Hotel Magdalena

2.5 star property
Hotel near Plaza de la Trinidad in Cartagena

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Reception
Reception
Coffee service
Double Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Calle 2da de la Magdalena #10-64, Cartagena, Bolivar, 130001
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Clock Tower
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Bocagrande Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Triple Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Quadruple Room Standard

  • Sleeps 4

Double Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room Standard

  • Sleeps 2

Triple Room Standard

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Cartagena Walled City stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Cartagena Walled City hotel, you'll find Plaza de la Trinidad and Santo Domingo Square. Bocagrande Beach and Marbella Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Walls of Cartagena - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Clock Tower - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Marbella Beach - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Bocagrande Beach - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Cabildo Gastromar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Colombitalia - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Beer Lovers Tap Room - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Juan Valdez Café Hampton - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Restaurante El Coroncoro - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Magdalena

Hotel near Plaza de la Trinidad in Cartagena
As a guest of Hotel Magdalena, you'll find a library, coffee/tea in a common area, and a front-desk safe. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 21 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • No smoking on site
Hotel Magdalena offers 21 accommodations with safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: COP 35,500 per person
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Magdalena

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:

  • Destination fee: COP 4500 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.
  • 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.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately COP 35500 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • There is no hot water on site.
  • 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.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Magdalena Cartagena
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Hotel Magdalena Hotel
Hotel Magdalena Cartagena
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Magdalena to the airport?

Hotel Magdalena is 3 mi (14-min drive) away from the Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Hotel Magdalena have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Magdalena.

How close is Hotel Magdalena to the beach?

This hotel is 2 mi (12-min drive) from Marbella Beach and 2.5 mi (11-min drive) from Bocagrande Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Magdalena offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Hotel Magdalena, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of COP 35500 per person. It's available every day from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Hotel Magdalena?

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

What time is check-in at Hotel Magdalena?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Hotel Magdalena?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Hotel Magdalena have a pool?

Hotel Magdalena does not have a pool.

Does Hotel Magdalena have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Magdalena to downtown Cartagena?

Hotel Magdalena is 0.3 mi away from Cartagena.

Hotel Magdalena Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Perfect!

Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay and it is a great value! The staff were also very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mostly thought the staff was wonderful.
Stayed 25 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Claudia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
We were given a windowless room next to the staff room and the entrance, therefore hearing loud conversations and ongoing movement all day long. My recommendation is that you assign that room only when the rest of the hotel is full.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice and friendly. Enjoyed my stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaira Jeannette Jaén

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice location
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Roof top
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Kirill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very bad wifi quality, showers have no water pressure whatsoever
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal excelente y muy atento! Habitaciones son cómodas y limpias con buen precio.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leidy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Great AC and the price was right!

The price of our stay was incredible, 3 nights for $89USD. Extremely clean all the time, from the front door to the room everything was spotless. Air con AND a ceiling fan. There isn't hot water but honestly it wasn't as bad as we expected. The water is Luke warm and once you get all wet you're fine temperature wise. There weren't comforters on the beds, only sheets. The pillows were great and overall it was a super nice experience. Close to the action and close to the walled city. Within walking distance to all of the major sites and an easy ride from the airport. I can definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Safe Clean Good WiFi in Good Location

The hotel is in a good location and you can walk to most places. There is a nice local restaurant just to the left. It looks modest but the food and service are good. The people are nice. I had an egg special in the morning for about 7 mil pesos. The lunch specials are fish chicken or steak. I don't recommend the steak. The special comes with soup and a drink for 9 mil pesos. What a value. The hotel staff is friendly. Its a basic room but just what I want - clean safe and good wifi. Let the hot water run a minute and it will be lukewarm which is good for me. I was able to print my boarding pass at the lobby computer.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location! The staff was very friendly and accommodating. My room was squeaky clean!! I will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice location to explore the city, good food near the hotel. No hot water.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Dallas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean hotel in a good lively area. The people who worked there are good but don't speak english, luckily I knew a bit of spanish. Nice room but a bit cold at night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
This hotel do not have Shampoo, this is a basic thing by an hotel to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Fabio

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

Hotel Magdalena (in Getsemani quarter)

The hotel was clean and staff friendly. The room had A/C but it was a bit noisy ( the unit was vibrating). The location was very convenient to visit the historical centre (walled city) and San Felipe Castle. I had a pleasant stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was so noisy.. people talking on the corridor between rooms!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

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

Nice hotel just outside the old town

Lovely clean hotel and reasonably priced because it is just outside the old town. Just a three minute walk! Would stay again. Good sized room. They do have some very small ones so ask about your room size before booking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Eric, Costa Rica

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

Excellent

This hotel is a great place to stay! I’ll be staying there again and again in the near future! Do not overlook Cartagena what an awesome city and I can’t imagine a better place than hotel Magdalena!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

8/10 Good

nanette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel Magdalena is a great place to stay . The rooms are cleaned daily, fresh towels. For some the immediate street might seem sketchy but it's fine . Lots of cafes etc close by and only a 5 minute walk to the Old City. Internet only worked in the lobby though they assured us otherwise. Lower rooms don't have windows but good airconditioning plus a fan . Nice and reasonable place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2017