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Hotel Marlin Cartagena

2.0 star property
Hostel near Bocagrande Beach in Cartagena

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Free WiFi
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Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Barrio Getsemani, Calle Media Luna 10-35, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130015
  • Popular LocationCartagena de Indias Convention Center5 min walk
  • Popular LocationClock Tower9 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Felipe de Barajas Castle11 min walk
  • AirportCartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)13 min drive

Room options

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Double Room | Free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double Room (with fan)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Bed in shared dormitory 4 beds | Free WiFi

Bed in shared dormitory 4 beds

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Front of property
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Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included
Free WiFi
3.9 out of 5, Good, (10)
The price is $30
per night
$30 total
includes taxes & fees
May 25 - May 26
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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Cartagena Walled City stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Cartagena Walled City hostel, you'll find Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Clock Tower. San Roque Church and Centenary Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 5 min walk
  • Clock Tower - 9 min walk
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 11 min walk
  • Walls of Cartagena - 12 min walk
  • Bocagrande Beach - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Colombitalia - 1 min walk
  • Beer Lovers Tap Room - 1 min walk
  • Libertario Coffee Co. & Roasters - 1 min walk
  • El Cabildo Gastromar - 2 min walk
  • Doña Lola - 1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Marlin Cartagena

Hostel near Bocagrande Beach in Cartagena
Hotel Marlin Cartagena offers its guests multilingual staff, tour/ticket assistance, and concierge services. A computer station is on site, and both WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. Hotel Marlin Cartagena also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a front-desk safe, and a television in a common area.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Cartagena hostel.

  • 1 building
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Hotel Marlin Cartagena offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with rice cookers and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available for a fee

Things to do

  • Tennis
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 18-inch TV with cable channels

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Rice cooker
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Marlin Cartagena

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be required to pay VAT (19%) at the property. This is included in the price displayed. 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've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and debit cards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.

We should mention

  • 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.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hostal Marlin
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Marlin
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Hotel Marlin Cartagena Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Marlin Cartagena to the airport?

Hotel Marlin Cartagena is 3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Marlin Cartagena have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Marlin Cartagena.

How close is Hotel Marlin Cartagena to the beach?

This hostel is 2.5 mi (11-min drive) from Bocagrande Beach and 2 mi (13-min drive) from Marbella Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Marlin Cartagena offer free breakfast?

Hotel Marlin Cartagena does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Marlin Cartagena?

No, there is no casino at this hostel, but Rio Cartagena Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Marlin Cartagena?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel Marlin Cartagena?

Free parking is not available at this hostel.

Does Hotel Marlin Cartagena have a pool?

Hotel Marlin Cartagena does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Marlin Cartagena have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hostel.

How close is Hotel Marlin Cartagena to downtown Cartagena?

Hotel Marlin Cartagena is 0.3 mi away from Cartagena.

Hotel Marlin Cartagena Reviews

Reviews

6.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 8 out of 75 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 75 reviews" "

6.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not comfortable at all
We got a basic double room here, and it was so small and the bed took up so much space that we could barely fit ourselves + luggage into it! Being backpackers, we don't even have that much stuff. There were decorative holes in the walls near the ceiling, presumably for air flow, but they mostly let in mosquitos that ate us throughout the night. The staff, though friendly, also didn't always seem to know what was going on, making it hard to extend our reservation or even get information about the city. Maybe it was a language barrier, but we both speak Spanish and haven't had this issue at other hotels/hostels.

8/10 Good

Hernan A.

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stay away from this neighborhood! For your safety
The woman at the front desk was wonderful. They let you leave your key at the front desk when you go out, that should have been a clue to how unsafe the neighborhood is. Our mattress was at least as old as the beautiful antique headboard it was attached to. There is no hot water, the bathroom is so small you have to sit sideways on the toilet. The walls have mildew all over them and somehow the Wi-Fi only works in the 105 degree lobby. Once you step outside the hotel you are immediately set upon by the relentless swarms of human vultures who follow you, insisting that buy their hats, tours, and drugs. The streets are Full of taxis, each one honking at you as they go by, trying to give you a ride. The amount of harassment was overwhelming. Our first trip out of the hotel my husband had his pocket picked. The police are corrupt and threatened to throw my husband in jail for a made up charge if we didn't pay them 2,000,000 pesos! We were able to talk then down to 700,000, but only because I was crying and people were starting to stare. Stay away from this neighborhood! Please learn from our disastrous stay.

8/10 Good

Ruiliang, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall is good
Staff are very friendly and helpful. The neighborhood has many restaurants, one travel agency, markets and it is quite close to the castle. Disadvantages are the bathroom conditions: area so small and the toilet doesn't work we'll

8/10 Good

kerry, Cancun

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cartagena 2015
Cartagena is beautiful city. If you like warm weather it is a place to be

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
fine hotel but ...
You can do better staying in a private room in a hostel, this hotel was hostel-like but but too expensive for what it is. The staff was very nice, especially Jose.

8/10 Good

Raul

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

4/10 Poor

Jana, Vancouver, Canada

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
OK for the price
It was very basic, tiny room. There was no space to use the toilet, had to sit on the side. We had to ask for towels and soap for the room. Convenient location to visit the Wall City. Reasonably clean.

6/10 Okay

Daniel, Florida USA

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Simple place in a great location
Great location, near bars, restaurants and near the walled city in Centro, its a very simple place with small bathrooms. Staff is layed back and is a good place to meet and mingle with turists from around the world.

6/10 Okay

Elaine, Dublin

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Small room
The hostel is located in a really good area for restaurants and bars at the weekend but that means it is noisy. The kitchen is not really usable. The cleaner stole my towel and it was not returned. Some of the staff were very disinterested and they do not speak English.