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
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Lobby sitting area

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service

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, Plaza de la Trinidad
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪7 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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room

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

Superior Double or Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 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
  • Plaza de la Trinidad - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Cartagena Cathedral - 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
  • ‪La Casa de Socorro - ‬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 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 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 Dec 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at GHL Arsenal Hotel on Dec 16, 2025 start from $195.13, 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. 737 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 57 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 1001 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

4/10 Poor

Felipe

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Pay 5 stars and get 3.

That is a 5 star hotel supposedly, but I’ve been to 3 star hotels that were better. The A/C in my room wasn’t working properly, no matter how high you’d set the temperature, the room was always freezing. The shower head was spilling water all around, except down below. The shower drain was also too small, making any 5 minutes shower become a pool. The breakfast was poor in options, some days there was someone pouring coffee at your table, some days not. The fruits were kind of flavourless, and the last day there was just one type of cheese(the one nobody wanted the day before). The rooms were clean late afternoon, almost the time we were coming back from tours and walks, the room floors were usually left soak and wet excessively and just one towel was left for me and my wife. The proximity to the Walled City is good, but that also brings a lot of noise. They were having concerts every night at the “Pegasus Muelle”, with loud music. I wouldn’t say it’s the worst ever, but for the price paid it should be better.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The amazing staff is what makes this property great. Fabian is a huge asset to this hotel always going out of his way for guests , communicating and assisting. He is absolutely top level and future upper management. All staff smile and greet and create a welcoming experience Ledis (camarera), Faber (Mantenimiento), Katherine (recepción), Maria Fernanda (restaurante), stood out with attention to detail and going out of their way for guests daily.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

kajul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely service
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jessica

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It had great breakfast some minor Issues but all in all good .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yesica

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is super clean. The staff is super friendly. It was my friend’s birthday and the staff went up the room with a cake and sang Happy birthday. That was a very nice surprise! The hotel is close to everything. The pool area is well kept and is a vibe. Is great after walking around in the Cartagena heat. I would recommend this hotel to friends and family. 10/10
The pool area was amazing!!!
The complimentary breakfast was really good!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

rebecca ellen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was good. Breakfast was great. Staff was friendly. Room was comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay here again!! Very safe and very convenient. The customer service was 10/10. The front desk was always there to open the door for you even at 4am when you’re coming from a night out. They don’t let outside visitors go up to your room which made me and my friend feel very safe.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaied

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff here was excellent! Nice property very conveniently located. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe area….would be great for the guys or a family
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best hotels I have been at! The staff is very friendly and are willing to assist you during your stay. The breakfast was really good and the views from the roof top pool are amazing! It is at a very good location. We walked everywhere. We did not need to use a uber or taxi. I would recommend to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelo

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of my favorite hotels to stay in. This is my 3rd time staying here.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Beverly

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time at GHL Arsenal. The staff was amazingly pleasant. The restaurant in the hotel served fresh and tasty food. The location was perfect. It is just between Getsemaní and Centro. I can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jocelyn

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

Excellence stay & host members

Love my stay well located area near centric historical walking distance across the muelle n in the back opposite side getsamani town Alfonso n staff The guys on rooftop are the best host there so kind ,attentive friendly As a female solo travel, they made my birthday stay be on of the best one!!! They even sang happy bday for breakfast with a pastry ,Please don't look no further book here!!! Hasta luego Cartagena I sure will back staying here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice lobby & rooms. The front desk & maid service were super friendly. The bar tenders & breakfast servers were inconsistently friendly. Breakfasts were very good. Be prepared to speak Spanish! We would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osagiele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great environment
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Osagiele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service. Always welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lashea Jamia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, walking distance to most places
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, clean, and in a walkable area.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed the hotel. I prefer the other one just to the south as its more quiet and tranquil but we loved our stay. GHL hotels are my primary stay in Colombia
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yoanny

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angel, miami

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
amazing people, i want to thanks all the statf for the attention, i been in a lot of places but definitely i will come back, can’t describe how warm was everyone thank u again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kymouye

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, dinning room and spa service was also amazing. Tip staff, they work very hard. Location was great for getting to all the shopping, entertainment, docks for excursions etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily, Ft pierce

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was amazing! I would definitely go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025