GHL Arsenal Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Lobby
Lobby sitting area
Point of interest
Reception

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Barrio Getsemani Calle Arsenal No 8B-58, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Walls of Cartagena
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

Luxury Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Luxury Room (Bay View)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 226 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Cartagena Walled City stay.With a stay at this Cartagena Walled City hotel, you'll be steps from Cartagena de Indias Convention Center and Cartagena's Pegasos's Wharf. Centenary Park and Plaza de la Trinidad are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Clock Tower - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • San Pedro Claver Church and Convent - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Bolivar Square - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Walls of Cartagena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪San Nicolás - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sierpe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Terraza Municipal - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Centro de Convenciones - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Mar de las Antillas - ‬2 min walk

About this property

GHL Arsenal Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
GHL Arsenal Hotel offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. A rooftop terrace, spa services, and multilingual staff are also featured at the boutique GHL Arsenal Hotel. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) and a beach shuttle are available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Cartagena hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 72 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
GHL Arsenal Hotel offers 72 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate bedroom
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in 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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at GHL Arsenal Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 11 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 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).

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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 60000 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • 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, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
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. No onsite parking is available. 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, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

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.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 11 years old and younger stay 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is GHL Arsenal Hotel to the airport?

GHL Arsenal Hotel is 3.6 mi (15-min drive) away from the Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at GHL Arsenal Hotel?

As of Jan 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GHL Arsenal Hotel on Feb 17, 2026 start from $179.21, excluding 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.

Does GHL Arsenal Hotel have an airport shuttle?

GHL Arsenal Hotel offers a shuttle from the airport to the hotel 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of COP 60000 per person.

How close is GHL Arsenal Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 1.3 mi (8-min drive) from Bocagrande Beach and 2.6 mi (14-min drive) from Marbella Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does GHL Arsenal Hotel offer free breakfast?

GHL Arsenal Hotel offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at GHL Arsenal Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rio Cartagena Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at GHL Arsenal Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at GHL Arsenal Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does GHL Arsenal Hotel have a pool?

GHL Arsenal Hotel features an outdoor pool.

Does GHL Arsenal Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does GHL Arsenal Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is GHL Arsenal Hotel to downtown Cartagena?

GHL Arsenal Hotel is 0.2 mi away from Cartagena.

GHL Arsenal Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 742 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 167 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 59 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1007 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nirphemy

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis Vazquez

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Great breakfast and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giorgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast and excellent service. Clean room. Very helpful personnel.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jailene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa Del Carmen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Veronica

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and friendly. The hotel is so pretty. In a great area within a walking distance to everywhere. The only issue is you can hear everything in the room, next to us there was two drunk girls screaming until 4am. Was kind of hard to rest, other than that, really pretty hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Byron

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn’t like the staff that worked at night
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente ubicación. Personal muy amable. No tiene maquina de cafe en las habitaciones
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

RACHEL, Linden

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was very smooth staff very nice and professional
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tyrone

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente yo fui por aniversario de bodas. Primera vez en Cartagena y absolutamente todo relacionado con el hotel nos encantó. El botones Luis Alfonso muy amable y atento. Y en el desayuno que por cierto es delicioso nos atendió muy bien el señor Pomponio y la chica de café
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Victor, York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

DANIEL G L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The employees are very professional, respectful, friendly, and always willing to help or resolve any issues you can encounter.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excelente estadia.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joel, Miami

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful vacation in beautiful Cartagena, but this would not have been possible at any hotel other than GHL Arsenal. This hotel is the best: the rooms are well maintained, clean, and smell wonderful. The location is perfect, just a few minutes' walk (8 min) from the walled city, the same for the most attractive part of Getsemaní, and about a 14-minute walk from the marina where the boats depart. The service is excellent from all the staff, who are friendly and courteous. I would like to give a special mention to Pomponio, an extremely kind and helpful gentleman who treated us wonderfully, thank you! Note: The breakfast buffet is out of this world. As you can see in the video, that's how it tastes. Translated with DeepL (https://dee.pl/apps)
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

JHIGNA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was a bit smaller than was expected but overall great hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

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

very convenient

The hotel is across the street from the Getsemani Convention Center. It is very convenient and just a 7-minute walk from good restaurants.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres, Cajica

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La mejor ubicación, un muy buen precio. El servicio muy amable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tais

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025