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Palmarito Beach Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star beachfront hotel near Bocagrande Beach

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Beach bar
Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Beach bar
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas
Private beach, white sand, beach umbrellas, beach towels

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Gym
  • On private beach
  • Room service
  • Pet friendly
  • Breakfast included

Explore the area

Map
Calle 3 1-1, Playa Dorada, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130018
  • Playa de Punta Arena
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Bocagrande Beach
  • Castillo Grande Beach
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)

Room options

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Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Deluxe Cabin | Front of property

Deluxe Cabin

  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Bungalow Superior with Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Twin Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

On the beach.A stay at this hotel places you within half a mile (1 km) of Playa de Punta Arena and 3 miles (5 km) of Castillo Grande Beach. Castillo Grande Beach Plaza and Centro Comercial Nao are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Playa de Punta Arena - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Fernando Fort - 18 min drive - 4.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • Las Chivas Restaurant
  • Charlie’s Coffee
  • Cilantro Cevicheria & Restaurant
  • Kiosco El Bony
  • Italian Pizza & Pasta

About this property

Palmarito Beach Hotel

3-star beachfront hotel near Bocagrande Beach
Simply walk outside to feel the sun on your face at the white sand beach. Pamper yourself with a treatment at the full-service spa and enjoy amenities at Palmarito Beach Hotel like an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a beach bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a 24-hour fitness center, a hot tub, and a garden.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar on the beach
  • Dining venue
Palmarito Beach Hotel offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels and Netflix.

Bathrooms include showers. This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Massages are available on the beach and in the spa; other services include facials and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM at scheduled times and on request

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A beach bar
  • A restaurant
  • Free daily manager's reception

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Beach volleyball
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Hot tub
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 25

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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. 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: USD 30000 per person (one-way)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 25 (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
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 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. 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. 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.

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.
  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Palmarito Beach Hotel to the airport?

Palmarito Beach Hotel is 5.9 mi (27-min drive) away from the Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Palmarito Beach Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Palmarito Beach Hotel offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of USD 30000. per person, one-way.

How close is Palmarito Beach Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is on a private beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Palmarito Beach Hotel offer free breakfast?

Palmarito Beach Hotel offers free continental breakfast every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at Palmarito Beach Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rio Cartagena Casino (2.1 mi) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Palmarito Beach Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM.

Is there free parking at Palmarito Beach Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Palmarito Beach Hotel have a pool?

Palmarito Beach Hotel features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Palmarito Beach Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Palmarito Beach Hotel have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features massages, mani/pedis, and facials.

How close is Palmarito Beach Hotel to downtown Cartagena?

Palmarito Beach Hotel is 3.8 mi away from Cartagena.

Palmarito Beach Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 17 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 64 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pro and con

The place was beautiful. Great to take photos and relax. Boat takes you directly from the main island to the hotel. But alot of people trying to sell you something or provide service even after saying no thank you. Food was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Karla, Medford

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smells like gasoline due to the beach activities. Very loud, NO relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a romantic getaway… clean and fun, very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Exlente lugar descanso y placer
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and awesome time to rest, reconnect and enjoy with nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you Palmarito for a wonderful stay. I wish I could have stayed one more night . The only feedback I have is that their cocktails are not the best and too light for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Alberto

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Probably won´t be repeating

The hotel is nice, however be aware that their main business is the "pasadia" or day trips, so hundreds of people pay to come and spend the day there. It is extremely noisy and full during the day, especially on weekends. Pictures look amazing, but they were probably taken at 6 am when nobody was there, because during the day the beach is packed. We were really mostly able to enjoy the place after 4pm when everybody left. The rooms are OK, newly renovated and nice, however most rooms have no windows, and therefore no natural light. We ended up leaving 2 days before our planned date. Food is pretty good with a varied menu.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Vanessa

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
One of the things I liked about staying at Palmarito was that they include round transportation and you don’t have to pay the Port fee since the boat doesn’t leave from la Bodeguita. The property as a whole is very nice and looks safe. However, it’s a private beach but you still have outside vendors harassing you to buy stuff just like public beaches. Lunch wasn’t great! It is a “buffet” but you can only go one time and they will do it for you! Lunch is like $40,000 cop per person. Breakfast was really good. Room and bathroom was super spacious and very clean. You have all you need. If you are staying, beach won’t be empty probably until 4pm and they close it at 6pm. Pool area wasn’t very clean. At night, was very quite and not beach vibes. Not sure if they have parties only Saturdays or certain days but during the night , you have nothing to do.

10/10 Excellent

claire

8/10 Good

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fish for dinner? Delicious! Eggs and rolls for breakfast? Running and stale! Cocktails? Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
El staff muy amable un poco incomodo llegar en lancha si tienes impedimento de caminar buena vista de la ciudad de Bocagrande la comida rica recomiendo las pastas y de bebida recomiendo las lemonada ceresadas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

2/10 Terrible

VickiB, CA, USA

Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
When we arrived, they did not have our reservation. I am not sure if this is the fault of Expedia or the hotel, but it was very inconvenience after traveling 8 hours to Cartagena. The place was not as picture-esque as the photos. I wouldn't suggest it as it didn't seem there was a lot of people there and we were concerned about the rooms and if they would be secure. We didn't even stay, we left because we didn't feel as safe. We were three girls through and I'm sure the staff was fine but we just wanted to feel secure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Was god, staff very cooperative. Estuvo bueno, sus empleados muy cooperativos.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Syed Yahya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hors saison très calme

La première (mauvaise) surprise est que j'ai dû rester une nuit à Cartagena parce que je suis arrivé trop tard, la dernière liaison pour l'île (un bateau qui amène et ramène les clients) est à 17h00, dernière limite (en fait, c'est plutôt 16h30). Si vous êtes habitué a bien manger, c'est assez difficile d'être satisfait des menus proposés. Le personnel est très très sympa (mais vraiment !), mais ils n'ont pas le sens du détail. Je n'ai pas le droit de me plaindre, vu le prix très avantageux hors saison, mais il est certain qu'ils peuvent attirer plus de clientèle haute gamme s'ils font l'effort de proposer une cuisine un peu plus raffinée et bien présenter (lire : "appétissante"). Pour ma part, comme je veille très sérieusement sur tout ce que j'avale, ce n'est pas une partie de plaisir... Le week-end, c'est bondé de monde, et c'est plutôt bruyant ou génial, selon, (musique non-stop jusque tard dans la soirée). Par sécurité, il y a une barrière qui protège l'hôtel la nuit , difficile alors de se baigner à des heures fantastiques...dommages. La mer est si chaude est agréable. Quelques petites lanternes la nuit pourrait bien faire la différence, même hors saison. Pour visiter Cartagena, il y a un bateau qui part vers 08h30. Les trajets aller-retour (1 par jour) sont inclus dans le prix. Je reviendrai sans doute à cet endroit, hors saison (car je suppose que c'est bondé en haute saison), rien pour retrouver les visages souriants qui m'ont beaucoup plu.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very dangerous area where we were told not to leave. No hot water and the food had zero variety
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gustavo, Houston

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Wonderful experience and amazing beach. Its a remote island having groups from the mainland join you during the day for fun and have a relaxing beach to yourself in the evening. You just need to be aware of the boat rides to/from the island in case you want to visit attractions on the mainland. My family loved it and would like to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place felt like a hidden paradise! Even tho it is only a minutes away from Cartagena, it is a very quite place, perfect to just relax and enjoy the moment. All stuff was super helpful and nice. Even tho cleaning lady never came to clean ( in 5 days ) I would definitely come back to this beautiful spot. Muchisimas gracias por todo!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Cs, Florida

Disliked: Room comfort
Great place to rest. The island makes a huge difference to relax and enjoy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Kristine, Arizona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff was very friendly. Very little English spoken, but we all managed. Beach was lovely. The pool was clean and well maintained. The rooms could use some updating but they were clean. Food was good and reasonably priced. Free boat ride back and forth was great to have. We enjoyed the beautiful view of Bocagrande especially when the sun started to set.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Danny, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel resort for the price I would come back I would take points off for the mystery of the WiFi code that they won’t give you and the WiFi strength isn’t good as other hotels in cartagena and the prices vary when you order they don’t ever know the price untill check out ... but overall I good place to stay I recommend it also visit playa Blanca ( white sands beach) but don’t take a boat with 1 motor it’s dangerous and locals will tell you different prices to get there so I recommend getting a boat from boca grande !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Paul, Pennsylvania

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

Would you stay at a "hotel" that:

Has pee green pool water? Has boney, hungry dogs begging at your feet while you eat? Is overgrown with weeds and unkept grounds? Has no hot water in your room? Has bees, ants and lizards in your room? Has broken balcony tiles and railings" Has a beach cluttered with beer cans and other trash? Has a warning against walking outside the grounds? To name a few.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

mike, florida

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

Great getaway

This was a very inexpensive hotel on an Island with its own beach and a pool. There are no roads or cars. The employees could not have been more friendlier, helpful, and just all and alll fantastic! The on site restaurant had really good food and was unbelievably reasonable. If your looking for an “old school” type getaway that’s off the grid and not fancy this is the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Sigrid, Ancaster,Ontario

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice relaxing place to escape the city bustle.

We were pleasantly surprised to find out there is a free hotel boat shuttle that picks you up in Boca Grande.The grounds are large and well kept and staff are very nice. The food is fresh and there is a well stocked bar, although a bit pricey I thought. Our room was quite large but not even a small table to put things on. We had to cut fruit in the bathroom. This would be an easy fix. This place would be good for families, couples or anyone looking for a few days of quiet.