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Hotel Playa Norte

Property class: 3.5
3.5-star hotel near La Boquilla Beach

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A modern bedroom with bunk beds, a large window, a forest-themed wall mural, and a ceiling-mounted projector.
A spacious, modern lobby with a high ceiling, a central palm tree, and a comfortable seating area.
A spacious indoor area with rows of white plastic chairs arranged for seating, large windows offering a view of the sea, and a modern ceiling design with recessed lighting.
A balcony with a glass railing, two wicker chairs, and a small table with a vase of flowers.
An indoor pool area with a palm tree, lounge chairs, and a stone floor.

Reviews

6.2 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Cra. 9 38 - 76, La Boquilla, Cartagena, Bolívar, 130001
  • Place, La Boquilla Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ciénaga de la Virgen
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Las Americas International Convention Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Cartagena (CTG-Rafael Núñez Intl.)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a wardrobe, and a wall with abstract art.

Standard Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Double Room

A balcony with glass railings, a potted plant, wicker chairs, and a small table.

Superior Double Room

  • 226 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Cuadruple

A room with a bed, a desk, and a wall with a leaf pattern.

Cuadruple

  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Sextuple con balcon

A room with bunk beds, a TV, and a door leading to another room.

Sextuple con balcon

  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 6 Twin Bunk Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 4 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE SUPERIOR TWO DOUBLE BEDS

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE BUNK BED

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Cartagena

Seaside stay .With a stay at this La Boquilla hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of La Boquilla Beach and 6 miles (10 km) of Marbella Beach. Clock Tower and San Felipe de Barajas Castle are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • La Boquilla Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Ciénaga de la Virgen - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Las Americas International Convention Center - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ciénaga de Juan Polo - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Cartagena de Indias Convention Center - 20 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport (CTG) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Juan Valdez Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Koi Koi Sushi - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Zona Norte - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cevicheria YIRETH - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Hotel Playa Norte

3.5-star hotel near La Boquilla Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Self parking is free.

This 3.5-star Cartagena hotel is smoke free.

  • 46 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Hotel Playa Norte offers 46 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers. This Cartagena hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 31-cm flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with 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

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Hotel Playa Norte

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 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.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property Registration Number 78638

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 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Hotel Playa Norte Hotel
Hotel Playa Norte by DecO
Hotel Playa Norte Cartagena
Hotel Playa Norte by DOT Light
Hotel Playa Norte Hotel Cartagena

Frequently asked questions

How close is Hotel Playa Norte to the airport?

Hotel Playa Norte is 4.2 mi (12-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 Playa Norte?

As of Aug 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Playa Norte on Aug 17, 2026 start from $31, 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 Playa Norte have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Hotel Playa Norte.

How close is Hotel Playa Norte to the beach?

This hotel is a short 7-minute walk from La Boquilla Beach and 3.2 mi (7-min drive) from Marbella Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Hotel Playa Norte offer free breakfast?

Hotel Playa Norte does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Hotel Playa Norte?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Rio Cartagena Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Hotel Playa Norte?

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

Is there free parking at Hotel Playa Norte?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Hotel Playa Norte have a pool?

Hotel Playa Norte features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Does Hotel Playa Norte have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Hotel Playa Norte have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Hotel Playa Norte to downtown Cartagena?

Hotel Playa Norte is 4.7 mi away from Cartagena.

Hotel Playa Norte Reviews

Reviews

6.2
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 64 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Cho Ho

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good staff and very clean
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Rosario

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
She cover from the bed
Stayed 9 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

koami

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alexis Alberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

katty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was great...excellent place .
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

VICTOR EMMERICK

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Terrible hotel, dirty, lots of cockroaches, bad bathroom, very dirty. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The mattresses were very dirty. The staff was very nice & always friendly
Stayed 17 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sherly

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing there’s roaches and bed bugs I booked for a week and stay only a night and the refuse to refund me.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Yoshio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's in a bad neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Kevin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible, avoid at all costs
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brooke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This hotel was in the perfect location. It was walking distance from the beach and there was a hotel on site. My only two issues were that I found these tiny ant-like bugs in my room on the floor. I also didn’t like that I had a shared balcony with a room next to me (the girls were partying all night). Other than that, I was pleased with my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sheldon

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The door to my room was not secure it was made out of a thin layer of sheet metal.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing seemed to work well. It started with the lock that was loose, flimsy doors, easy to break in, not a secure place at all, faulty AC, no internet, no TV service. Very bad.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Carlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
First the picture of the bedrooms are mis leading . Let's start with the pro: 1. Staff very friendly 2. Across the road from the beach 3. A supermarket on the ground floor 4. Rooms fairly clean Cons: 1. This is not suited for a couple as the room are very basic ( bed, TV, side lamp table). 2. Walk with your own towels ( hotel own poor quaility) 3. No elevator and i was on the 4th floor 4. Noisy area, one neighbor played music night and day 5. Power went for 1 day and no generator , even the neighbor had a generator to play music whole day Basically if you are single and just looking for a resting spot this may suit your needs, as i mentioned not suited for a couple.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Aina

Liked: Cleanliness
DO NOT STAY HERE!!! I WAS ROBBED BY A MAN WITH A MACHETE ON A BEACH AROUND 8 AM, next to this hotel. There wasn't WATER in the hotel in the morning. The toilet wasn't flushing and I even couldn't wash my face. Staff is friendly there but nobody speaks English. Even a little bit. I couldn't stay in that stinky room (there is humidity there so if there is no water room stinks almost immediately), so I went to the beach a bit earlier than I planned. IT IS UNSAFE THERE. I'm giving this hotel a negative star for safety. Stay in the hotels 1km closer to the airport. That area is more in control by police who is by the way friendly and helpful but don't speak English either
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Carlos

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the worst experience ever. Once you enter the street you have 2 guys or more saying you cannot enter the street like if you are trespassing. You walk in the lobby of the hotel, a lot of flies no air conditioning , not at least one fan. There is no elevator. The room is not okay as well. Tvs are full of dust. Bathroom door won’t close, No hot water. The bed are harder than a rock really really uncomfortable especially for pregnant women who has to sleep on their side. I am currently pregnant and now my hips hurts because of how hard the beds were. If you were hungry you couldn’t eat in the hotel where they have their own restaurant because it was only for the VIPS never understood what that meant. Honestly the worst experience I have had especially pregnant. Really upset about my experience I would really not recommend staying there not even for a night. I Want my refund.
You can see the flies and dirtiest couch
Jacuzzi not even on.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No hubo toalla. Demaciada contaminacion auditiva
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

jean louis

Hotel a priori bien mais zone faisant peur Parki g derriere sans un sorte dz champs pas gardé avec aucun voiture Nous sommes parti ayant t peur
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

FRANKLIN ANDRES

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Mala

El hotel tenía instalaciones en mal está, y la zona en la que está ubicado está muy peligrosa no s puede caminar
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

GES COFFEE SAS

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Las toallas estaban sucias.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jorge

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

Buena estadía

A nuestra llegada al hotel Playa Norte fue un recibimiento muy cordial muy amables las chicas. En general fue muy buena nuestra estadía el servicio de piscina el servicio que ofrecen de Restaurante en general muy bueno la limpieza excelente en general fue una estaría muy muy agradable es un hotel normal muy bueno pues yo si lo recomiendo y muchas gracias a todo el personal del hotel de playa norte
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JULIE DAYANA

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
El establecimiento se encontraba sucio en las instalaciones, en el restaurante todo el tiempo hay moscas , en las habitaciones los colchones no son nada ergonómicos son colchonetas y duerme uno súper mal , en la noche mucho ruido dentro del estacionamiento
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Hilda

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La habitacion la cama no fue comoda, las almodas pesimas, el desayuno no estuvo tan bueno , los cuartos tienen hongo , no tiene caja de seguridad, una de las habitaciones se tapo el inodoro. No tienen hielo ni agua , pocos empleados y las fotos que muestran no son reales no hay con que arroparse , tienes que pedirlo
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rosa Magaly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Me gustó mucho el servicio al cliente tanto de la recuperación como la cocinera . Todos fueron súper amables y serviciales. Muy buena actitud y presentación. Lo único malo es que si está retirado para ir al centro pero para todo hay solución UBER. Gracias por sus atenciones.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

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