bodyboarding
  • Volleyball
  • Water skiing

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • 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
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,819 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Garden
  • On the beach
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Massage
  • Spa open daily
  • Spa treatment rooms

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 registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2011
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

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

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Breakfast is not included in the Breakfast rate for children 12 years and under. Breakfast for children can be requested onsite for the listed child breakfast fee.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets for COP 130000 per pet, per night
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (33 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Pets may not be left unsupervised
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • Guests can request a pet-friendly room by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 80000 per person (roundtrip)
  • Pet fee: COP 130000 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system
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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • 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.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?

This hotel is situated in Zona Norte within a short 16-minute walk of Playa Manzanillo. You'll also find Karibana Golf Club and Las Ramblas Shopping Center within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?

As of Jun 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo on Jul 12, 2026 start from $319, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?

There is a full-service spa available for guests to enjoy and services include aromatherapy, mani/pedis, body treatments, and massages.

Does Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo include a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 3 outdoor pools.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?

This beachfront hotel offers plenty of amenities for couples including a beach bar, a garden-view restaurant, and 3 outdoor pools.

Are there hot tubs at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?

No, but this hotel does have a sauna.

Does Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, cats and dogs are welcome at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo for a fee of COP 130000 per pet, per night. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Are there connecting rooms at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

What is the closest airport to Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?

The closest major airport to Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo is Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG), which is 9.6 mi away (24 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo?

Yes, every guestroom at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo comes with a balcony and some offer ocean and garden views.

Does Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo host weddings?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo.

Hotel Estelar Playa Manzanillo Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 426 out of 973 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 319 out of 973 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 973 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 57 out of 973 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 973 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Dorante

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good experience
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing place! Staff was helpful and friendly. Areas were clean as well
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Donte

Great experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Room was clean and
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, very friendly staff . Everyone really nice and professional .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Jerry

Clean rooms & resort. Food was 85% good. Expected more variety at the restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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4/10 Poor

Nathanielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The resort is filled with mold. The room has mold. The adult pool is neglected.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Gilbert

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room- toilet clogged daily , shades broke and we were in darkness all day Amenities- 3 restaurants? No 1 place with 3 signs and getting reservations was a hassle Staff- were friendly. 4 stars hotel. No, lies
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was very nice and spacious and beautiful
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
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8/10 Good

Vida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and experience at the resort. The bar staff was wonderful.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Johana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful and the staff excellent. Had an amazing time staying
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Ekaterine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love. Its clean stuff was very nice. Food was ok not great
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Beautiful rain forest vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Placido

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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6/10 Okay

James

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
the staff was friendly and the resort was quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, lots of wildlife. The hotel is super clean, the beach is beautiful. The food is ok. The staff is kind, friendly, helpful. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
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8/10 Good

Britzaida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent customer service, from check in process to restaurants, beach and bars. Good variety of foods at restaurants. Will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place to stay and spend your holiday specially if you are coming from Canada Take a Spanish dictionary with you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Vitaliy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great gem
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jully

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Daivis at the front desk was the best, great customer service! Overall the hotel is beautiful, safe and entertainment is amazing!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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8/10 Good

Alireza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great for the price
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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6/10 Okay

Madelyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

fausto

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The food is so okay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023