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Hotel El Candil de los Santos

3.5 star property
3.5-star guest house near Clock Tower

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Interior
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Calle Campo Santo 9-36, Barrio San Diego, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
  • Place, Walls of Cartagena
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Clock Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 213 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Junior Room, 1 King Bed | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Junior Room, 1 King Bed

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Room Junior

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Double Room Superior

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2

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2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Suite Master With Street View

  • 376 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4

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Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms | 2 bedrooms, in-room safe, blackout drapes, free WiFi

Grand Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 377 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Cartagena Walled City stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Cartagena Walled City guesthouse, you'll find Clock Tower and Cartagena de Indias Convention Center. Fine Arts and Plaza de San Diego are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Walls of Cartagena - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Las Bovedas - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Clock Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • San Felipe de Barajas Castle - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sofitel Santa Clara - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪La Cevicheria - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Carmen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante Juan del Mar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪La Juma Barr Cartagena - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel El Candil de los Santos

3.5-star guest house near Clock Tower
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Hotel El Candil de los Santos.

This 3.5-star Cartagena guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 5 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Hotel El Candil de los Santos offers 5 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Rooms have detached private bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available
  • Offsite parking within 0.6 miles (COP 25,000 per night); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Detached private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel El Candil de los Santos

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.

  • Nearby parking fee: COP 25000 per night (3281 ft away)

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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 is available 24-hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the guesthouse before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel El Candil de los Santos to the airport?

Hotel El Candil de los Santos is 4 mi (18-min drive) away from the Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel El Candil de los Santos have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel El Candil de los Santos.

How close is Hotel El Candil de los Santos to the beach?

This guesthouse is 1.7 mi (10-min drive) from Bocagrande Beach and 3 mi (14-min drive) from Marbella Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel El Candil de los Santos offer free breakfast?

Hotel El Candil de los Santos offers free English breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel El Candil de los Santos?

No, there is no casino at this guesthouse, but Rio Cartagena Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel El Candil de los Santos?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Hotel El Candil de los Santos?

Free parking is not available at this guesthouse.

Does Hotel El Candil de los Santos have a pool?

Hotel El Candil de los Santos features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy 24-hour pool access.

Does Hotel El Candil de los Santos have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this guesthouse.

How close is Hotel El Candil de los Santos to downtown Cartagena?

Hotel El Candil de los Santos is 0.3 mi away from Cartagena.

Hotel El Candil de los Santos Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

victor

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

Super nice 5 room hotel!

Very nice small hotel with all the amenities, walking distance from all places, restaurants, bars, etc. nice personalized service, nice breakfast, good rate….overall GREAT!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Norma, London, On

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed. Great breakfasts, comfortable room, beautiful surroundings, and a staff and owner who go out of your way to provide the best Cartagena experience, including booking activities, guides, and even procuring medicine. We’ll be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was amazing and staff was also. It is in a great location inside the wall and is in a quiet section at night. Me and my wife experienced one of our best vacations here and can’t wait to go back with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justin

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

Great house and service - good enough location

I enjoyed my stay at El Candil - its a very well-kept house with nice traditional decor, a beautiful courtyard pool and garden, and a great outdoor lounge/dining area. The service and breakfast were wonderful. WiFi was not reliable but I wasn't too bothered by that. Only downside about the house is that it's across the street from a night club -- Friday night wasn't terrible (I went to bed just fine at around 11:30pm) but Saturday night the music next door was on until 1-2am. This would've been great if I wasn't so tired and wanted to socialize (convenient location) but it could be irritating if you're trying to go to bed before midnight.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

mar, Canada

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

Perfect location, excellent staff!

Not only was this hotel located in a great area of town but the staff were as friendly as family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

LEOPOLDO

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

Volveré pronto!

Excelente experiencia, el personal muy amables, las instalaciones, desayuno, no tengo ninguna queja más bien muy agradecido
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vivian

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

Recomendadísimo

El hotel es excelente. La atención de todo el personal es maravillosa.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

CECILIA

Liked: Cleanliness

Hotel Ubicadísimo

El hotel Candíl de los Santos en Cartagena se encuentra extraordinariamente ubicado dentro de la ciudad amurallada, a tan solo unos pasos de la plaza San Diego donde hay restaurantes. Cuenta con una atención excepcional del management y un servicio amable del personal del hotel / cocina (desayuno incluido - rico y tipo casero- ) . Muy buena opción de hospedaje. Se presentó una situación que empañó un poco la estancia al presentarse una gotera a media noche causada por una tormenta (entiendo que son poco comunes pero se presentó) y ya fue reportada al management para que sea corregida para beneficio de los viajeros de esta cyber-comunidad. Tip para tu viaje a Cartagena... renta una bici o scooter para recorrerla ! Es súper divertido y está fácil de hacer.