Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena

3.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Clock Tower

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Interior
Outdoor pool
Front of property
Interior
Dining room

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Calle de las Bovedas #39- 120, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
  • Place, Walls of Cartagena
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room Standard

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Double Room Superior

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Suite Junior

  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

Kartaxa

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Our Petite

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 301 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Petite Plus

  • 377 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Located in Cartagena Walled City within a short walk of Clock Tower, Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena is within a mile (2 km) of other popular sights such as Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. This 3.5-star hotel has 25 guestrooms and offers conveniences like free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Walls of Cartagena - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Las Bovedas - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clock Tower - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bocagrande Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena

Hotel with free breakfast, 9-minute walk to Clock Tower
Guests of Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena enjoy features like an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a terrace. Front-desk staff can assist with tours or tickets, securing valuables, and luggage storage. This smoke-free hotel also has a garden.
32-inch TVs come with cable channels, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer rainfall showers and free toiletries. Other standard amenities include safes, desks, and wardrobes or closets.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • One child 1 year old or younger stays free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • 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).

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.

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM—-9:30 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours.

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 for incidental charges and 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and window guards.
  • 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.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What can I see near Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena?

This hotel is situated in Cartagena Walled City, just steps from Las Bovedas and House of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and within a short walk of Clock Tower. You'll also find Centro Comercial La Serrezuela and Walls of Cartagena less than a mile away.

Is there parking available at Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena feature a casino at the property?

No, Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena?

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

Is Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like premium bedding and a rainfall showerhead as well as an outdoor pool.

Does Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena serves free full breakfasts each morning from its restaurant.

Will Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena.

Does Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena?

The closest major airport to Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena is Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG), which is 3.9 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena.

Reviews

Hotel Kartaxa Cartagena Reviews

8.6

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 113 out of 244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 244 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

liuvomir ronaldo

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Annabel

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

2/10 Terrible

Troy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milagros

Business traveler
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

6/10 Okay

Millie

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Ligia

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Dominique

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Emelinda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Alla

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
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

8/10 Good

Andres Felipe

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Traveled with partner
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.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

E

Traveled with group, Traveled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Mirna, Piscataway

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.

10/10 Excellent

Nestor

Traveled with family
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

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!

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with family
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