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Hotel Altamar

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Bocagrande Beach

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A swimming pool with a water feature, surrounded by lounge chairs and potted plants.
A modern lobby with a reception desk, a waiting area with sofas and a coffee table, and a large elevator.
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)
A spacious room with round tables and white plastic chairs, arranged for a gathering.
A conference room with rows of white plastic chairs, a blue table, and a projector screen.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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El Bosque,Transversal 54 No. 21B-57, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
  • Place, Manzanillo Marina Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Contecar Terminal
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Nuevo Bosque Softball Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table with a phone, a window with curtains, and a wall art piece.

Standard Double Room Single Use

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a phone, and a wall-mounted air conditioner.

Standard Double Room

  • 183 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a window with curtains, and two wall art pieces.

Standard Twin Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board (on request)

Superior Double Room Single Use

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Superior Double Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a window with blue curtains, and a small table with a drying rack.

Superior Twin Room

  • 323 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a small table with a drink.

Suite

  • 861 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a skylight.

Family Duplex

  • City view
  • 969 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, nightstands, a phone, a lamp, an air conditioner, and a colorful abstract painting on the wall.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Cartagena

El Bosque stay.Your stay at this El Bosque hotel places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Nuevo Bosque Softball Stadium and Mercado Bazurto. Port of Cartagena and Cartagena de Indias Cruise Terminal are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Manzanillo Marina Club - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Naval Academy Admiral Padilla - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Contecar Terminal - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Nuevo Bosque Softball Stadium - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Bocagrande Beach - 32 min drive - 6.4 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Santa Cruz - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪El paraiso del marino club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Edgar Burger - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pleyclub night - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Santander - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Hotel Altamar

3-star hotel near Bocagrande Beach
Hotel Altamar offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Barbecue grills, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Hotel Altamar. Self parking is free.

  • 56 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Elevator
  • Dining venue
Hotel Altamar offers 56 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding. Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for COP 60000 per night.
  • 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.

  • Rollaway bed fee: COP 60000 per night

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. 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 fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

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 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
  • Children may not be eligible for complimentary breakfast.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Altamar to the airport?

Hotel Altamar is 5.1 mi (25-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 Hotel Altamar?

As of Aug 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Altamar on Aug 10, 2026 start from $77, including 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 Hotel Altamar have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Altamar.

How close is Hotel Altamar to the beach?

This hotel is 4.9 mi (24-min drive) from Bocagrande Beach and 5.4 mi (24-min drive) from Marbella Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Altamar offer free breakfast?

Hotel Altamar offers free continental breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Altamar?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rio Cartagena Casino (17-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Altamar?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Hotel Altamar?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Altamar have a pool?

Hotel Altamar features an outdoor pool and a children's pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM.

Does Hotel Altamar have a restaurant?

Hotel Altamar is home to Fogon de Altamar, which features Regional cuisine.

Does Hotel Altamar have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Altamar to downtown Cartagena?

Hotel Altamar is 3.2 mi away from Cartagena.

Hotel Altamar Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 59 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Michael

This hotel is located in a barrio
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

A true find

Beautiful hotel, amazing breakfast, accommodating staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

JOSE J

Liked: Amenities
No phone in room, fridge had to be requested, internet connection was absent at times, and when available signal was very week.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not what it used to be

I stayed here a couple of years ago and the place was really nice now its starting to become a run down building and the maintenance is lacking. The handle cover was missing, no mirror on the door and a bunch of little things. The overall building was subpar. I wont be coming back here anytime soon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Mariama

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
DO NOT STAY HERE. NO HOT WATER AND THEY REFUSED TO GIVE ME A REFUND. MY 1ST TIME IN CARTAGENA AND THIS PLACE RUINED MY VACATION. TOWELS WERE STAINED, I USED MY TRAVEL TOWEL. THE REFRIGERATOR IS SO DIRTY OR RUSTED. THEY NEVER HAD BASIC HOT DRINKS THE 2TIMES I WENT DOWN THERE FOR BREAKFAST. ON CHECK IN, YOU WON'T GET NO INFORMATION ABOUT LOCATION OF BREAKFAST AND WIFI . I NEEDED THE WI-FI WHEN MY MINUTES RAN OUT, AND IT DID NOT WORK IN THE ROOM. NO ENGLISH SPEAKERS AND IT'S FAR FROM THE TOURIST AREA. THEY CHARGE SOME RANDOM FEE CALL INSURANCE WHEN YOU GET TO THE FACILITY. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!!!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Ruben

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El aire no funcionó bien, se congela y lanza hielo al piso. Una sola sabana para 2 (Habitación # 25). Un sólo jabon pequeño para dos. El lavamanos desagua el agua al piso. Un desastre. Deseo cancelar los tres días restantes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Agradable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Vanessa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Tuve una experiencia desagradable, desde la recepción pésimo servicio al cliente. El mal olor y las Cucarachas en la habitación era tal que no logré dormir en toda la noche, el aire acondicionado no funcionó. al parecer me dieron la peor de las habitaciones así que decidí hacer un video y fotos para evitar que futuros viajeros pasen por lo mismo. Espero que Expedia saque este hotel que no tiene nada bueno que ofrecer.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Isaac

Todo bien, solo los alrededores, pero es una zona industrial, no es peligroso.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

GABRIEL

Liked: Staff & service

Medio

Localização setor industrial, chuveiro somente frio. Quarto de frente ao corredor principal, todos que passavam e faziam qualquer barulho, se escutava.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maigualida

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Súper nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

marcos

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mala comida, mala ubicación..:

Comida incluida… pero echada a perder… fruta pasada y con hongos. Pésima ubicación
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Andrés

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente para permanecer sin salir. Muy bueno para personas que vienen a trabajar temporalmente. En el sector industrial y portuario de cartagena.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Probably I wasn't in my best day of luck, but let me share an advise. If you ever get to a place to find a toilet plunger next to the toilet, air condition faulty, light in the bathroom RM304 drops when the room door is closed; don't think mayhen is coming, you're already there. At first glance the facilty looks really nice, but when you get the feeling of the stay on few details maintenance staff obviously overlooks, the feeling isn't the best. And then, the staff specially the restaurant staff has a first place in disregard for customer service, or perhaps was just personal.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melany

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super todo
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Milton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gente muy amable y súper rápido en servicio del restaurante
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service
The location of the hotel, it is very dangerous! In the report on the picture's shown are not very accurate
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
The only con to the hotel is that it lacks hot water when you take a shower and it's outside of the tourist area.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

YULY

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

Totalmente Recomendado!!!!

Excelente servicio, la ubicación no es cerca a las playas, es mas en la zona centro de Cartagena, pero el servicio y la atención del personal es excelente.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

CARLOS

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

IDEAL PARA FAMILIAS

EL HOTEL ESTA MUY LIMPIO Y TIENE MUCHOAS SERVICIOS. ESTA SITUADO EN UNA ZONA ALEJADA DEL CENTRO HISTORICO Y OTRAS ATRACCIONES TURISTICA. EL TRATO CON LOS EMPLEADOS ERA CORRECTO, ALGUNAS VECES NO ARREGLABAN LA HABITACION HASTA LA TARDE.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

SILVIO

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Verifique o bairro antes de reservar . Custo baixo

O Hotel é novo . A estrutura é boa . O café da manhã é ruim . A localização é péssima . Não possui água quente
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hotel confortable

El hotel es tal cual se muestra en las fotografías, cómodo, limpio, acogedor. El único detalle es que se sitúa lejos de la zona turística.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jose

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

Buen hotel

Buen hotel, muy limpio y nuevo. El sector es alejado de la parte turística pero yo iba de trabajo y esta relativamente cerca a Mamonal.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

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