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Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique

3.5 star property
3.5-star hotel near Bocagrande Beach

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; Italian cuisine, alfresco dining
Reception
Rooftop terrace
Interior detail
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
Bocagrande, Carrera 3 No. 4-101, Cartagena, Bolivar, 4401
  • Bocagrande Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • El Laguito Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Castillo Grande Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Air conditioning

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Air conditioning | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding

Superior Quadruple Room, Multiple Beds, Air conditioning

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Air conditioning | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding

Deluxe Quadruple Room, 2 Bedrooms, Air conditioning

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Air conditioning

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Air conditioning | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Air conditioning

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Air conditioning | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding

Deluxe Double Room, 1 King Bed, Air conditioning

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Air conditioning

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Air conditioning | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding

Standard Triple Room, 1 Bedroom, Air conditioning

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Air conditioning

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Air conditioning | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding

Superior Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Air conditioning

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Air conditioning

Standard Double Room, Air conditioning | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding

Standard Double Room, Air conditioning

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Air conditioning

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Air conditioning | 1 bedroom, Egyptian cotton sheets, hypo-allergenic bedding

Superior Double Room, 1 King Bed, Air conditioning

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Bocagrande stay.A stay at this Bocagrande hotel places you steps from Centro Comercial Nao and within a 5-minute walk of Bocagrande Beach. Rio Cartagena Casino and Castillo Grande Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Bocagrande Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • El Laguito Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Castillo Grande Beach - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Clock Tower - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 6 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kanuu Restautant (InterContinental) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cilantro Cevicheria & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Italian Pizza & Pasta - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El corral Bocagrande - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Arepas Pues - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique

3.5-star hotel near Bocagrande Beach
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique. A free area shuttle within 1 kilometers is available.

This 3.5-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 35 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • ATM
  • Bellhop
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique offers 35 accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. 45-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. In-room massages, hypo-allergenic bedding, and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Awards and affiliations

The property is a member of Historic Hotels of the World.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free area shuttle up to 1 km

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 1 PM
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
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

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. 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.

  • Airport shuttle fee: COP 35000 per vehicle (one-way)
  • 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
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

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.
  • Up to 2 children 5 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.

Property is also known as

Baluarte Hotel Boutique
Hotel San Pietro Cartagena
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique to the airport?

Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique is 5.3 mi (12-min drive) away from the Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique have an airport shuttle?

Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of COP 35000 per vehicle, one-way.

How close is Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique to the beach?

This hotel is a short 3-minute walk from Bocagrande Beach and 9-minute walk from Castillo Grande Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique offer free breakfast?

Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique offers free full breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rio Cartagena Casino (4-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique?

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

Is there free parking at Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique have a pool?

Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique does not have a pool.

Does Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique have a restaurant?

Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique is home to Da Pietro, which features Italian cuisine, al fresco dining, and brunch.

Does Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique to downtown Cartagena?

Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique is 1.8 mi away from Cartagena.

Baluarte Cartagena Hotel Boutique Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 170 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 80 out of 170 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 21 out of 170 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 170 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 170 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very accommodating and friendly especially in the restaurant connected to it. Big room and great price.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was horrible no elevator the ac wasnt working no towels in the room i booked a room that fits 4 adults they charged me and was not supposed to.. place and stafd is trash very phony and will Rob your cash and money
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is very cozy and well located closed to everything. The hotel is antique so the rooms tend to have a strong “old” smell. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The breakfast was fresh made and delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

JohnR, Los Angeles, California

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed the location of this hotel which is located on a street near good Itallian restaurants and a Peruvian restaurant. The breakfast was also good and made omelettes upon request!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Arlenis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was good
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Ronald

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

Over all good place

It was overall a really nice visit and great for the price . Breakfast was ok but they where willing to cook fresh items . The room I ordered was unavailable but the hotel did everything they could to accommodate me . Overall really good for the price . I would return
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

David, Huntsville, AL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was helpful--and they needed to be as there were some problems with the first room. Hotel is average, but there was obvious work going on to improve things. Staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Lorena

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

Bom

Quartos simples, porém bem conservados. Wifi funciona bem dentro dos quartos. Café da manhã poderia ser melhor.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room that was assigned to us was very old and smell bad. We had to talk with the manager asking for another room. It was not fair to have paid a high price for a horrible room just for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, super friendly. Very helpful and the room and facilities are clean and well kept. Only thing I would say needs improvement is the shower, water isn’t hot and the kept getting clogged. Breakfast was also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

6/10 Okay

Sundar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

An average place with a great staff!

Was my first trip to Cartagena and Colomia. I booked this hotel online. In all my travel, it is confirmed that you get what you pay for (or don’t pay for). Pros: Friendly and helpful staff. The team goes above and beyond to help the customer. Also has a great breakfast spread. ideal location to Walled City and easy to get to the ariport. Cons: Hotel is very average. It requires a lot of maintenance. The rooms felt straight out another era, but not in a good way. The lighting was dim, there was a strange odor permeating through the corridor and the room. The furnitures and fixtures did’t feel like it had been cleaned in ages. I think they just need to be replaced. For me the challenge compounded when the AC in my room started making some real loud noise. The hotel staff were helpful in getting me to a different room so I could get some sleep. But it was very painful to go through that in the middle of the night. Finally, the hot water was practically non-existant. I ended up taking a shower in near cold water. Also the WiFi was very weak. The signal was better if I was in a certain part of the hotel or the room. Otherwise, even a simple access to Google.com would take minutes to load, or crash.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jose Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall good but let down by the breakfast choice

The breakfast is not good and if you arrive one hour into service the food is cold and a poor selection as food is not replenished
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Lisa, London, UK

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

Nice hotel with rooftop jacuzi

I stayed 2 nights here. Great location - a 5 minute walk from the beach. There was a rooftop jacuzi with hammocks. The breakfast was a buffet, but you also had a choice of eggs - scrambled, omlette etc., I thought it offered excellent value. Very welcoming and extremely helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Carlene

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

Great hotel!

Very comfortable hotel in safe area. Lots to do in easy walking distance. Very helpful and accommodating staff.
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Charming

This is quite a nice little hotel with a great Italian restaurant. The included breakfast was excellent. The rooms were a bit on the small side perhaps, as noted by other reviewers, but in this price range hard to find better anyway. Room size was adequate. Location is good. The hotel's artwork and antiques add to its appeal.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Central location, but that's about all...

I had to endure a very convoluted process just to cancel my reservation. The room that I booked was nothing like i imagined. The hotel canceled 5/6 of the nights left on my reservation, but getting that done was like pulling teeth.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2017

8/10 Good

Andres, Winnipeg, Canada

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

Great place to stay.

What a great place and experience. Hotel staff friendly and ready to serve and help.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

A decent hotel in the tourist area

The hotel is located in Bocagrande, the tourist district in Cartagena. However, the WiFi connection is really poor in some areas of the hotel. The jacuzzi closes extremely early. Finally, communication between the staff is really poor. As is often said, "left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing."

10/10 Excellent

Daisy, NY

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

Good for the price, clean rooms.

The room was clean, i like it. The lobby was too hot, no ac, the rest was fine.

8/10 Good

Letty

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

8/10 Good

Michael, San Diego

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

Hotel San Pietro

The staff was very friendly and spoke decent English. So if I needed help with anything the language barrier was not an issue. They provide transportation to and from the hotel witch was helpful. A/C and Wi-Fi worked great. The hotel is located 2 blocks from beach and there are many places to eat near bye. I would recommend it to family and friends. They have a pretty good restaurant down stairs too.